If handing out traditional Valentine’s Day treats or cards this year seems sort of ho hum, why not try something a little different. I saw these adorable Hot Chocolate Cones a while back at Family Fun, and with a little green know-how you can transform the traditional ingredients into eco-friendly ingredients which makes this a green treat to give to friends and family. I also think it’s a perfect favor idea for an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day party.

Hot Chocolate Cones!
Gather up the following for each cone you want to make…

3/4 cup organic Fair Trade hot cocoa mix
1/4 cup mini Fair [...]

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Valentine Idea: Organic Hot Chocolate Cones

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If handing out traditional Valentine’s Day treats or cards this year seems sort of ho hum, why not try something a little different. I saw these adorable Hot Chocolate Cones a while back at Family Fun, and with a little green know-how you can transform the traditional ingredients into eco-friendly ingredients which makes this a green treat to give to friends and family. I also think it’s a perfect favor idea for an eco-friendly Valentine’s Day party.

Hot Chocolate Cones!
Gather up the following for each cone you want to make…

3/4 cup organic Fair Trade hot cocoa mix
1/4 cup mini Fair [...]

Post from: Blisstree

Valentine Idea: Organic Hot Chocolate Cones

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This is the perfect project to file away for spring when all the flowers start blooming OR make some now with some cool winter greenery.

You can do this project even if you’re just a beginner with craft projects and each coaster only costs about $6.00 total to make. Plus, for the time crunched, you’ll be glad to know that these cute coasters only take about 20 minutes. These would make a perfect gift for any occasion too – Mother’s Day, Christmas, even the upcoming Valentine’s day if you can find some pretty winter leaves.
Materials to gather

2 clear acrylic sheets (8- [...]

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Fresh Pressed-Flower Coasters Project

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This is the perfect project to file away for spring when all the flowers start blooming OR make some now with some cool winter greenery.

You can do this project even if you’re just a beginner with craft projects and each coaster only costs about $6.00 total to make. Plus, for the time crunched, you’ll be glad to know that these cute coasters only take about 20 minutes. These would make a perfect gift for any occasion too – Mother’s Day, Christmas, even the upcoming Valentine’s day if you can find some pretty winter leaves.
Materials to gather

2 clear acrylic sheets (8- [...]

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Fresh Pressed-Flower Coasters Project

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Valentine’s Day is coming up soon so now is a great time to snag some eco-friendly Valentine’s Day treats. Obviously look for organic treats, GMO-free treats and naturally made local treats and try to avoid the icky stuff like artificial dyes, corn syrup, and other weird added chemicals.
If you can you should also aim for eco-friendly packaging. It’s hard to find green packaging for candy and many other treats but not impossible. Look for packaging that’s recyclable, biodegradable, or minimal. If you can’t find a specific organic treat with eco-packaging your best bet is to buy the largest size possible. [...]

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Green & Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day

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