The Green Mama Archives
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Peaceful Kingdom Screening and Reception
This Thursday night, Mindful Metropolis magazine is hosting a reception and screening of the documentary...
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Green Mama News - Studies Question Sunscreen Safety
The Green Mama - Studies Question Sunscreen Safety, EWG releases 2010 Guide
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The Green Mama Eats: Find Fresh Veggies in the Heart of Chicago
Find Fresh Veggies in the Heart of Chicago: City Farm CSA pick-up at Thompson Center
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Get Your Green On at the Chicago Green Festival
I love when the Chicago Green Festival comes to town. I've gone every year (this...
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LOUI SAVES THE EARTH! Chicago Author Pens Eco-Themed Children's Book
A local author and green business owner is releasing her first children's book this weekend...
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Supporting Slave Labor? 5 Tips To Fair Trade Your Home
Supporting Slave Labor? 5 Tips To Fair Trade Your Home
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This Earth Day Support the Safe Chemicals Act
On April 15th, Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced legislation to overhaul the "Toxic Substances Control...
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Earth Day Events: Green Pregnancy 101
Green Pregnancy 101 with The Green Mama April 24th at Bellybum Boutique
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Cell Phone Recycling Made Easier
Last week was National Cell Phone Recycling Week. I was out of town so I'm...
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Earth Day Events: Green Family Festival
Earth Day Events: Green Family Festival Chicago, April 17 - 18
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Zero-VOC Paint: Nursery Design
Zero-VOC Paint: A Great Greener Choice for Spring Projects and Nursery Design
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A Food Revolution in School Lunches
Has anyone been watching Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution? I have and I have to say...
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Great Green Easter Baskets
One way to green up your Easter celebration is to make or buy a basket...
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Does Your Grocery Store Inspire You?
I went to a different grocery store today than I usually do. My normal store...
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Lights out on Climate Change
Lights out on Climate Change: Earth Hour March 27th 8:30 - 9:30 PM (CST)
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Feeding Chickens Just a Day in the Life of a Student at the Academy for Global Citizenship
A couple of weeks ago, Cecelia and I took a tour of a new Chicago...
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The Story of Stuff: A Great Educational Tool for Kids
If you haven't watched the 20 minute cartoon film called "The Story of Stuff," you...
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Garbage Disposals: Modern Convenience or Wastewater Nightmare?
I had never lived in an apartment with a garbage disposal until we moved into...
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Organic Tampons: Why the Switch Could Change Your Life
Organic Tampons: Why The Switch Could Change Your Life
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Conscious Shopping at Connect - 2nd Location!
This Friday, Connect is throwing a grand opening party for their 2nd location at 2130...
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You Don't Have to be on TV to Learn These 4 Tips for Greening Your Home
You Don't Have to be on TV to Learn These 4 Tips for Greening Your Home
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Eat, Learn, Buy - Family Farmed Expo is Next Weekend
There will be fun and engaging workshops about local food, urban agriculture, growing your own food and even raising chickens in your backyard. Visit the Farmer Pavilion to sample and purchase local produce, cheese, meats, honey, wool, soaps and other great products. Also check out the Kids Corner, Local Food Court, bookstore and more!
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The Squeeze Card has Arrived!
I knew this was in the making but I'm happy to announce that the Squeeze...
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Milk - To Drink or Not to Drink
Drinking milk good for you, good for the planet? Impacts and concerns of drinking dairy.
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It's a Comfort Thing
Yesterday, I read "The Efficient Life" on Slate. It's a plea to Slate readers to...
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Green Mama On the Town: Green Room Sessions
Alternative Personal Care Products: Green Room Session Uncommon Ground
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Top 10 Green Faux Pas
This list is based on observations I've made about the little things we can do...
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The Green Mama Eats: Great Taste Café
Yum! That's the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Great Taste...
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Green and Gorgeous: Getting the toxins out of your makeup
Wear lipstick? Did you know that over your lifetime you will consume about 4 pounds...
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Reduce, Reuse, RESALE!
The Green Mama received an opportunity to participate in the launch of thredUP Kids. It's...
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Green Sex: Natural and Organic Aphrodisiacs
Whether you are focusing on fertility or looking to get lucky there are a lot of green ways to light your frisky fire.
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Unconventional (and Green) Romance
How to be romantic for Valentine's Day on a budget while being green.
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Hot, Wild and Cold All Over - Winter Biking in Chicago
Hot, Wild and Cold All Over - Winter Biking in Chicago
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Family, Fun, Food: A Green Valentine's Day Celebration
Family fun and green activities for Valentine's Day. Get crafty!
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Green Up Your Valentines Day with Organic Flowers - A Loving Choice for All Occasions
Green Flowers - An oxymoron or a great gift?
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Retailers Contribute to Green Parenting Education
Local green baby stores provide extra green parenting resources in the form of classes, activities and staff knowledge.
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Community Support in Action - A Call to Keep Evanston Ecology Center Open
Budget cuts in Evanston put the Ecology Center at risk
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Good Riddance Paper Towels!
Cutting paper towel consumption is one way to be green and easier than you might think.