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For the life of a Modern Lady.
Here is where you go to celebrate the journey of womanhood and all that
comes along with it. Our team of women and parents will discuss all topics of life from spiritual balance and beauty to
home and food.
We have everything you need to let your light shine brighter than before.
~ The Urbs
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Celebrate Life Daily
We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Experience The Real Muncie
Home Is Where...
Our goal at Urban Eclectic is to change the female perception of who she is and what she must do as a woman in this century. We want her to know how
impotant she is, right in her community by simply being a mother, daughter, friend,
sister, aunt. cousin or wife. All she must do is be calm, know herself and have handy
resources at all times.
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Content
Autumn 2014
Features This Season
In Every Issue
lotus moms
five star services
delivery in muncie
Embrace Your Inner Child
“the importance of “girl time”
Greetings From The Editor
How’s It Going
The Question
Urb Online
From our...
Muncie MOM
U.L.M. | contents
greetings from the Editor
Ahhh, Fall!... With all the hustle of the holidays and back to
school action, we want everyone to sit and relax for the introduction of the Urban Ladies League (the Urbs) and the fun to come here at URB. This is more than a magazine, it is a resource guide for the modern Lady. The Urbs are here to share anything that we would share with any of our family, friends, or neighbors. There is a radio show, events, workshops and even services. We want everyone to know us like family before the premiere issue arrives. So, this autumn everything will be sponsored by
The family blog… At The Table.
Be sure to enjoy your time together
and live life to it’s fullest. ~ Desiree’ Desiree’ Draine Editor In Chief
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Articles
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Contributors
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U.L.M. | ladies
Share your opinion, news and
most trusted ideas about life
Mother NatureA long time ago, if you had asked me if I liked Nature in Autumn, I
would have said no, because Autumn is the season when all the
trees and flowers die and are pretty much dormant until Spring comes again. However, now I've
come to love seeing little red and orange leaves everywhere, it's so pretty. In addition to that, I think
that it's poetic in a way. Life ends so that in another season
new life can begin. ~ Angie Jones Chicago, IL
Family values are a little like family vacations - subject to changeable
weather and remembered more fondly with the passage of time. Though it rained all week at the beach, its often the momentary
rainbows that we remember. ~ Leslie Dreyfous
When I met you, my life
changed. Don't know when this
feeling came. I got out of bed
one morning. Shocked about
this feeling.
~Hanson Pile Muncie, IN
U.L.M. | How’s it
How’s It Going?
This Season we asked
U.L.M. | We asked
Why do you love Autumn?
Seeing my wife sitting in the bedroom window with a book, wearing her favorite blue sweater. ~ Nathan D. Merrillville, IN
Seeing my dog run and jump through the leaves. He also chases the duckies, but we are working on that! ~ Ethan J. Portage, IN
APPLES!!!~ Angie B. 11 months
I love having all of my loved ones gathered together sharing great food and even better stories.~ Inez P. Gary, IN
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My Mommy in the kitchen with daddy making pretty
smells that we cn eat!~ Arica N. 3 years old
~ Kaylee P. Muncie, IN age 3
Pumpkins!! Yes. It's that time of year when you will see pumpkins and
Jack-O-Lanterns on porches and front lawns. I've grown to like them thanks to my nephew. He loves to see
them, and points them out to me wherever we go.
~ Sander D. Yorktown. IN- Marjorie S, Muncie, IN
I love to walk around sniffing the air inside the house in Autumn because there is always something baking.
~Danny H. Anderson, IN
Apples are awesome, I love to have things that taste of apples. I love to drink hot
apple cider on a cool Autumn day. It's festive and just feels good going down.~ Jenna G. Indianapolis, IN
- Andy W. Muncie. IN
U.L.M. | We asked
U.L.M. | muncue mom
Get Comfortable
Good Treats
How to carve pumpkins with a drill
Halloween Theme?
