Carnival of Family Life

The Mini-Van: Family Time

GP presents “Life lessons for us all in celebrating the Jewish Holidays” Wonder of Wonders posted at Innside Innkeeping – Montana Country Style.

kailani says Aloha to Grandma posted at Local Girl

muse presents Important Visit posted at me-ander.

Is the definition of family changing? Anthony takes a philosophical look in Family Connections “Who Loves Ya?” posted at Joy Thru Generosity.

Kathryn Lang presents A Good Wife Stays Out of Football posted at The Peculiar Club.

nymfa aranas shares how speaking others’ love languages can improve family relationships in The Key to the Heart posted at WebbleYou Mothers’ Network.

Marcie Kasek presents Stop Sibling Squabbles posted at Brighter Minds Media Blog, saying, “Our weekly newsletter this week was about Battling Bad Behavior – in addition to this article, Carnival of Family Life readers might like the articles on Taming Tantrums and Stubborn (or Strong-Willed) Children. Thanks for letting us share!”

Doris Chua presents Bonding Times posted at Life..Passion..Travel & More….

Micellaneous Mum presents Showtime – fun and sore stomachs for all posted at Miscellanous Adventures of an Aussie Mum, saying, “Carnival/Show/Fair time down here in Australia. Is it much different than where you live?”

Bow Hunting:Family style! Jennifer in OR presents The Hunter posted at Diary of 1, saying, “Oooh, I hope this doesn’t offend any PETA people…” Um…go see for yourself!

Marjorie dispels some common homeschooling myths in “I Could Never Home School” posted at Life Without School

The Corral: Our Furry Family Members

Matt M has some “tips for dealing with pets who have food allergies” in Pets With Food Allergies posted at The Pet Haven.

KimC presents You don’t want to know… posted at Life in a shoe: the methods and madness of one mother of 8, saying, “We have lost track of one our pets. She’s somewhere in the house, and her name is Shelob. Can you guess what she is? What would you do?”

“Alex talks to Miss D about life with Oska the West Highland Terrier, and their terrible run in with rat poison.” Miss D presents Four Paws and Me | Prefurr.com posted at Prefurr.com.

Atop the Ferris Wheel: A Dad’s-Eye View

GNMParents presents an important perspective on at-home-dad discrimination, with an interesting discussion in the comments. Proving Myself as a Dad, Again and Again posted at GNMParents, “*written by Doodaddy”

Does your child have imaginary friends, or love to pretend? You’ll want to read this informative post. Jeremy Adam Smith presents More Imaginary Friends posted at Daddy Dialectic.

George humorously warns: Do not breastfeed at these places posted at Man and his Baby. I admit I have done a few of them!

Charlie Close identifies a new medical condition affecting only wives, called Pronoun Muteness posted at Summer Grasses, stories from the seasons of life by Charlie Close, saying, “”Would you move the laundry to the drier, since you’re up?” Now I know she hadn’t said “you”, meaning me, until I asked. I say, “See. That’s one right there. The pronoun thing.” Kathy pauses for a slow breath. “I,” she says pointing to herself, “don’t know what you,” she says pointing to me, “are talking about.”…”

Ben Cotten presents an amusing atavistic phenomenon in Men are Like Cats at Live.Awake, saying, “My wife was out of town for a weekend and me and my son reverted back to our ‘untrained’ state much like a cat does when the owners are not around. Somehow the kids survived…”

The Creative Activities Tent

Karen – Thrifty Mommy gives us “an easy and thrifty way to make play dough for your children. Homemade play dough is softer and easier for children to play with. You can dye it or add scented oil to make it smell. Her Playdough Recipe is posted at Little Fun; Little Learning,

Liz Ditz encourages YOU to submit your stories in Can I Sit With You? posted at Can I Sit With You?, saying, “A writing project, for kids and adults, on surviving the sometimes painful social life in school. The project has two goals: to help kids understand that many are “mystified or terrorized by the schoolyard social scene”, and to use funds from the project to support a local Special Education Parent-Teacher Association.”

Melitsa presents some more practical ideas of what pretend play ideas you can introduce to your son or daughter who might be a little reluctant to try without prompting. Still stuck on pretend play posted at Play-Activities.com. This is part II.”

