tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17886037823941080672024-02-19T11:30:06.569-05:00Advice for Women from Women Blog CarnivalUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-44693721992703337692009-07-31T07:00:00.000-04:002009-07-31T07:18:00.966-04:00Advice for Women from Women - July 2009Welcome to the July 31, 2009 edition of advice for women from women.<br /><br /><h2>Education</h2><b>Alvina Lopez</b> presents <a href="http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2009/07/12/100-places-to-sell-and-share-your-knowledge-on-the-side/">100 Places to Sell and Share Your Knowledge on the Side</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/">Best Colleges Online</a>.<br /><br /><b>Shawn M. Driscoll</b> presents <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog/?p=93">Real Growth in Unreal Times</a> posted at <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog">Shawn Driscoll</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kathryn</b> presents <a href="http://maverickhammers.blogspot.com/2009/07/each-business-is-part-of-bigger-picture.html">Each Business is Part of a Bigger Picture</a> posted at <a href="http://maverickhammers.blogspot.com/">Maverick Hammers</a>, saying, "Women understand better than men that each relationships within a business matters to the success of that business."<br /><br /><b>Patricia Turner</b> presents <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/?page_id=77">100 Things You Can Learn or Do in 30 Days or Less</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/">Pharmacy Technician Certification</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kate Hopkins</b> presents <a href="http://onlinecollegedegree.org/2009/07/22/100-awesome-firefox-add-ons-for-back-to-school/">100 Awesome Firefox Add-Ons for Back to School</a> posted at <a href="http://onlinecollegedegree.org/blog/">Online College Degree.org</a>.<br /><br /><b>Emma Taylor</b> presents <a href="http://www.masterdegreeonline.com/blog/2009/top-10-celebrity-professors/">Top 10 Celebrity Professors</a> posted at <a href="http://www.masterdegreeonline.com/">MasterDegreeOnline</a>.<br /><br /><b>Shamelle</b> presents <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/2009/07/do-you-belong.html">Do You Belong?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/">Enhance Life</a>.<br /><h2>Families</h2><b>Patricia Turner</b> presents <a href="http://becomingaradiologist.org/100-charitable-activities-you-can-do-with-your-family/">100 Charitable Activities You Can Do With Your Family</a> posted at <a href="http://becomingaradiologist.org/">Becoming A Radiologist</a>.<br /><br /><b>Cindi</b> presents <a href="http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/my-top-5-all-in-one-cloth-diapers-2009/">My Top 5 All-In-One Cloth Diapers (2009)</a> posted at <a href="http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/">All About Cloth Diapers</a>, saying, "See why cloth diapers just aren't what they used to be!"<br /><br /><b>Vicky</b> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/fun-wedding-ideas/">Fun Wedding Ideas</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "Some clever, unique, and fun ideas for your wedding."<br /><br /><b>Lucy</b> presents <a href="http://weddingtips123.blogspot.com/2009/07/wedding-symbolism.html">Wedding Symbolism</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingtips123.blogspot.com/">Wedding Tips</a>, saying, "What the wedding ring, kiss at the altar, and bride's veil symbolize."<br /><br /><b>Alvina Lopez</b> presents <a href="http://www.bible-college.net/index.php/100-inspirational-blog-posts-for-personal-change/">100 Inspirational Blog Posts for Personal Change</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bible-college.net/">Online Bible College Degrees - Online Bible Colleges</a>.<br /><br /><b>Julie</b> presents <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/949/parenting-teens-with-adhd/">Parenting Teens with ADHD</a> posted at <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/">More4kids</a>.<br /><br /><b>Lin Burress</b> presents <a href="http://www.tellinitlikeitis.net/2009/07/how-to-be-a-good-daughter-in-law-building-a-great-daughter-in-law-relationship-with-your-mother-in-law.html">How to Be a Good Daughter-In-Law: Building a Great Daughter-In-Law Relationship With Your Mother-In-Law</a> posted at <a href="http://www.tellinitlikeitis.net/">Telling It Like It Is</a>.<br /><br /><b>Ella Moss</b> presents <a href="http://underzodiacclock.com/astrology-at-work">ANNOUNCEMENTS, CALENDAR, Astrology at work « Zodiac Times</a> posted at <a href="http://underzodiacclock.com/">Zodiac Times</a>, saying, "relationship advice by an astrologer"<br /><br /><b>Courtney</b> presents <a href="http://www.weddingthemeideas.net/western_wedding_theme.html">Wedding Theme Ideas: Unique and Creative Wedding Themes-Western Wedding Theme</a> posted at <a href="http://www.weddingthemeideas.net/de">Wedding Themes</a>, saying, "A Western wedding theme can be a lot of fun and is definitely not used very often."<br /><br /><b>Ashley Cook</b> presents <a href="http://www.saving-money-today.com/inexpensive-snacks/">Inexpensive Snacks</a> posted at <a href="http://www.saving-money-today.com/">Saving Money Today</a>, saying, "Trying to save money does not mean you can't have an occasional tasty treat this summer."<br /><h2>Fashion</h2><b>Talk Prom Dresses</b> presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/topics/the-perfect-prom-or-homecoming/show-those-shoulders.html">Show Those Shoulders</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/">Prom Dresses</a>, saying, "Displaying shoulders seems to have been a hit in this past year's prom dress season."<br /><br /><b>Athena Goodlight</b> presents <a href="http://beyondjane.com/beauty/hair/tips-on-finding-a-good-hairdresser/">Tips on Finding a Good Hairdresser</a> posted at <a href="http://beyondjane.com/">BeyondJane</a>, saying, "Good communication between stylist and client is the single most important factor in getting a good haircut. But first, you need to find the right hairdresser."<br /><h2>Fitness</h2><b>Susan Johnston/Julie Salickram/Allan-Michael Brown/Megan Johnson/Chris Gesualdi</b> presents <a href="http://www.directoryofboston.com/blog/lifestyle/sweet-deals">Sweet Deals</a> posted at <a href="http://www.directoryofboston.com/blog">The Blog @ Directory of Boston</a>, saying, "Buying in bulk is certainly not a new trend. Stores like BJ’s Wholesale Club and Costco are built on the mentality that if you store up your goods like a practical little squirrel, you will get a discount over buying one at a time"<br /><br /><b>Fit 4 Ever Young</b> presents <a href="http://www.fit4everyoung.com/hybrid-workout-for-bodybuilding/">Hybrid Workout for Bodybuilding</a> posted at <a href="http://www.fit4everyoung.com/">Fit 4 Ever Young</a>.<br /><br /><b>Deborah Dunham</b> presents <a href="http://www.cooladventuregirls.com/?p=242">Adventure Swim Getaway</a> posted at <a href="http://www.cooladventuregirls.com/">Cool Adventure Girls!</a>.<br /><h2>Health</h2><b>Barbara Williams</b> presents <a href="http://www.nursingschools.net/blog/2009/50-happy-nursing-blogs/">50 Happy Nursing Blogs</a> posted at <a href="http://www.nursingschools.net/">Nursing Schools.net</a>.<br /><br /><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/less-than-25-of-heart-problems-diagnosed-before-symptoms-appear/">Less Than 25% of Heart Problems Diagnosed Before Symptoms Appear</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /><br /><b>Brooklyn White</b> presents <a href="http://radiographyschools.org/?page_id=71">50+ Ways to Germ-Proof Your Home, Office, and Life</a> posted at <a href="http://radiographyschools.org/">Radiography Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Athena Goodlight</b> presents <a href="http://healthmad.com/health/maintain-good-posture-minimize-back-pain/">Maintain Good Posture: Minimize Back Pain | HealthMad</a> posted at <a href="http://healthmad.com/">HealthMad</a>, saying, "Good posture means maintaining the three gentle curves in your spine. Not everyone has the luxury of ergonomically designed work centers with adjustable desks and footstools, gas-powered office chairs with lumbar supports and apparatus provided to position reading material and computer screens<br />at eye level. However, you can adapt the principles of good sitting posture to almost any situation."