Welcome to the August 23, 2012 edition of carnival of the vanities.
Hannah Howard presents 5 Ways to Find and Leverage Expert Bloggers posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, "The number of blogs competing for attention on the internet is staggering, and many blog owners put a lot of hard work into attracting new and recurring visitors by increasing the number of their posts."
Roxanne Porter presents How Nannies Can Build Care Giving Skills During Gaps in Employment posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "The nanny hiring pool waxes and wanes, often corresponding with the economy and unemployment rates among other professions."
Carrie Dotson presents How to Keep Baby Cool in the Summer Without AC posted at Summer Nanny Jobs, saying, "Staying cool during the summer isn’t just a desire for babies, it’s a necessity. Babies who become overheated can suffer terrible consequences, ranging from heat exhaustion to heatstroke."
Anne Laurie presents How to Stop Siblings From Fighting posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "Sibling fighting, while inevitable, can turn your household into what feels like a war zone. Your children bickering, teasing, poking, and all around annoying each other can seem like an endless stress cycle."
Nancy Parker presents 30 Blogs Nannies Should Try for Discipline Ideas posted at eNannySource, saying, "Reality television shows like SuperNanny have created something of a false impression regarding nanny disciplinary techniques by enforcing the idea that the majority of nannies are engaged by parents who are struggling with problem behaviors and are searching for corrective childcare services."
Maureen Denard presents Teaching Children Problem Solving Skills posted at Find A Nanny, saying, "One of the best set of skills you can teach a child is effective problem solving skills. These skills will be used and built on throughout a child’s life."
Neelakantha presents Should Managers Be Good Technical Personnel? posted at Business News This Week, saying, "You can inspect, and correct, only those things, which you are aware of, and you have knowledge and experience. So it is very much necessary that a manager handling a responsible post should have his hands on technical aspects."
Hannah Anderson presents How to Remove Stains from Baby Clothes posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, "Whether you’re looking to get a bit more mileage out of a few favorite articles of clothing, passing along outgrown items to a friend or relative with a new baby."
Kaitlyn Johnson presents 10 iPhone Applications for Moms on Bed rest posted at Newborn Care, saying, "Nothing frees up your time like being told you have to stay on bed rest for the remainder of your pregnancy, and if you don’t have enough distractions you can quickly find yourself bored out of your mind."
Sara Dawkins presents 30 Blogs for Creating a Safe Sleep Environment posted at nannypro, saying, "New parents like to think of their baby’s nursery as her safe haven, and that her sleep will always be peaceful and free from danger. This is, however, not always the case."
Barbara Williams presents How to Throw a First Birthday Party on a Budget posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, "It’s your baby’s first birthday and you are so excited that you want to invite the world to celebrate this momentous occasion with you."
Anne Laurie presents 30 Blogs Full of Kid-Friendly Crock-Pot Recipes posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "The Crock-pot is a lifesaver for parents who want to get a good meal on the table but just don’t have the time to prepare one after work. You can’t go wrong with the simplicity of adding everything to the Crock-pot before you run off to work and being able to return home after to the delicious smell of a home cooked meal and dinner that’s ready to be served."
Debbie Denard presents 10 Things to Consider When Traveling Internationally with Your Charges posted at Nanny, saying, "For many nannies, traveling internationally is a regular part of their job duties. Often times, due to scheduling conflicts or out of convenience, a nanny and her charge will travel separately from the child’s parents."
Neelakantha presents How to Choose Your Profession? posted at Business News This Week, saying, "Now a days we find lot of people taking professional courses, spending lakhs of rupees to educate themselves and to gain skill in a particular profession, but them when they are finished with the studies and jump into the practical field and start working in the profession they find it doesn’t suit them and they switch to other professions."
sarahbecker presents The Cabbie | Adventure Shorts posted at Adventure Shorts, saying, "Short story blog featuring new short stories every week. Like Short stories? Check it out!"
Jennifer Saksa presents Easily Rotate Video posted at NCH Software Blog, saying, "Whether you recorded video on your phone or just want to rotate a video for effect, here are two easy options for rotating any video clip."
Hannah Howard presents 5 Ways to Get Traffic without Paying posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, "Millions of businesses, both big and small, compete for online dollars, and large companies have even dedicated entire marketing departments to promoting their websites."
Ken Lange presents Winston Churchill: A First-Class Writer posted at Kenneth Lange, saying, "Churchill did not win the Nobel Prize in Peace, but he did win it in Literature. Read this post to understand why."
Roxanne Porter presents Letting Your Nanny Go posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "While “letting your nanny go” sounds so much nicer than “firing your nanny,” the reality is that they are one in the same. Unlike terminating an office employee, in the nanny world there are no pink slips. Firing a nanny requires more than written notice. It requires careful planning and preparation, and a box of tissues, if you plan on ending things right."
Paul Taylor presents 30 Killer Blogs Full of Snack Ideas for Kids posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "It’s not uncommon to fall back on snack staples when it comes to getting food to your kids during their afternoon snack attacks, however sometimes those old standbys can get a little stale. These 30 blogs offer tons of fun, new snack ideas for you to try to keep the kids satisfied when the afternoon munchies strike."
