Valentine’s Shopping at TheUltimateGreenStore.com

by Haley Cullingham

The first week of February usually sees one topic of conversation dominate nights out, nights in, and Sunday brunch: What do I get him for Valentine’s Day? TheUltimateGreenStore has the answers-whether you just started seeing each other, or you’re desperate to find something original for your fifth V-Day together, this online store has  tons of great eco-conscious gifts that fit any relationship-and any budget. 

THE COUPLE: Met on a fix-up, and have been sharing after-work cocktails and bonding over oysters ever since. 

THE VALENTINE’S DATE: Dinner at an intimate bistro, then drinks at his condo. 

THE ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT: Aubrey Organics Men’s North Woods Organic Shaving Kit Gift Set, $33.25, Coyuchi Organic Cotton Terry Velour Bathrobe, $95.40

THE COUPLE: Met at a friend’s party six months ago, and have been drinking beers, sharing cabs, and scarfing nachos in the Annex ever since.

THE VALENTINE’S DATE: Sushi and sake, then going to see Nurse. Fighter. Boy. 

THE ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT: AON-BOX “Retro-Active” Collapsible Portable Green Speakers, $12.75

THE COUPLE: Met sweaty and dancing at 3 am, and have been smoking cigarettes and slurping latte art in Parkdale ever since

THE VALENTINE’S DATE: Drinking PBR and making out at the back of their friend’s show

THE ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT: Scissor-Bird T-Shirt, $28.80

THE COUPLE: Met at University, and have lived together in a third-floor walk up with a tiny fireplace ever since. Friends constantly use them as an example that monogamy is possible. 

THE VALENTINE’S DATE: A bottle of wine and a delicious meal at your favourite restaurant, then curling up and watching a documentary with your dog. 

THE ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT: Voltaic Systems Solar Backpack, $224.00, Costa Rica Natural Paper Company EcoPaper Contemporary Collection Cigar Paper Note Size Writing Set, $8.95

All gifts available at www.theultimategreenstore.com