Love makes the world go round.

So show the world and your partner some good, green love this V-Day by giving gifts that are sexy and sustainable.


Here are our top picks:



CHOCOLATE

Chocolate is the quintessential V-Day gift.

Not only does it taste divine, it makes you feel divine. Why? The naturally occurring chemicals in chocolate interact with your brain in the same way that sex does. Thank you, endorphins!

So bring on the chocolate – just make sure that it is triple certified (okay, that's not so sexy a term, but believe us, it's important): Fair Trade, organic and shade grown.

We love Sjaak's and Seattle-based, Theo Chocolates




JEWELRY

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, unless she's eco-savvy.

Eco-savvy Girl knows that diamonds are mined (a very un-green process) sometimes by less than scrupulous folks who use the stones to fund (and fuel) un-ethical things like civil wars and terrorism. Not cool at all.

So if you're looking to adorn your loved one with 'bling – make sure it's of the sort Mother (Earth) would approve of.

We love GreenKarat's lab-grown gems, Smart Glass's colorful and sleek recycled-bottle jewelry, Mark Edge's hip, edgy eco vintage line and ethically sourced jewelry from Global Exchange.




FLOWERS

Women (and some progressive men), expect flowers on Valentine's Day, but there's nothing rosy about pesticide residue on the nose of your love, or in the water and soil of the Earth that sustains you.

If you don't have a green thumb (or live in North Dakota and can't dig your greenhouse out of the snow), buy certified organic or VeraFlora certified for a little peace of heart.

Choosing locally grown will earn you mega bonus points. You'll see, it's super sexy.

We love Seattle's TerraBella Flowers and Organic Style 



LINGERIE
You'll have more than a tree to hug when you give (or wear) eco-fabulous lingerie, made with fabrics that are good for the planet as well as for your lover. (Who wants toxic chemicals all over their most – a-hem –delicate body parts?) After all, there's nothing sexier than sustainability.

Don't believe us? See for yourself.

We love Urban Fox and London's Eco Boudoir. (Looking for something sportier? Try Linda Loudermilk's "Too Hot to Handle" tank-top and a pair of organic cotton boy shorts.) 



BRAIN SEX 
Of course, love doesn't have to cost a thing, so what about giving your guy a candle-lit massage, or embarking on a moon-lit hike (or snow-shoeing session if you're that couple from North Dakota), or writing a romantic check to your gal's favorite charity?

Confused about our last suggestion? Recent studies show that philanthropy, just like body work, exercise and, as we discussed earlier, chocolate, make you (via your brain) feel oh-so good in that post-love-making kind of way.



For more tips on celebrating eco-fabulous holidays and special occasions, visit Corey & Lynn at www.CelebrateGreen.NET.