What is a Hip Mountain Mama

What is a Hip Mountain Mama, you ask?...Are you a Hip Mountain Mama?  Read on to find out...

Hip:  The word Hip, to us, means someone who is in the know.  Someone who supports important causes, knows what is going on with our world and does their best to make a difference.  Someone who is hip is also someone who shows off their own personal style and doesn't worry about what other people think.

Mountain: The term Mountain, in Hip Mountain Mama, refers to a laid back nature lovin attitude.  It's a natural attitude at any altitude!

Mama:  Some people think the word Mama only refers to Moms, but this is not the case.  A Mama can be a Mom, student, working woman, Grandma, or someone just trying to find her way in the world.  To us a Mama is Kind, Earth Lovin, Free Spirited, Bold, and Genuine.  She is not afraid to be herself and stand up for her beliefs.  She is kind to all beings on the earth and always offers a smile to brighten someones day!

So how about it? Are you a Hip Mountain Mama?

What is a Hip Mountain Mama

FREE Earth Lovin Cloth

Reducing your paper towel use by switching to Earth Lovin Cloths is an easy step in your quest to living a more sustainable lifestyle.  Earth Lovin Cloths are made with natural material, last a really long time, are stronger than paper towels, and can be composted when you are done. 

For today only, Thursday Sept 29th, we are offering 1 free cloth to everyone who places an order at http://www.hipmountainmama.com/  Just let us know in the comments at check out that you would like one and we will add one to your order!

We love these cloths and want everyone to experience how wonderful they are!

FREE Earth Lovin Cloth

New Autumn Arrivals 2011

Hey y'all!  Have you stopped by the shop lately?  We are filling up with some wonderful new Autumn items that you are just going to love!  From long flowy skirts to hoodies, yoga pants and adorable scarves.  We've even got some great new handmade jewelry!   And...we've got lots more on the way! So, stop by and let us know what you think! 

 Bird Scarf

 Tree Hugger Hoodie

 Bliss Pants

 Tie Dye Flare Yoga Pants

 Rainbow Spinner Skirt

Vintage Rings

New Autumn Arrivals 2011

Happy Autumn

Are you enjoying Autumn so far?  Getting out to play?  It is still pretty hot around here, but I am really loving the cool mornings and evenings!  Like many, this is our favorite season and we are already enjoying all it has to offer!  It's a great time of year get outside even if you need to put on an extra layer...get out there and enjoy the wonders that Mother Natures gifts us!  Beautiful colors, awakening scents, and an invigorating crisp in the air...get outside today and take 3 deep breaths...I promise it will make you smile! :)

~*Peace*~
Suzy

Happy Autumn

Celebration of LOVE Sale

10 years ago today Andy and I (owners and operators of Hip Mountain Mama) gathered all of our family and friends at Vallecito Lake CO to celebrate our love.  We choose the day because it was the Autumn Equinox which has a lot of meaning to us.  As we reflect back on the past 10 years we are so proud of all we have done and know that the best is still yet to come.  To create a life with someone that is truly fun, exciting, comfortable, and full of love is a blessing!

To help us celebrate love and the changing of the seasons please take 20% off anything in our shop, Hip Mountain Mama.  The sale ends at midnight tomorrow Sept 23rd.  You can receive your discount by using the code "SEPT20" (not valid on gift certificates). 

Happy last day of summer!  ☮ ♥ ☼

Celebration of LOVE Sale

Sustainable Living Fair 2011

The Sustainable Living Fair in Fort Collins CO is an event we have been attending since we arrived in the area over 6 years ago.  After attending the fair and loving everything about it, we decided to sponsor the fair and vend our sustainable products.  This year was our second year to work the fair and it is honestly the most fun working I have ever had!  The energy, vibe, excitement, and entire atmosphere is inspiring.  Thousands of people gathered in a field transformed into an amazing event made to celebrate, educate, and inspire living sustainably! 

Here is the HMM booth!  We talked to so many wonderful people during the weekend!

The kids are painting on wood that was heading to the landfill

And of course, you've got to have some face painting!

Here, Magnolia is making a hula hoop out of recycled tubing and fabric scraps (a great idea for a birthday party craft, don't ya think!)

The kids are making a habitat for some worms

We are so luck to have the Worm Man in our area and he attends many local events.  The kids made a can of worms and we will add the worms to our compost pile here.  There was a lot of compost education going on!

Here are a few links to blog posts from years past after attending the event
2010
2009
2008

Sustainable Living Fair 2011

Bliss Pants

Is it cooling off where you live? Time to start thinking about those cold weather staples in your wardrobe! Check out our Fair Trade Bliss Pants!

Bliss Pants

A Meaningful View: How Hiking 2 14ers Change Me

I am the farthest thing from a "morning person" you could ever be.  I love sleeping in and although I think my 4 year old is adorable, the fact that she is such a morning person kinda drives me nuts (and makes me feel a wee bit jealous as well).  So, waking up at 2 a.m. on Saturday was nothing short of a big deal for me...in fact it was almost a deal breaker.  But when the opportunity to hike 2 14ers (mountains over 14,000 feet) in one day with 12 amazing women came my way, I decided to sacrifice my Saturday sleep in and go for it. 

