The Carnival of Family Life
Carnival of Family Life
Welcome to the Carnival of Family Life!!! I am floored by how many wonderful posts have been submitted this past week, and I’ve bookmarked a good many of them to refer back to! I have to say, there are some pretty talented writers out there, and some even more talented parents! Just for easier access, I’ve categorized this weeks submissions into a few large sections. Kids - Glorious Kids, Family Finances, Relationships, and Parenting Tips. Make sure and check out all the submissions this week. I have, and I’ve enjoyed every one!
Come along on a carnival ride, just follow Alex!
KIDS, GLORIOUS KIDS
WhyMommy gives us a heartwarming peek at her newest addition with Toddler Planet posted at Toddler Planet.
My Wealth Builder shows everyone how to get in touch with their inner bubble blower at Being a Big Kid - Frugal Entertainment
Megan Bayliss brings us along to visit an adorable little guy in How Much can a Koala Bear? posted at Home Schooling Aspergers.. Some must see pictures included!
Emma Honey presents healthandfitnessfactorfiction.com » Blog Archive » Carnivorous Questions posted at healthandfitnessfactorfiction.com.
Dexie gives us a first hand look at a mom’s heartbreak when she realizes her baby just isn’t a baby anymore with … And Then He’s 9 posted at Superwoman.ca.
Matt Finley shares a hilarious post about the tactics behind a successful water fight at The True Innocents » Blog Archive » The Setup posted at The True Innocents.
Lena reminds us why we all hate “mean girls” at The Cheeky Lotus: Mean Girls posted at The Cheeky Lotus.
Anna presents REMOTE CONTROL FOR YOUR TEENAGER « On The Ponderosa posted at On The Ponderosa.
Denise gives us a great riddle with Happy birthday, sweet 17! « Let’s play math! posted at Let’s play math!. See if you can figure it out!
Joan presents Maybe I’m in the Top Ten posted at Sleepless Juggler, an adorable look at why she’s only “probably” the best mom ever.
Julee reflects on Kidney Donation - Our Journey Part One posted at Homeschool Daze.
DeputyHeadmistress takes us for a ride down Memory Lane posted at The Common Room. I’m pretty sure I can come up with a pretty long Lost, Stolen and Strayed list just based on Alex’s activities around here!
Lill Hawkins reminds me why I don’t ever want Alex to grow up with Would You Like a Little Squeeze With That Whine? posted at News from Hawkhill Acres.
Csara gives us true flashbacks with Fifteen things that remind me of childhood posted at Baby Talkers. I remember my very own Cabbage Patch Doll, I think she has arthritis nowadays.
Kerri wraps her mind around the reasoning behind mass marketed toys with American Idol Happy Meal Toys posted at Play Library.
Lisa Mitchell reminds us all about the ups and downs of pregnancy with My Pregnancy: Week 9 posted at Let’s Talk Babies.
Mary (mert) presents Anna-isms posted at Almost Somewhat Positive.
MyBestInvest teaches us about Expanding the family vocabulary posted at My Best Investments. I was feeling a bit crooky myself last week!
FAMILY FINANCES
Rachel Starr Thomson gives us a run down on the pros to owning a family run business with Family Business: Pros to Embrace posted at Inklings. Plus the pictures are just yummy looking!
Ispf presents 5 Financial Lessons I Wish My Dad Had Learnt posted at Grad Money Matters.
Summer M. gives some great suggestions for Frugal homeschooling posted at Mom Is Teaching.
Mom & dad teach how to handle people who are “different” with Little People, Big Lesson posted at raising4boys.com.
Lyn has me rolling on the floor with her description of how one skittle can hinder an entire tee-ball game with The Green Skittle posted at Sleepless Juggler.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Vause gives us an inside look at the struggles of having a spouse in the military including the Military Divorce Rate posted at Active Duty Military Money and Matters.
Toe presents Borloloys, a wonderful look into what it means to be usurped as the youngest in the family, posted at kurokuroatbp.
Muse offers up a glimpse into the family bible contest and enjoying grandaughters at I missed the Bible Contest posted at me-ander.
Kailani helps us remember why our spouses really are a blessing with For Better or For Worse posted at An Island Life.
Karen presents PREPARING FOR ADOLESCENCE posted at PediaScribe Blog, and shows us that some one on one time with your child really is worth it.
Sara gives us all a good laugh with Conversation Between Me and Hubby Tonight posted at Suburban Oblivion.