<br /><br /><b>Jessica Nagel</b> presents <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/living-sustainably-can-reduce-obesity-and-anxiety/">Living Sustainably Can Reduce Obesity and Anxiety</a> posted at <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/">Sustainable Halo</a>.<br /><br /><b>Christina Crowe</b> presents <a href="http://www.saladsticks.com/2009/07/secrets-of-breast-cancer-revealed.html">Secrets of Breast Cancer Revealed</a> posted at <a href="http://www.saladsticks.com/">Salad Sticks</a>, saying, "Most women fear having breast cancer. It's easy to understand why. Breast cancer is a horrible infliction among women, especially since the specific causes of breast cancer are unknown. There are risk factors that are believed to increase the likelihood to get the disease, though most people with breast cancer don’t show any clear signs of risk factors to begin with. Nevertheless, it’s always good to know what might influence breast cancer to make its appearance and how to avoid them."<br /><br /><b>SmallTownSim</b> presents <a href="http://joysjourney2wellness.blogspot.com/2009/07/facing-your-demons.html">Facing your demons</a> posted at <a href="http://joysjourney2wellness.blogspot.com/">Joy's Journey To Wellness</a>.<br /><br /><b>Caterina Christakos</b> presents <a href="http://www.stillagirl.com/2009/05/29/magic-face-cream/">MAGIC FACE CREAM! » Stillagirl Beauty Advice — Stillagirl Beauty Advice</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stillagirl.com/">Stillagirl Beauty Advice</a>.<br /><br /><b>Katy</b> presents <a href="http://katymeetsworld.com/for-your-sanity-don%E2%80%99t-feed-your-obsessions">For Your Sanity: Don’t Feed Your Obsessions | Katy Meets World</a> posted at <a href="http://katymeetsworld.com/">Katy Meets World</a>, saying, "Obsessive thoughts can overtake you and make your life a nightmare."<br /><br /><b>Brooklyn White</b> presents <a href="http://www.mritechnicianschools.org/100-ways-to-make-your-brain-better-faster-and-stronger/">100 Ways to Make Your Brain Better, Faster, and Stronger</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mritechnicianschools.org/">MRI Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Irina Garrett</b> presents <a href="http://healthylifekick.com/natural-sls-free-hair-products/">Natural, SLS free hair products.</a> posted at <a href="http://healthylifekick.com/">HealthyLifeKick.com</a>, saying, "Learn what harmful ingredients to avoid in your hair products"<br /><br /><b>My Cool Mommy</b> presents <a href="http://mycoolmommy.com/introduction/zucchini-apple-pie-and-baking-up-a-few-deals/">Baking Zucchini Apple Pie & Sweet Pillsbury & Nestle Coupons!</a> posted at <a href="http://mycoolmommy.com/">MyCoolMommy</a>.<br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><b>Renee V. Rouse</b> presents <a href="http://www.frugal-living-skills.org/2009/07/frugal-business.html">Frugal Business</a> posted at <a href="http://www.frugal-living-skills.org/">Frugal-Living-Skills Blog</a>, saying, "First, we don’t know how to do math today… People will often spend money to save money (which is a paradox) or spend money to make money. We seem to forget that every penny spent has to be earned back."<br /><br /><b>Billeater</b> presents <a href="http://billeater.com/tips/ten-ways-save-money-during-pregnancy">Ten Ways to Save Money During Pregnancy</a> posted at <a href="http://www.billeater.com/">Billeater</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kathryn</b> presents <a href="http://www.spendonlife.com/blog/15-common-scams-that-can-steal-your-money">Beware! 15 Common Scams That Can Steal Your Money</a> posted at <a href="http://www.spendonlife.com/frontpage">SpendOnLife</a>, saying, "Guide to the most common scams so that you don't become a victim of them."<br /><br /><b>Mrs Bankrupt</b> presents <a href="http://www.mrsbankrupt.com/real-lifereal-income/">Real Life:Real Income</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mrsbankrupt.com/">Mrs. Bankrupt</a>.<br /><br /><b>Miss Bankrupt</b> presents <a href="http://www.missbankrupt.com/personal-budget-cuts/">Personal Budget Cuts and My Options</a> posted at <a href="http://www.missbankrupt.com/">Miss Bankrupt</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jenny</b> presents <a href="http://www.stopspendingmoney.net/strict-spending/">Strict Spending</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stopspendingmoney.net/">Stop Spending Money</a>, saying, "It is not too difficult to learn how to budget and still be happy."<br /><h2>Parenting</h2><b>Anne Simone</b> presents <a href="http://www.onlinecollege.org/2009/07/14/100-powerful-blogs-for-your-self-improvement/">100 Powerful Blogs for Your Self-Improvement</a> posted at <a href="http://www.onlinecollege.org/">Online College.org</a>.<br /><br /><b>maggie madison</b> presents <a href="http://yournontoxiclife.blogspot.com/2009/01/6-steps-to-happier-bedtime.html">your nontoxic life: 6 steps to a happier bedtime</a> posted at <a href="http://yournontoxiclife.blogspot.com/">your nontoxic life</a>.<br /><br /><b>cmc1217</b> presents <a href="http://mybabysweetness.blogspot.com/2009/07/im-pregnant.html">I'm pregnant</a> posted at <a href="http://mybabysweetness.blogspot.com/">My Baby Sweetness: Pregnancy, Parenting and Life</a>.<br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><b>Katy Allgeyer</b> presents <a href="http://fengshuibyfishgirl.com/2009/03/21/attitude-of-gratitude-the-secret-power-of-the-thank-you-note">ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE: The Secret Power of the Thank You Note « Feng Shui By Fishgirl</a> posted at <a href="http://fengshuibyfishgirl.com/">Feng Shui By Fishgirl</a>, saying, "Practicing gratitude is a powerful feng shui tool to success."<br /><h2>Women</h2><b>Liezl</b> presents <a href="http://liezl_calotes.webs.com/apps/blog/show/1315831-freshly-baked-heart">DRAWING TO GOD - FRESHLY BAKED HEART</a> posted at <a href="http://liezl_calotes.webs.com/apps/blog/">BLOG</a>, saying, "single? read this"<br /><br /><b>Madeleine Begun Kane</b> presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/madness/2009/07/19/kindle-swindle/">Kindle Swindle?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/madness">Mad Kane's Political Madness</a>.<br /><br /><b>Nui Loa</b> presents <a href="http://www.onlinedater.org/articles/wedding-planning/">69 Amazing Resources to Help You Plan Your Dream Wedding</a> posted at <a href="http://www.onlinedater.org/articles">Love Hacks</a>.<br /><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/11/home-remedies-for-painful-menstruation.html">Home remedies for painful menstruation</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "Some pain and discomfort during menstruation is quite common and natural. But excessive bleeding, unbearable painful cramps, intense pain in the abdomen, backaches, extreme mood swings etc. – all these don’t seem so normal. In medical parlance, this is called as dysmenorrhea."<br /><br /><b>Estelle Tan</b> presents <a href="http://labelsandlove.vox.com/library/post/nice-girls-dont-get-rich---i-am-too-nice.html">Nice Girls Don't Get Rich - I am TOO Nice - Vox</a> posted at <a href="http://labelsandlove.vox.com/library/posts/page/1/">EstelleT.</a>, saying, "We Rule!"<br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-15796630256761376092009-07-15T09:51:00.009-04:002009-07-15T10:29:30.529-04:00Advice for Women from Women - Mid July 2009Welcome to the July 15, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. Summer is clearly in full swing, so I hope you can spare a few moments to read the great submissions for this edition.