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The Environment and the Power of Cities

In prior posts on this blog I’ve referred to some of the world’s experts on new urbanism–experts who have each asserted that there are vital links between a city’s success or failure and the well-being of local and regional economies. In this tough global economy, if we’re to create new jobs, protect our natural resources

A Nation Coming of Age – The Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama

Around the country and around the world communities are buzzing with the kind of excitement that we don’t often get before a presidential inauguration. Sure, in most instances the installation of a new president brings about some anticipation about what the new administration will do to affect your situation, but this time it’s different. First

Show #17 – Testosterone Free Marketing

When it comes to assigning a price to the services or products you offer through your home-business, do you undercharge? Do you worry about relationships in business to the detriment of your own business success? If you’re nodding in agreement you are definitely not alone…according to marketing expert Denise Michaels this is in many cases

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Geography of a Crisis and Opportunity

UPDATE – February 6, 2009: Richard Florida’s report to the Ontario government is creating fear/anger/hope/buzz across Canada and the U.S. – serious questions are being raised about the future of manufacturing in this country. Read the report here. ********************************** This morning I listened to American new urbanism guru Richard Florida (author of Rise of the

Our Kids are Practicing What They Preach

Thanks to an innovative “social web design site” called NetGenDesign I was introduced to a video that got me thinking in new ways about the generation that defines my children–the Millennials. The information shared wasn’t all that new but the video presentation really helped to drive home the message in ways that impressive authors and

Merry Christmas 2008

After days of snow, gray clouds, rain and….well more gray clouds, Christmas morning 2008 came with a burst of sunshine in my corner of the world. Allelluia! Of course there are many more reasons to “praise God” with an Allelluia this morning…it’s Christmas around the world! You don’t have to be a Christian to share

A Gift for You That Gives to Others

We’re now at a mere few days before Christmas. What gift could bring a smile to your face…right now? How about one that offers up the words to those Christmas songs you can never seem to remember? Or how about a handy menu planner to get you through the next few days – that’s a

Snow Day and Prime Rib

Earlier this week as I was driving my son to his high school he asked me to switch on the radio to a news and current events station he will usually only listen to after much complaining/urging on my part. I obliged and put on the station quietly patting myself on the back that my

The Joys of Urban Life

So often “urban” is likened to all that is gritty, crime ridden and conjested. Unfortunately that’s a label applied usually by those who have never lived in and enjoyed a thriving urban lifestyle. New urbanism is one of those movements that reminds us of the gifts we already have – like the joy of conversation

Holiday Sale for Shop Local Champions

Now you can include in your “shop local” list – New Urban Mom sponsors! Well that is if you’re buying for babies or toddlers in your circle of family and friends. One of our site sponsors, Ambajam, is offering a 25% discount off of their ENTIRE collection (items already on sale are excluded). So if