Riley reviews a book set the you won’t get tired of reading! BOB Books, for ages 4 and up (and up and up…) posted at All Rileyed Up

Why should you read to your baby? Lisa Mitchell encourages Reading to your Child posted at Let’s Talk Babies.

Anne Maybus introduces a fun writing projectin Telling The Tale. posted at Diva Days.

Need an idea for dinner tonight? Dawn Adams shares her cooking triumph in How to Make Yourself a Hero posted at Day by Day Homeschooling.

The Ticket Booth: Let’s Talk Money

NCN presents Day 16 of 33 Days And 33 Ways To Save Money And Reduce Debt: Enjoy Being Frugal posted at No Credit Needed.

Abel Cheng presents Teaching Kids About Money and Finances: An Interview posted at Parent Wonder.

Veteran Military Wife presents My Silly Little Purchase Paid Off posted at Life Lessons of a Military Wife, saying, “What latest purchase brings you joy AND saves you money? Here’s ours!

Everything Finance presents Saving for Kids College Education posted at Everything Finance.

Scott H calls attention to the Biggest College Ripoffs — And How to Avoid Them posted at College and Finance, saying, “Parents and students alike would do well to watch out for some of the biggest rip-offs in college. Nothing can be more disruptive to family life than a student paying too much for everything. Here are a few tips on how to defend against them.”

manicmama shares 15 Fundraising Ideas for Christmas Fairs posted at manicmama.

The Comedy Stage

SingForHim asks, “Do you watch Survivor? Check out the newest edition: Survivor:Suburbia posted at Real Life

Csara presents You know you are a mom when……… posted at Baby Talkers.

Anne Maybus shares some hints for dealing with public tantrums, yes, we all have them at The Tall Poppy , posted at The Tall Poppy.

Stephanie presents Sweet Sensitive Nolan posted at Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood.

Jenny Rapson’s son renames the princess in Princess Who-What?? posted at Mommin’ It Up!.

The Storytelling Stage

Kyle James shares an “entertaining story on my wife’s shopping experience at Wal-Mart,” and a little cultural commentary in Wal-Mart Won’t Take My Money! posted at Rather-Be-Shopping.com Blog.

Justin Consuegra presents Don’t Miss An Opportunity To Get A Great Gift Idea posted at The Men’s Gift Guide, saying, “Gift giving can be easy, just pay attention.”

Amanda Regan presents Wishing for reality. posted at The GOOD, The BAD & The MISCHIEF.

kellyc shares her daughter’s awesome initiative in PTT – A Teacher in the Making posted at Pass the Torch.

Laura Young presents “words of wisdom (okay, a song of wisdom) for the little lady of the house…” Words of Wisdom for All Women Everywhere posted at Dragon Slayer.

Do you really know if your kids have homework? Karen does! She writes Technology: A Mom’s Best Friend. posted at Write From Karen, saying, “Technology is awesome – when it allows you to check up on your kids when you can’t physically be there.”

“Mommy’s mind (and hands) are in the gutter: it’s that time of year here in Oregon.” Robert Bach writes Gutter Creatures posted at Kintropy In Action.

Laura touches our hearts with the miracle of her son’s in a really mighty heart posted at Adventures in Juggling.

Tonya encourages us to look around and savor the sights where we live. Faithful Fridays – Signs is posted at There is a Season.

Warren Wong presents “An inspiring story about a father teaching a son how to stand up for what he believes in.” A Lesson In Standing Up For What You Believe In is posted at Personal Development for INTJs.

paidtwice presents My Son Starts Taekwondo Today posted at I’ve Paid For This Twice Already…, saying, “Sometimes money loses out to potential”

Carol Holder is a little overwhelmed, and I can relate! OMG! is posted at Can’t Holder Tongue, saying, “thanks!”

Does Summer really have issues? Read We’ve Got Issues, Yes We Do! We’ve Got Issues, How ‘Bout You? posted at Wired For Noise.

The Information Table

Do you know your child’s and your own learning style? edithyeung presents How to Read People and Get Your Point Across? posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act..

MetaMommy presents Car Seat Safety, including a review of the one they chose, posted at They Call Me Mommy.

Tupelo Kenyon presents Methods As Temporary Tools Instead of Lifetime Crutches posted at Tupelo Kenyon, saying, “If your method feels more like a crutch than a tool, it’s time to take an objective look at it. Is the method in question bringing you peace and joy? Is it helping your personal growth, or is it just a familiar and comfortable habit of thought?”