<br /><br /><h2>Education</h2><b>Elizabeth Harrin</b> presents <a href="http://www.pm4girls.elizabeth-harrin.com/2009/06/keeping-up-to-date-the-value-of-training/">Keeping up to date: the value of training</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pm4girls.elizabeth-harrin.com/">A Girl's Guide to Project Management</a>, saying, "This is part of my Office Goddess series."<br /><br /><b>Fiona Lohrenz</b> presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2009/07/06/formulating-a-day-care-mission-statement/">Formulating A Day Care Mission Statement</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/">Child Care Only</a>.<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://onlinechristiancolleges.net/how-to-get-along-better-with-your-college-roommate/">How to Get Along Better with Your College Roommate</a> posted at <a href="http://onlinechristiancolleges.net/">Online Christian Colleges</a>.<br /><br /><b>Linda Jones</b> presents <a href="http://www.jobprofiles.org/library/job-search/100-useful-twitter.htm">100 Useful Twitter Tools and Feeds for Your Job Search</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jobprofiles.org/library.htm">JobProfiles.org - Job Descriptions and Online Schools to Start Your Career</a>.<br /><br /><b>Marjorie Morgan</b> presents <a href="http://www.girlsoutdoors.org/profiles/wilderness_and_urban_survival_skills/">Wilderness and Urban Survival Skills</a> posted at <a href="http://www.girlsoutdoors.org/">GO! Girls Outdoors</a>, saying, "this is an account of a course I did recently, learning about survival skills from two experienced and passionate women. They run courses exclusively for women through their organisation, Her Feet on the Earth."<br /><h2>Families</h2><b>Victoria Jennings</b> presents <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/reasons-to-stay-broken-up/">Reasons to Stay Broken Up</a> posted at <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/">Time To Get Married</a>, saying, "Sometimes it is better to stay broken up with someone."<br /><br /><b>Positive Present</b> presents <a href="http://www.positivelypresent.com/2009/06/one-of-the-most-important-things-in-life-is-having-balance-one-of-the-hardest-areas-to-find-balance-is-between-work-an.html">you CAN have it all: 8 tips for balancing work and life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.positivelypresent.com/">positively present</a>.<br /><br /><b>Katrina Charles</b> presents <a href="http://spendwiselytexas.blogspot.com/2009/07/where-are-kids-planning-for-crisis.html">Where Are the Kids? - Planning for a Crisis</a> posted at <a href="http://spendwiselytexas.blogspot.com/">Spend Wisely Texas</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kristen Garcia</b> presents <a href="http://www.lifeofkristen.com/sensual-honeymoon-tips-for-the-bride/">Sensual Honeymoon Tips for the Bride</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lifeofkristen.com/">Life Of Kristen</a>, saying, "Ideas to make a honeymoon extra special for your husband."<br /><br /><b>Kakie</b> presents <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/07/08/magnet-word-poetry-pulls-a-family-together/trackback/">Magnet word poetry pulls a family together</a> posted at <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/">Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park</a>, saying, "See how this mother and son created a work of art and turned it into their family mantra. Was there a lesson in all of this? You bet!"<br /><h2>Fashion</h2><b>Victoria</b> presents <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/2009/06/summer-office-fashion-dos-and-donts.html">Summer Office Fasion Do's and Don'ts</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com">Stiletto Beauty</a>, saying, "Now that summer is officially here and the temperatures are rising, tanks, mini-skirts and flip flops abound. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of summer fashion, but what is appropriate for the office?"<br /><br /><b>TPD</b> presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/topics/the-perfect-prom-or-homecoming/show-those-shoulders.html" >Show Those Shoulders</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" >Prom Dresses</a>, saying, "Displaying shoulders seems to have been a hit in this past year's prom dress season." <br /><h2>Fitness</h2><b>notyourmotherscrazy</b> presents <a href="http://notyourmotherscrazy.com/?p=68">It's okay to hate yoga.</a> posted at <a href="http://notyourmotherscrazy.com/">Not Your Mother's Crazy</a>, saying, "I want to like yoga. I really do. I want to be one of those yoga people. I want the cute outfits and to feel all at peace with the world. My only problem is that I hate yoga. This is a huge issue."<br /><br /><b>Jessica Nagel</b> presents <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/baby-jogger-coronado-euphoria/">Baby Jogger + Coronado = Euphoria</a> posted at <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/">Sustainable Halo</a>, saying, "Jessica writes about using her Baby Joggers on the island she now inhabits."<br /><br /><b>Nicole</b> presents <a href="http://justmakeitbetter.com/2009/07/03/how-to-lose-weight-and-still-eat-part-3/">How to lose weight and still eat - Part 3</a> posted at <a href="http://justmakeitbetter.com/">Just MakeItBetter</a>, saying, "Emotional eating, the grocery store and how to deal with it."<br /><h2>Health</h2><b>Martha Jackson</b> presents <a href="http://onlineradiologytechnicianschools.com/2009/nutritionedu-25-excellent-open-courseware-classes-on-nutrition-and-healthy-eating/">Nutrition.edu: 25 Excellent Open Courseware Classes on Nutrition and Healthy Eating</a> posted at <a href="http://onlineradiologytechnicianschools.com/">Online Radiology Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>SmallTownSim</b> presents <a href="http://joysjourney2wellness.blogspot.com/2009/01/journal-entry-34.html">Joy's Journey To Wellness: Climbing the Mountain</a> posted at <a href="http://joysjourney2wellness.blogspot.com/">Joy's Journey To Wellness</a>, saying, "We are all on a journey. We are all climbing a mountain of some type. But we aren't alone in the struggles or victories."<br /><br /><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/06/27/can-the-%e2%80%9ctomato-pill%e2%80%9d-prevent-heart-disease/">Can the “Tomato Pill” Prevent Heart Disease?</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jessica</b> presents <a href="http://www.jessicashealthtips.com/random-ways-to-feel-healthier-today/">Random Ways To Feel Healthier Today</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jessicashealthtips.com/">Jessica's Health Tips</a>, saying, "Seven easy to implement ideas to make your life a little healthier."<br /><br /><b>Lauren</b> presents <a href="http://www.holidayhoney.com/2009/06/the-importance-of-a-good-nights-sleep.html">The Importance of A Good Night's Sleep</a> posted at <a href="http://www.holidayhoney.com/">Holiday Honey</a>, saying, "Why catching zzzz's at night will earn you A's all day long."<br /><br /><b>Johanne</b> presents <a href="http://www.thyroidfoodsdiet.com/hypothyroidism-treatments/hypothyroidism-disease/">Hypothyroidism Disease</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thyroidfoodsdiet.com/">Thyroid Foods</a>, saying, "Women are more likely to have a slow thyroid gland then men. Women over 50 years old especially should pay attention to hypothyroidism symptoms."<br /><br /><b>Caterina Christakos</b> presents <a href="http://www.stillagirl.com/2009/05/22/how-to-get-clear-skin-best-acne-cure-treatment/">How to Get Clear Skin: Best Acne Cure Treatment » Stillagirl Beauty Advice — Stillagirl Beauty Advice</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stillagirl.com/">Stillagirl Beauty Advice</a>.