March 15th, 2008 · Around the Net

Welcome to the March 15, 2008 edition of The Mommy Blog Carnival. We’ve had some great entries in the past, and they just keep on coming. So this month we’re featuring even more amazing posts from moms (and dads) all over the ‘net. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

1. Autumn Beck presents My Top 5 All-In-Ones posted at All About Cloth Diapers and says,
   

   When it comes to cloth diapers, All-in-Ones are a very popular. Here my favorite 5, along with a few other recommendations.

2. Liz Thompson presents This Full House Kids: The birth of a family blogging project. posted at This Full House and says,
   

   Announcing the birth of a family blogging project and outlining the reasons why I’ve added another blog to the menu, just for kids.

3. Dana presents Homeschools and the gender gap posted at Principled Discovery.
4. Dana presents Unexpected encouragement posted at Principled Discovery.
5. Kevin presents Effects of Stress on Kids posted at M4K Parenting and Family and says,
   

   Stress affects many parents. Juggling jobs, kids, money and family can be a challenge. It is important to realize that when parents are stressed some of it may rub off on our kids…

6. Fiona Lohrenz presents Why Starting a Day Care Makes Perfect Sense posted at Child Care Only.
7. Heidi Saxton presents Getting Ready for Easter… posted at Mommy Monsters Inc..
8. Michaele Sommerville presents His Own Drummer posted at Kindergarten’s 3 R’s: Respect, Resources and Rants and says,
   

   Just some funny reflections on how different baby number three (a surprise!) is from his older siblings…my how times, and personalities have changed!

9. Edith presents Are You Compromising Yourself? posted at Edith Yeung.Com: Dream. Think. Act..
10. Laura presents Favorites: Toddlers’ bedroom posted at SeaBird Chronicles and says,
    

    A brief tour of my favorite spots in my toddlers’ room.

11. Rich Vosler presents Don’t let your struggles defeat you posted at Sales Training Tips and says,
    

    As a single dad raising 9 kids after my wife died of cancer in August 2005 I have many opportunities to look at my life and situation. This blog is about one of those times.

12. Stephanie presents Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood: Dealing with a Strong Willed Child - TT# 2 posted at Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood.
13. MBB presents Would You Live a Happier and More Financially Rewarding Life If You Never Have Kids? posted at Money Blue Book and says,
    

    Do we need kids to be happy?

14. Gloria presents Role Model posted at Saddeyezz Scraps & Snaps.
15. Laura presents Yogurt painting, among other things - To TwinFinity and Beyond: Parenting Twin Toddlers - SeaBird Chronicles posted at To TwinFinity and Beyond! and says,
    

    Yogurt painting with toddlers!

16. Mindy Roberts presents The Mommy Blog | Adventures from the Wonderbelly of Motherhood posted at The Mommy Blog.
17. MamaGeek presents How To Make Dinner With A Toddler posted at What Works For Us.
18. Autumn Beck presents 6 Reasons Why Cloth Diapers Are Making a Comeback posted at All About Cloth Diapers and says,
    

    In 2008, cloth diapers are making a huge comeback. In fact, the comeback made the front page of a recent Mothering Magazine. Here are 6 reasons why.

19. Tiffany Washko presents When Your Parenting Style Goes Against the Grain posted at Natural Family Living Blog.
20. Tiffany presents Why Spanking Doesn’t Work posted at The Attached Parent.
21. Laura Williams presents Sew Crafty Friday #1 AND Online Craft Club - Felt PB&J Sandwiches posted at Laura Williams’ Musings and says,
    

    Little girls love tea parties and they like to have things to play with as food for those parties. My 5 year old asked for PB&J sandwiches. Here is what I did to make her some.

22. Lori Jewett presents The Link Between Creative Play and Self-Control posted at Between Us Girls and says,
    

    As parents, we want to offer our kids as many opportunties for growth and development as possible, but sometimes more is not better. Too many scheduled and supervised activities can actually reduce a child’s chances to develop important life skills.

