1. Gourd Birdhouse
Photo © The Animal Rescue Site
These hand-painted gourd birdhouses, fair-traded from Peru, evoke smiles as easily as they host our feathered friends. One of these whimsical birdhouses will make a lovely addition to Grandmother's back yard, and each one comes with a bonus. Since it is offered through the Animal Rescue Site, the sale of this item will fund 14 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters. Why not order two?
2. Nautilus Necklace
Photo © Novica
This unique necklace features a nautilus shell carved in bone, accented in silver. The creators, Warren and Robbin, pride themselves on making jewelry with a low environmental impact. Currently living in Bali, the pair of artists created this piece to commemorate the finding of their first nautilus shell in Fiji. It's a special gift from around the world for a special grandmother.
3. A Flock of Chicks
Photo © Heifer International
A flock of chicks may seem like an odd gift to give a grandmother, but this one isn't actually going to Grandma. Heifer International helps families around the world become self-sufficient. This flock of chicks, for example, can supplement a family's food supply and income. If you want to give a more generous gift, go for a goat or a llama. A heifer costs $500, but you can buy a share for $50. Grandmother will love the fact that you've become so socially conscious.
4. Subscription to The Sun Magazine
Photo © The Sun
5. Ebony Salad Servers
Photo © Gifts With Humanity
These salad servers are created from African ebony (mpingo wood) combined with handles of bone. The crafters use a batik process using wax and dye to create the patterns on the handles. One of several styles available, these salad servers are a Fair Trade item produced by African artisans for whom wood carving is a traditional skill.
6. Girlfriends Pin
© Courtesy of Ten Thousand Villages
7. Handmade Tote Bag
Photo © Gifts for Grandmothers
These lovely tote bags are handmade by grandmothers in Kelowna, British Columbia, but that's not the only reason to buy one. The women who sew these bags belong to a group known as Gifts to Grandmothers, and they support African women, especially grandmothers raising their grandchildren and widows raising children. Grandmothers will love using one of these bags and knowing that another grandmother has benefited from the purchase.
