Here's my synopsis of today's social media tools:Pinterest: Makes me feel bad about myself. Pretty pictures of things I'll neither have the time nor money to make a reality in my own life. Twitter: Makes me feel bleak about humanity. Can we really forge connections of any depth when they are … [Read more...]
Are We Friends?
Recently I had lunch with a friend I met on Twitter. And yes, we really are friends. We happen to have met on Twitter but we are now friends in real life. We connected through Twitter, met a few times at events and became friends. It doesn't happen often for me but it does happen.Mostly I … [Read more...]
Facebook Fiasco
Glad Sean came for drop off with me this morning. He saw first hand how RIDICULOUS Cam's class is. what a joke...That was my facebook status on the first day of school. I guess the joke's on me because apparently the principal was, in her words, "privy" to some information from my … [Read more...]
Just How Social Are You?
So you've found the most important online community out there...you're an UrbanMoms member aren't you? Do you follow us on Facebook...on Twitter? Do you tweet yourself?Just how social media savvy are you? I had trouble getting started with this post because I couldn't wrap my head around the beast … [Read more...]
“Mommy, Why Do Cell Phones Control People Like Aliens?”
One of the biggest challenges of being a mom entrepreneur is the serious lack of free time. Even though I am at home all day with my family I find doing meaningful mommy stuff really hard now that I have two kids. I have more laundry, more responsibilities and a new business that seemed to be taking … [Read more...]
Jessica Simpson Spends the Weekend Vegan.
Remember when Jessica Simpson wore this shirt? Now, I know that at the time she took a lot of heat for it, but it may have been the day that I kind of fell in love with her. Look, I certainly don't judge anyone else's relationship with meat. I have my own strong feelings about chicken and I … [Read more...]
Do you tweet?
Twitter, twatter, what's the fuss? I had no idea. I mean, really no idea just how out of the loop I really am. Last night, I attended an information session hosted by Jen Maier (friend, Urbanmoms founder, marketing guru, mom extraordinaire - these are just a few of her incarnations!). During … [Read more...]
@ashsimpsonwentz loves Twitpic too!
Twitpic certainly is a fascinating place. I can see that pictures of peoples' backyards when it's snowing in April and can commiserate. I can see when my friends make houses out of cheese for their toddlers (awe.some) and I can see Demi Moore's underpants shot. and now i can see Ashlee Simpon's … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Friday, April 3, 2009
In National News: Afghanistan's move to restrict women stuns Ottawa (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: And we're in Afghanistan exactly why, again? PMO wanted Gainey death report held until campaign over: emails (CBC) Canada vows not to 'interfere' in Khadr case (Nationa Post) In World News At least … [Read more...]