Hippy Grandma’s Top Ten Unique, Green & Groovy Gift Ideas For Hippie Babies!

Send ‘hippy love for generations’ to a new baby with these eco-friendly and unique baby gifts and help Mother Earth too!

1. An ‘old fashioned lace or chenille baby bonnet’

2. A pair of ‘lovingly handknit by a real grandma’ bamboo hippy baby socks!

3. A natural bamboo and organic cotton blend baby blanket!

4. An adorable, exquisitely finished & lined vintage chenille baby jacket!

5. Soft & cozy “Shoo Foo” bamboo blend footed sleepers!

6. Spicebodhi Baby Ayurvedic Aromatherapy Package with Handmade Soap

7. Commission an “Angel Heart Art Doll” part of the Kraggelys Family by artist CD Good

8. Bamboo & Organic Cloth Diapers

9. A Dream Child CD including a magical bedtime story!

10. Hippy Love Welcome to the World Bundle!

peace, namaste & hippy love for generations!

Zoey ~ founding hippy of Hippy Grandma Eco-Boutique and life coach for women

Are you a heart-centered and “soul-filled shopper”? Know of a new baby arriving or are you looking for hippy baby clothes? Keep the heart, soul & hippy love flowing for generations with purchases from Hippy Grandma: an Eco-Boutique selling fair trade, one of a kind, earth friendly treasures.

Through your purchases, you help local artisans, hand-crafting grandmas on a pension, women’s fair trade co-ops and programs designed to support vulnerable mamas & babies. Please share the hippy love news widely and wildly with your soul brothers & sisters (copyright held by Hippy Grandma Ventures Ltd.). www.hippygrandma.com

We strongly believe in paying a fair & honest wage and wholesale price for beautiful treasures. This is honors the entrepreneur and supports socially conscious and aware purchasing and gifting!

Our ‘hippy love welcome to the world’ bundle is our ’signature treasure’ and I used it to show the hours of ‘woman time’ that go into this gift of love.

This love bundles includes the following treasures with approximations of time:
- a baby jacket made from vintage chenille ~ 6 hours of labour
- a bamboo blend baby towel ~ 1 hours of labour
- tie dyed onsie ~ 1 hour of labour
- Ayurvedic Aromatherapy oils for mama & baby and soap and shampoo ~ 4 hours of labour, including wildcrafting the herbs
- hand-made toy ~ 1 hour of labour
- a bamboo blend wash-cloth ~ 1/2 hour of labour
- Dream Child CD ~ 1 hour of labour
- packing, promoting, marketing, wrapping and shipping ~ ~1/2 hour of labour

Total: minimum of 15 hours

Sending this love bundle to a special baby not only makes a unique & extraordinary gift; it also supports women entrepreneurs who are paid a fair wage for their beautiful works!

See more of our treasures at our hippy grandma eco-tique.

peace, namaste & hippy love for generations,

Zoey ~ founding hippy

Are you a heart centered, soul-filled & green shopper? Have a look through our on-line eco-boutique. Our suppliers are grandmas on pensions, women solo-preneurs and women’s fair trade co-ops.
Your purchases help care for Mother Earth and vulnerable pregnant moms and babies! Please share this information widely and wildly with your soul sisters!
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Christmas Morning 2009 in Hippy Heaven, Yelapa, Mexico

Hotel Lagunita, Yelapa

By Zoey Ryan

The gentle waves muffle the Mexican “rancho polka music” which has started again after a brief respite. The music plays all night on Christmas Eve and for me is a strange blend of irritating and slightly hypnotizing. Earplugs simply take the edge off. Earplugs plus pillows, with my head sandwiched, seem the most effective method of muffling, which I successfully utilized at 4:17 am.

I sip my coffee, wishing it were organic Chiapas blend but enjoying what we brought from home. The roosters interject an occasional crow, although their additions are less frequent since sunrise.

I hear a water taxi leaving, a dog barking. The tiny hummingbird hovers at the brilliant red flower spindle. I hear the slap slap of flip flops on the stone stairs. I would have said ‘thongs’ a few years back but my daughters have trained me otherwise.

The temperature rises and a black and yellow striped butterfly glides in front of the tiled patio. The musky wet smell of the jungle intermingles with wood smoke, sea water smells, manure, diesel, fragrant flowers and a waft of laundry detergent. The air is wet and each breath seems to bath individual bronchioli.

I saw a furry little mouse this morning, hiding behind the dish soap (bright orange “Salvo- mi Salva Detergente Liquido Concentrado para Platos”). I startled it and so fast I wasn’t sure I had actually seen it, the tiny thing squeezed under the brown and gold Osterizer blender we use to make fresh fruit smoothies (our favorite is a papaya, banana, coconut, yogurt blend). Or, maybe, what I saw was a gecko.

