We’ve all seen the myriad Valentine’s post for lovers. Heck, we’ve done one ourselves on sexy lingerie for Valentine’s Day. But for many people, being single on Valentine’s Day can lead to melancholy or loneliness. Don’t despair! Not only are there literally millions of other folks who don’t have a “Valentine,” but there are also some fun and creative ways to celebrate while caring for yourself. Here are our top 5 tips to make this your best Valentine’s Day yet.

Start with a Spa Day

Spas run all sorts of specials and deals for Valentine’s Day. You can get the same discount on those gift certificates if buy them for yourself and have a day-spa treat! What’s better, most gift certificates are given as gifts on Valentine’s Day, so they’re often not actually used until after Valentine’s Day. That means you can get it on some low-cost, self-love with easy-to-get appointments in early February.

If you can’t get to the spa, arrange for some wonderful at-home relaxation with the help of a portable sauna blanket from the Heliotherapy Institute.

Feed Your Ex to a Tiger!

Support charity while letting go of a bad breakup or just having a really good, healing belly-laugh by feeding your ex’s name to a tiger. Wildcat Ridge Sanctuary is hosting a My Bloody Valentine fundraiser for their big cats. According to their website “… for a mere $35, we’ll feed that cold, cold heart (in the form of a bloody jello mold) to a wildcat and send you a compilation video. For $75, we’ll make it personal, feed it to a wildcat and send you your own custom video.” They’ve even got some pretty dramatic videos of the tigers having a go at the molds. But really, it’s all in good fun and no one gets harmed. In fact, it helps them continue their mission to provide a safe, natural, lifetime home for captive-born wildcats in need.

Side note: I’m a vegan, but tigers are NOT. These big cats need their meat to stay strong and healthy. Getting little treats of different foods and meals presented in different ways is great enrichment for the tigers!

Make it Cozy

Ok, so you’re relaxed from the spa, you’ve gotten a good laugh at your ex’s expense, it’s time to get cozy in some ultra-soft, organic loungewear. From fair trade pajama sets to snuggly fleece loungewear pieces, picking something from Faerie’s Dance’s sleepwear selection will make being single on Valentine’s Day seem outright joyous.

Indulge in Chocolate, but Skip the Heart-Shaped Box

Ethical, vegan chocolate company Lagusta’s Luscious is featuring a Valentine’s Day “Love is Dead” chocolate skull. From their website, “Just in time for Valentine’s cheer to be interrupting us at every corner, (grocery store aisles! television ads! public displays of affection!) we have made you a pretty sizeable chocolate skull, filled with our favorite assortment of seasonal bonbons. Share it with a lover, a friend, a family member, or smash it open yourself. No matter what your intentions, it’s the sweetest form of February self-care.”

Once you crack open this skull, it even contains an anatomically shaped heart along with other treats inside. It’s an activity as well as a dessert. Half the fun is smashing the skull. How will you do it?

Wear Inspiration

Being single on Valentine’s Day is really not a big deal. Each of us needs to find joy and pleasure in commonplace things. Celebrate the everyday inspirations in your life with one of these thoughtful jewelry pieces by The Artist Jay. Each comes with a card to help you remember to be mindful in some way. They’re handcrafted in the USA using recycled aluminum, and an ideal gift to yourself for Valentine’s or really, any time at all.

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Mother’s Day only comes around once a year, and it’s a terrific chance to spoil your nature-loving mama with some eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts that she might not buy for herself. To get the ball rolling, we’ve put together a round-up of ideas for gifts that an environmentally conscious lady is sure to love. Ready to pamper your mama for all the hard work she puts in year-round? Let’s jump in!

Our Favorite Environmentally Friendly Gift Ideas For Moms

Eco-Friendly Jewelry

Top on our list of gifts for environmentally conscious mamas is a beautiful, ethical necklace or pair of sustainable earrings. With these sparkly accessories, you can be confident that you’ll get the right size — and your eco-warrior princess mama won’t fret that you’ve spent money on something that’s not kind to the environment!

One of the best environmentally friendly gift ideas for women of all ages, eco-friendly jewelry always comes with a story behind it. Follow this personality-based guide to find the perfect piece for your unique mom:

The Nature Girl

While some stylish ladies are drawn like a magnet to the sparkle of gemstones and gold, there are some that love the bohemian style of earthy, rustic materials. For the best ever Mother’s Day, give your nature girl a thrill with a bracelet made from African Zulu grass or a colorful tagua nut necklace-and-earring set.

