Hi, I’m Stephanie.
Welcome to my blog about being an activist mom.
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About Me & My Family
My bicycle.
Photo: Sebastopol Regional Library
I live in Northern California with my husband and three sons. Most people call us “Steph and the Boys”. My husband works in tech, and I’m a full-time mom, activist, and self-made expert in sustainable living. Our boys are Collin, age 9; Cedric, age 6; Jamis, age 3. All three of them used the same diapers.
We do our best to live our lives with joy and a positive impact on the earth.
When people meet us for the first time, they often can’t believe we are living a civilized life without owning a car. And yes, some of our children’s favorite toys are sticks.
Why I’m Blogging
This blog is about documenting (and making real) our commitment to making the world a better place for our kids. Yes, it involves some effort, but it’s doable, especially if you know the strategies and systems that I’ve developed over the years.
Sometimes we struggle to see the benefit of all the work we do every day, and we also struggle with feeling like there’s more important activism work to be done. But then I remind myself that raising kids in a responsible way is front-line activism in it’s own right.
That’s why I’m writing this blog. I’m sharing our story to show ways to move into a more alternative lifestyle. You can expect all little details, as well as real experiences (and occasional failures).
Welcome to our Lives
Please feel free to look around, drop me a line, or comment on a post and I’ll be very happy to answer any questions.
ON THE BLOG
Using Less & Saving Money
By using less, you remove yourself from oil-based, colonized, and wasteful systems that want you to keep buying more.
Raising Children
Raising children is where we seed change for the future. It’s all the little moments we share that leave a big impact & shape how they interact with their world.
Real Food
Building connection with your community through food supports the local economy, and it’s cheaper than health care.
Belonging
Belonging is about building community relationships. Relying on community instead of governments increases your chances of getting your needs met because your community knows what your needs are.
