New Urbanism
Happy Mother’s Day
May 11, 2008 · 1 Comment
Today may be a day that is really driven by the card companies and flower shops but you know what…I’ll take it! Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you are a mom or you have one that is patiently waiting for her breakfast in bed, a hug and a card or a longed for phone call - we all can relate to the whole notion of motherhood. For me motherhood was like Christmas. Something I waited for and something that I knew was going to move me beyond anything else I had experienced in my life. The first time I held my child... [Read the full story]
City Life
Shopping and New Urbanism
May 2, 2008 · 1 Comment
One of the many things I like about new urbanism is that it helps us to shift around our notion of the suburban or urban shopping experience. OUT - is the long, environmentally un-friendly trek in the car to the big boring mall. IN - is a walk, stroll or bike ride to the nearest “lifestyle” shopping area or urban market. Translation: shops, markets and offices located on streets and in areas close to where we live and play. OUT - is the enclosed warehouse shopping “experience” with all the indoor... [Read the full story]
Family Life
Happy Mother’s Day
May 11, 2008 · 1 Comment
Today may be a day that is really driven by the card companies and flower shops but you know what…I’ll take it! Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you are a mom or you have one that is patiently waiting for her breakfast in bed, a hug and a card or a longed for phone call - we all can relate to the whole notion of motherhood. For me motherhood was like Christmas. Something I waited for and something that I knew was going to move me beyond anything else I had experienced in my life. The first time I held my child... [Read the full story]
Featured
Eat Local Save the Family Farm, the Environment
May 9, 2008 · 5 Comments
By now most of us know that North American agriculture is for the most part industrialized. What more folks are talking about now is the impact on our health, the environment and the economy because of all this industrialized farming. Machines are used to do everything from remove freshly laid eggs from the mama chicken’s living compartment (prison) to feeding and slaughtering animals. Industrial agriculture also involves a tremendous amount of chemicals used as part of the process to control the ripening... [Read the full story]
Green Living
Podcast Show #4 - Hot Tips for Green Living & Business Growth
April 22, 2008 · 2 Comments
Not quite sure how to adopt green living behaviors into your life? You’ll want to listen to today’s show for the introductory green living primer - a short and easy overview of some practices you can start making a part of your regular routine. And for business owners: Growing your business 10 helpful tips. Share your feedback on today’s show here in the comment section. Remember to let me know about any eco-friendly lawn and garden products you use or can recommend! The weekly link love list: SnugglesPodcast.com The... [Read the full story]
Holidays
Listen to Win Your ipod
May 11, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Did you not get the memo about Moms receiving ipods for Mother’s Day? Don’t worry I didn’t either and neither did my family! Hope springs eternal…there’s a chance you might still get that ipod as a winner in the Mom’s Talk Radio “I didn’t Get an ipod and I Really Wanted One” contest. As you know, the New Urban Mom Podcast is a proud member of the Mom’s Talk Radio network. This is a network of podcast programs geared to moms and those interested in these family/lifestyle... [Read the full story]
Your Work
Helping Our Kids Realize their Dreams: The College Decision
April 27, 2008 · 4 Comments
This spring our first born graduates from high school. It’s a day I’ve looked forward to since she was born. Mind you the reality of it didn’t hit home until about a year ago when we started looking at her university choices. While graduation day is still about a month away and there are still tests and projects to complete before she’s actually a bona fide graduate, the college application system has had us preoccupied with forms, incentives and the “romance” of college life for about... [Read the full story]
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