Welcome to the August 16, 2012 edition of carnival of the vanities.
Holliday Vann presents That Sour Apple Pucker posted at Blackbiter.com, saying, "A post about microstomia, with a twist."
Holliday Vann presents White Women Mourn the Loss of Dirk Nowitzki posted at Blackbiter.com, saying, "A post about Dallas Mavericks Superstar Dirk Nowitzki."
Patricia Salway presents How to Create Your Own Photo Backdrop for Your Next Party posted at Live Out Nanny, saying, "Having candid pictures when you’re throwing a party is essential to capturing friends and family having fun and immortalizing the day, however, it’s not always easy to snag a snapshot of everyone in attendance, especially when you’re running around playing host or hostess as well."
Meghan Welker presents 5 Popular Playdough Recipes posted at Babysitting, saying, "Playdough is a hallmark of childhood, largley because it’s so fun for kids to mush and squish around. The possibilities of what you can create with Playdough are endless, and kids have a blast rolling it around, squishing it up, and imprinting different toys into it."
Sandra McAubre presents Why Paying Your Nanny Through Your Business Books is Illegal | Hire a Nanny posted at hireananny.com, saying, "While the process of finding and negotiating a contract with an experienced, qualified nanny may seem like an overwhelming task, it often pales in comparison to the difficulty of navigating the complex world of nanny taxes and payroll requirements."
Lynda Albertson presents How to Childproof the Kitchen posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, "Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is an eye-opening experience for first-time parents’, showing them a new world of lurking dangers that went entirely unseen while the house was inhabited solely by adults."
Debbie Denard presents 10 Things to Do During a Heat Wave posted at Nanny, saying, "During a heat wave, or a prolonged period of hot and often humid weather, it can be hard to keep the kids cool and entertained."
Joe Morris presents 10 Reasons I Might Give You a Dirty Look posted at 100 Best Dating Sites, saying, "If looks could kill, I’d be a widow by now. My spouse has given me countless opportunities to hone my skills with the scowl."
Sabrina Jackson presents What to consider when looking for the best dating site for men? posted at Best Free Dating Sites, saying, "The best dating sites for men give you options. For men, a specialized dating site can work best."
Alexis Tate presents The Difference: Car Accident Lawyers versus General Attorneys posted at CarAccidentLawyer.org, saying, "After being injured in a car accident, your next step might be to hire a lawyer and file a lawsuit. However, it is not that simple."
Madeline Johnson presents What are the Advantages of Hiring a Slip and Fall Attorney Over a General Attorney? posted at slipandfalllawyers.org, saying, "If you’ve injured yourself in a slip and fall accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries."
Sara Witt presents Personal Injury Case Mediations: Who the Participants are and What to Expect posted at personalinjuryattorney.org, saying, "The dictionary definition for a Mediation is “a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party.”"
Joe Morris presents 10 Ways Dating is Different After Retirement posted at 100 Best Dating Sites, saying, "There are several ways of looking at dating after retirement. We’ll assume one has the right to date."
Erica St. Claire presents Where To Find Free Catholic Dating Sites with Coupons posted at Catholic Dating Sites, saying, "The top free Catholic dating sites have coupons for interacting with people through private messages."
Allison Dean presents How Litigation Costs Can Destroy A Client’s Take Home Amount posted at Medical Malpractice Lawyers, saying, "When the average person talks about how much they got in a lawsuit settlement or verdict they typically talk about the Gross Settlement Amount."
Kaitlyn Johnson presents Baby Crib Safety: Before and After You Buy posted at Newborn Care, saying, "For many expecting parents, visions of pastel, color-coordinated nurseries dance alongside mounds of fluffy pillows and luxurious baby bedding."
Amber Paley presents Why Are Many Nursing Homes Getting Worse? posted at Nursing Home Abuse, saying, "Everyday, it seems that more and more horror stories about nursing home abuse are shown on the news."
Roxanne Porter presents 5 Tips for Getting Stains Out of Baby Clothes posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "From spit up to spinach, there’s nothing less attractive than when your baby sports a sweater with a yellow stain running down her side."
Cindy McDonald presents Green Romance: 8 Ways to Make Your Love Life More Environmentally Friendly posted at Christian Dating Sites, saying, "We love to love, but if you love the planet too, you may want to implement a few green techniques into your love life. It doesn’t have to mean poor hygiene and candle lit dinners over raw food,"
Teresa Blecher presents Why Nannies Should Take In-Person CPR Training posted at Nanny Agencies, saying, "While there are currently no standardized licensing or certification requirements for private in-home childcare providers, there are some classes that are so essential for acquiring a post that they might as well be required by law."
Steve Faber presents Do Parents Push Kids To Hard in Sports and is it Necessary? posted at Belly Fat Loser, saying, "How young is too young? Should you push your kids at all, or should it be only about fun. After seeing all the 16 and 17 year olds compete at the Olympics, and knowing most had trained hard for at least 5 years to get there, the question naturally becomes "When to statt kids training hard. if ever? How hard to push them when they start?""
Lindsay Samuels presents Should I Let My Nanny Drive My Kids Around? posted at Nanny Background Check, saying, "When it comes to having someone else transport their children from place to place in a vehicle, many parents have justifiable apprehensions."