PARENTING TIPS
NCN shows us all some Mad Carpentry Skills (Roof Rafters) on how to build a playhouse. Now if I can just print it out and get my husband geared up to get some work done …
Lil Duck Duck has the best Train Birthday Party Ideas to be found. I’ll be using some of these for Alex’s next birthday!
Erica Douglas gives all parents an amazing list on How NOT To Stifle Your Kids Creativity posted at Littlemummy.Com.
Randa Clay presents Thirteen free toys you probably already own posted at Free Stuff 4 Kids. Some really neat ideas in this one!
Megan Bayliss presents Bibliotherapy: Using Books to Help Children Solve Problems. posted at Child protection: serious business..
Frugal Journey offers up an awesome list of Free Toys for Older Kids
Leisa over at Down with the Kids provides everyone with a great review of her current favorite, Yoghurt DVD - just perfect for those expectant mommies out there!
Melitsa presents Play-Activities.com » Blog Archive » 11 Fun kid activities to do at Grandma’s house posted at Play-Activities.com. Alex and I will definitely be writing these down to take on our next trip!
Char Polanosky gives us a great printable activities list with Thirteen More Printables Sites posted at Printables for Kids - free word search puzzles, coloring pages, and other activities.
Summer presents Books books books! posted at Wired For Noise.
Stephanie offers us a look at the benefits of raising your kids to respect the world around them with So Much in Common posted at Stop the Ride!.
Praveen shows us you really can teach without saying a word at Refrain from Active Teaching posted at Tao of Simplicity.
Amanda Rose gives us a recipe that’s both good for you, and tasty for your kids with Chocolate Cinnamon Birthday Cupcakes posted at Rebuild from Depression Blog. My mouth is already watering!
Kevin presents Parenting Tips For Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids posted at More4kids Parenting.
Jessica Okon tells us about Free Movies At Summer Movie Camp posted at Wisebread. I am so looking into this as soon as possible!
Fun Playdates presents Make a Puppy Pinata Craft out of Recycled Materials posted at Fun Play Dates. What a neat party idea!
Kevin gives us all a wakeup call with Child Identity Theft posted at Identity Theft And You.
Stephanie offers some much needed tips for Washing Stuffed Animals posted at Work at Home in Progress.
And those are this weeks offerings from the Carnival of Family Life. We hope you enjoyed the Carnival and your stay here at Parenting Toddlers. Come back and see us again soon!
Bye Bye!
April 30th, 2007 at 7:41 am
Great job hosting!!! I can’t wait to read through all the entries.
April 30th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Thanks for doing a wonderful job hosting! It looks like I have some new blogs to add to my reader!
April 30th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Wow — what a great set of links! Thanks for hosting — I can’t wait to read through them all!
April 30th, 2007 at 9:43 am
Super cute, I love it!!
April 30th, 2007 at 11:29 am
Um, I hate to be a stick in the mud, but I’m not sure whose side you’re on when you said “Successful water fight”, because quite frankly, I got my ass handed to me by a 3 year old. Unless, of course, you’re on the 3 year old’s side…
The Setup
Great Post!
April 30th, 2007 at 11:40 am
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April 30th, 2007 at 11:45 am
Thanks for doing such a great hosting job! Let me know when you’re rested up and ready to host again! Have a great week!
April 30th, 2007 at 11:47 am
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April 30th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
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April 30th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
thanks for featuring my story. it’s my first time. looking forward to joining future carnivals.
April 30th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Great job on the carnival. I love the pictures. Lots of good reading ahead this week I can see. Thanks for including me.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
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April 30th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
[...] There’s the Carnival of Family Life #52 over at Parenting Toddlers, the Baby Advice Carnival / Baby Shower at Mothergoosemouse, Mommy War stories in our local paper (what? there’s actually NO Mommy War? Say it isn’t so! (ed. note — for all the hooplah, Linda Hirshman has apparently only sold 4,000 copies of her current book exhorting women to leave their babies with someone else and get back to work)) and follow up discussion on its parenting blog, upcoming press conferences at NASA, new reviews over at Review Planet, an upcoming post with 3D images of the sun over at Planet Preschool, and so much more going on just right this very minute! [...]
April 30th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
Absolutely wonderful! Love the illustrations!
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May 1st, 2007 at 12:31 am
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May 2nd, 2007 at 7:20 pm
[...] Now, onto the CURRENT editions– the Carnival of Family Life #52 is up over at Parenting Toddlers. My submission Preparing for Adolescence is in it. There are also a bunch of other great articles so be sure to head over to Parenting Toddlers and check it out. [...]
May 3rd, 2007 at 7:29 am
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May 3rd, 2007 at 7:41 am
Awesome Job!!!