Is Local or Organic More Important?

[This article originally appeared in the March/April 2012 edition of Velocity Magazine. Read it in it’s original format here.] It depends… first on what your definitions of “local” & “organic” include. These words used to imply small scale, independent, sustainable, fair, artisan crafted, heirloom varieties. Nowadays, these words have been stripped of their soul. The term “Local” … More Is Local or Organic More Important?

Local Food Roundup

[This article originally appeared in the September/October 2011 edition of Velocity Magazine. Read it in it’s original format here.] Highlights from the Central Florida Good Food Movement Look no further than Central Florida local food movement to see proof of what happens when a group of dedicated individuals sets out to revolutionize a town. Five years ago, … More Local Food Roundup

The New American Dream: A Declaration of Interdependence

[This article originally appeared in the July/August 2011 edition of Velocity Magazine. Read it in it’s original format here.] [I spoke on this topic on Front Porch Radio recently. Listen to the podcast here.] As a child I had a deep fascination with the westward bound American pioneers. I devoured the Little House on the Prairie – … More The New American Dream: A Declaration of Interdependence

Authenticity Resonates!

http://static.issuu.com/webembed/viewers/style1/v1/IssuuViewer.swf [This article appears in the March/April 2011 edition of Velocity Magazine with the theme of “Velocity.” Read the article online in it’s original format here.] Authenticity Resonates! by Julie Norris We are just into the new year and it feels like someone hit the fast forward button…big shifts abound and it looks to be happening … More Authenticity Resonates!

My Natural Journey, Published in Playground Magazine

Playground magazine recently hit the stands, flinging myself back to the preggo days. I had almost forgotten I did this photo shoot at 36 weeks for my newest must-have parenting magazine. This edition is green-themed and features articles on Flexitarianism (Part Time Veg, pg 58), the “Green Block” covering Dandelion (my cafe) (You Are So … More My Natural Journey, Published in Playground Magazine

10 Centimeters

[This article appeared in the Spring 2010  Edition of PLAYGROUND Magazine.] 10 Centimeters: Exploring the Sacred Art of Giving Birth Written by Julie Norris | Photos by Cristy Nielsen Ten centimeters — the golden labor measurement. Being informed and believing in your body’s natural ability are the first steps toward exploring the many approaches that offer … More 10 Centimeters

Mamamorphosis

The article below appears in the March/April edition of Velocity Magazine which was dedicated to the topic of the Divine Feminine. I had a dickens of a time writing it, as alluded to here and this post helped validate and clear-up my thoughts on the whole domestic issue. Anywho, here’s the article in full. I … More Mamamorphosis