<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://radiologytechnicianschools.net/10-celebrities-who-are-insanely-healthy/">10 Celebrities Who Are Insanely Healthy</a> posted at <a href="http://radiologytechnicianschools.net/">Radiology Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Elisha Knackwood</b> presents <a href="http://onlinesurgicaltechniciancourses.com/2009/top-50-blogs-for-healthy-eating-nutrition/">Top 50 Blogs for Healthy Eating & Nutrition</a> posted at <a href="http://onlinesurgicaltechniciancourses.com/">Online Surgical Technician Courses</a>.<br /><br /><b>Cory</b> presents <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/frisbee-for-fun-and-fitness">Frisbee for Fun and Fitness</a> posted at <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/">Eating Healthy</a>, saying, "Frisbee can be both a lot of fun and a great source of exercise."<br /><br /><b>Pregnancy Period</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancy-period.com/selecting_cord_blood_bank.html" >Selecting Cord Blood Bank, Cord Blood Bank Comparison, Public Cord Blood Bank, Cord Blood Donor</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancy-period.com" >Pregnancy</a>, saying, "How to go about choosing a cord blood bank." <br /><br /><b>The Beauty Aid</b> presents <a href="http://thebeautyaid.com/acai-berry-breeze">Acai Berry Breeze</a> posted at <a href="http://thebeautyaid.com/">The Beauty Aid</a>.<br /><br /><b>FizzSoda</b> presents <a href="http://www.lipodir.com/understanding-basics-laser-liposuction">Understanding The Basics of Laser Liposuction | Smart Lipo Directory</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lipodir.com/">Smart Liposuction</a>.<br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><b>Abigail Perry</b> presents <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/2009/06/spending-frustration-and-irrational.html">Spending: Frustration and irrational guilt</a> posted at <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/">i pick up pennies</a>, saying, "Women are, by and large, conditioned to take care of everyone else first -- sometimes to the utter exclusion of our own needs. So how do you quiet that voice in your head that says even the smallest indulgence makes you a bad person?"<br /><br /><b>Debbie Ducker</b> presents <a href="http://ezine.duckerpromotion.com/current-issue/the-secret-of-not-being-house-poor-and-other-life-changing-secrets">The Secret of Not Being House Poor and other life changing secrets</a> posted at <a href="http://ezine.duckerpromotion.com/">Ducker Promotion Ezine</a>.<br /><h2>Parenting</h2><b>Julie</b> presents <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/904/top-five-tips-for-successful-coparenting/">Top Five Tips for Successful Coparenting</a> posted at <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/">More4kids</a>.<br /><br /><b>amy</b> presents <a href="http://gypsyjiving.blogspot.com/2009/07/if-they-have-teeth-theyre-too-old.html">If They Have Teeth, They're Too Old!</a> posted at <a href="http://gypsyjiving.blogspot.com/">Gypsy Jiving</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kathryn Lauren</b> presents <a href="http://momslife1.blogspot.com/2009/07/exhausted-mom-tips-for-finding-energy.html">Exhausted Mom: Tips For Finding Energy</a> posted at <a href="http://momslife1.blogspot.com/">Super Woman, Super Mom</a>.<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/?page_id=73">50 Social Networks for Healthy and Happy Moms</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/">Pharmacy Technician Certification</a>.<br /><br /><b>Allison Johanson</b> presents <a href="http://onlineultrasoundschool.com/2009/top-50-pregnancy-blogs-required-reading/">Top 50 Pregnancy Blogs: Required Reading</a> posted at <a href="http://onlineultrasoundschool.com/">Online Ultrasound School</a>.<br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><b>Catherine VanWetter</b> presents <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog/53-inward-journey/80-inner-peace-tip-practicing-gentleness-and-forgiveness-with-yourself.html">To the Heart of the Matter - Inner Peace Tip - Practicing Gentleness and Forgiveness With Yourself</a> posted at <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog">To The Heart of the Matter</a>, saying, "What I have learned over the years is that much of the behavior we coin as a “bad” habit has actually been a very clever way for many of us to survive in a life that is sometimes less than kind. So how does one put down a habit that has been controlling their life?"<br /><h2>Women</h2><b>Alvina Lopez</b> presents <a href="http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2009/07/12/100-places-to-sell-and-share-your-knowledge-on-the-side/" >100 Places to Sell and Share Your Knowledge on the Side</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bestcollegesonline.com" >Best Colleges Online</a>. <br /><br /><b>Madeleine Begun Kane</b> presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/2006/10/30/contending-with-time/">Contending With Time</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog">Mad Kane's Humor Blog</a>, saying, "time management humor"<br /><br /><b>Lani Kee</b> presents <a href="http://www.travelbusinessaffiliates.com/travel-discount-for-your-wedding/travel-discount-for-your-wedding-with-mor-vacations/">Travel Discount for your Wedding with Mor Vacations</a> posted at <a href="http://www.travelbusinessaffiliates.com/">Travel Business Affiliates</a>, saying, "Here's is a post about travel discounts on your wedding and how to save a substantial amount and travel worldwide. Without paying the travel retail prices."<br /><br /><b>Suzanne</b> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/learn-how-to-say-no/">Learn to say ‘No’ in 7 steps.</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br /><b>Shauna Heathman</b> presents <a href="http://mackenzieimage.com/blog/?p=624">That to-do list? It can wait ?</a> posted at <a href="http://mackenzieimage.com/blog">Mackenzie's Blog</a>.<br /><br /><b>Emma</b> presents <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/facts-you-discover-after-having-a-baby/things-you-dont-need-to-know-when-youre-pregnant/">Things you don’t need to know when you’re pregnant</a> posted at <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/">Baby-Log</a>, saying, "Reading I don't recommend to pregnant ladies"<br /><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2009/05/rubbing-nails-cures-hair-loss.html">Rubbing nails cures hair loss?</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "Most Acupressure Therapists swear by this. They say that rubbing the nails of both the hands can reduce hair fall and give you dense, thick and strong hair. Moreover, it can also prevent graying of hair, they add."<br /><br /><b>Toni</b> presents <a href="http://wifelysteps.com/2009/06/29/going-for-8/">Going for 8!</a> posted at <a href="http://wifelysteps.com/">Wifely Steps</a>, saying, "The beautiful and ugly side of being 8 months pregnant."<br /><br /><b>Erica</b> presents <a href="http://erica-from-america.blogspot.com/2009/04/when-i-stepped-off-plane-at-heathrow.html">My List of 52</a> posted at <a href="http://erica-from-america.blogspot.com/">Erica from America</a>, saying, "How to live the life of a heroine...what a novel idea!"<br /><br /><b>Sarah123</b> presents <a href="http://cultofdeception.blogspot.com/search/label/trust">Writing: trust</a> posted at <a href="http://cultofdeception.blogspot.com/">Writing</a>, saying, "the process of healing from shame"<br /><br /><b>chicu</b> presents <a href="http://uttarakhandandi.blogspot.com/2009/07/chai-and-gupshup.html">chai and gupshup</a> posted at <a href="http://uttarakhandandi.blogspot.com/">Uttarakhand and I</a>, saying, "while the solo life is great fun, sometimes it's good to have company. here's how."