Got Podcasts? (Update at Bottom)

Today, I entered the world of podcasts. I subscribed to Grammar Girl and Make-it-Green Girl podcasts. After listening to them, I think I'll keep my subscriptions.

However, I'd like to subscribe to a few more. I just don't really know where to begin. I've browsed Itunes directory of podcasts (that's where I found the above mentioned) and haven't made further progress.

As you know, I don't, currently, live in the US. I feel a bit out of the loop. When a friend called today and told me about all the flooding going on, I had to get online to see what was up (I don't watch much TV anymore). Therefore, I'd like a news podcast. As in brief summary of US and World news. I'm also thinking I'd like me some NPR. Maybe another "green" podcast and maybe a natural parenting podcast, etc.

So, I'm taking suggestions. Any and all. What are you all listening to? And, if you don't podcast, but have heard of some great ones, pass those on too.

To regular NPR listeners, where should I begin?

Help me out here folks! I know, I know. I'm out of the loop. So, leave me your suggestions in the comment box!

Update: Well, looks like I'm not the only one new to the podcasting world. So far, I've received very little response. Last night and this morning, I did some more browsing and and subscribed to a few more podcasts. Since I'm a breastfeeding mother, I really enjoyed Mommy's Milk and More's latest episode on an ENT's perspective of things that affect a baby's ability to breastfeed properly.

I also browsed through NPR's podcasts. Unfortunately, I'm not too interested in podcasts that last longer than 20-minutes. I'm looking for no more than one hour of daily podcasts. So, from NPR, I subscribed to their Fresh Air podcast and Hourly News Summary podcast. Maybe, once a week or when embarking on long road trips, I'll download an episode or two of NPR podcasts people have recommended (such as, All Things Considered).

I also really enjoyed Mighty Mommy's Quick and Dirty tips for Practical Parenting. I also subsribed to The Today Show's video podcast which I may only watch once or twice a week to get my "fix." I'll list the podcasts I'm enjoying on the sidebar. They'll change from time time and I'll be looking for new additions. So, let me know what you're listening to!

Window Art

This morning, since it was sunny and warm, I decided it would be a nice time to try out a project I saw here, at ToddleBits, a couple weeks ago. The girls became very excited at the mention of paint. And, Olivia became more excited when I mentioned we would paint on the windows! As I was getting everything ready, she was yelling, "I want to paint. Let's paint now. Are we ready yet? What's taking so long? I want to paint! Please can we paint? Is it time to paint yet? Let's go! MOM!"

The "project" started off well with both girls dipping their hands in the paint and getting to work. Soon, however, Olivia was upset because her hands were "dirty." So, we had to clean them off. Then, clean them off again. Then, Olivia dipped a hand towel in the dog's water to clean off her hands. I slowly became frustrated. I was hoping to just sit back and snap some pictures and enjoy the live show.

Lila had a great time; the entire time. Once again, she had to taste test each color.

I took finger paint paper, when the girls were finished with their window master pieces, and pressed them up against each girl's "design." So, we now have copies of their window art on paper and on film.

Clean up wasn't as easy as I had anticipated. However, that's only because our spray nozzle is broken on our hose and I couldn't get enough power using my finger.

In the end, after baths and lunch, the girls went right down for naps with barely a fuss. Lila, actually, came up to me and rested her head on my shoulder, practically begging for a nap. This is the child who slept 13-hours straight last night and didn't wake up until 9:00am. By noon, she was sacked out. Any project, even if it's a bit messy, is worth it if it can tire my girls out and prepare them for long naps!

I have to thank ToddleBits, once again, for providing an entertaining project idea!