Romantic and Green

Roses are red
Dinners are romantic
But this Valentine’s Day
Give something Organic!

You’ll be hard pressed to find a greener store than Princeton’s Green Design. The shop opened last summer, and owner Tim McNulty is happy to sell you a variety of Valentine’s Day gift ideas with organic ingredients and fibers. 

First off, you and your kids can pen your own tributes, and design your own card, on veneer Maple wood.

Recycled glass makes the best brightly colored earrings and necklaces. We love the Smart Glass  jewelry and lariats made from recycled beer and wine bottles.

For pampering, and a home spa treatment, try Trillium Organics body polish which comes in three scents: Clementine, Lime and Pink Grapefruit.  We tried the Clementine (our favorite winter fruit) and loved how smooth it made our arms and legs.  Afterwards, wrap yourself into Under the Canopy robes and pajamas.

The advantage of shopping for green products at the store is so you can see, touch and test them out.  You can also get a bonus science lesson about the product from McNulty.  For example, did you know that salt is a naturally occurring cleanser and combined with oil it gives the body a smooth finish? 

Sharing a green gift and its story with someone you love is not only something a little different but it is also an easy way to get started living an organic lifestyle. 

To find a green store near you, go to The Organic Consumers Association and click the “Find Organics” link. 

This NJ My Way column was written by contributor Hilary Morris of Mrs Mo’s New Jersey, Baby (www.mrsmonj.com).