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Welcome to the February 7, 2013 edition of carnival of the vanities.

Alaina Morgan presents 9 Age Appropriate Chores for Toddlers posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, “As a parent, one of your most important jobs is to instill a sense of responsibility and accountability in your child.”

Diego Brown presents How to Connect with Your Baby When Away on Business and Miss Him posted at National Nannies, saying, “Being away from your baby is a difficult thing to do, especially if you are new to parenting.”

Hailey Jones presents 25 Blogs Parents of Kids Going Off to College Won’t Want to Miss posted at Nanny Websites, saying, “There is a lot that you need to take in and take care of when your child is graduating high school and going off to college.”

Dan Robinson presents 18 Blogs You Must Read Before Designing Your Wedding Invitations posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, “Your wedding is one of the biggest moments in your life, so it’s no surprise that many people dedicate ample amounts of time, money and resources to making sure it’s as perfect as possible.”

Shelby Martin presents How to Stop a Child from Being Bossy posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, “Children have specific personality traits. Some are shy by nature and others are outgoing.”

MITCHELL MORRIS presents How to Ask for a Raise in Your Nanny Job posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, “Asking for a raise is a difficult thing for many nannies to do.”

Steve Jackson presents 10 Things to Recycle into Great Picture Frames posted at Housekeeping, saying, “Doing your part to help the environment and keep discarded items out of landfills doesn’t have to be simply your civic duty; it can also be a fun and creative way to add interesting decorative touches to your home.”

Denise Thompson presents How to Dress Your Children in Victorian Style posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, “Whether you have an affection for the flounces of days gone by or are simply looking for ideas for authentic Victorian children’s costumes, it can be difficult to find information on Victorian-style clothes for modern children.”

Jennifer Saksa presents New Mac VideoPad Video Editing Software posted at NCH Software Blog.

Jacques Bouchard presents Outdoor Concrete & Ice: Melt it Safely posted at PPK Building Supplies, saying, “Tips on how to use “rock salt” and de-icers on concrete surfaces without damaging the concrete or causing the chipping and flaking known as spalling. Most people do not properly apply de-icers and damage their walkways and driveways!”

Theresa Torres presents How to Calculate Credit Card Interest posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips, saying, “If you’re planning to make a major purchase using your credit card, it helps to have an idea of the potential interest that will come with. Here are some tips to guide you.”

Michelle Brown presents How Nannies Can Prevent Car Accidents posted at Nanny, saying, “Part of a nanny’s responsibilities often includes driving her charges to and from school, activities and clubs while they’re on the clock.”

Sydney Bell presents 10 Things You Should Know About Coffee Before You Drink Your Next Cup posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, “Coffee is a unique beverage in that you either love it or you hate it.”

MITCHELL MORRIS presents 10 iPhone Apps That Help with Managing Kids Behavior posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, “When it comes to managing personal and professional productivity, few tools are as powerful or as effective as the smartphone.”

Jim Wilson presents 20 Blogs with the Best Make Your Own Valentine Ideas posted at 10 Physical Contact Rules for Babysitters, saying, “There are so many creative ideas out there for making your own valentines that there’s no need to buy pre-made options.”

Caleb Hill presents 5 Ways Nannies Exceed Employer Expectations posted at Nanny Classifieds, saying, “While working as a nanny, situations may come up where you are asked to take on additional duties or you identify additional ways that you can help the family out.”

Dan Robinson presents How to Navigate the Airport with Kids posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, “Traveling with your children, whether you’re heading overseas or keeping your journey domestic, can be an exciting and rewarding chance to make memories that you’ll all cherish for a lifetime.”

Peter J. Buscemi presents How to Create a Marketing Budget : Four Quadrant posted at Four Quadrant, saying, “If Marketing, Sales Development, Sales Enablement & Executives each is aware of and plays their respective position in the sales process, efficiencies can be achieved so that the right resource can be engaged at the right time for each and every qualified opportunity, within current resource constraints.”

Kaitlyn Johnson presents 40 Blogs You Must Read to Avoid Making a Baby Naming Mistake posted at Newborn Care, saying, “Once you find out you’re pregnant, the fun begins! Dreaming about what you should name your precious child becomes a favorite pastime for expecting parents, and everyone has names that remind them of someone that they loved and others that they hated.”

Ashley Brown presents 5 of the Best Places for Kids to Take Classes in Houston posted at Morningside Nannies, saying, “While your young child isn’t ready for college classes yet, he’s definitely ready for having fun and hanging out with friends.”

Jonathan Grant presents How to Literally Fool Anyone of Anything! posted at Questions & Answers About Life.

Toni presents How to grow old posted at Wifely Steps.

John presents 16 Legendary Guys Night Out Ideas | Dust off the Low Rider and Rally Up posted at Fearless Men.

Daniel Long presents How to Save Money on Kids Clothes posted at hireananny.com, saying, “From the cost of diapers to the expense of extracurricular activities as kids get older, it seems as if they’re always on some new path that costs money.”

Elisabeth Wright presents Crazy Ways Extreme Cheapskates Save Money posted at Vitamins and Minerals, saying, “If you caught the 2012 episode of Extreme Cheapskates featuring Victoria Hunt, you either got sick or got inspired.”