The mama grey whale and her calf are quiet this morning. Perhaps they too are exhausted after the marathon night of music.

The ‘gang of teenagers’, my phrase to describe the flock of wild canaries who swoop and chatter in the morning, following the sun along the trees, scream by. They are quite unruly.

I notice a new flower has opened, yellow with saffron orange streaks and a fragrance that is mildly spicy. A lime plops to the ground. A velvety brown bird comes for a visit, perching on the iron railing at eye level. I hear chacalacas in the distance. Their sound is identical to their name. I am waiting for the pair of military macaws to cross high overhead in their daily fly by. It is said that there is a tree up river where many macaws roost and if you get there by 5 am you can see them. I’m not up that early here.

My mosquito bite itches, even with a thick pink coating of calamine lotion, glop, glop. The smell of the lotion transports me to my childhood on the Prairies and hot, lazy summer days playing in the fields and flushing out gopher holes. I wonder if I will get Dengue fever and am mildly concerned. Would it be gopher karma?

The church bells rang early this morning, calling the community to mass. I counted 16 bells, with a pause and then another bell. I may have miscounted.

The ants are busy this morning, scavenging the crumbs from the banana bread we ate out on the patio yesterday. A bright orange butterfly floats by and another magical Yelapa Christmas Day begins.

Our family in Yelapa (minus one)!

I hope you enjoyed my “Yelapa day” as much as we enjoyed our holiday. I’m back now, excited about 2010 and doing some great values based business planning.

peace & namaste,

Zoey – founding hippy & ceo at hippy grandma

Are you a heart centered and soul filled shopper? Through your purchases, you help local artisans, hand-crafting grandmas on a pension, women’s fair trade co-ops and programs designed to support vulnerable mamas & babies. Please share Hippy Grandma widely and wildly with your soul brothers & sisters.
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The 13 Days of Green & Groovy Holiday Shopping: Hippy Love For Generations – Gifts From the Heart from our Hippy Grandma Eco-Boutique!

1. On the first day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Holiday, hippy grandma said to me:
*The Mystic Masala Botanical Oils, using Ayurvedic Aromatherapy makes a wonderful gift for a tired gram or mommy!
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2. On the second day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Holiday, hippy grandma reminded me:

* A natural cotton hippy grandma BYOB shopping bag needs to be next on your list to bring home all the organic and natural holiday yummies! Learn more

3. On the third day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

* Surprise some little ones with the “Bobs & Lolo” DVD. Add in 2 CD’s for the car and make it a groovy gift of three!
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4. On the fourth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

* The “Hippy Love Welcome to the World” Bundle, makes an adorable gift for a new addition to the family and her mommy!
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5. On the fifth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

*Five sets of in-laws, mom & dad, hippy sister & baby! Bamboo towels from Shoo-Foo bundled into “spa combos” are wonderful gifts for the extended family! Learn more

6. On the sixth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

*Ayurvedic aromatherapy assorted dosha tea lights from the Mystic Masala would make luscious and fragrant hostess gifts don’t you see? Learn more

7. On the seventh day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

*handknit by a real hippy grandma, these bamboo hippy baby socks will keep baby’s toes warm, cozy and happy!
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8. On the eighth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:


*The “oh so soft and cuddly” bamboo baby blanket from shoo foo makes a wonderful gift for a little baby!
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9. Day 9

On the ninth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

*Do you have travelers on your gift list?  The delicious “spice bliss” ayurvedic aromatherapy travel candle from the Mystic Masala will add exotic fragrances to the travel adventure for your gypsy hippy. ”
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10. Day 10

*On the tenth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma absolutely fell in love with the amazing homecrafted vintage chenille baby jackets and sent these exquisite heirloom gifts to all the little darlings in her life and guess what, you can too! Groovy!
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11. On the eleventh day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

* The “Mama Spice Love Bundle” with the Mystic Masala natural source massage oil and soap from a women’s fair trade co-op in Nepal and ayurvedic aromatherapy soy tea light candles would be a lovely gift for a hippy mama who wants to feel pampered and lively!

12. On the twelfth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

* For an amazing personalized gift for your grandbaby or special angel, commission a piece of original, an angel heart art doll by cdgood and leave a legacy! Learn more

13. On the thirteenth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma reminded me:

* Wise women of all ages love a lunar based calendar and the 13 Moon Natural Time Calendar makes a groovy gift for any type of hippy!

