Valentine's

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Love Without the Plastic: Eco-Friendly Tips for Valentine’s Day!

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Discover how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with love for your partner and the planet! Keep chemicals at bay and say yes to puppy love!

Valentine's Day is upon us, bringing with it a flurry of flowers, chocolates, and heart-shaped trinkets. However, amidst all this romance, we often overlook the environmental impact of our gift choices. The reality is, many traditional Valentine's gifts and wrapping items are laden with microplastics and toxic dyes. This year, let’s rethink our approach and focus on a celebration of love that doesn't harm the planet. From DIY gifts made of natural materials to organic treats and experiences, we can share our love while keeping chemicals at bay.

If you’re searching for the perfect gift for your loved one, consider items that are compassionate to both our hearts and Mother Earth. Aim for handmade gifts using biodegradable materials, or opt for experiences like a romantic picnic with locally sourced organic foods. These thoughtful choices not only show how much you care but also align with a growing movement towards sustainability. By purchasing from local artisans or businesses, you can support your community while crafting unforgettable memories that transcend mere materialism.

While spoiling your human partner, why not also spread some 'puppy love'? This Valentine’s, don’t forget about our furry friends! Join in on the fun happening at The Meadowlands Hotel, where the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are hosting an event to celebrate canine companionship. Dogs make for amazing companions on this day dedicated to love, and participating in such events fosters community spirit while helping an amazing cause. Imagine a setting filled with wagging tails and love all around; it’s sure to be a heartwarming experience.

To wrap it up, Valentine's Day isn't just about glittering gifts—it's about showing love and kindness in various forms. Dare to break the mold this year by gifting the environment with your thoughtfulness! If you want to be really trendy, invite your pets into this day of love! Did you know that dogs can actually sense their owners’ emotions? So, when you shower them with love, they feel it too! As we celebrate love in all its forms, let's also care for our planet and our delightful four-legged friends.

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Eat, Pray, Love: How to Keep Chemicals Out of Valentines - Earth Day (Earth Day)

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Celebrate Valentines By Showing Some 'Puppy Love' In The ... (Tralee Today)

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Wimborne: How acidic Valentine's Day cards were sent to mock (BBC News)

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Things to do in Dublin this Valentine's weekend (Euro Weekly News)

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12 things to do in Dublin this Valentine's Day weekend (RTE.ie)

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Inside the origins of modern Valentine's Day celebrations (CBS News)

Valentine's cards and gifts have their roots in English traditions — but Americans have long embraced them for romantic partners and other loved ones.

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Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? How the holiday originated ... (NBC Chicago)

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From Valentine to Galatians, the roots of Feb 14th celebrations (RTE.ie)

Hollywood and Hallmark have commercialised Valentine's Day, but its origins were far from flowers, jewellery, chocolates and cards.

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UA Little Rock Students Spread Love with Handmade Valentines for ... (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)

UA Little Rock students and CALS employees make Valentines at a card-making station at Ottenheimer Library on Feb. 13. Photo by Angie Faller.

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Dark origins of Valentine's Day: Naked men sacrificing animals ... (Austin American-Statesman)

That's right — the day of love actually has a dark history that wasn't all chocolates and roses. In fact, romance had very little to do with the holiday.

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Planetary Valentines (The Planetary Society)

Space gets lovey-dovey this week with heart-shaped features, kisses blown on the solar wind, and reasons you should fall for fungi.

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Fun facts about Valentine s Day From ancient rituals to modern ... (The Express Tribune)

Valentine's Day, on February 14th, is known for love, gifts, and proposals, but its history is filled with surprises.

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