Vegan Valentine's Day Treats

Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine's Day can be vegan too! That's right, no need to sacrifice this sweet holiday.  There are so many vegan treats for the special day!

1. Chocolate candy is a Valentine's Day mainstay.  The http://www.naturalcandystore.com/ website has a great selection of vegan candy, including chocolate hearts.  But act fast, because shipping deadlines apply.
2. Make cookies, a cake or cupcakes for your sweetie or your family.  This blog has several cake and frosting recipes you can use.  For cupcake recipes, I like Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World  by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero.  Or just "google" a vegan version of your favorite recipe online.
3. You can buy vegan cookies and candy at your local Whole Foods, Fruitful Yield, or similar store or in the natural foods section of your supermarket. 
4. Flowers?  Please buy organic!
5. Kids love to get in on the act!  Help them make something special for family members.  But please be green by using recycled materials whenever possible.

And please be a paper frugalista when buying cards and wrapping your gifts or goodies.  See the February 2nd post for eco-friendly gift-wrapping ideas, and buy cards made from recycled paper stock.  Feel free to share your own ideas.  Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!