This calendar is lunar based and like the farmer’s almanac incorporates celestial, biological, agricultural, mythological and chronological processes. Women, who are naturally cyclical beings tend to love re-calibrating to natural time. The new year in the 13 moon calendar starts at the end of July. Learn more

Enjoy your heart centered and soul filled shopping! Through your purchases, you help local artisans, hand-crafting grandmas on a pension, women’s fair trade co-ops and programs designed to support vulnerable mamas & babies. Please share Hippy Grandma widely and wildly with your soul brothers & sisters. www.hippygrandma.com

peace & namaste,

Zoey – CEO & founding hippy at hippy grandma

Zoey Ryan
life, business & leadership coach for women
inspiration * clarity * wisdom * enchantment
www.shaktisage.com
604-323-3700

“Coaching for your heart & soul and the heart & soul of your business”

Our prices are in Canadian dollars. We ship internationally. For orders placed after Dec 2nd, to ensure a before Christmas arrival, expedited shipping will be used. For your on-line security, we use 2checkout a secure e-commerce system. 2CheckOut.com Inc.(Ohio, USA) is an authorized retailer for goods and services provided by Hippy Grandma.

The 13 Days of Green & Groovy Christmas Shopping From Hippy Grandma: A Fair Trade Earth Friendly Eco-Boutique. Hippy Love for generations- gifts from the heart!

Day 13

On the thirteenth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma reminded me:

* Wise women of all ages love a lunar based calendar, it taps into ancient wisdom and cycles and The 13 Moon Calendar makes a groovy gift for any type of hippy!

This calendar is lunar based and like the farmer’s almanac incorporates celestial, biological, agricultural, mythological and chronological processes. Women, who are naturally cyclical beings tend to love re-calibrating to natural time. The new year in the 13 moon calendar starts at the end of July. Regular price: $20

Blow out price for final 6 months (7 moons) : $10

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Enjoy your heart centered and soul filled shopping! Through your purchases, you help local artisans, hand-crafting grandmas on a pension, women’s fair trade co-ops and programs designed to support vulnerable mamas & babies. Please share Hippy Grandma widely and wildly with your soul brothers & sisters. www.hippygrandma.com

peace & namaste,

Zoey – CEO & founding hippy at hippy grandma

Zoey Ryan
life, business & leadership coach for women
inspiration * clarity * wisdom * enchantment
www.shaktisage.com
604-323-3700

“Coaching for your heart & soul and the heart & soul of your business”

Prices are in Canadian dollars. We ship internationally, order before Dec 4th to ensure a “before Christmas” arrival. For your on-line security, we use 2checkout a secure e-commerce system. 2CheckOut.com Inc.(Ohio, USA) is an authorized retailer for goods and services provided by Hippy Grandma.

The 13 Days of Green & Groovy Holiday Shopping at our Hippy Grandma Eco-Boutique. Peace & Hippy Love for Generations!

On the Twelfth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

* For an amazing personalized gift for your grandbaby or special angel, commission a piece of original art, an angel heart art doll by cdgood and leave a legacy!

Carolyn Dawn starts with a rose quartz rock for the heart. And then builds the Angel from there with pure intentions and respect, from natural objects, antique lace and embroidery, buttons, dove feathers. Beeswax then saturates the figure. Each knot, each stitch is a blessing of Purest Intent.

Each individual 8- 10″ angel come with a packet of sage and wrapped in cedar boughs. A numerology reading of the name and astrology readings are included as well as a short blessing of angel cards indicating what divine gifts are being brought to the child. These unique angel heart art dolls will last forever and be a family heirloom.

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Enjoy your heart centered and soul filled shopping! Through your purchases, you help local artisans, hand-crafting grandmas on a pension, women’s fair trade co-ops and programs designed to support vulnerable mamas & babies. Please share Hippy Grandma widely and wildly with your soul brothers & sisters. www.hippygrandma.com

peace & namaste,

Zoey – founding hippy at hippy grandma

Zoey Ryan
life, business & leadership coach for women
inspiration * clarity * wisdom * enchantment
www.shaktisage.com
604-323-3700

“Coaching for your heart & soul and the heart & soul of your business”

Prices are in Canadian dollars. We ship internationally, order before Dec 4th to ensure a “before Christmas” arrival. For your on-line security, we use 2checkout a secure e-commerce system. 2CheckOut.com Inc.(Ohio, USA) is an authorized retailer for goods and services provided by Hippy Grandma.

The 13 Days of Green & Groovy Christmas Shopping From Hippy Grandma: A Fair Trade, Earth Friendly Eco-Boutique. Hippy Love for generations!

Day 11

On the eleventh day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

* The “Mama Spice Love Bundle” with the Mystic Masala natural source massage oil and soap from a women’s fair trade co-op in Nepal and ayurvedic aromatherapy soy tea light candles would be a lovely gift for a hippy mama who wants to feel pampered and lively!