<br /><br /><b>Liezl</b> presents <a href="http://liezl_calotes.webs.com/apps/blog/show/1315831-freshly-baked-heart" >DRAWING TO GOD - FRESHLY BAKED HEART</a> posted at <a href="http://liezl_calotes.webs.com/apps/blog/" >BLOG</a>, saying, "single? read this."<br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-89370875014550154912009-06-30T08:45:00.007-04:002009-06-30T12:47:50.513-04:00Advice for Women from Women - June 2009<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=228489&c=ib&aff=54750" target="ejejcsingle"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 131px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyR3BFBd-OIJimNgt7ineugjNXiykDtZg11PxvvYNZ-pe_p82_buD4RFmf9TCHSktTnaHPDEwQ7Ckvme0SP-51oyNtwKdfBopUGWuvO6fYosZ96nw1d78qQHO779ygiUeoqcfMwh4HA6g/s200/bywttt_download-ebook.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353111518254248914" /></a>Welcome to the June 30, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. I hope you are all enjoying the hazy days of summer and Happy Canada Day / Independence Day to our readers!<br /><br /><h2>Families</h2><b>Kerry Fletcher</b> presents <a href="http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d9-How-to-archive-kid-art">How to archive your children's art</a> posted at <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-11869-Houston-Interior-Decorating-Examiner">Houston Interior Decorating Examiner</a>.<br /><br /><b>Raising Whiskers</b> presents <a href="http://www.raisingwhiskers.com/cat-coughing.html">Cat Coughing - Reasons for Cat Coughing - Remedies for Cat Coughing</a> posted at <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/">Cat Care Tips</a>, saying, "Sometimes cat coughing can be an indication that there is something wrong with your cat."<br /><br /><b>Mina Irfan</b> presents <a href="http://theuniverseguru.blogspot.com/2009/06/surviving-my-mothers-cancer.html">Surviving My Mother’s Cancer</a> posted at <a href="http://theuniverseguru.blogspot.com/">The Universe Guru</a>, saying, "One daughter's painful journey."<br /><br /><b>Victoria Jennings</b> presents <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/eco-friendly-wedding-tips/">Eco-Friendly Wedding Tips</a> posted at <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/">Time To Get Married</a>, saying, "Wedding tips for the environmentally conscious couple."<br /><br /><b>Momma</b> presents <a href="http://www.the-happy-mother.com/compromise-and-cleaning/">Compromise and Cleaning</a> posted at <a href="http://www.the-happy-mother.com/">The Happy Mother</a>, saying, "The point of the chore list is to promote compromise and equality throughout the home."<br /><br /><b>BD</b> presents <a href="http://www.breedsofdog.org/a-pet-dog-for-a-healthier-you/">A Pet Dog for a Healthier You</a> posted at <a href="http://www.breedsofdog.org/">Dog Breeds</a>, saying, "A pet dog can bring good health to your life."<br /><h2>Health</h2><b>Courtney</b> presents <a href="http://www.depression-to-happiness.com/laughter-exercises/">Laughter Exercises</a> posted at <a href="http://www.depression-to-happiness.com/">Depression to Happiness</a>, saying, "Sometimes, laughter can be the best medicine."<br /><br /><b>Madeleine Begun Kane</b> presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/2006/11/13/how-to-become-an-insomniac/">How To Become An Insomniac</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog">Mad Kane's Humor Blog</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jack</b> presents <a href="http://urbanlover.info/urban-fitness/">Urban Fitness</a> posted at <a href="http://urbanlover.info/">Urban Lover</a>, saying, "Some tips for getting fit while living in the inner city."<br /><br /><b>Jacquelyn</b> presents <a href="http://wparent.com/pregnancy-health/">Facing Pregnancy Health Problems?</a> posted at <a href="http://wparent.com/">WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide</a>, saying, "Find out the reasons to why you get morning sickness, mood swings, dizziness and other health problems during pregnancy."<br /><br /><b>Ashley Cook</b> presents <a href="http://ashley-healthylivingtips.blogspot.com/2009/06/juggling-for-fun-and-exercise.html">Juggling for Fun and Exercise</a> posted at <a href="http://ashley-healthylivingtips.blogspot.com/">Healthy Living Tips</a>, saying, "Juggling can not only be a fun hobby, but a great source of exercise."<br /><br /><b>Bobbie Whitehead</b> presents <a href="http://www.thebackyardgrower.com/blueberrybenefits_0609.html">Blueberry Benefits</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thebackyardgrower.com/">Bobbie Whitehead</a>.<br /><br /><b>brit67chick</b> presents <a href="http://www.reactivehypoglycemia.info/articles/fibromyalgia-can-cause-reactive-hypoglycemia/">Fibromyalgia can Cause Reactive Hypoglycemia</a> posted at <a href="http://www.reactivehypoglycemia.info/">Reactive Hypoglycemia Info</a>, saying, "Reactive hypoglycemia commonly occurs with fibromylagia, and is more likely to affect women. Advice on what to do about the disease."<br /><br /><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/fruit-drinks-increase-your-risk-for-diabetes/">Fruit Drinks Increase Your Risk for Diabetes</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kellen Von Houser</b> presents <a href="http://www.kellevision.com/kellevision/2009/06/how-to-overcome-challenges.html">How to Overcome Challenges</a> posted at <a href="http://www.kellevision.com/kellevision/">Kellevision</a>, saying, "Some tips from a licensed therapist on how to deal with challenges in life."<br /><br /><b>Pregnant Woman</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancy-period.com/fertility_doctor.html">Choosing a Fertility Doctor</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancy-period.com/">Pregnancy</a>, saying, "Tips for choosing the right doctor if you are struggling with fertility issues."<br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><b>JJ</b> presents <a href="http://www.investingandyourfuture.com/understanding-risk-and-investments/">Understanding Risk and Investments</a> posted at <a href="http://www.investingandyourfuture.com/">Investing and your Future</a>, saying, "Risk with investments is less cut and dry than you may think."<br /><br /><b>Money Saver</b> presents <a href="http://save-money-tips.net/diy-for-saving-money/">DIY For Saving Money</a> posted at <a href="http://save-money-tips.net/">Save Money Tips</a>, saying, "How to do some work around the house so you can save some money."<br /><br /><b>Silicon Valley Blogger</b> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/01/23/fnbo-direct-best-online-savings-account-etrade-bank-interest-rate-high-3-apy/">FNBO Direct: Best Online Savings Account, ETrade Bank Interest Rate At 3% APY</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog">The Digerati Life</a>.<br /><br /><b>The Smarter Wallet</b> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2009/technical-trading-indicators-predict-stock-market-rally-wont-last/">Technical Trading Indicators Predict That The Stock Market Rally Won’t Last</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/">The Smarter Wallet</a>.<br /><h2>Parenting</h2><b>Alejandra Peraza de Halvorssen</b> presents <a href="http://aguidetoraisinggreatkids.blogspot.com/2008/04/being-alert-helping-them-to-be-aware-of.html">Being Alert - Helping Them to be Aware of Drugs and Alcohol</a> posted at <a href="http://aguidetoraisinggreatkids.blogspot.com/">A Guide to Raising Great Kids</a>.<br /><br /><b>Leanne Coffman</b> presents <a href="http://www.mrsbankrupt.com/summer-vacation-embrace-your-inner-tightwad/">Summer Vacation: Embrace Your Inner Tightwad!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mrsbankrupt.com/">Mrs. Bankrupt</a>, saying, "Keeping sanity while schools out!"<br /><h2>Relationships</h2><b>Lauren</b> presents <a href="http://www.holidayhoney.com/2009/06/dudes-your-diet-relationship-weight-gai.html">Dudes & Your Diet: Relationship Weight Gain</a> posted at <a href="http://www.holidayhoney.com/">Holiday Honey</a>, saying, "Feeling a little bloated? Could be pesky boyfriend weight!"