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Welcome to the February 21, 2013 edition of carnival of the vanities.

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.”

Jacques Bouchard presents 10 Useful Apps for Nurses – Blog for Travel Nurses and Rehab Professionals – Onward Healthcare | Blog for Travel Nurses and Rehab Professionals – Onward Healthcare posted at Onward Healthcare, saying, “Blogger “The Nerdy Nurse” guest writes for Onward Healthcare, sharing ten useful mobile apps designed for nurses and others in healthcare.”

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.”

Jacques Bouchard presents Basement Floor Paint Gone Bad | PPK Building Supplies posted at PPK Building Supplies, saying, “Using paint and coatings on a basement floor is a recipe for disaster. We emphasize this with a case study on one basement floor that’s been covered with awful red paint that ruined the space.”

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 Hall 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.”

Michael presents Thirteen Ways I Use Evernote to Make My Financial Life Easier posted at FinancialRamblings.com, saying, “Over the past few years, Evernote has evolved into my “goto” place for storing and retrieving all kinds of information. And yes, I even use it to help streamline certain aspects of our finances.”

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.”

Brittany Harris presents How to Know if Your Child is Ready for a Booster Seat posted at NannyPro.com, saying, “When your child is beginning to grow out of his car seat, it’s time to consider graduating him to a booster seat.”

Hailey Jones presents Rude Things People Say to Parents and the Best Responses to Go with Them posted at Nanny Websites, saying, “Unfortunately, when it comes to having a personal filter, many people don’t have one installed. Here are some of the rudest comments strangers make to parents in public, as well as their rudeness factor and the best responses to go with them.”

Teri Jones presents 10 of the Best iPhone Apps for Stay at Home Dads posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, “Working as a stay at home dad is definitely a full-time job and the iPhone can help you manage all of the different responsibilities that come with it.”

Laura Anderson presents Expert Insights with Susan Tokayer and Becky Kavanagh, Co-Presidents of the International Nanny Association posted at eNannySource, saying, “For most all of my own nanny career, I have been involved with the International Nanny Association. As a member, board member and employee of the association, I was privileged to have seen the value membership brings to those who join and actively participate.”

Kaylee Adams presents 30 Blogs For Sleep Training Fussy Babies posted at Find A Nanny, saying, “The global village of parents, medical professionals and parenting experts that offer their wisdom and experience for the edification of the blogosphere come through in spades on the subject, with a staggering array of entries dedicated to sleep training in some form or fashion.”

Diego Brown presents A Mom’s Guide to Balancing Work and Family posted at National Nannies, saying, “As the Mommy Wars wage on, the longstanding battle between working mothers and those who stay at home can get particularly nasty.”

Isabella Harriss presents How to Get on a Reality Show posted at Nanny News Network, saying, “If you’ve always dreamed of being a celebrity, but aren’t angling for a career on the silver screen, the overwhelming surge in popularity of reality programming may seem like your golden opportunity.”

Carter White presents 30 Blogs Parents of Teenage Girls Won’t Want to Miss posted at Babysitting, saying, “Any parent with a teenage girl knows that dealing with a girl who is in the throes of adolescence can be an overwhelming task.”

Theresa Torres presents Credit Card Roulette: How to Play and Win posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips, saying, “Have you ever tried playing credit card roulette? If you’d like to try your hand at this game of chance, then here are the rules, some best practices, and a few tips to guide you.”

Jeff Moore presents 21 Blogs Sharing Date Night Ideas posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, “Keeping the spark alive in your marriage is no easy task, but it’s an integral one for maintaining a happy marriage.”

Brittany Hall presents How to Walk Away From a Nanny Interview With the Job posted at Nanny Interview Questions, saying, “Getting the call from a prospective employer inviting you to interview for an available nanny position is exciting, as it’s proof that your resume stood out amongst a sea of other applicants and that your qualifications have placed you one step closer to a new post.”

Dan Robinson presents The 10 Best Cities for People without Cars posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, “Whether you’re a nervous driver or a staunch supporter of mass transit as a means of reducing your carbon footprint, relying solely upon public transportation will require you to live in a city with a suitable public transportation system in place.”

Arianna Lee presents 21 Blogs Featuring Soups That Will Warm Your Soul This Winter posted at Part Time Nanny, saying, “The long winter months usually mean that snow is piling up outside and the air has that crisp chill in it.”

Cherry Liu presents 10 of the Best Hacks for Putting Together a Last Minute Dinner Party posted at House Sitting Jobs, saying, “No matter how much you love to throw a dinner party, they’re nothing short of nerve-wracking when they spring up spontaneously and you don’t have enough time to prepare properly.”

Denise Thompson presents Expand Your New Baby Care Knowledge with These 30 Blogs posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, “Whether you’re getting ready to have your first baby or start your first babysitting job, learning to properly and safely care for an infant can be more complicated than it appears on the surface.”

