Welcome to the January 24, 2013 edition of carnival of the vanities.
Carter White presents 20 Old-Fashioned Names That Are Now Popular posted at Babysitting, saying, "Just as fashion seems to be cyclical, so are trends in baby names. Today’s parents are beginning to eschew designer spellings and outlandish names in favor of more solid, traditional names that have classic, cultured connotations."
Sharon Moore presents How to Succeed as a Manny posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "While celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna were raising the visibility of mannies in a largely female-dominated industry, the “man-cession” left men bearing the brunt of job losses during the 2009 financial crisis."
Alaina Moore presents What Not to Say to Children Who Hear About Tragedies posted at aupair.org, saying, "Learning what not to say to a child who’s just learning to manage their emotions during difficult times is just as important as knowing how to find the right words to say to them, as some comments carelessly tossed into the conversation will have more of a negative impact than things that you choose not to say."
Alaina Morgan presents 30 Blogs For and Against Vaccinations posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, "These 30 bloggers weigh in with evidence and opinions both for and against vaccinations."
Kaylee Adams presents 6 Ways to Get Your Kids Hooked on Salad posted at Find A Nanny, saying, "With a little creativity and willingness, though, you can dress up a salad that will leave even the most finicky eater willing and wanting to try it."
Shelby Martin presents 5 Great Family Activities posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "One barrier that parents face when trying to schedule family time is that they often have no real idea of what to do with the kids."
Steve Jackson presents 5 Creative Ways to Store Girls Hair Stuff posted at Housekeeping, saying, "With a little creatively and vision, you can create an attractive way to display all of your daughter’s hair care items and keep them easily accessible."
Jessica Smtih presents Prom Bouquet Ideas for 2013 posted at Flowers in Folsom, CA - Folsom Florist - Miracle Flowers, saying, "Prom is surely one of the most thrilling and unforgettable events of high school. After you have successfully chosen your formal wear, it is time for you to plan your prom flowers. The prom flowers should always complement you and your date's dress and reflect your own unique character. Instead of using conventional corsage, a small nosegay or bouquet is a stylish trend today. From flower to color selection, there are many different prom bouquet ideas that you need to consider."
MITCHELL MORRIS presents 30 Blogs on Parenting Girls posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, "As the parent of a girl you will have a lot of ups and downs in your life, maybe even more so than if you have a boy."
Jennifer Saksa presents Speaker Recording Software for Windows and Mac posted at NCH Software Blog, saying, "Record the audio playing on your computer."
Art Of Girliness presents How I Learned to Cuddle posted at Art of Girliness.
Art Of Girliness presents How to get along better with your partner | Art of Girliness posted at Art of Girliness.
Theresa Torres presents Etiquette – Asking For Money Instead Of Wedding Gifts | Wedding House Blog posted at Wedding House Blog, saying, "Whether you're planning a lavish honeymoon or preparing to upgrade your kitchen after your wedding and you and your fiance would prefer cash as wedding gifts, here's what you need to know so you won't break any etiquette rules."
Michael presents Should You Pay for Your Kid’s College? posted at FinancialRamblings.com, saying, "You might think that paying for your kids college helps them out by relieving the pressure to work while going to school. But you might be wrong..."
Lisa Williams presents Engaging Versus Entertaining the Kids posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "When it comes to spending time with children, do you spend your time engaging them, entertaining them or doing a little of both? Before you can fully answer that question, you may need to explore the difference between the two."
Sydney Bell presents 9 Crazy Things for Sale on Craigslist posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, "The popular online classified ads clearinghouse known as Craigslist can be a great resource for finding almost any item you can imagine for sale or trade."
Alaina Morgan presents How to Raise Responsible Teens posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, "It’s not uncommon to hear parents of teenagers bemoaning the lack of responsibility and maturity that their children exhibit."
Steve Jackson presents 40 Blogs that Breakdown How to Buy a Home posted at Housekeeping, saying, "Buying a home is a happy and exciting time, but it’s also one that can be quite stressful."
Shelby Martin presents 3 Activities That Build Character in Kids posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "A child will learn these traits from watching those he sees around him and partaking in activities that focus on cultivating these skills when he’s young."
Peter J. Buscemi presents Leverage Marketing, Sales Development, Sales Enablement & Executives to Sell : Four Quadrant posted at Four Quadrant, saying, "Every company has a finite set of resources so it easy to understand why each functional area is usually at or near full capacity with Sales being no exception.Assume the sales pipeline has six primary phases that include: qualified opportunity, forecast, technical win, executive win, contracts and closed won."
Kaylee Adams presents 10 Reasons to Not Let Your Child Ride His Bike to School posted at Find A Nanny, saying, "By taking a look at your child’s behavior, you can make an informed decision about if he’s ready to bike ride to school on his own or if he’s not quite mature enough to take on the task."
Arianna Lee presents 10 iPhone Apps to Help You Track Nutritious Eating on the Go posted at Part Time Nanny, saying, "Making smart nutritional decisions when you’re at home is a bit easier than choosing the right thing to eat when you’re on the go."
Janet Golovine presents 15 Blogs that Feature the Best Bridal Hairstyles posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "These 15 blogs, however, can help you to find plenty of inspiration for your hairstyle, taking one major worry off of your plate."
Shane presents Earn Money Online Fast Working Just A Couple Of Hours A Day posted at money-earning-online-income.com, saying, "Many people are looking for an opportunity to earn money online fast. There are actually many ways to do this, and with a little research most people can find something to match their skills and interests."
