High Five: CoolMom

Group Hug

06.03.2009

The Bite:
If you see eco-mamas Kirsten McCaa and Kristy Royce, show 'em some love with a high five. As the founders of CoolMom, these ladies have organized a network of moms' groups in local 'hoods to fight climate change by sharing ideas on how to reduce their fams' carbon footprints - an idea we totally embrace.
What kind of success have you seen with the group format?
KR: Having a community of Earth-minded moms as a resource fosters and encourages lifestyle changes that reduce carbon footprints. Personally, I have found it a wonderful way to connect with like-minded people around an issue I care about.

What's your favorite eco-activity to do with your kids?
KM: Unscheduled play by the beach with nothing more than nature's abundant toys at hand: driftwood, sea shells, sand, and stones.

KR: We like to stay close to home, walk on the beach, pick local blackberries, and garden.

What's your eco pet peeve?
KR: I hate giant SUVs parked in compact parking spaces more than anything else on the planet. They make my blood boil.

What's your eco-confession?
KM: Driving 1-2 times a week. I think it should be less. I've got a great Xtracycle but am too lazy to haul groceries and two kids on it up steep hills. Milk and kids are heavy uphill!

KR: My house has a small pool that we sometimes heat (slightly). We purchased the most energy efficient heater available and only run it a few months of the year.
Wanna Try: 
Both Kristy and Kirsten enjoy chilling with their kiddies at the beaches around Puget Sound.

Cocktail Fact

Hugs can lower blood pressure and reduce stress.

Small Changes Add Up

If Seattle Biter mamas all do their part to decrease their families' carbon footprints, then hopefully our world will be a much cooler place (literally) when our kids are grown up.

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carts can go everywhere. To the library, grocery store all your shopping. Great exercise. I have a a enclosed bag for mine so the weather isnt a problem. Its online Premier carts mine is a folding carts. Check it out.Lee51

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