Anyone with children understands that Valentine’s Day is really about the treats, not the declarations of affection.  When Enviro Girl was young, she always made a “mailbox” out of an old shoebox covered in glitter and paper doilies to set on her desk.  Each child would bring in paper cards to deliver to each of their classmates.  Enviro Girl recalls carefully choosing exactly the right Valentine for each of her classmates out of the box her mother bought at the dime store.   Occasionally someone would pass out tiny boxes of conversation hearts.  Times have definitely changed.  Fast forward to today’s school children.  Enviro Girl’s tribe comes home from school and DUMPS their bags out, covering the carpet with tiny cards and a heaping pile of treats.   Her sons bring home as much candy on Valentine’s Day as they do on Halloween!  Is there a way to make this holiday a bit healthier, a little bit greener, but still fun? Continue reading →