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Welcome to the February 18, 2013 edition of best of me symphony.

Alaina Morgan presents 15 Fashionable and Functional Accessories for Busy Moms posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, “Fashion is a tricky thing to keep up with, especially when you may not have time to read up on the latest fashion trends because you are taking care of the little ones at home.”

Jocelyn Scott presents How to Snoop on Your Kid While He’s Online posted at Nanny Background Check, saying, “As kids approach adolescence, their need for privacy and insistence upon keeping parts of their life away from the prying eyes of a parent can make it difficult to monitor their activity.”

Jessica Clark presents 15 Famous Singer/Songwriters Named Ken posted at Kenney Myers, saying, “These 15 musicians were pretty easy for me to come up with since I listen to arguably too much music.”

Denise Thompson presents 25 Unexpected Ways to Say Thanks to Your Mom for Helping Out With the Kids posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, “If you’re fortunate enough to live close to your mother, there’s a good chance that she’s looked after your own children a time or two.”

Caleb Hill presents Things Not Included In the Typical Nanny Job Description posted at Nanny Classifieds, saying, “If you look at several different nanny job descriptions, chances are each one will require different things of the nanny.”

Janet Golovine presents 30 Blogs to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution All Year – Become A Nanny posted at Become A Nanny, saying, “It’s pretty easy to set those New Year’s resolutions, but sticking with them is a whole different story.”

Diego Brown presents 10 Famous Moms with Nannies posted at National Nannies, saying, “With society trending towards the ideal of two full-time working parents and the increasing demand of a fast paced culture, more and more parents are looking to nannies to fulfill their childcare needs.”

Amin presents "Designed to Move" – Sneakers & Ale | Sneakers & Ale posted at Sneakers & Ale, saying, “This is an article I wrote in support of Nike’s ‘Designed to Move’ initiative aimed at encouraging our nations youth to adopt an exercise driven, healthier lifestyle.”

Jeff Moore presents 24 Blogs with Easy Easter Crafts for Kids Made from Recycled Materials posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, “As Easter approaches, your kids’ thoughts are probably turning to visions of Easter egg hunts, bunnies, chicks and candy.”

Kaitlyn Johnson presents 15 Tips for Creating a Calm and Soothing Nursery for Your Newborn posted at Newborn Care, saying, “When you learn of a brand new bundle of joy’s impending arrival, one of your first thoughts may be of the nursery you’d like to create for him.”

Denise Young presents 10 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument Parents Won’t Want Their Kids to Miss posted at Au Pair Care, saying, “There are many benefits to playing a musical instrument that go beyond improving hand-eye coordination and instilling a sense of responsibility in your child.”

Brittany Harris presents How to Get Your Kids to Share When They Don’t Want To posted at NannyPro.com, saying, “Teaching children about the virtues of sharing from a young age is one of the universal skills instilled in generations past, even if the practice is beginning to fall out of favor with some progressive parents.”

Cherry Liu presents How to Save Money on Your Cable Bill When Times are Tight posted at House Sitting Jobs, saying, “In a troubling economic climate that’s still struggling to rebound, more and more families are finding themselves in a position that requires them to cut corners wherever they can in an effort to save money.”

MITCHELL MORRIS presents What to Look for In a Restaurant Before Dining Out With Kids posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, “When you become a parent, there are a host of enjoyable things that have to be put on the backburner or even given up until your brood is a little older and more self-sufficient.”

Elisabeth Wright presents A Guy’s Guide to Breaking Up with Your Girlfriend on Valentine’s Day posted at Vitamins and Minerals, saying, “Breaking up on Valentine’s Day is high up on the list of things never to do. Nevertheless, sometimes life calls for drastic measures and an odious deed must be done.”

Lisa Williams presents How to Be the Teacher Your Students Will Never Forget posted at Become A Nanny, saying, “A teaching career can be one of the most challenging, yet one of the most rewarding careers that a person can pursue.”

Arianna Lee presents 10 iPhone Apps to Keep Track of What You Like and What You Don’t posted at Part Time Nanny, saying, “Whether you’re just trying to keep up with your opinions for your own purposes or are looking to share them with the world at large, the same device that helps you streamline your professional life.”

Michelle Brown presents 10 Ways to Make a First Date the Best Date Ever posted at Nanny, saying, “No matter how old you are, there’s something simultaneously exciting and terrifying about each and every first date.”

Kaylee Adams presents How to Go Back to School After Having a Baby posted at Find A Nanny, saying, “Whether your child is planned or a pleasant surprise, adjusting your life to accommodate his birth can be a complicated juggling act.”

Alaina Moore presents 25 Foods That are Made Better With Bacon posted at aupair.org, saying, “There’s an old adage among confirmed carnivores that asserts that everything is better with bacon.”

Jim Wilson presents 30 Blogs for Parents Who Love to Throw Elaborate Kids’ Parties posted at Babysitters, saying, “General party planning tips often fall to the wayside in favor of highlighting nifty, handcrafted decorative touches or the perfectly decorated cupcake.”

Jessica Clark presents 12 Common Auto-Corrects For Us iPhone Users to Beware Of posted at Kenney Myers, saying, “Here is a brief summary of the types of auto-correct errors that I can think of off the top of my head”

Laura Anderson presents What to Do When Your Nanny Texts Too Much posted at eNannySource, saying, “Texting has become a concern for many nanny employers as more and more nannies come to work equipped with smart phones and make regular texting a part of their day.”

