Did you know Valentine’s Day marks the biggest sales for flowers and chocolate? It’s true! The Society of American Florists say 71% of flowers given on Valentine’s Day are roses, and 196 million roses are grown solely for this holiday!

That’s just roses, think about all the other flowers, chocolate and cards that go with it! Valentine’s Day is now an $18 billion dollar industry, and its growth continues each and every year!

This Valentine’s Day, surprise your loved one with organic chocolate, and fresh handpicked flowers instead of stopping by your local grocer. Try thinking outside the box this year and get something unrelated to the typical gifts…you will love the reaction!

Share what your getting your lover for Valentine’s Day by tweeting with the hashtag #iorganic

It only takes one person to impact others to be the positive change this world needs…

Which brings me to this business I came across that makes organic toffee. All of their products are made fresh, from all organic ingredients, leaving out the harsh chemicals and food dyes many of the most popular candies include. This business known as, Charley’s Organic Toffee, creates their delicious organic toffee for many reasons, but their main inspiration is actually Charley.

Charley is a young girl who suffers from severe psoriasis and arthritis that affects her each and every day. This company aids as support to Charley, showing her the positivity and kindness that the world can possess. They are making a positive impact in someone else’s life and also in many others by supplying organically made delicious toffee!

It is so easy to get wrapped up in our own world sometimes. Everyone is guilty of it, but reading stories such as these really brings you back into reality.

Now that your inspired, Be that positive impact in someone else’s life!

This time of year is a favorite among children, and even adults! Halloween is known for fun, creative costumes, and of course candy! Trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle for not only yourself, but also your family can be hard at this time of the year. Try to steer away from all the candy by offering these options:

• Caramel apples
• Roasted pumpkin seeds
• Organic dark chocolate
• Halloween themed organic granola bars
• Orange organic jello

When the time comes tomorrow to hand out your treats to the neighbor children, remember their parents may live a healthy lifestyle as well. Try to give out non-food related items that are fun to play with rather than candy.

• Temporary tattoos
• Stickers
• Pencils
• Erasers
• Bubbles
• Play vampire teeth

I hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday and a Happy Halloween!