<br /><br /><b>Nara</b> presents <a href="http://www.survivinginfidelity911.com/does-more-time-online-cause-cheating/">Does More Time Online Cause Cheating?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.survivinginfidelity911.com/">Surviving Infidelity</a>, saying, "Is there a correlation between internet usage and infidelity?"<br /><br /><b>Lucy</b> presents <a href="http://lucylucy11.blogspot.com/2009/06/stealing-tricks-from-call-girls.html">Stealing Tricks From Call Girls</a> posted at <a href="http://lucylucy11.blogspot.com/">Lucy's Life</a>, saying, "There's a few dating tricks women can learn from call girls."<br /><br /><b>SJ</b> presents <a href="http://myfreehoroscopes.net/lovehoroscopes/loveandrelationshiphoroscopeofcancer.html">Love And Relationship Horoscope Of Cancer - Cancer - Water Sign - Cancerians</a> posted at <a href="http://myfreehoroscopes.net/">My Free Horoscopes</a>, saying, "What does being a cancer mean for someone's love life?"<br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><b>GP</b> presents <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/2009/06/13/viva-summertime-simplicity/">Viva Summertime Simplicity</a> posted at <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/">Manely Montana</a>, saying, "Viva summertime simplicity"<br /><br /><b>Catherine VanWetter</b> presents <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog/56-reactive-to-proactive/79-creative-selfishness.html">To the Heart of the Matter - Creative Selfishness</a> posted at <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog">To The Heart of the Matter</a>, saying, "For many women in our society, we have been trained from an early age that it is selfish for us to take time for ourselves. We were taught that others came first and that if we put ourselves first, someone else would lose out. Learn to be creative with your selfless selfishness."<br /><h2>Women</h2><b>Victoria</b> presents <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/2009/06/tips-to-care-for-summertime-hair.html">Tips to Care for Summertime Hair</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/">Stiletto Beauty</a>, saying, "Now that the weather has warmed and the sun is shining, we all know about protecting our skin. What is just as important is taking care of your hair."<br /><br /><b>Thursday Bram</b> presents <a href="http://www.workingyourwayaroundtheworld.com/2009/06/review-giveaway-wanderlust-and-lipstick/">Review & Giveaway: Wanderlust and Lipstick</a> posted at <a href="http://www.workingyourwayaroundtheworld.com/">Working Your Way Around The World</a>.<br /><br /><b>Shawn M. Driscoll</b> presents <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog/?p=92">It's Time to Kick Mediocrity to the Curb</a> posted at <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog">Shawn Driscoll</a>.<br /><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2006/10/home-made-face-wash.html">Beauty and Personality Grooming: Home-made face wash</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "Here is that simple, inexpensive but a sure and effective recipe which she has shared with me"<br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-41784521884754344252009-06-15T07:40:00.009-04:002009-06-15T09:30:26.162-04:00Advice for Women from Women - Mid June 2009<a href="http://tinyurl.com/d3rvjy" target="_blank"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5zyqCnf22A49f0ldl9066JRpBuMhxuIdllGrQqD69k7RQnY2EpaBEeBdzSGAv4MEa1mLMuKMlNQ79cn-TOtpKHpYIz3L5llgjGvQLku8WPkNJq_ojr_G1ojY5iLoO64kJpexO7WK3sCM/s200/ywc1_125x125.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347540829609402786" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to the June 15, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. Can you believe it's mid June already? The weather is turning nicer and summer is definitely around the corner! I hope you can spare some time to enjoy this latest edition of advice from women to women ...<br /><br /><h2>Education</h2><b>Fiona Lohrenz</b> presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2009/05/27/guidelines-for-preparing-a-day-care-safety-statement/" target="_blank">Guidelines For Preparing A Day Care Safety Statement</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/"target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.<br /><br /><b>Erin</b> presents <a href="http://notefromtheteacher.blogspot.com/2009/02/free-tutoring.html"target="_blank">Note from the Teacher: Free Tutoring</a> posted at <a href="http://notefromtheteacher.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Note from the Teacher</a>, saying, "Helping parents and teachers educate children."<br /><br /><b>GP</b> presents <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/the-rules-of-engagement-in-montana/"target="_blank">The Rules of Engagement in Montana « Musings from Montana</a> posted at <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/"target="_blank">Manely Montana</a>, saying, "A lesson of sorts.. on the rules of engagement in country life"<br /><br /><h2>Families</h2><b>Victoria Jennings</b> presents <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/don%E2%80%99t-let-your-breakup-make-you-come-undone/"target="_blank">Don't Let Your Breakup Make You Come Undone</a> posted at <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/"target="_blank">Time To Get Married</a>, saying, "It is important to not let a breakup ruin your life."<br /><br /><b>Lucy</b> presents <a href="http://weddingtips123.blogspot.com/2009/05/pets-as-wedding-attendants.html"target="_blank">Pets As Wedding Attendants</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingtips123.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Wedding Tips</a>, saying, "It is becoming more popular to include your pets at your wedding."<br /><br /><b>Catherine VanWetter</b> presents <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog/35-family-healing/74-family-healing.html"target="_blank">To the Heart of the Matter - Family Healing</a> posted at <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog"target="_blank">To The Heart of the Matter</a>, saying, "Explaining Systemic Constellations and the Soul of a Family. Catherine explains the healing technique of Bert Hellinger's Systemic Constellations."<br /><br /><b>Erika</b> presents <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-visiting-tijuana"target="_blank">The Pros and Cons Of Visiting Tijuana</a> posted at <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/"target="_blank">Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries</a>, saying, "Why you should or should not visit Tijuana."<br /><br /><b>Cindi</b> presents <a href="http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/how-to-disinfect-cloth-diapers-without-bleach/"target="_blank">How to Disinfect Cloth Diapers Without Bleach</a> posted at <a href="http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/"target="_blank">All About Cloth Diapers</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kristen Garcia</b> presents <a href="http://www.the-happy-mother.com/dont-be-a-helpless-parent/"target="_blank">Don't Be A Helpless Parent</a> posted at <a href="http://www.the-happy-mother.com/"target="_blank">The Happy Mother</a>, saying, "Many parents find themselves helpless at stopping their childrens reckless behavior."<br /><br /><b>Nicole</b> presents <a href="http://justmakeitbetter.com/2007/11/28/the-8-important-things-to-know-before-co-habitation/"target="_blank">The 8 Important Things to Know Before Cohabitation</a> posted at <a href="http://justmakeitbetter.com/"target="_blank">Just MakeItBetter</a>.<br /><br /><b>Tracy Dear</b> presents <a href="http://newmercy-mama4x.blogspot.com/2009/06/lets-give-more-thanks.html"target="_blank">Let's Give More Thanks!</a> posted at <a href="http://newmercy-mama4x.