These Moms Are Taking Action! 

Voting to Help Change the Climate


CoolMom Kimberly Christensen didn’t set out to write a voter’s guide, but after failing to find political endorsements that included information on global warming, she did!  Full Story

A Sustainable Journey: Lifestyle Changes to Political Activism


Sonja Fritts, Bainbridge Island mother of three, made the leap from small lifestyle changes to climate activism and attended a Green Jobs rally with her two year old. Full Story

Pick a neighborhood school


West Seattle mom Sandy Lennon wants her kids to walk to school. Sandy is switching her kids to an elementary school in her neighborhood. Choosing a neighborhood school within walking distance not only reduces emissions, it also saves families money! Full Story

Mother's Milk is Green


When Betsy talks about feeding her children local produce, she's not talking about buying locally grown apples. Betsy reduces her carbon footprint by breastfeeding. Full Story

Paper or Plastic? Neither, thanks!


Gabriel's mom Abby Suplizio has a fun way to remind moms to shop with reusable bags: she wraps birthday presents in reusable grocery bags! Full Story

No More Commuting


Leah Kyle is a Seattle CoolMom whose commute is zero miles - and zero emissions - most days of the week. Leah is a telecommuter!  Full Story

Count your food miles


Cool Grandma Marian Thomas, of Kansas City, knows how to eat well and stop global warming: Marian buys locally grown food at the Farmer's Market!  Full Story

Less Is More


Gina Diamond says that in order to adopt lasting lifestyle changes, one must tackle one change at a time. "I set one realistic goal and once that choice becomes habit, I move onto the next." Full Story

Renewable Energy in Your Backyard


Susanne Wagner-Fischer, a Seattle mom of two energetic boys, hangs her laundry outside to dry. Full Story

The Walking Schoolbus


Nancy Spraggins, a Seattle mother of three, keeps the planet and kids healthy by leading a walking school bus.  Full Story

Save our Planet the Good Old Fashioned Way


West Seattle mom Toni Wells and her family are helping to save our planet the good old fashioned way -- recycling, reducing and buying local. Toni has recycling bins all over the house and they're learning to grow their own food, a few veggies at a time. Full Story

Perennial party favors


Take note of Ballard mom Jen Keeler's clever party favors: perennials! In lieu of buying bags of plastic waste, Jen thought it would be nicer to gift something that would help the earth and make kids really happy.  Full Story

SPOKESPEOPLE Connects Seattle for Cyclists


Wallingford mom of two, Cathy Tuttle, founded SPOKESPEOPLE - a monthly biking group that supports safe and convenient bike routes between urban centers all over Seattle and will showcase Seattle's newly adopted Bicycle Master Plan. Full Story

No More Car Naps


Amy Eby of Seattle no longer drives around to get her kids to sleep. She also prevents greenhouse gas emissions by taking the bus, and turning off the car while idling. Full Story

Every day, moms make the choices that count!  Each week we feature a mom taking action in her daily life -- actions that protect her children's world. 

How are you taking action to stop climate change?  Tell us here!

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