Comments on: Red Hot Plastic Valentine’s Hug

By: Lewis

Lewis — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 02:10:48 +0000

I find the amount of cheap plastic stuff that proliferates at various holidays to be alarming. And even more alarming to me is that it seems to be increasing, not decreasing.

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Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:18:27 +0000

[...] Fake Plastic Fish’s Beth Terry complained about all the plastic Valentine’s Day crap at her local store — so I put [...]

By: Mary Kay

Mary Kay — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:46:38 +0000

You’re cracking me up. It’s surprising that you didn’t actually make any of this up!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:08:53 +0000

I always get annoyed when stores are filled with junk for any holiday, especially months before the holiday actually occurs. And Valentines Day seems like a silly idea to me – why can’t we treat those we love the same throughout the year? My husband knows I love him everyday without me buying him junk and going to a “romantic” dinner. And if I buy him candy spontaneously during the year he thinks it’s great :-)

By: Pat Gorham

Pat Gorham — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:25:06 +0000

14 of the 19 Valentines Day gifts on greenlifesavor are recycled
or handmade. The red heart platters are made by individuals who have disabilities. These individuals are terrific employees.

Most of the gifts are very simple yet meaningful! Many are found in our COPY CAT COLLECTION. Go ahead, copy our idea!

It doesn’t take much to show your love.

Love you, love your mate, love the earth!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

By: Caley

Caley — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:16:10 +0000

Hahahaha. This might be my favorite FPF post ever. =)

As a craft editor, I would say if you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, MAKE SOMETHING, especially if you can use recycled, re-purposed materials. We have some great idea from craft bloggers at our website (FaveCrafts.com). Click on my name to see. =)

By: Aaron shaw phd

Aaron shaw phd — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:12:22 +0000

A very funny look at the plastics of the holidays!

By: Astrid

Astrid — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:08:10 +0000

In Mexico this used to be the ocasion to give a chocolate heart wrapped in aluminum paper. Not anymore. Since NAFTA we have gotten more and more Americanized, and now we are as full of plastic as the USA. All our holidays are plastic festivals, full of knick-knacks nobody needs.
Sad part is we have millions in extreme poverty, literally starving…. and buying plastic garbage for loved ones.
Personally, I have cut most decorations from our home and Valentines Day is non-existent. We love each other year round, we don’t need another marketing fad to make us feel more loved. We show it every day. Aniversaries are enough oportunities to celebrate *sustainably*.

It is really difficult to live without plastic. Beth, thanks for this blog. I will check out your tips and ideas and, if you allow me, will incorporate them into the blog we are starting for sustainability –studying a MSc in Sustainable Development and looking for ways to educate people in our country— .

Thanks, and keep it up!

By: Lori Buff

Lori Buff — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:35:54 +0000

Get out of the big box stores and the grocery stores when you’re shopping for gifts for loved ones. You can find beautiful, meaningful gifts at so many small boutique shops or online on places like Etsy where so many of the products are handmade in a resurgence of cottage industry.
It’s time we start thinking really hard about how and where we spend our money. It’s better for the environment, the economy and our souls.
Thanks

By: Bellen

Bellen — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:31:09 +0000

When the kids were home I did things like making cards with red paper and paper doilies with special verses for them, they did the same. I used red placemats & napkins (cloth and suitable for many holidays), candles on the table to make it a little more special.

We also did the heart shaped sandwiches and tomato soup (it’s red), cupcakes with red frosting (lots of it if the kids helped), salad with heart shaped croutons.

Once I got flowers, a couple of times I got candy. If there was a gift, and they were few and far between, it was something practical – garden gloves, a bulb planter and a bright red scarf I remember.

Now, empty nesters, hubby and I wish each other a Happy Valentine’s Day with hugs and kisses. No cards, flowers or candy. For us it’s the day to day living that show us how much we love each other – 42 years worth.

Since they live 1200 miles away, I make our 3 grandkids home made cards and envelopes geared to their interests. Pleases everyone and doesn’t contribute to the plastic mess.