Gift Guides

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Theo Chocolates = Fair, Green and Good:

GIVE GREEN GIFTS! Theo Chocolate‘s organic and fair trade Aphrodisiac Collection features unique confections created with herbs and spices recognized for their aphrodisiac qualities. From sensual rose to spicy chile… these confections will WOW even the most discriminating chocolate lover. Our deliciously rich and decadent, handcrafted artisanal confections are the perfect gift for your special valentine. SAVOR! ENJOY! SHARE!

http://www.theochocolate.com/products/holiday-offerings.php

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Wisteria Lane Eco Friendly Flowers:

This Valentine’s Day keep your Karma clean by giving flowers that are no harmful to the Earth or the farmers.  Our flowers are certified organic or certified Veriflora.  Most of our flowers are grown in California using ecological and socially sustainable practices.  When people receive a beautiful floral arrangement from Wisteria Lane, they’ll know that their flowers are healthy to have in their home, office and that everyone who made it possible for those flowers to be there were treated well.  ydt readers can take 15% off of their orders of $75 or more by using the code “ydt 0209″.

http://www.wisterialaneflowershop.com

Glyde Vegan Condoms, available at Locali:

So animal products might not be your thing, but you always need to be safe and use protection.  Meet Austrialian made Glyde Vegan Condoms.  Most traditional condom use a dairy derivative called casein meaning that animal products are part of the condom.  Glyde developed a vegetable extract from the thistle family that works just as well and doesnt’ compromise the manufacturing process or your safety.  They come in all sizes, varieties and even flavors.  You can find Glyde Vegan Condoms and other eco oriented products at Locali, L.A’s only eco convience store.  Locali is the green community’s answer to 7/11, convience but consciousness.  You’ll find everything from organic tamales, agave sweetned slushies, fair trade coffee, vegan muffins, organic beer and more.

Visit them at 5825 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90028 / 323.466.1360 localiyours.com Open from 7a.m.to 11p.m. daily

Good Clean Fun with Good Clean Love:

Good Clean Love offers the best in natural love products and educational resources to support couples in creating sustainable loving relationships. Our natural love products are designed to enhance intimacy and romance and awaken passion. Each product is designed to act as a tool in igniting a couple’s intimacy in a way that is not only healthy, but builds a deeper connection between partners. All of our products contain organic and natural ingredients and are free of petrochemical, parabens and synthetic fragrances.  Visit them online at www.goodcleanlove.com

*ydt Alert:  From now until February 12th, if you invite a friend to join ydt  you can enter to win a “Truly, Madly, Deeply Gift Set from Good Clean Love (worth $50) and it will arrive just in time for Valentine’s Day!

For Me Not You:  T-shirts Inspire Positive Intention from the Inside Out

For Me, Not You organic cotton T-Shirts are designed to cultivate positive intention, peace and inspiration within.  Messages and designs are printed on the inside of the shirts, with the intricate artwork intentionally facing the wearer’s heart.  When looking in the mirror, the words and artwork serve as a reminder of the positive intention and message that is meant for the wearer alone–hence the name “For Me, Not You.“

For Me, Not You T-shirts feature personal affirmations such as “Peace/Harmony.”  “Love/Gratitude,” “Thank you,” “Good Fortune,” “abundance/Prospertiy, ” Well being,” “Energy/Vitality” and “Strength/Honor.”

Available in women’s and men’s sizes S-XL, short sleeve and tank top versions.  For orders and inquiries contact Debbie at 310-866-3204 or email her at Debbie@truewestcreative.com

ydt Readers can get a special deal. One tee for $28, two for $50.

Fair Trade Chocolates for your Valentine:

Fair Trade chocolate lovers don’t have to settle for merely handing over a plain chunk of dark chocolate to their sweetheart this Valentine’s Day.  Ten Thousand Villages in Pasadena is offering esquisitely delicious chocolate confections produced in the European tradition and prepared in an earth friendly manner by Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates, a family owned chocolate company located in Northern California.  The chocolates are available through a partnership with Bay Area fair traders, Global Exchange, who package the chocolate in a 99% recyceld box that will make your eco-sweetie swoon.  Choose from a 9 or 18 pc. assortment priced at $9.95 and $18.50 respectively.  Ten Thousand Villages is a local retailer of exclusively fair trade home decor, personal accessories and gift items.  For more info contact  pasadena@tenthousandvillages.com 496 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101