Green Options

Valentine’s Day is sneaking up right around the corner so many are on the lookout for eco-fabulous gifts and romantic ideas. Well here’s a romantically green item that is sensually wonderful and eco-luscious…the Scandle Body Candle.

If you are like me you are probably wondering what the heck a body candle is. Before coming across this wonderful product I had no idea either. The Scandle candles burn cooler than regular candles, at just two degrees above body temperature, so as they melt they produce an oil that can be used for massages, manicures, pedicures, or body moisturizer.

Nothing says romance like wine. In California and Illinois September is officially wine month. Wine celebrations, tours and events are going on everywhere. It is fitting. To me Autumn and wine go together, especially with a twist of romance thrown in. Maybe that’s why I got married in September. Love and romance is always swirling in the crisp Autumn air.

This weekend my husband and I will be celebrating our fifth wedding anniversary. How are we going to celebrate? With some awesome Italian food and a little bit of wine. Ideally, I would love to take a wine tour of some of the vineyards and wineries around Michigan but I don’t know if we’ll have the time, or the babysitter.

Finally, something both parties can agree on. We need to integrate green living into every aspect of our lives: a single stinky compost heap isn’t enough (it may also be a mood-killer). They may say that “politics makes for strange bedfellows,” but this three-part miniseries will teach you how to get over your differences and save the environment one orgasm at a time.

PART ONE: FOREPLAY

Set the mood right. Instead of going on a long drive down a backcountry road, opt for a walk on the beach or in a secluded garden. You will (hopefully) admit negligible amounts of carbon gas. Don’t live near a scenic getaway? Find interesting things to walk to in your neighborhood: your partner will get to know more about you when he or she see s how you interact with your environment. Although cliché, a tandem bike is also a good option because it’s environmentally safe and promotes close physical proximity.