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">New Mercy</a>, saying, "I am ecstatic about the growth my husband is exhibiting at what feels like long last! Come celebrate with me!"<br /><br /><b>eGirlHelp</b> presents <a href="http://www.egirlhelp.com/breaking-doesn%E2%80%99t-have-to-be-hard-to-do/"target="_blank">Breaking Doesn't Have to be Hard to Do</a> posted at <a href="http://www.egirlhelp.com/"target="_blank">Advice For Dating</a>, saying, "Breaking up is difficult, but there are ways to make it easier on both of you."<br /><br /><b>Renee V. Rouse</b> presents <a href="http://www.frugal-living-skills.org/2009/06/family-meals-for-under-5-tater-tot.html"target="_blank">Frugal-Living-Skills Blog: Family Meals for Under $5 - Tater Tot Casserole</a> posted at <a href="http://www.frugal-living-skills.org/"target="_blank">Frugal-Living-Skills Blog</a>, saying, "...Weekly grocery circulars often read “feed a family of 4 for under $10!”. I’m sure most of you have laughed at this as I did. As a result, I began to wonder what does dinner really cost for my family of 8? So I set a challenge for myself and I figured if I kept it under $5, I was doing good..."<br /><br /><h2>Fashion</h2><b>Woman Tribune</b> presents <a href="http://womantribune.com/all-natural-beauty-care-you-can-make-at-home"target="_blank">All Natural Beauty Care You Can Make at Home</a> posted at <a href="http://womantribune.com/">Woman Tribune</a>.<br /><br /><b>Pop Tart</b> presents <a href="http://www.collectorsquest.com/blog/2009/05/28/what-a-collection-can-do-a-love-of-vintage-inspires-designer-of-hot-trendy-fashions/"target="_blank">What A Collection Can Do: A Love Of Vintage Inspires Designer Of Hot Trendy Fashions</a> posted at <a href="http://www.collectorsquest.com/blog">Collectors? Quest</a>.<br /><br /><b>Victoria</b> presents <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/2009/06/fashion-gone-wrong.html" target="_blank">Fashion Gone Wrong</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/" target="_blank">Stiletto Beauty</a>, saying, "Even if you are young and beautiful with a great body, lots of money and a team of stylists and follow the latest trends, there is no guarantee that you will look good."<br /><br /><h2>Fitness</h2><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/01/facial-exercises.html"target="_blank">Facial exercises</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/index.html"target="_blank">Beauty & Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "Here is a collection of some easy-to-do facial exercises. These exercises are for specific areas of the face. Start by practicing in front of your mirror until you have all the movements firmly in mind. Do these exercises easily with concentration but without deliberate, intense movements. Don’t do these exercises for more than 5-10 minutes a day, more may stretch the skin"<br /><br /><b>Alvina Lopez</b> presents <a href="http://www.mastersofhealthcare.com/blog/2009/100-tips-and-tricks-to-sneak-in-a-work-out-at-work/"target="_blank">100 Tips and Tricks to Sneak in a Work Out at Work</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mastersofhealthcare.com/"target="_blank">Masters of Healthcare</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Health</h2><b>Ashley Cook</b> presents <a href="http://ashley-healthylivingtips.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-get-good-workout-on-treadmill.html"target="_blank">How to Get a Good Workout on a Treadmill</a> posted at <a href="http://ashley-healthylivingtips.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Healthy Living Tips</a>, saying, "Tips to get a good workout on a treadmill."<br /><br /><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/women-with-chest-pain-not-treated-the-same-as-men-by-ems/"target="_blank">Women with Chest Pain Not Treated the Same as Men by EMS</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/"target="_blank">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /><br /><b>Sarah Scrafford</b> presents <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/the-twitter-diet-100-tips-tools-and-twitter-feeds-for-your-weight-loss/"target="_blank">The Twitter Diet: 100 Tips, Tools, and Twitter Feeds for Your Weight Loss</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/"target="_blank">Ultrasound Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Farid</b> presents <a href="http://www.skinbeautymall.com/fivestepstobetterskin.aspx"target="_blank">Five Steps to Better Skin</a> posted at <a href="http://www.skinbeautymall.com/"target="_blank">Acne treatment</a>, saying, "There are five essential steps in skin care regime. By following this progression of steps regularly, you will be giving yourself better skin. Skin is like any other of the body's organs, and it needs to be healthy to operate correctly, which, in the case of skin, means looking great. If you want better skin, you should start following these five steps immediately"<br /><br /><b>B Joy Preston</b> presents <a href="http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/05/my-raw-food-story/"target="_blank">My Raw Food Story</a> posted at <a href="http://joyfulchoices.com/"target="_blank">Natural Health and Raw Foods with B Joy Preston</a>, saying, "Here is a brief introduction to my raw food story. In addition to introducing you to me, it sets the stage for many blog posts to come. I’m passionate both about the lifestyle and about helping others."<br /><br /><b>Lucy</b> presents <a href="http://lucylucy11.blogspot.com/2009/06/uncovering-true-you.html"target="_blank">Uncovering the True You</a> posted at <a href="http://lucylucy11.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Lucy's Life</a>, saying, "Why do so many of us not truly know ourselves?"<br /><br /><b>Jessica</b> presents <a href="http://jessicastraveltips.com/should-you-worry-about-the-swine-flu-when-traveling-in-mexico/"target="_blank">Should You Worry About the Swine Flu When Traveling in Mexico?</a> posted at <a href="http://jessicastraveltips.com/"target="_blank">Jessica's Travel Tips: Travel For Cheap</a>, saying, "Is the swine flu still an issue to take into consideration when visiting Mexico?"<br /><br /><b>Celes</b> presents <a href="http://embraceliving.net/blog/2009/06/cultivate-a-good-habit-in-21-days/"target="_blank">Cultivate Good Habits in 21 Days</a> posted at <a href="http://embraceliving.net/blog"target="_blank">EmbraceLiving.Net</a>, saying, "Have you ever thought of introducing a good habit into your life, but never got around to doing it? Perhaps you tried it for 1-2 days, but then lacked the discipline to continue afterward. This is a 21-day program which will help you cultivate good habits into your life :D"<br /><br /><b>The Beauty Aid</b> presents <a href="http://thebeautyaid.com/diets/acai-berry/acai-x3-review.html"target="_blank">Acai X3 Review</a> posted at <a href="http://thebeautyaid.com/diets"target="_blank">The Beauty Aid</a>.<br /><br /><b>Sarah Scrafford</b> presents <a href="http://www.healthcareadministrationdegree.com/blog/2009/100-nutrition-tips-for-before-during-and-after-pregnancy/"target="_blank">100 Nutrition Tips for Before, During, and After Pregnancy</a> posted at <a href="http://www.healthcareadministrationdegree.com/"target="_blank">Healthcare Administration Degree</a>.<br /><br /><b>FizzSoda</b> presents <a href="http://www.lipodir.com/danger-signs-after-undergoing-cosmetic-surgery-procedure"target="_blank">Danger Signs After Undergoing Smart Lipo and Cosmetic Sugery</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lipodir.com/smart-lipo-blog"target="_blank">Smart Lipo Info</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><b>Vikki Lawrence-Williams</b> presents <a href="http://colorado-preppers.blogspot.com/2009/05/keeping-your-valuables-safe-part-1.html"target="_blank">Keeping Your Valuables Safe, Part 1</a> posted at <a href="http://colorado-preppers.