The wintry wonders of November are settling in, the last of the leaves have lost their will to hang on, and mornings are chilly enough to make me wish I didn't really have to get out of bed. This can only mean one thing. Yes, the holiday season is approaching, and once again we are spending much time here trying to figure out how to make it more meaningful (and less hectic!).

Gone for us are the days of gadgets and gizmos, last minute frantic shopping to buy, something, anything, that could be given as a gift. We've started to focus on more handmade, more personalized gifts, and when that doesn't work, we go green. Recycled, Fair Trade, organic, natural- gifts of these nature are so much more meaningful because they benefit our planet, too. We are baking, putting our organic sun-dried

Add a twist of green to your Valentine's Day this year! Not only will these fabulous and indulgent green gift ideas melt the heart of your loved one, you will be treating your planet, too- with healthy, sustainable, recycled, and organic products. There's no better way to say "I love you"!

GREEN GIRL PASSION GIFT SET

This set makes green so romantic! Includes handmade recycled silver earrings with Fair Trade pearls, an aromatherapy soy candle scented with exotic essential oils, 100% natural Sensual Jasmine massage oil, Nag Champa incense, all in a recycled gift box, wrapped with recycled wrapping paper and tied with a natural Sinamay ribbon.

GREEN SPA GIFT SET

Ahhhh... nothing says "Pamper Me" like a relaxing day at the spa....