Muncie MOM
Our favorite hints, tips, ideas and
more from a few of our favorite
families...
Click the titles --->
What’s happening This Season
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GoalTo change the female perception of who she is and what she must do as a woman in this
century.
Mission Statement Being a Lady is more than a blessing. It is a
duty that requires strength, creativity and
a balance of life.
Objectives* To take pride in
being a woman
* To make life luxuriously balanced
* Make many moments to remember
Lotus MomsThis "pamper party" has a purpose. Products and tips for a Lady to feel
her true, beautiful self.
S.L.C. Guide
We are on the lookout for
five star services in Indiana.
From vacation spots
to grocery stores we will get the scoop and where to go when you
want to spend a little dough!
;-)
Shop Talk
Never settle for "wifey" or "baby mamma". I love that my husband ruins my lipstick and not my mascara. ~Tamara McDaniel
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U.L.M. | self
Every Lady Should Be Comfortable
With self
U.L.M. | colors
Colors of beauty
Your Body care, style and health
Our bloggers are
excited to start
the blog with fall
fashions and cold
weather tips. A
lady shouldn't
have to sacrifice
warmth for style,
so we have tracked
down the latest
styles that should
be in every closet.
Say Good-Bye To Dry
When cold weather hits, use these ultra moisturizing
tips to fight the itch
By Stacey Colino
—drying conditions ahead.
The main culprits are cold air, which holds less
moisture than warm air, and low humidity and central
heating, which make already dry air even drier. But
winter and cold weather also hits harder as you get
older, partly because of changes in your body over
which you have little control.
The result: Your skin becomes rough, flaky, and itchy
and your eyes, red and irritated. It's not just a matter
of comfort or appearance. Dryness can also leave you
vulnerable to a host of potentially dangerous
infections and injuries (such as scratched corneas) and
exacerbate existing problems (like eczema and
psoriasis). These simple skin care beauty tips for
soothing skin, eyes, and hair can help you survive the
cold weather season.
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Embrace Your Inner Child
What We Can Learn From ChildrenBy Sandra Magsamen
U.L.M. | embrace
We are all born with the gifts of creativity, imagination, play, exploration and curiosity. Children act on these valuable attributes freely, discovering happiness, belonging, connection and community through them.
Playing, imagining and curiosity served you well in childhood and can again be renewed to enhance your quality of life, well-being and, ultimately, your happiness as an adult.
"We are intended to remain in many ways childlike," anthropologist Ashley Montagu once wrote. "We were never intended to grow up into the kind of adults most of us have become. We are designed ... to grow and develop in ways that emphasize rather than minimize childlike traits."
● Are you in touch with your inner child? Take this quiz!● Sandra's 6 ways to embrace your youthfulness
It's no surprise that a UCLA study documented what we already assumed: On average, at age 5 we engage in creative tasks 98 times a day, laugh 113 times and ask 65 questions. By age 44, the numbers fade to two creative tasks a day, 11 laughs and six questions.
I want you to decide to reverse the slide in these numbers in your daily life. A good place to start is by asking questions. Questions will lead you to use your curiosity, rethink what you're doing and find new ideas. And asking questions won't take a lot of time—you can ask yourself questions wherever you are: in the shower, at breakfast, driving your car or commuting home on the subway, bus or train.
Ask yourself: ● Is this the way I want to do this, or is there a different way?● Is the fastest way always the best way?● What's my purpose in doing what I want to do? What's the message I want to send?● Am I wanting to make someone smile or give a helping hand?● What rule am I observing by doing what I'm doing?
Embrace Your Inner Child What We Can Learn From Children
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U.L.M. | embrace
Do you feel like your social life has taken a hit while you’re climbing the corporate ladder or maybe just focusing on family? In
general, every time we’re overwhelmed with work, school, and families, the first thing we cut to make more time is our friendships
with other women. We put those friendships on the back burner, and after failing to nurture them, we start losing those relationships.