23. Jenny presents The Media Makes Mom’s Look Unrealistic posted at the so called me.
24. Jean Mosher presents More American Children Educated Online posted at Always in Motion.
25. Stu Durando presents Heart disorder can impact kids posted at Sporting Parents.
26. Joanne presents Adoption Life Books posted at Forever Parents and says,
    

    When parents adopt a child, creating their lifebook can be a treasured experience. Here’s some tips for pages that you can include.

27. Ella Moss presents Have no fear - God is here posted at ZODIAC TIMES and says,
    

    This blog is about inspiration our children bring us sometimes.

28. David Richeson presents Beginning my Detox from Toxic Mercury Dental Amalgam Fillings posted at 360 Degree Success and says,
    

    Read this before letting the dentist put silver fillings in the mouths of your children.

29. Wendy McCormick presents Never buy margarine again! posted at Alabama Frugal Mom.
30. Jo-Lynne Cross presents We Have Instincts For A Reason posted at Parenting Squad.
31. Louise Manning presents Working from home posted at The Human Imprint.
32. Debbie Dubrow presents DeliciousBaby Journal | Safety Tips: Car Seats and Air Travel posted at Delicious Baby and says,
    

    A recent investigation into Rental Car child safety seats turned up old, filthy, unsafe seats. Here are some tips for making sure that your kids are in safe seats when you travel.

33. Laura presents Recycling crayons posted at SeaBird Chronicles and says,
    

    What to do with all your naked, broken bits of crayons? A fun activity to do with kids one afternoon….

34. Amanda presents Allowing Your Children to Go Online with Video Games? posted at eFamilyBlogger.
35. Alejandra Halvorssen presents Teaching Our Boys To Recognize Their Emotions posted at A Guide to Raising Great Kids.
36. Rose presents We need a childproof DVD player posted at Learning at Home.
37. Christine presents The European Exchange Rate and travel in Berlin, Germany posted at Me, My Kid and Life: An American Single Mom Living in France and says,
    

    A single mom and her 16-year-old daughter take a 11-day trip to Berlin, Germany!

38. Aparna presents Bruxism- Do you grit and grind your teeth? posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming and says,
    

    In most cases it occurs in the night, usually while one is asleep. Sometimes the person may not even be aware of the fact that he/she is clenching his/her teeth. It could go unnoticed too. Usually the family members hint about this to the person by complaining as to how his/her steady chatter caused by clenching and grinding of teeth disturbs them.

39. Carole Fogarty presents The Authentic Chocolate Facial: A Superfood for your Skin: posted at THE HEALTHY LIVING LOUNGE and says,
    

    Find your inner Goddess. Uma Thurman, Madonna and Victoria Beckham are all reported to indulge in chocolate facials. Raw cacao (cocoa) powder is now considered one of the worlds most beneficial super foods emerging in our world today. It has four times more antioxidants than goji berries, ten times the antioxidant level of blueberries and thirty times the antioxidant level of green tea.

40. Megin presents Reflections of Love posted at GNMParents - Parenting Tips, News, Discussions, And Diatribesand says,
    

    This mom shares her reflections on love and marriage. Relationships change with parenthood. Marriage requires letting go- and holding on tight. (Thanks for the opportunity!)

41. Millionaire Mommy Next Door presents Parenting With Purpose: This I Believe… posted at Millionaire Mommy Next Door and says,
    

    Like a business plan, this piece helps to steer my actions in ways that I feel will result in success - for me as a parent, and for my daughter as a healthy, happy and contributing member of society. I think of it as my parental mission statement.

42. Woman Tribune presents First Annual Sunday Freebies: Home & Food posted at Woman Tribune and says,
    

    Free samples of products for babies and mom.

43. Jamie McIntosh presents Garden Organically if Expecting posted at Suite101: Organic Gardens blog and says,
    

    Babies, children, and pregnant women must avoid the pesticides found in conventionally grown produce.

44. Domestic Diva presents Motherhood at a Risk by The Domestic Diva posted at Domestic Diva and says,
    

    How do you choose between being a mother or having a friendship?

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