Real Mama is proud to support The American Rally for Personal Rights and join in speaking up for the rights of all people to vaccinate themselves and their children as they choose, and be free from coerced or forced vaccination.

The breadth and depth of speakers assembled promises to be compelling, and include many people and perspectives on vaccination choice that have not been explored before, this is information that no one faced with the decision on whether or not to vaccinate should miss.

There are several ways to participate in the rally. You can join the rally-goers in Chicago’s Grant Park on May 26th from 3pm to 5pm or you can join one of the satellite rallies that are being held on the east and west coasts. If out of town travel isn’t possible, we are bringing the rally to you online so you can be a virtual participant!

As public health officials and politicians become more intent on forcing an over sized, poorly tested and largely unproven vaccine program on the American public, it is vital that we put the establishment on notice that we will not be forced into medical interventions that we do not believe are in our best interest or in the best interests of our children.

Fight for your personal rights on May 26th! AmericanPersonalRights.org

For related Real Mama articles visit the following links:

Making an Informed Vaccination Decision

Why I Chose Not to Vaccinate

Why I Chose to Vaccinate

We wish you all a very Happy New Year! In honor of the new year and the new decade, we’ve put together the following goals that we hope will help improve the health of ourselves, our families and our planet. While some of them may be things you’re already living on a day-to-day basis, others may offer you some quiet inspiration. What are your go-green goals for this 2010? Be sure to leave a comment and let us know…

Camille’s Go-Green Goals:
1. Since I was able to make it through Christmas without using a shred of wrapping paper, I plan to continue this “zero-tolerance” practice throughout the year- birthdays, anniversaries etc…
2. Purchase a large vericomposting bin for my yard. Worms are easy to keep, help reduce food waste and their castings are amazing for your garden.
3. Be a stronger community advocate. Push hard to get organic food choices on the menu at my childrens’ school lunch program.
4. Grow more of the fruits and vegetables that we eat at home.
5. Revamp our landscaping with more drought resistant plants.  California is in it’s third drought year.

Kari’s Go-Green Goals:
1.  Use greener personal care products.
2.  Tend to my garden better to yield more vegetables — without pesticides.
3.  Eat at least one meatless meal per week since meat has a large carbon footprint.
4.  Take a family hike or outdoor outing once a week.
5.  In Spring, Summer, and Autumn, shop at one of the many farmer’s markets in the area for local fruits, vegetables, and other goodies.

Cornelia’s Go-Green Goals:
1. Switch from water delivery service to home filtration system to filter out chlorine, lead, prescription drugs, etc.
2. Spend more time planning and expanding our organic garden…and keep up with the weeds while they’re tiny!
3. Join a CSA for our main veggies and visit the farmers’ market more often.
4. Use reusable menstrual products (cloth pads or the Diva Cup) instead of continuing to fill the landfills each month.
5. Organize my time better so I can have the space to just be…

Kirstin’s Go-Green Goals for 2010:

1.  Enjoy and be grateful for simple pleasures by slowing down and focusing on the basics of life (health, relationships, etc.).
2.  Reduce waste by using leftovers to their fullest in soups, a slow cooker, or casseroles.
2.  Plan trips close to home, or in conjunction with other trips, instead of taking carbon-intensive vacations.
4.  Turn off the TV and other electronic devices once a week for an entire day.
5.  Recognize my own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of others, to help guide activities and interactions.