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Is it easy buying someone a Valentine’s Day gift? You may well be very nervous.

There’s quite a bit to think about. If you buy something too expensive then you risk embarrassing them or coming on too strong. If you buy something too cheap then you look cheap. You might also want to avoid buying something commercial and mainstream. How much thought would have gone into that?

When it comes to Valentine’s Day you’ll certainly want to avoid any gifts that are associated with cruelty, wars or exploitation. That’s tough, right? How many shops do you know who absolutely stick to 100% ethical items? Many chain stores these days don’t even know where their clothes or food comes from.

It may well be worth checking out the Valentine’s Day collection at the Ethical Superstore. There are over 100 products here, a range of prices, and lots of good ideas. You can browse jewellery, skin care, scented candles and even organic wine.

Valentine’s Day gift ideas

Here’s some suggestions to help begin your research.

iQ Superfood Chocolate; dairy free, gluten free, wheat free, vegan, nut free and organic! Bring it!
Hand poured soy candle; Egyptian fig scented candle, looks like a lovely owl and handmade
Green People Body Care; buying this helps support a charity, no animal testing, fair trade, vegan safe and organic. Oh yeah!
Burts Bees Essentials; vegetarian safe, free from Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Paraben free.
Wilby Drayton handbag; Made in the UK, vegan safe and with eco-friendly delivery.

Think of all that karma! Not to mention finding a great Valentine’s Day gift.

In Pure Spirit

What tips do you have for finding a good, thoughtful, Valentine’s Day present?

The team at Ethical Superstore kindly reached out to In Pure Spirit to say hello. As regular readers will know, this blog has covered Ethical Superstore as a top resource for green and friendly products before.

The question put to Ethical Superstore was simply this; “What do you think the top five ethical gifts for this year’s Valentine’s Day will be?”

Here’s their response.

We took a look at last year’s five bestsellers because we predict they are are sure to be a big hit in 2012 as well:

‘Give the gift of your heart this Valentine’s with this vibrant decorative heart of Fairtrade bells’
Multi-Coloured Heart of Bells, £6.95

‘Women aren’t the only ones who can be spoilt, and these classic cufflinks made from decommissioned fire hoses are sure to put a smile on any man’s face’
Recycled Fire Hose Torpedo Cufflinks, £16.25

‘Be more aware this year, and give the man in your life some stylish and ethical underwear’
Pants to Poverty, special price of £7.99

‘Because everyone deserves a little pampering and this organic set brings you the finest candles, soaps and scented oils’
Hedgerow Herbals MMM Chill Out Slow Down Gift Box, £14.95

‘Chocolates are the failsafe choice for any Valentine’s Day gift’
Plush Fair Trade Belgian Collection, £7.95