Mama Duck has some great Toddler Gift Ideas – Part 1 posted at Lil Duck Duck.

In Guiliani Proposes Adoption Policies, pickel calls attention to his record and future plans on adoption, posted at My Two Boys.

Do you deserve credit for your experiences? Joy Miller presents 10 Online colleges offering credit for life experience posted at Online College Blog, saying, “Several reputable, regionally-accredited colleges and universities allow you to earn credit for life experience.”

The Career Counselor presents Ways to Ease the Transition Back to Work After Having a Baby posted at ask the CareerCounselor.

Vicky presents Tips For Travelling In London With Kids posted at Little Legends Blog.

“Henry encourages parents to teach their children to continue looking after they have found the first “right answer.” Keep looking after you find “The right answer” appears at Why Homeschool

karen alonge gives some great steps a wife can take to help her husband, in relationship life preservers at postcards from nowhere.

HowToMe presents How to Be Hospitable at HowToMe, saying, “Being hospitable or “given to generous and cordial reception of guests” is an area that we hope to excel in. It is our belief that perfect hospitality (something we haven’t attained) is a byproduct of love.”

“Are there times when it’s not a good idea to take kids to certain dangerous events like the rodeo or an air show? Seafarer ponders this after a drag race accident.” Sheila Scarborough presents When bad things happen to good travel posted at Family Travel: See The World With Your Kids.

Millionaire Mommy Next Door presents Productivity Tip: How to use a digital timer to get things done at Millionaire Mommy Next Door, saying, “As a “work”-from-home mom of a two-year-old, I find it necessary to structure my writing and blogging time according to her schedule and push to GET IT DONE. Here’s how I use this simple tool.”

Erica Douglas gives strategies for Encouraging Morals in Younger Children appearing at LittleMummy.Com.

“Find out how to protect your kids from inappropriate tv shows and channels and turn the TV experience into an educational one.” in Kevin Fleming’s How to Set Up Parental Controls on Dish Network at Satellite TV Guru.

Char Polanosky invites us to support a breast cancer charity and Win A Design-her Gals Gift Certificate And Join Me On A Virtual Walk at Casual Keystrokes.

Kevin Heath presents and article by a former law enforcement article. 3 Top Stranger-Danger Tips appears at More4kids.

Super Saver presents The Education of Our Daughter posted at My Wealth Builder.

The Red Cross Booth

Doris Chua presents Natural Remedies for Cold/Flu posted at Doris Chua: Organics & Your Health.

FitBuff informs us about 13 Steps to a Heart Healthy Diet at FitBuff.com’s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog, saying, “How many of these 13 steps do you follow? Work your way up to following them all, and you can keep the ol’ ticker in tip-top condition!”

Lori Cooperstein shares how Packing a Healthy Lunch for Kids Becomes a Numbers Game posted at Lori.

How do you deal with picky eaters? Trish shares her tactics in Picky Eaters at Our Family Village.

Tara Gidus, explores the relationship between Preservatives and Behavior in Children posted at The Diet Dish.

JC Jones presents Summer from Hell: Getting a Handle on Anxiety & Depression posted at Health Observances.

Dr. Nancy Brown presents a very informative article, Are Teens Emotionally Ready for College posted at Teen Health 411.

Dr. Jolie Bookspan presents Lifestyle Fitness for Kids Through Gardening posted at The Fitness Fixer.

TerryM presents Our Pediatrician is Retiring posted at The Chocolate Chip Cookie Family, saying, “This week we had to say goodbye to our beloved pediatrician and it was not easy.”

Stephanie shares some tips and asks for yours, in Losing Weight posted at Stop the Ride!.

Expat Chef presents “tips on keeping your kid active and healthy.” Following in your footsteps, literally appears at The Expatriate’s Kitchen.

Mommy Poppins presents “Fun easy ways to get kids to eat veggies without whining or complaining.” Read Five Food Hacks: Getting kids to eat vegetables and love it at Mommy Poppins—Get more out of NYC for kids

See the awesome results of a recent breastfeeding rally. Taylor presents Barries Breastfeeding Challenge 2007 posted at risk reality..

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