Learn more

Enjoy your heart centered and soul filled shopping! Through your purchases, you help local artisans, hand-crafting grandmas on a pension, women’s fair trade co-ops and programs designed to support vulnerable mamas & babies. Please share Hippy Grandma widely and wildly with your soul brothers & sisters. www.hippygrandma.com

peace & namaste,

Zoey – founding hippy at hippy grandma

Zoey Ryan
life, business & leadership coach for women
inspiration * clarity * wisdom * enchantment
www.shaktisage.com
604-323-3700

“Coaching for your heart & soul and the heart & soul of your business”

Prices are in Canadian dollars. We ship internationally, order before Dec 4th to ensure a “before Christmas” arrival. For your on-line security, we use 2checkout a secure e-commerce system. 2CheckOut.com Inc.(Ohio, USA) is an authorized retailer for goods and services provided by Hippy Grandma.

The 13 Days of Green & Groovy Christmas Shopping From Hippy Grandma: A Fair Trade, Earth Friendly Eco- Boutique! Hippy Love for generations!

Day 10

*On the tenth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma absolutely fell in love with the amazing homecrafted vintage chenille baby jackets and sent these exquisite heirloom gifts to all the little darlings in her life and guess what, you can too! Groovy!

Learn More!

Enjoy your heart centered and soul filled shopping! Through your purchases, you help local artisans, hand-crafting grandmas on a pension, women’s fair trade co-ops and programs designed to support vulnerable mamas & babies. Please share Hippy Grandma widely and wildly with your soul brothers & sisters. www.hippygrandma.com

peace & namaste,

Zoey – founding hippy at hippy grandma

Zoey Ryan
life, business & leadership coach for women
inspiration * clarity * wisdom * enchantment
www.shaktisage.com
604-323-3700

“Coaching for your heart & soul and the heart & soul of your business”

Prices are in Canadian dollars. We ship internationally, order before Dec 4th to ensure a “before Christmas” arrival. For your on-line security, we use 2checkout a secure e-commerce system. 2CheckOut.com Inc.(Ohio, USA) is an authorized retailer for goods and services provided by Hippy Grandma.

The 13 Days of Green & Groovy Christmas Shopping From Hippy Grandma: Hippy Love for generations!

On the eighth day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:
*The “oh so soft and cuddly” bamboo baby blanket from shoo foo makes a wonderful gift for a little baby!

Learn more

Enjoy your heart centered and soul filled shopping! Through your purchases, you help local artisans, hand-crafting grandmas on a pension, women’s fair trade co-ops and programs designed to support vulnerable mamas & babies. Please share Hippy Grandma widely and wildly with your soul brothers & sisters. www.hippygrandma.com

peace & namaste,

Zoey – founding hippy at hippy grandma

Zoey Ryan
life, business & leadership coach for women
inspiration * clarity * wisdom * enchantment
www.shaktisage.com
604-323-3700

“Coaching for your heart & soul and the heart & soul of your business”

Prices are in Canadian dollars. We ship internationally, order before Dec 4th to ensure a “before Christmas” arrival. For your on-line security, we use 2checkout a secure e-commerce system. 2CheckOut.com Inc.(Ohio, USA) is an authorized retailer for goods and services provided by Hippy Grandma.

The 13 Days of Green & Groovy Christmas Shopping From Hippy Grandma: a fair trade, earth friendly eco-boutique. Hippy Love for generations!

On the seventh day of on-line shopping for a green & groovy Christmas, hippy grandma said to me:

*The fair trade, hand-knit by a real grandma bamboo socks are the perfect gift for a hippy baby’s feeties.

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Our hippy grandma Joan knitting for socks for our site

Enjoy your heart centered and soul filled shopping! Through your purchases, you help local artisans, hand-crafting grandmas on a pension, women’s fair trade co-ops and programs designed to support vulnerable mamas & babies. Please share Hippy Grandma widely and wildly with your soul brothers & sisters. www.hippygrandma.com

peace & namaste,

Zoey – founding hippy at hippy grandma

Zoey Ryan
life, business & leadership coach for women
inspiration * clarity * wisdom * enchantment
www.shaktisage.com
604-323-3700

“Coaching for your heart & soul and the heart & soul of your business”

Prices are in Canadian dollars. We ship internationally, order before Dec 4th to ensure a “before Christmas” arrival. For your on-line security, we use 2checkout a secure e-commerce system. 2CheckOut.com Inc.(Ohio, USA) is an authorized retailer for goods and services provided by Hippy Grandma.