Michelle Brown presents A Guy’s Guide to Becoming a Nanny posted at Nanny, saying, "Whether you’re looking for a long-term career in private childcare or are simply hoping to find a post to establish a temporary stint in the industry, breaking into the nanny industry as a manny can be a challenge."
Kevin Giffin presents 40 Blogs for Couponing Your Way to Vacation posted at Summer Nanny, saying, "Couponing has become quite the craze. There’s even a show called Extreme Couponing on cable now."
Jessica Clark presents 35 Blogs for Low Carb Living posted at Kenney Myers, saying, "this list of 35 articles/blogs that may help make the low carb lifestyle easier for my friends, family and readers to get behind."
Diego Brown presents Top 5 Tips for Working with a Placement Agency posted at National Nannies, saying, "Using a full service nanny placement agency to find your next nanny can be a smart move for parents who want the convenience of pre-screened candidates and the expertise of an experienced search partner."
Steve Jackson presents 9 Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree posted at Housekeeping, saying, "Opting for a real Christmas tree lends a delicious and seasonal scent to your home that an artificial tree simply cannot replicate."
Sharon Moore presents How to Decide if You Should Relocate for a Nanny Job posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "With a national economy that’s still struggling to rebound and a relative shortage of high-quality nanny positions, it can be very tempting to accept a far-flung post that will require you to relocate."
Sydney Bell presents 40 Blogs with the Best Professional Sports Insights posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, "Talented and insightful sports writers from around the country share their opinions and predictions through a plethora of dedicated blogs, which can help you stay abreast of changes or keep up with breaking news as it happens."
Caleb Hill presents Ways to Beef Up the Experience Section of Your Resume posted at Nanny Classifieds, saying, "Here are some easy ways to beef up the experience section of your resume before or during your next job search."
Jeff Moore presents 10 iPhone Apps that Remind You to Pray posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "These 10 iPhone apps are great tools for managing prayers and helping you remember to set aside time each day to dedicate to prayer."
Tim Hall presents How to Get Food Out of Your Child’s Hair posted at Summer Nanny Jobs, saying, "Kids seem to have an innate ability to get sticky foods lodged in their hair, making it difficult to remove the mess without sacrificing their locks."
Michelle Brown presents 25 Blogs Featuring Fashion Advice for Plus-Size Women posted at Nanny, saying, "The face of modern fashion is changing, and the days of being forced into drab, shapeless garments are over for the plus-sized woman."
Holliday Vann presents Kim and Kanye Baby Names: The Komprehensive List posted at Blackbiter.com, saying, "(Krisses and Khalifas exkluded, of kourse!)"
Holliday Vann presents Midnight Blue posted at Blackbiter.com, saying, "Perhaps Blue Ivy should have been named Midnight Blue, for all the time she spends shrouded in darkness. A humorous "look" at The Dark One."
Cherry Liu presents 10 Blogs that Feature Tips for Saving Money on Your Heating Bill posted at House Sitting Jobs, saying, "Check out the following 10 blogs to get plenty of money saving tips just like these."
joneshailey presents 10 Ways to Exercise When You Have Kids posted at Nanny Websites, saying, "Squeezing in a work out when you have children and a schedule that’s already overloaded isn’t easy. In addition, exercise may conjure up negative feelings because for some it implies long, strenuous hours in a musky gym."
Kaitlyn Johnson presents 25 Blogs Featuring Winter Maternity Fashions posted at Newborn Care, saying, "Check out these 25 fabulous fashion blogs that will send you in the right direction."
Jim Wilson presents 30 Blogs with Tricks for Getting Kids to Eat Healthy posted at Babysitters, saying, "Breakfast tips and other tricks for getting kids to eat their fruits and veggies can be found in these 30 blog entries"
Laura Anderson presents Expert Insights with Christina M. H. Powell, Ph.D of Question Your Doubts posted at eNannySource, saying, "I reached out to my good friend Dr. Christina Powell and asked her some of the most common faith based questions parents face."
Diego Brown presents Top 5 Tips for Nannies Working with a Placement Agency posted at National Nannies, saying, "Working with a full service nanny placement agency is one of the top ways for experienced nannies to find their next nanny job."
Kaylee Adams presents How to Know How Safe Your Child is at School posted at Find A Nanny, saying, "In the light of the Sandy Hook tragedy and a smattering of school shootings over the course of 2012, many parents are beginning to wonder in earnest if their children are actually safe in their schools."
Sharon Moore presents 10 iPhone Apps to Help Manage Medications posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "Keeping track of your medications can be a challenge, especially if you suffer from a chronic illness that requires you to take several throughout the day."
Jeff Moore presents 30 Blogs on Tried but True Toddler Care posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "Your baby is getting older and is now walking around the house. Suddenly, he seems less like a baby and more like a toddler."
Hannah E. Christian presents Clean Closet, Clean Mind posted at Hannah E. Christian - Blog.
Brittany Harris presents Revelations From Downton Abbey posted at NannyPro.com, saying, "A modern day peek into the upstairs and downstairs lives of the residents and servants of fictional country estate Downton Abbey."
Lisa Williams presents Helping Kids Learn to Deal with Disappointment posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "In a culture where everyone is a winner, the opportunities to help children learn to deal with disappointments are becoming fewer and further in between."
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