Kevin Giffin presents How to Keep Kids From Going Stir Crazy During Winter Months posted at Summer Nanny, saying, “The winter months can be challenging for kids. Their energy level doesn’t go down just because the roads are covered in snow or because the temperatures dip below freezing.”

Brittany Harris presents How to Help Your Child Stand Up to a Bully Without Getting Beaten Up posted at NannyPro.com, saying, “Bullying can range from physically attacking someone to verbally assaulting them and from gossiping about people to cyber bullying them.”

Kaitlyn Johnson presents Lose Baby Weight Fast With These 10 iPhone Apps posted at Newborn Care, saying, “Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences that you’ll ever have.”

Hailey Jones presents 12 Dangerous and Distracting Things Moms do While Driving posted at Nanny Websites, saying, “Most moms know how important it is to multitask, but multitasking while you’re driving is something that should certainly be off limits, no matter how long your to-do list is.”

MITCHELL MORRIS presents 5 Tips for New Nannies on Balancing Being Personal and Being Professional posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, “Even the most experienced childcare workers will find that working as a nanny in a private home is a much different experience than working in a childcare center.”

Layla Martinez presents 10 of the Best Places to Have a First Birthday Party posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, “Your child’s first birthday may not be a day that he’ll remember for the rest of his life, but it’s certainly a moment that you’ll never forget.”

Dan Robinson presents 25 Blogs with Sweet Love Poems to Impress Your Valentine posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, “As Valentine’s Day approaches thoughts naturally begin to turn to love, at least for some people.”

Shelby Martin presents What Parents Need to Know to Raise a Polite Child posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, “Being polite often has more to do with the child’s mood than anything else, and will become more consistent with time.”

Jim Wilson presents 30 Blogs Helping Parents Care for Their Babies Better posted at Babysitters, saying, “Once you have children, caring for your baby becomes your top concern, but it’s impossible to ever feel like you really know everything about providing the best care.”

Jessica Clark presents 10 Reasons People Love to Like Betty White posted at Kenney Myers, saying, “Let’s explore at least 10 of the reasons why this talented and intelligent woman is still at the top of her game and winning the hearts of her fans.”

Kaitlyn Johnson presents 20 Blogs with Ideas for Celebrating Baby’s First Easter posted at Newborn Care, saying, “When it comes to celebrating firsts, there’s something special about celebrating that first Easter together.”

Brittany Martin presents 9 Safety Questions Parents Should Ask Potential Nannies posted at Nanny Interview Questions, saying, “When you’re in the process of interviewing a candidate for a nanny position, there are some safety questions that you absolutely should ask.”

Sydney Bell presents 10 Ways to Test Who You’re Really Chatting With Online posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, “Online dating is a legitimate way of meeting and establishing relationships with open and honest people, but there is a slight chance that you’ll come across a huckster or two before you meet your intended.”

Alaina Morgan presents 10 Meal Prep Shortcuts that Will Save You Tons of Time posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, “Time is something no one likes to waste, and no one wants to feel like they are spending half of their life in the kitchen, whether it’s to prepare food, eat meals or clean up afterwards.”

Steve Jackson presents 25 of the Most Outrageous Cupcake Flavors Ever posted at Housekeeping, saying, “With boutique cupcake shoppes opening in metropolitan areas and media outlets weighing in on what makes these sweet morsels so trendy, the cupcake is enjoying an undeniable surge in popularity.”

Isabella Harriss presents 15 Things Men Refuse to Ask for Help With posted at Nanny News Network, saying, “These are 15 of the subjects of which most men find it difficult to swallow their pride and seek assistance.”

Michelle Brown presents 18 Blogs with Motivational Craft Projects to Do after You’ve Been Laid Off posted at Nanny, saying, “While you are working your 40+ hour a week job, it’s both likely and understandable if you don’t have enough time or energy to do the crafty things you may want to do.”

Layla Martinez presents Master Your Family’s Schedule with These 10 iPhone Apps posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, “In our increasingly tech-dependent society, it seems as if the smartphones in everyone’s pocket are capable of managing every aspect of a busy life.”

Sharon Moore presents 25 Great Alternatives for Families Who Spend Too Much Time Watching TV posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, “If you would like to break the habit, but can’t think of what to do, here are a few suggestions to get your family doing something different.”

Olivia Lewiss presents 10 Ways to Reward Your Nanny Without Spending a Dime posted at Hire a Nanny, saying, “The hard work your nanny puts into taking care of your children and keeping your house from being covered with toys and kids’ dirty laundry.”

Denise Thompson presents 30 Blogs Parents of Teens Learning to Drive Must Read posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, “It can be a scary time for parents when their teenagers are finally old enough to drive.”

Jon Rhodes presents The Calories In Alcohol posted at Gastric Band Hypnotherapy, saying, “This article shows you thatnot only should you watch what you eat, you should watch what you drink when you’re on a diet.”

Michael presents Interest Rates and Unemployment posted at FinancialRamblings.com, saying, “As long as inflation remains tame, the Federal Reserve has pledged to keep interest rates low until inflation dips below 6.5%. How long will that take? Your guess is as good as mine, but it will likely be at least 2015.”

Kevin Giffin presents How Nannies Can Build Exercise Into Their Days posted at Summer Nanny, saying, “Nannies typically work a longer day than most other childcare providers. Their daily schedule needs to accommodate their employers’ non-traditional hours and flexibility requirements.”

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