The Happy Recycler 

Gifts for environmentally conscious mamas really are best matched to the things they keep telling you every day when trying to make the home as sustainable as possible. For the mama who can’t stand to see a can thrown in the trash, consider a recycled aluminum dragonfly or dolphin from the handmade collection by The Artist Jay.

The Persistent Peacemaker

What about eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts for the long-suffering “peace, not war” mama who is constantly reminding the kids to get along? Among our gifts for environmentally conscious mamas, we just happen to have the perfect solution: The hand-beaten reclaimed peace-bronze pieces made by the anti-war brand, From War to Peace.

The Covert Wine Lover

Ok, so while we think every earth-loving mother is truly a saint, there’s always some time for a little fun! Give the wine-loving mom in your life a gift she’ll really appreciate with a bottle of bubbly and a recycled glass jewelry set from Smart Glass Jewelry. Match your gift with an incredible home-cooked meal and a shared bottle of wine for the perfect celebration!

 

An Eco-Friendly Purse or Bag

For environmentally friendly gift ideas that are a little more practical and just as likely to earn her compliments on style, consider giving the mama in your life an eco-friendly bag. Among our most creative gifts for environmentally conscious women, the purses and bags in our sustainable collection are made from versatile hemp and recycled VHS tapes! The retro-chic vibe of these off-beat pieces is a sure head-turner at parties. Plus a woman can never have too many bags!

 

A Luxurious Spa-at-Home Hamper

Let’s face it — mothers work hard. Mother’s Day should be their chance to enjoy a little pampering from Dad and the kids! Prepare the perfect home spa experience with a pack of gifts for environmentally conscious mamas, including:

• A palm wax pack of delicate tea lights
• A selection of sumptuous handmade essential oil soaps
• A bamboo soap dish to hold the soap of her choice
• A self-care gift set for something that extra bit special
• A hypoallergenic sleep mask for the perfect finish

 

Her Favorite Stay-at-Home Essentials

The best gifts for environmentally conscious mamas are often things that she’ll use on a daily basis. For environmentally friendly gift ideas, consider some stay-at-home essentials for the ultimate comfort when hanging out at home on the weekends and evenings. Most of these pieces are made from indulgently soft organic cotton, bamboo, and modal, so they are as gentle on the environment as they are on her skin.

For your eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts, give her a range of options with three or four colorful tunics and a pair of leggings or drawstring pants. If Mom is the type who shops for everyone else before herself, she would probably be thrilled to receive an organic pajama set (or two!) that actually match! Complete your gifts for your environmentally conscious lady with an organic cotton cardigan or wrap to keep her warm and cozy on cooler days.

Some Sizzling Lingerie

Alright, dads, here’s a gift for you. So these kinds of gifts for environmentally conscious mamas are probably best given when the kids are all tucked up in bed and would go particularly well with those drinks for two. For a special mama, a well-fitting organic cotton bra or pack of silky-soft panties could be just the thing to show her that you care about her comfort each and every day. Some of our top recommendations for Mother’s Day lingerie include:

• A wire-free bra for an easy, comfortable at home.
• Some colorful camisoles that go with every outfit.
• Some stylish, bikini-cut briefs in bamboo, soy, or white pine.

Buyers, please note: For reasons of hygiene, we cannot refund or exchange women’s panties or men’s or kids’ underwear, so if you’re not 100% sure of the size, consider purchasing a bra instead or opt for an e-store gift card.

Make Faerie’s Dance Your Go-To Store for Eco-Friendly Mother’s Day Gifts

Gifts for environmentally conscious mamas are easy to find when you know where to look and what she likes. If the gift isn’t right, we’ll happily refund or exchange the unaltered product (for everything besides panties) within 60 days of your original purchase.

A dedicated sustainable and fair trade superstore, Faerie’s Dance has been revolutionizing environmentally friendly gift ideas since 2005 — and we’re continuously expanding our range of products! Be sure to browse our sustainable clothing for men,women, and kids while you’re here, and we wish the environmentally-conscious mama in your life a wonderful, love-filled Mother’s Day!