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Conserving Water Beyond the Movement: I’m sitting on my deck thinking about two things. One is that I need to water my vegetables. The other is water conservation, CoolMom’s July focus. I’m glad CoolMom is focusing on this issue because it seems to me that it has yet to make it into the public consciousness the way, say, recycling has.
Old to New: Drier Lint to Campfire Starters: My family is not one of those families who jump at the chance to sleep under the stars…on the ground with the dirt and bugs…maybe even snakes. However, once a year we do spend a week camping in the summer. Honestly, perhaps what we do is better termed glamping, as it always includes the presence of glamorous accoutrement such as a toilet and a hot shower.
North Seattle CoolMom trip to the Recycling Center: Recently, several CoolMom families showed up on a beautiful sunny afternoon at the Waste Management Cascade Recycling Center in Woodinville to partake in a host of lovely smells emanating from the mountain of recyclables inside a large warehouse.
Vote YES on Proposition 1: Our families deserve to have safe economical means of transportation that doesn't have a large carbon footprint. Vote YES on Proposition 1.
From old to new: Halloween Edition
In Motion & Walk to School Month
Walk to School Day: On October 5th Daniel Bagley Elementary School celebrated International Walk to School Day by using those two feet for walking!
From Old to New: Sweater to Hat!
Holiday Gifts Without All That STUFF!: Join the conversation on what you are doing for this holiday's gift giving. Read this exchange between two CoolMom friends and please share your ideas by posting a comment below.
Holiday Gift Ideas: Holiday Gift Ideas without all the stuff!
West Seattle In Motion Update: The results of West Seattle In Motion are in and they are fantastic! Here is a report from the West Seattle In Motion Team.
New Year's Resolutions: This Bainbridge CoolMom reduced her consumption by making a *New Year's Resolution to cut back on what, how and when she purchased items. You may learn some helpful lessons from this Cool Mom!
From Old to New: Household Items to Fitness Equipment: To help you with your New Year's Resolution to become fitter. Here is an idea that might help you meet your goals and not cost you a bundle in gym fees or equipment.
Urban Farm Handbook Challenge: CoolMom is helping promote the Urban Farm Handbook: City-Slicker Resources for Growing, Raising, Sourcing, Trading, and Preparing What You Eat. 40% off of The Mountaineers Books with code.
What CoolMom Means to Me: We recently asked some of our members what CoolMom means to them. Here is one member's response. We would love to hear from you. Please share what CoolMom means to you in our comment section.
Want to save the planet? Work less and spend less!: Finally a good excuse for putting your feet up and watching the laundry dry.
Coal Action Alert: We need you in helping stop Coal Exports! Learn how you can take action today.
Earth Day for Kids: Want something cool to do for Earth Day? Come to the Olympic Sculpture Park on Saturday, April 21 from 10-3 for Earth Day for Kids.
Earth Day Pouches by Kids
Community Power Works
Seattle Passes Resolution-Against Coal Export: Kimberly Christensen, North Seattle CoolMom, testified in front of Seattle City Council encouraging the Seattle City Council to pass a resolution opposing the development of coal-export terminals in Washington state.
Plastic Bag Ban Starts Today: Seattle's ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect today!
More Than 300 Tote Bags Donated!: FamilyWorks Food Bank staff are overjoyed to receive an abundance of tote bags to share with their clients.
Community Supported Veggie Starts: Cascadian Edibles offers a new type of CSA - one that supplies urban farmers and home gardeners with plant starts.
Coal Train Derails in Tri-Cities: Can you imagine if this had happened at Carkeek Park? Or downtown by the stadiums? Or on the trestle bridge crossing over the Ballard Locks? We must continue to say "no" to coal exports!
Insurance for Cyclists: The Better World Club, which offers perks like the AAA but without the constant lobbying for cars and highways, now has a plan for cyclists. Read their press release here!
Babes on Bikes: Sightline's photo essay shows kids strapped into some fun bike seats and offers great tips for commuter-biking with your children. CoolMom Madi Carlson and her sons are featured cyclists. Madi recently helped organize the "Kidical Mass" portion of the Wallingford Kiddie Parade to help other families visualize biking with their children.
Planet: Home Festival July 21st: Get your green on! July 21st is the date for Sustainable Northeast Seattle's 3rd annual Planet Home sustainable living festival, an urban country fair!
Yes, there is a class for that!: Bike Works is now offering a wide array of classes to help you learn to safely bike with your family. In addition, you can try out different types of bikes and bike seats for children and bike alongside the experts at the Kidical Mass family bike rides!
Green Burials: If you care about the health of the earth while you are alive, you can extend that care after your death (or the death of your loved ones) as well.
A Ray of Hope: On Sunday, the New York Times printed this thoughtful article about why we have to have hope that we can still effect change.
Acting Against Coal in the Northwest: Between the negotiated closure of the TransAlta coal plant in Centralia and the current movement to stop the proposed coal export terminal in Bellingham, Washingtonians have been hard at work trying to make their state coal free. Across the country, they are joined by other voices calling for an end to coal mining, burning and export.
Bag-Free for One Month: How are consumers behaving now that the plastic bag ban has been in effect for one month? King 5 investigated and found out that it's been a pretty easy transition. CoolMom wants to know how it's going for you!
Wow! Washington Organics Week: Tilth Producers of Washington hosts weeklong campaign to connect consumers with Washington Organic products & growers
Washington Sports a New EV Tourism Corridor: Innovators in Central Washington have found a creative way to lure eco-conscious Seattleites across Cascades: Build an electric vehicle tourism corridor.
Clean Energy Road Trips: We're always on the lookout for something fun and educational to do with the kids. New clean energy plants in the Northwest offer the chance to learn about alternative energy production AND have a family trip at the same time. And if you happen to drive an electric vehicle, you can make use of Washington's and Oregon's new highways of electric goodness.
Washington Green Schools Summits!: Students and educators from Seattle-area green schools are encouraged to attend the first annual Seattle Green Schools Summit on October 23rd. Clark County green schools will hold their second annual summit on November 6th. Get inspired to grow your school's green program!
It's Costume-Swapping Time!: The Green Halloween movement has been gaining momentum in the past few years, from fair trade candy to organic pumpkin farms to second-hand costumes. Now there is even a National Costume Swap Day! This year, it's October 13th (but don't be held back by a date). CoolMom Elizabeth Ralston shares her secrets for holding a successful costume swap.
Yard Waste or Landfill - Does It Matter?: Do you know the connection between green waste and climate change?
Walking School Buses in West Seattle!: Over the past year, CoolMom has been teaming up with schools in the West Seattle Community to reduce car pollution and decrease carbon emissions through the implementation of Walking School Buses.
WSB safety guidelines: Walking School Bus safety guidelines.
Mom Turns to Biking and Becomes and Force for Change: This [empty] box was too big to fit in my friend's car so I transported it for her!

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