Jeff Moore presents How to Host a Dinner Party for Parents who Have Kids posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, “The dinner party is a decidedly grown-up institution, and one that doesn’t typically include much room for guests of the pint-sized persuasion.”

S Jeevan presents Power of Mind: Dream Programming – Improve Your Health While You Sleep posted at Power of Mind, saying, “There is a simple, but effective way of pre-programming your dreams (Dream Programming) to create changes in your physical world, i.e. Curing your mind and body while sleeping, feeling confident and dynamic, improving memory and overall health, losing weight, etc. This incredible technique was revealed to us by Jim Francis after his team carried out advanced mind power research for nearly 10 years.”

Olivia Lewiss presents 25 Ways to Say I Love You With Your Valentine’s Card Signature posted at Hire a Nanny, saying, “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that some things are just inappropriate for a Valentine’s Day card. Once you’ve eliminated the things likely to cause a scene, however, figuring out how you should sign your card can still present a challenge.”

Hailey Jones presents 10 Things Kids Born in 2013 Will Never Know posted at Nanny Websites, saying, “The rate at which the world is changing is creating an environment in which objects that were commonplace to today’s parents will be virtually unheard of when their babies become adults.”

Steve Jackson presents 10 Ways to Get Your Husband To Do What You Want Around The House posted at Housekeeping, saying, “Some women are lucky enough to have married men who enjoy helping out around the house – or at least who help out without complaint.”

Denise Thompson presents 10 Toys Only Marketed to Boys posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, “Boys are taught from a young age what is considered masculine behavior in today’s world, with an emphasis on encouraging the formation of those traits.”

Sharon Moore presents How to Lose Your Nanny Job posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, “Finding a great post isn’t always easy, which is why it’s important to maintain an exceptional level of performance and always provide top-notch care in order to retain a post once you’ve managed to secure it.”

Laura Anderson presents Expert Insights: With Deborah Gilboa, MD of AskDoctorG.com posted at eNannySource, saying, “If anyone understands the plight of the working mom, it is Deborah Gilboa, MD., a board certified family physician and mother of four. Dr. Gilboa, better known as Dr. G., shares parenting advice and answers parenting questions on her website www.AskDoctorG.com.”

Layla Martinez presents How to Avoid Emotional Eating When You Have Kids Who Make Your Crazy posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, “”Eating your feelings” can be a major contributor to excess weight gain and is a seriously difficult habit to break.”

Dan Robinson presents How to Dress for Success posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, “Whether you’re looking for work or are seeking a promotion at your current job, dressing the part can make all the difference.”

Shelby Martin presents 3 Things You Can Do to Transform Your Teen From Rude to Polite posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, “Teaching a young child to say please and thank you is one thing, but struggling to get your teenager to be polite to you is quite another.”

Sydney Bell presents 10 iPhone Apps for Finding the Best Restaurants posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, “If you own one of Apple’s nearly-ubiquitous iPhone devices, you know that they’re capable of handling an impressive array of tasks that simplify both your personal and professional life.”

Kaylee Adams presents 10 Reasons Why Being a Mean Parent Doesn’t Work posted at Find A Nanny, saying, “Developmental specialists, medical professionals and psychological researchers alike have dedicated decades of energy and resources to exploring the mechanics of parenting.”

Arianna Lee presents What to Include in an Emergency Plan posted at Part Time Nanny, saying, “Making a definitive plan for how everyone should proceed and what to expect in case an emergency arises could easily mean the difference between surviving it unscathed and suffering devastating loss.”

Caleb Hill presents The 10 Most Popular Tweets by Real-Life Working Moms and Why You Might Tweet Them Too posted at Nanny Classifieds, saying, “Keeping everyone in your life updated with quick bursts of information, 140 characters at a time, lets harried professionals maintain some semblance of normalcy in their relationships with friends and relatives.”

Denise Young presents 10 Good Rules for Packing Grade School Lunches posted at Au Pair Care, saying, “The days of parents deciding what is best to send their children to school with for lunch is quickly fading.”

Tricia Clark presents Career and the Planets posted at Your Chart, Illuminated, saying, “Using your Astrological Natal chart, read this guide to figure the most ideal work environment for you! New to Astrology? No worries- I’ve got beginner guides as well.”

Samir Bharadwaj presents Clear-headed Writing posted at Samir Bharadwaj dot Com.

Peter J. Buscemi presents Review Marketing’s Performance in 2012: An Objective and Quantifiable Reflection : Four Quadrant posted at Four Quadrant, saying, “Regardless of whether December is the end of a quarter or the fiscal year, it’s a good idea to Review Marketing’s Performance in 2012.”

Alaina Moore presents 10 Family Dinners that Cost Under $10 posted at aupair, saying, “As food prices rise and more families encounter sticker shock every time they look at price tags at the grocery store, the idea of feeding your entire family a meal that costs less than ten dollars can seem absurd.”

Jessica Clark presents 30 Famous Actors and Producers Named Ken posted at Kenney Myers, saying, “As a shortened version of the Celtic name Kenneth, which is believed to be either an anglicized version of the Pictish name Ciniod or the Goidelic name Cináed, Ken means “handsome; good-looking; fair.”

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