Happy Fall and welcome to our new site! Here at Real Mama we want to help you make simpler, greener choices for yourselves, your families and our planet. We have redesigned our website to present information and eco-actions for families in a more easily digestible format and to inspire quick action to protect kids’ and environmental health, including the ability to easily search the site for topics of interest. You will now find more concise articles, a focus on actively bringing environmentally focused educational activities into schools, and the addition of the “Real Tips” section, a weekly log of the struggles and joys Real Mama Board members face in incorporating environmental stewardship into their lives and the lives of their families.

This fall’s eNewsletter kicks off its focus on bringing environmental concerns and solutions into schools with information about a “zero waste” lunch. In addition, this edition reviews non-chemical and natural pest control at home, climate change actions and updates, and MSG as it relates to children’s health. We’ve also included some ideas for outdoor activities with kids. Articles are categorized into topics related to earth, water, air, minds, and bodies.

Thanks for your visit and please let us know what you think!

The Quick Facts: This holiday season, instead of giving “stuff,” give gifts that are unique, sure-to-be-used, and environmentally-friendly. Real Mama suggests giving gifts that are non-material, reused, reusable, organic, resource-saving, and/or nature-themed.

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The Quick Facts: As busy mothers, professionals, and human beings, we too get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Each year (since last year) those of us involved with Real Mama have verbalized our go-green goals for the holidays. This is both to remind us of our values at a hectic time of year and hopefully inspire our readers.

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The Quick Facts: Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama are each hoping you will vote for him on November 4. In this article, Real Mama breaks down the presidential candidates’ positions on various environmental issues, including: carbon emissions and climate change; land preservation; water quality and water resources; and environmental hazards related to children’s health.

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The Quick Facts: Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama are each hoping you will vote for him on November 4. In this article, Real Mama breaks down the presidential candidates’ positions on various energy-related issues, including: carbon emissions and climate change; vehicles and alternative fuels; renewable and ‘clean’ energy; energy efficiency; and drilling for oil and natural gas.

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