I’ll admit it, I LOVE love! And I’m glad there’s a day to help remind us to appreciate and dote on our significant others and good friends a bit more than usual. One of my goals this year is to be mindful of my every day purchases – whether it be choosing organic over non-organic, and choosing fair trade alternatives whenever they are available. To give you a bit of a head start in finding just the right gift for your sweetheart, this is the first post in a two-part series on Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas.

Each of the 7 gifts featured below are either made by a fair trade cooperative from around the world, or a small-scale producer right here in the United States. Plus, each gift purchase helps give back to the community in which it was made. Happy shopping & Happy Valentine’s Day – I hope it’s filled with lots of love & laughter!

1. Eva Hand-Painted Jug, Red – India
2. Dreambean Bath Salts – USA
3. Rosette Necklace – Uganda
4. Love U Soap & Pumice Gift Set – Indonesia
5. Love Bowl – India
6. Cotton Travel Wallet, Crimson – Cambodia
7. Custom City State Cutting Board – USA