The minute I stepped out of the vehicle at the trail head at 5:15 am that day, I instantly felt, with all my being, how worth the early morning wake up was.  All these people in a little parking lot gearing up for a long journey up a mountain created such an energy and amazing vibe all around.  There was an unspoken comradery among all of us and an excitement for what was to come. 

Then the hike began and the comradery continued...between my group of 12 and with the hundreds of other hikers that day.  Everyone cheered each other on, gave small words of encouragement, and offered to take group photos.  I was expecting the experience to give me a sense of victory, but what I wasn't expecting was to feel a part of something so amazing that words can not describe it.  To experience such a great feat with 12 women friends and hundreds of strangers some how made me feel closer to the universe and everything in it.  I feel love and compassion and appreciation more deeply in my soul for everyone on the planet.  I feel like smiling more at strangers, offering more patience to my kids, and living my life more mindfully. 

The view at 14,000 feet on a mountain top did something to my mind, body, and soul.  It forever changed me in a way I never expected.  It was hard, I fell, I swore...but I also laughed my ass off, felt at peace, and came away with some wonderful memories.  Will I do it again...right now as I sit with an aching body I might say, no...but I am sure I will!

**For those of you interested we hiked Grays and Torreys Peaks...there are 54 14ers in Colorado and many people make it their quest to hike them all...I am 2 down!

A Meaningful View: How Hiking 2 14ers Change Me

Our Green Business Choices

One question we get asked a lot is, "What does it mean to be a Green Business?" We do many things to make sure our business has as little impact on the environment as possible. In this video we discuss some of the actions that Hip Mountain Mama has taken to be more green and environmentally friendly.


Obviously our natural, organic, reusable, and eco-friendly products are green but our business practices and shipping methods are good for the Earth too. We search out eco-friendly products, purchase wind power for our home and business, buy only recycled paper, print all of our packing slips on half sheets of paper, reuse boxes and shipping materials that we collect from other businesses, and work to spread the message so other businesses can discover ways to go green.

We are currently working with four local businesses to collect the cardboard boxes and packing materials that they receive from their suppliers. We then reuse those packaging materials which saves them from going to the landfill. It is our hope that our customers then reuse the materials again and again.

Our Green Business Choices

"Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself."

~Chief Seattle

Hip Sister Review: Elephant Love Tapestry

I love going to music festivals. So when my husband and I were planning on attending the Big Up in Ghent, NY, I wanted to find a new tapestry. When I saw the Elephant Love Tapestry, I had to have it. I absolutely love the baby elephant trailing behind his mama. This tapestry reminds me of my sons and the connection between a mama and her babies. Also, the red and orange colors are so vibrant and amazing when the sun is shining through it.

When we're not camping, I drape the Elephant Love Tapestry over the back of our couch or bed. It is an amazing tapestry that represents power and love and I would recommend anyone looking for some positive vibes to purchase this tapestry!

By: Amanda Irvin

~Amanda is a part of our Hip Mountain Sister Review Team.  You can read her other reviews here.

Hip Sister Review: Elephant Love Tapestry

Free Shipping For Labor Day

Do you have big plans this holiday weekend?  If you are shopping, please enjoy free shipping at Hip Mountain Mama ($5.99 off international orders).  Code "Labor" ends midnight on Monday Sept 5th.  Oh...and did you see we have a few new fall items in the shop!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Free Shipping For Labor Day

10 Day Cleanse Anyone?

Yesterday I told you about an amazing E Course that I will be taking in a couple of weeks and today I would like to tell you about another on line adventure I am taking this month…a 10 day cleanse.  I feel  like these 2 challenges will really complement each other and will be a wonderful way for me to say goodbye to summer and greet Autumn with a rejuvenated spirit. 

Doing a cleanse is something I intuitively know my body needs (as I sit here eating cheddar bunnies with my 4 yr old)…and the nice things about this cleanse is that it is only 10 days!  I can do anything for 10 days right??  A chance to get my body back on track, gain energy, and lose the cheddar bunny cravings.

This course is run by a wonderful lady named HannahMarcotti…if you haven’t taken a course with her yet, I would highly recommend checking out what she has to offer. To learn more about the 10 day cleanse and see if it is right for you, please visit here.  I hope you will join me!

10 Day Cleanse Anyone?

Inside Out

You know I am all about doing soul work, living mindfully, and living the life that makes YOU happy!  The older I get the more I realize how important it is to pay attention to your life...we all get stuck in ruts and that is OK...but when we are ready to get out of these ruts we need to grab a hold of our lives, turn off the auto pilot, and make some changes.  Sounds easy enough, but we all know it is far from an easy process!  This is why I look for help through books and E Courses.

My favorite E Course that I have taken a few times already is Inside Out.  It is truly a creative journey to self discovery.  The course includes guided meditations, journaling, life coaching, and so much more.  You will learn more about yourself, set powerful intentions, learn relaxation techniques, and many many more exciting things.

The next Inside Out E Course (that you take from your own home and on your own time) starts September 12 and goes through October 14th.   This is a wonderful time of year to work on YOU as we see in a new season and start turning a bit more inward.  You have until Sept. 10 to register and I really hope you will join me!  You will not regret it!!



Go HERE to learn more and sign up!

Inside Out