If this rings true, you are not alone. A survey taken by the University of Chicago discovered that Americans have a third fewer
close friends and confidants than two decades ago.Back in 1985, Americans believed they had three people in whom they could
confide personal matters, and in 2004 that number had dropped down to just two.
Even with Facebook, Twitter, and all the forms of social media out there, this evidence points to people living lonelier and more
isolated than in the past. Feelings of isolation can lead to depression, anxiety, and even health problems. The easiest solution is
nurturing your friendships, hence, the importance of girl talk.
In the spirit of girl talk, we created the GirlsGuideTo TV series, which launches tomorrow. Each week you'll get a serious dose of girl
bonding time, starting with tomorrow's show all about, you guessed it -- friendship. Because it it so important, we thought we'd give
you some of the benefits of girl talk and creating lasting female friendships a day early. They just may surprise you!
You Will Live a Longer and Healthier Life
For starters, do you remember the standby stress response, “fight or flight?” Well, researchers discovered it doesn’t actually hold true
for women. Instead, we have a “tend and befriend” reaction in stressful situations..
U.L.M. | girl time
The importance of ‘girl time”
Hanging out with friends is good for
more than a good time
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U.L.M. | home
Clean like a maid!
By: Badbadivy
The mantra of the company I worked for
was top to bottom, left to right. This way
you could easily walk into any room and
know exactly where to get started. The work
was divided into"wet rooms" (bathrooms and
kitchens) and "dry rooms" (living room, dining
room, bedrooms). If we were lucky and
weren't understaffed, we'd go out with a
partner and one person would do the "wet
rooms" and the other person would do the
"dry rooms". One "wet room" and one "dry
room" would be "deep cleaned" each cleaning.
. Read
MoreU.L.M. | clean
Getting your house
organized will go a long
way to maximizing
efficiency. There is no
single right way to do it:
The trick lies in finding
the way that works best
for you. For the kitchen, a
few basic organizing
concepts can get you
started.
Get Organized
Cleaning is even easier when
everything has a place.
Read More
U.L.M. | organize
Dress Up Your Space
Any room can be brightened
up with a few plants
Plants make beautiful additions to
any room’s decor. Interior
decorator Cynthia Brian, co-author
of Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s
Soul, shares tips and ideas for
making pleasing arrangements for
any room in the house. A single white
polka dot plant is surrounded by
pink polka dot plants for a
dramatic color grouping in a single
container.
Read More U.L.M. | space
From Our... At The Table Bloggers
This season our house
chef has been looking
for some simple recipes
and techniques to try
this holiday season.
The following meals are
quick, easy and most
important, very tasty!
Don’t let cooking, especially during
the holidays, intimidate you.
This can actually be a good time to
unwind while being creative at the
same time. Food is also a great way
to express any emotion while showing
what you can do at the same time.
Here are a few kitchen techniques
that will make you look like a pro...
Cooking From The Heart
It’s all in the technique
Try these for flavor and texture...
Home Chefs' Say:
use the food network to learn more
Ingredients3 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup finely chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup arborio rice, or medium-grain white rice1/2 cup dry red wine1/3 cup frozen peas, defrosted, optional1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus additional for garnishSalt and freshly ground black pepperDirectionsBring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover the broth and keep it warm over very low heat.
Melt the butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the rice and cook for about 2 minutes until the rice is toasted. Add the wine and stir until it is absorbed, about 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup of hot broth; simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Repeat, adding 3/4 cup of hot broth 2 more times, stirring often, about 12 minutes longer. At this point, the risotto can be made 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate the risotto (the rice will still be firm) and remaining broth, uncovered, until cool, then cover and keep them refrigerated until ready to proceed.
