February 14 is just around the corner and you know what that means - love is in the air. There are lots of ways to declare your love this Valentine's Day, but the reality is few gifts have a lasting impact. Fortunately we have a few suggestions for you to have a fantastic Valentines day!
1. charity:water E-card. Sending an e-card is an easy way to reach out to loved ones across the country and even around the world. When you send a charity:water Valentine's Day e-card, you not only get to send a message to your sweetheart, but also provide 20 years worth of water for someone who desperately needs it. Each card accompanies a $20 donation and the recipient will be notified you made a donation in their name.
2. (RED) iPod. If the significant person in your life is tech-savvy and cause conscious, go for Apple's (RED) iPod nano. This nano is the triple threat - it's festive Valentine's colors, looks techno-chic and a portion of the proceeds go to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. If you want to make it really personal, you can have your Valentine's name engraved on the back. Trust me, you can never go wrong with an iPod.
3. Fair Trade Chocolate. No Valentine's Day is complete without a box of chocolates. This Valentine's Day, buy your candies guilt free by purchasing fair trade chocolate. Divine Chocolate USA is owned by cocoa farmers from Ghana - the second largest cocoa exporter in the world. Fair trade guarantees that farmers earn a fair, livable wage for their work and aren't exploited in the process. You can find Divine Chocolates online or at your local Whole Foods Market.
4. Oxfam Unwrapped Gifts. If the traditional flowers and chocolate gifts aren't really your thing, go with one of Oxfam's less traditional unwrapped gifts. In the name of love, you can plant 100 trees, provide a fisherman with a boat, or even build an entire primary school. Your gift will provide someone in need with food, employment, education and ultimately help them get out of the oppressive cycle of poverty.
5. Something Pink. Valentine's Day is typically drenched in red and pink. Coincidentally, pink is also the color that represents breast cancer awareness. The Susan G. Koman Foundation has an entire gift shop of pink with something for everyone. All purchases help fund the continuing fight for a cure and support for survivors. You can show your love this Valentine's Day by helping save lives.
6. Duds by Dudes Threads! And of course you can always woo your sweet heart with a Duds T-Shirt. For a rad gift call Duds by Dudes at 866-96-DUDES (38337) or look us up on Facebook, Twitter, or Yelp.
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