Paul Taylor presents 5 Ways to Make Your Own Bubble Solution posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "It’s no secret that little kids love blowing bubbles. But why would you buy the bubble solution from the store when you can make twice as much for half the price at home?"
Suzanne Cullen presents Au Pair » Think Outside the Envelope for Your Next Party Invitation posted at aupair, saying, "nvitations have the ability to set the mood for the party to come. A quick message over the Internet can tell guests that the party is going to be pretty casual and last minute."
Sarah Tucker presents Employment Rights All Nannies Need to Know » 4Nannies posted at 4Nannies, saying, "Since nannies work in the private homes of their employers it’s often mistakenly assumed that they are not protected by labor and tax laws."
Debbie Denard presents A Nanny’s Guide to Packing for a Daytrip » Nanny.NET posted at Nanny, saying, "For many nannies, trips to the zoo, farm, museum, or other age-appropriate venues are part of their weekly adventures with the children they watch."
Maryanne Williams presents Pros and Cons of Divorced Parents Sharing a Nanny posted at Share a Nanny, saying, "Even the most amicable divorce is likely to leave your children feeling confused and disillusioned, especially if that divorce contributes to a shift in economic status or is the driving force behind a move from the home they’ve grown up in."
Sara Dawkins presents Head Lice: Symptoms and Treatments posted at NannyPro.com, saying, "Few things strike fear into a parent’s heart like the dreaded letter from school or daycare stating that there has been a reported case of head lice."
Joe Morris presents 10 Ways to Tell You Found a Great Dating Site posted at 100 Best Dating Sites, saying, "Dating has changed. It’s not longer about meeting someone at a restaurant or bar, simply because many of us no longer have the time."
Sabrina Jackson presents What to consider when looking for the best dating site for women?? posted at Best Free Dating Sites, saying, "The best dating sites for women protect their safety. The best dating sites have an anonymity that protects women and allows them to keep their personal information to themselves."
Amber Paley presents Quiz: Is your nusing home any good? | Nursing Home Abuse posted at Nursing Home Abuse, saying, "When placing a loved one into a nursing home, it’s important to ensure that they will be cared for and treated with respect."
Jon Rhodes presents How To Keep Your Blog Posts Alive posted at Affiliate Help!, saying, "This article shows you how to keep your old blog posts relevant and visited."
Sara Witt presents Lawsuit proceeds distributions posted at personalinjuryattorney.org, saying, "You see the headlines. Large verdicts and settlements happen everyday."
Neelakantha presents Business Policy: Give and Take posted at Business News This Week, saying, "If you feel, you lack something in life, believe me, you are not giving to others, what you most want to receive."
Kaitlyn Johnson presents How to Organize Breast Milk posted at Newborn Care, saying, "Nursing mothers who choose to continue breastfeeding after returning to work or mothers who prefer to pump for controversy-free on-the-go feeding often find themselves faced with the daunting task of storing and organizing their expressed breast milk in a way that ensures both freshness and convenience."
Maureen Denard presents How Parents Can Attract the Right Nanny for Their Family posted at Find A Nanny, saying, "Because the quest for finding an ideal nanny can be a long and arduous one, few families are anxious to repeat the task any more often than is absolutely necessary."
Steven D. Leung presents Technology Taken for Granted Helps Lonely Seniors posted at Senior Technology Blog, saying, "Technology most of us take for granted can help lonely seniors."
Tina Marconi presents How to Make Your Own Tutu to Play Dress Up | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, "Little girls are known for spending hours playing dress up, lavishing themselves with fancy clothes and costume jewelry and pretending that they’re everything from princesses to fairies."
Nancy Parker presents Steps Nannies Can Take To Prevent Common Childhood Injuries posted at eNannySource, saying, "While minor injuries are a largely unavoidable part of an active childhood, one of the most important aspects of a nanny’s job is to keep her charges safe and healthy."
Martina Keyhell presents What Nannies Need to Know About Bottle Prep posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "Nannies that are just beginning their careers, or even experienced childcare providers that haven’t worked with newborns and infants before, are faced with a staggering amount of information they must absorb and retain."
Molly Cunningham presents 8 Reasons to Keep Your Live-In Nanny Out of a Spousal Dispute posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "When someone lives in your home and cares for your children they’re automatically privy to more sensitive information about your marriage than a center-based childcare provider; in some cases, they may be more well-informed about the state of your union than some of your friends and family members."
Kris presents Is Butter Good For You? 8 Health Reasons to Eat More Butter posted at Kris Health Blog, saying, "Is butter good for you? Despite what you may have heard in the past, butter is actually fairly healthy and contains some interesting nutrients."
Foxy presents thegoldenfoxgirl.com » Alcatraz Prison posted at thegoldenfoxgirl.com, saying, "A whimsical retelling of my Alcatraz tour!"
seamonster presents Watch Your Back; Beware TheYouTube Matrix Shim Sham posted at Seamonster, saying, "This blog educates reader on the nefarious practices of some YouTube guru's"
Alex Washoe presents Spec! posted at Birdland West - Birdland West, saying, "Spec is a most unusual pigeon. Come make his acquaintance."
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