Bring the remaining broth to a simmer, then cover and keep it warm over very low heat. Stir 3/4 cup of hot broth into the partially cooked risotto over medium heat until the broth is absorbed and the risotto is hot, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining broth and simmer until the rice is just tender and the mixture is creamy, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the peas and parsley. Add the 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Spoon the risotto into bowls. Sprinkle additional cheese over and serve.
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Prep Time:10 minCook Time:40 minLevel: EasyServes:4 servings
Red Wine Risotto with PeasRecipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
*Roasted Beef Tenderloin
with Roasted Pepper
and Black Olive Sauce
*Magic Lemon Meringue PieRecipe courtesy Trisha Yearwood for Food Network Magazine
Sunny's Easy Holiday Spiral Ham
Recipe courtesy Sunny AndersonIngredients
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
Zest and juice of 1 orange
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
6 to 8 scrapes of fresh nutmeg, using a rasp
1 (6 to 7-pound) bone-in half spiral ham
10 to 12 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, honey, orange zest, 1/4 cup orange juice, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg.
Season with salt.
Roll out enough aluminum foil to surround the ham and place the ham in the center of the foil. Peel back the
layers of the ham and place a sprig of thyme between every other layer of the spirals. Pour half of the
glaze over the ham allowing it to sink into the slices. Tightly wrap the ham in the foil and place on a rack in a
roasting pan. Fill the pan with an inch of water and roast in the oven until the internal temperature reaches
140 degrees F, about 20 minutes per pound.
Pour the remaining half of the glaze in a small saucepot on medium heat and bring to a simmer. Whisk until
small bubbles appear all over, then turn off the heat. The glaze will thicken as it rests.
Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
Remove the ham from the oven. Using caution and tongs to help, peel back the aluminum foil from the top,
leaving the aluminum foil on the sides and underneath the ham to catch the glaze and juices. Slather the
remaining glaze all over the top of the ham and place back in the oven uncovered for 15 more minutes. Remove
and let rest before slicing. Read more
Prep Time:10 min
Inactive Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time:2 hr 30 min
Level: Easy
Serves: 8 to 10 servings
Every Lady Should Be Comfortable
In Town
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U.L.M. | five star
Five Star Service from the
local shops in muncie
only The best
When it comes to spending money,
a Lady wants to know that the business will be
everything she needs and maybe even more. We always
get ads and announcements from certain places just
because they have paid for them to be there .
S. L. C. on the lookout for five star services that show
us how great they are at no extra charge.
We are now taking entries for the 2015 winners, to be
announced in the Fall issue. Enter your favorite
business by email or on facebook. Turn the page for
our 2014 winner.
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U.L.M. | pantry
The Pantry is the result of doing a few favors
in college. A couple of friends started off
helping each other out by "taking everyone's
order" before going out to shop since there was
only one car. After getting married and
becoming parents, they began to do the same
for neighbors and friends.
After a while it was noticeable that everyone
had a few moments to relax or catch up during
their day. Now this family wants to lend the
same hand to the families and students in the
community. Take the time to just catch your
breath while your errands are done just the
way you would do them.
Delivery In Muncie
A Lady has even more time now that
a new service has hit our town
2014 five star service award winner!
U.L.M. | pantry
Delivery IN Muncie
How To Get a delivery ~
Decide what service you would like,
where you want your shopper to go
as well as how you want the service
performed.
Fill out our custom order form or
call and quick checkout with Paypal
for the service(s) that you would
like. Include notes that the shopper
may need (such as ring back door
bell)
Sit back and relax as your errands
are handled personally for you. *The Pantry Website
U.L.M. | lotus
Lotus Lady
this kind of mom knows how to take
time to rebalance and focus
A woman who is a mixture of old and new.
She works in the garden during the early
day, yet owns several pair of six inch heels.
She makes biscuits from scratch, but also
knows what bistro serves good wine. This
woman is college educated and home schools
her children. You never know what you will
find with this fiery, fun loving lady.
"She brings positive light and creativity
wherever she goes and lovingly insists that
those around do the same." ~ The Urbs