Laura Anderson presents Expert Insights: Focusing on Today’s Youth with Anthony Goulet, Gang Prevention and Interventionist posted at eNannySource, saying, “Anthony wanted to get his take on the misconceptions people have about today’s youth, how parents and caregivers can identify at-risk youth and how they can help keep them on the right track.”

Jessica Clark presents 10 of the Most Interesting People Named Ken posted at Kenney Myers, saying, “The most common derivative nicknames of Kenneth are “Ken” and “Kenny.” These 10 men are some of the most interesting public figures who have the name Ken or its parent name Kenneth.”

Diego Brown presents 10 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Flash Mob Marriage Proposal posted at National Nannies, saying, “There’s something about a flash mob that makes every big moment better, which may be why they’re now regularly used for everything from product promotion to issue awareness.”

Jonathan Grant presents How Do You Know God is Real? posted at Questions & Answers About Life, saying, “Is God real? How do you know?”

Jonathan Grant presents 5 Secrets to Giving an Amazing Massage! posted at Questions & Answers About Life, saying, “5 Secrets to giving a muscle melting massage!”

Alexis presents Good Samaritan Pays It Forward posted at BuyAutoTruckAccessories Blog, saying, “When Julie Spahn’s car battery died driving home on a cold evening, she had no idea what to do. Luckily, Good Samaritan Marco Martinez stopped to help. Read more.”

Peter J. Buscemi presents What Should be in a Marketing Plan : Four Quadrant posted at Four Quadrant, saying, “There are many formats as there are marketing plans, as there should be, as each is created from a unique environment and is focused on providing results that are specific to an organization at a point in time.”

Kaylee Adams presents Things to Agree On Before Your Nanny Brings Her Own Child to Work posted at Find A Nanny, saying, “Here’s a list of questions you want to make sure that you and your nanny answer before she begins bringing her child to work.”

Carter White presents Learn How to Talk Your Teen’s Language with These 30 Blogs posted at Babysitting, saying, “When your affectionate child becomes a strong-willed tween who suddenly morphs into a sullen teenager, it’s easy to feel like a language barrier has sprung up between you and the teenager you’ve raised from infancy.”

Isabella Harriss presents 10 Reality Shows That Aren’t So Real posted at Nanny News Network, saying, “In the world of reality television, viewers are forced to either suspend their disbelief for the duration of the show or accept that what they’re watching may very well be scripted.”

Elisabeth Wright presents 10 of the Funniest Comb Overs in History posted at Vitamins and Minerals, saying, “Cheap toupees and painfully obvious hair plugs can also cause a chuckle or two, but have nothing on the laugh-inspiring power of the abiding fashion faux pas that is the comb over.”

Brittany Harris presents Protecting Your Children in the Car: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Car Seat posted at NannyPro.com, saying, “Congratulations! A baby is on the way! Paramount on the list of concerns for a new parent is safety, and safety concerns will start sooner than you might initially think:”

Steve Jackson presents 25 Hacks that Will Give Your More Time in Your Day posted at Housekeeping, saying, “Saving a few seconds here and there throughout the day may not seem like it makes that much of a difference, but consistently practicing time-saving habits can add up.”

Shelby Martin presents What Are the Consequences For Not Giving Your Nanny a W-2 Form? posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, “If you’re considering an under the table arrangement that will leave your nanny with no W-2 at the beginning of the year, there are some dire consequences you’ll want to take into consideration first.”

Olivia Lewiss presents How to Choose a Kid-Friendly Family Dog posted at Hire a Nanny, saying, “Choosing a dog is an exciting milestone, but it’s not a trial-and-error situation. Surrendering a dog because he isn’t right for your family will almost always endanger his life, a situation that simply isn’t fair to the defenseless dog in your care.”

Sydney Bell presents 15 Keyboard Hacks that Will Save You Tons of Time posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, “These 15 keyboard hacks are effective shortcuts that can help you power through your work so that you come in on the right side of every deadline.”

Layla Martinez presents 25 Blogs Sharing How to Use Essential Oils to Make You Feel Better posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, “Essential oils are extracted from many different plant sources and have been used for thousands of years for various purposes.”

Margaret Dempsey presents The First UK Conference on Kundalini Takes Place Two Months from Today posted at The Kundalini Consortium, saying, “This conference will demystify unexpected shifts of consciousness and remove the uncertainties surrounding Kundalini. Kundalini teaches us that the experience becomes knowledge only when the energy rises. Thus the unknowable becomes knowable. Until that point we are dealing with second hand accounts and opinions, not experience, and we want this conference to be about experience.”

Jim Wilson presents 25 Blogs with Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day posted at Babysitters, saying, “In a nutshell, a man named Patrick converted a large group of Irish people from Paganism to Christianity and was made a Saint.”

Maryanne Williams presents 21 Blogs Using Acupressure to Improve Your Well-Being posted at Share a Nanny, saying, “Acupressure has been used for centuries as a means for treating the body and mind. You can do acupressure on yourself or have a specialist do it for you.”

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