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Workout Song Playlist

fitness, GEAR By July 27, 2012 Tags: , , 1 Comment

UrbanMommies loves music.  But when it comes to cardio, Wynton Marsalis and Beethoven just don’t cut it.  When workouts become a larger part of our lives, our music might need to be tweaked.  Our 3 Fitness finalists have some suggestions that have kept them melting the fat.  Feel free to add your fav workout songs below.

PRESENTING…. The UrbanMommies Workout Playlist

  1. Piece of Me  (Britney Spears)
  2. One Night Only (Dreamgirls Soundtrack)
  3. Hey Ya (Outkast)
  4. Hot ‘N Cold (Katy Perry)
  5. Behind these Hazel Eyes (Kelly Clarkson)
  6. I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) (The Proclaimers)
  7. Mamma Mia (Soundtrack)
  8. Bust a Move (Glee Cast Version)
  9. Marmalade (Christina Aguilera)
  10. Walk Away (Kelly Clarkson)
  11. My First Love (Craig David)
  12. Dangerous (Elijah Kelly)
  13. I’m a Slave for You (Britney Spears)
  14. Crack the Shutters (Snow Patrol)
  15. I’m a Be  (Black Eyed Peas)
  16. Please Don’t Stop the Music  (Rhianna)
  17. Gold Digger (Kayne West)
  18. When Love Takes Over  (David Guetta)
  19. Single ladies  (Beyonce)
  20. Papa was a Rolling Stone (George Michael)
  21. In Da Club (50cent)
  22. Thunderstruck (AC/DC)
  23. Anything by Pink
  24. Single Ladies (Beyonce)
  25. She Wolf  (Shakira)
  26. Poker Face  (Lady Gaga)

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How Do We Create Good Role Models for our Kids?

grow, LIVE By July 26, 2010 Tags: , , No Comments

At the baby and toddler age, children learn best in an informal learning environment – meaning children learn by example. They are learning emotional skills, social skills and practical skills like using the hose to water the garden by following our example.  They learn the basics of language by taking the lead from the older people around them who model the fluency in that language. Language basics are learned through immersion not through rote teaching. In the informal learning environment, a good role model is key.

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Top Songs for Crying

LIVE, nourish By July 6, 2010 Tags: , , , , , No Comments

Girls might just want to have fun, but sometimes we just have to shed a few tears and dig into a tub of Ben and Jerry’s.  It’s healthy to cry, but if you’re having a bit of trouble turning on the waterworks, try the UrbanMommies playlist.  And of course, if the tears don’t stop, you might want to read about breaking points and postpardom depression.

1.  Because of You (Kelly Clarkson)
2.  My Immortal (Evanescence)
3.  How to Save a Life (The Frey)

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