Patricia Salway presents Tips for Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Children posted at Live Out Nanny, saying, "Few things tug at a parent’s heartstrings like the cries and pleas of a child in the throes of a separation anxiety attack; still, they are a normal (if distressing) part of childhood development."
Sophie Leake presents Tricks for Getting Dinner on the Table Faster posted at Au Pair Care, saying, "It’s like clockwork every evening. Everyone is finally home from school or work and the first words out of their mouths are, “What’s for dinner?” And while you want to serve your family a healthy, home-cooked meal, you’d rather not have to stand in the kitchen for the next hour to fix it. Check out these stress-reducing tricks for getting dinner on the table faster each night:"
Anne Laurie presents How to Show Your Nanny Appreciation Without Spending a Dime posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "Many nanny employers deeply appreciate the commitment and dedication that their nanny gives to their family, and would love to dish out lavish bonuses and expensive gifts as a token of their appreciation, but simply don’t have a budget to allow for that after paying their nanny."
Neelakantha presents Should Youth Join In Active Politics? posted at Business News This Week, saying, "Yes, youth should join active politics, to change the way, political system is functioning today, and to give a better future, to the coming generations."
Holliday Vann presents Rob Nelson Blinded by Creflo Dollar’s Flashy Lifestyle posted at Blackbiter.com, saying, "a post that ponders why so many, including Rob Nelson of World News Now, are blinded by "the flash" of prosperity."
Tina Marconi presents 10 iPhone Applications that Parents Need for Date Nights | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, "For busy parents, trying to squeeze in a date night can end up being a chore, never mind trying to plan one. Fortunately these timesaving iPhone applications have done your homework for you, so you can put the fun back in date night with none of the usual stress."
Debbie Denard presents 30 Blogs With Sample Nanny Interview Questions posted at Nanny, saying, "If you’re preparing for a nanny interview but aren’t sure what to ask, take a look at this list of blogs that cover the topic of nanny interview questions in detail."
Lynda Albertson presents How to Childproof the Bathroom posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, "n 2002 the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission released statistical data showing that approximately 115 children each year, on average, drown as a result of hazards in the home."
Carrie Dotson presents 7 Old Fashioned Outdoor Games Everyone Should Know posted at Summer Nanny Jobs, saying, "Playing outdoor games gives folks the opportunity to do something fun and active together. Whether it’s playing an after dinner game with family, or hosting a backyard tournament during a cookout, when friends and families play games outside together memories are made. If you don’t already know how to play these 7 classic outdoor games, here’s a primer."
Molly Cunningham presents 10 Ways to Style Your Girl’s Long Hair posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "Long hair can be a blessing or a nightmare. There are so many ways to style long hair, but here are 10 simple girl’s long hair styles that with a little practice, you can likely perfect."
Meghan Welker presents How to Teach Your Child to Tie Their Shoes Without Bunny Ears posted at Babysitting, saying, "Tying your shoes is something that most people do almost every day, often without even thinking about it, but with the invention of Velcro shoes some parents are putting off teaching their children how to tie their shoes."
Current Politics presents One of these is not Like the Other « Current Politics posted at Current Politics, saying, "Remember the bit on Sesame Street, "One of these is not like the other?" Do children even watch Sesame Street anymore? Well, anyway, I remember that recurring bit on that long running children's show, and today I am going to relive my childhood with an "exciting" political version."
Jon Rhodes presents How To Make An Autoblog posted at Autoblogging Wordpress, saying, "This article shows you exactly how to make an autoblog."
violet presents Sleep deprivation... UGH posted at Sleep, baby, sleep . . ., saying, "I love helping moms and babies sleep soundly through the night"
Nancy Parker presents All You Need to Know About NannyPalooza posted at eNannySource, saying, "Nannypalooza is an annual conference that is organized by Sue Downey of Nannypalooza.com. The conference is focused on bringing high quality training to nannies at an affordable cost."
Kathleen Crislip presents Biggest Myths About Nanny Care posted at Nanny Care, saying, "A lot of people are confused about what exactly nanny care is. Most people form their opinions about nannies and what their job entails through TV, movies, and fiction, and those notions are often pretty far removed from the truth. Here’s a look at some of the myths and realities of in-home childcare."
Barbara Williams presents 10 Refreshing and Simple to Make Drinks for Kids posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, "Making interesting, fun kids’ drinks is often overlooked when it comes to parties or picnics. This is usually because the simple, quick solution is to throw a bunch of juice boxes or cans of soda into a cooler of ice and call it a day. If you’d like to include the kids in the festivities and create a fancy drink for them as well, consider these 10 choices."
Sarah Tucker presents Life Insurance Options for Nannies posted at 4Nannies, saying, "Whether they simply put off obtaining insurance or are afraid that they cannot afford the premiums, many nannies opt-out of securing life insurance. However choosing to forgo life insurance can have financially devastating results on those left behind in the event of a tragedy."
Ann Douglas presents How to Plant an Herb Box with Your Kids posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, "Showing your kids how to grow their own herbs doesn’t have to just be done for educational purposes; it can also be a lot of fun, quality time spent together as well. To start you’ll need to decide with your kids what kind of herb box you are going to grow together."
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