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Colorado Preppers</a>, saying, "We women work hard for what we get. This is an on-going series on how to protect what we work so hard to accumulate."<br /><br /><b>Leave Debt Behind</b> presents <a href="http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/budgeting/what-is-the-envelope-budget-method/"target="_blank">What is the Envelope Budget Method</a> posted at <a href="http://www.leavedebtbehind.com/"target="_blank">Leave Debt Behind</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><b>Toni</b> presents <a href="http://wifelysteps.com/2009/05/27/lets-go-for-a-120-day-maternity-leave/"target="_blank">Let's go for a 120-day maternity leave!</a> posted at <a href="http://wifelysteps.com/"target="_blank">Wifely Steps</a>, saying, "I'd like to know what paid maternity/parental leave is like as well in other countries. Let's learn from each other!"<br /><br /><b>Julie</b> presents <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/744/to-hug-or-not-to-hug/"target="_blank">To Hug or Not to Hug</a> posted at <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/"target="_blank">More4kids</a>.<br /><br /><b>Elisha Webster Emerson</b> presents <a href="http://inconvenientbody.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/motherhood-and-the-supermom/"target="_blank">Motherhood and the Supermom</a> posted at <a href="http://inconvenientbody.wordpress.com/"target="_blank">My Inconvenient Body</a>, saying, "Debunking the Supermom myth."<br /><br /><b>Carole Gold</b> presents <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/2009/06/03/the-black-art-of-control-how-to-reclaim-your-power.aspx"target="_blank">The Black Art of Control: How to Reclaim Your Power</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/"target="_blank">Carole Gold</a>, saying, "Teaching a teenage daughter about avoiding abusive relationships by using yourself as the example."<br /><br /><b>Kakie</b> presents <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/06/05/book-review-raising-cain-protecting-the-emotional-life-of-boys/"target="_blank">Book Review: Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys</a> posted at <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/"target="_blank">Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park</a>, saying, "This book explores the state of raising boys in todays society and provides solutions about how we can give them the tools for emotional literacy to help them thrive."<br /><br /><b>Becca Glouzstein</b> presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2009/06/principles-of-empowerment-to-teach-your.html"target="_blank">Principles of Empowerment to Teach your Children</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>.<br /><br /><b>Nui Loa</b> presents <a href="http://www.bostonchildrensmusic.com/kids-cds-for-grownups/"target="_blank">Our Five Favorite Kids’ CDs for Grownups</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bostonchildrensmusic.com/"target="_blank">Boston Children's Music</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><b>Daylle Deanna Schwartz</b> presents <a href="http://www.lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat.com/2009/05/find-your-mountain.html"target="_blank">Find Your Mountain</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat.com/"target="_blank">Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat</a>, saying, "To climb a mountain, you need to take your first step. Let past successes motivate present challenges. Here's how."<br /><br /><b>Dawn Abraham Life Coach</b> presents <a href="http://www.qualified-lifecoach.com/Power_of_positive_thinking.html"target="_blank">Power of positive thinking</a> posted at <a href="http://www.qualified-lifecoach.com/index.html"target="_blank">Qualified Life Coach.Com</a>, saying, "What Everybody Should Know About The Power of Positive Thinking … Does it sound simple? The power of positive thinking? Is it something you wish just came naturally? Having positive thoughts? It’s important to let the Universe know what you want. Not everything in life that is good just happens."<br /><br /><h2>Women</h2><b>Vicky</b> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/how-to-stay-calm-and-plan-a-great-wedding/"target="_blank">How To Stay Calm and Plan a Great Wedding</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/"target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "Don't let your wedding turn you into a Bridezilla."<br /><br /><b>Fortuitous Observer</b> presents <a href="http://www.soulthumpingblog.com/soul_thumping_blog/2009/04/now-that-im-fortysnoring.html"target="_blank">Now That I'm Forty...Snoring?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.soulthumpingblog.com/soul_thumping_blog/"target="_blank">Soul Thumping</a>, saying, "When a woman reaches 40...snoring?!"<br /><br /><b>Lisa Moren Bromma</b> presents <a href="http://www.wisewomeninvestor.com/2009/04/29/create-a-more-positive-yo/"target="_blank">Create a More Positive You!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wisewomeninvestor.com/"target="_blank">Wise Women Investor</a>.<br /><br /><b>Suzanne</b> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/7-day-guide-to-declutter-your-life-day-1/"target="_blank">7-day guide to declutter your life: Day 1</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/"target="_blank">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br /><b>Rashon Graham</b> presents <a href="http://ambitious-single-mom.blogspot.com/2009/06/womans-worth-whats-yours.html"target="_blank">A Woman’s Worth… What’s Yours???</a> posted at <a href="http://ambitious-single-mom.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Journeys of a Single Mom...</a>, saying, "Our senses are easily clouded at times; here is a little food for thought..."<br /><br /><b>Nandita</b> presents <a href="http://coldsnapdragon.blogspot.com/2009/06/not-for-sale.html"target="_blank">Not for Sale</a> posted at <a href="http://coldsnapdragon.blogspot.com/"target="_blank">Cold SnapDragon</a>.<br /><br /><b>Pop Tart</b> presents <a href="http://www.twolia.com/blogs/kitsch-slapped/2009/06/08/the-199-career-change/"target="_blank">The $1.99 Career Change?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.twolia.com/blogs/kitsch-slapped"target="_blank">Kitsch Slapped</a>, saying, "A review of retro board game "Careers" -- with an interesting side trip to the ill-fated "Careers for Girls.""<br /><br /><b>Mary@SimplyForties</b> presents <a href="http://www.simplyforties.com/2009/05/re-evaluating-truths-about-ourselves.html"target="_blank">Re-Evaluating the "Truths" About Ourselves</a> posted at <a href="http://www.simplyforties.com/"target="_blank">SimplyForties</a>.<br /><br /><b>Terry Holliday</b> presents <a href="http://mycreativityblog.com/?p=701"target="_blank">Using Creativity to Relieve Stress?</a> posted at <a href="http://mycreativityblog.com/"target="_blank">My Creativity Blog</a>, saying, "Can we use creativity to help us deal with the stresses of life? Something to think about."<br /><br /><b>Barbra Sundquist</b> presents <a href="http://www.writeafuneralspeech.com/free-eulogy-template"target="_blank">Free Eulogy Template — Write A Funeral Speech</a> posted at <a href="http://www.writeafuneralspeech.com/"target="_blank">Comments on: Free Eulogy Template</a>.<br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-8087501170853083442009-05-29T21:28:00.006-04:002009-05-31T19:15:34.671-04:00Advice for Women from Women - May 2009<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=40993&c=ib&aff=54750"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiU4K6_S8NflIyuNQ1V5zNC_Q3m2GpWFP4UdZJnCa_X42UAhFD-hfmJuddnw-eNu10Wb1TsyHTaZ11eCvhHW9MlM5N_8VmeMLmEfhXfgBnme75TlkMP5DkZhrlAL8acy_pA2mgLVRln4DC/s320/affiliate125x125_savvy.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342127710099383314" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to the May 31, 2009 edition of advice for women from women.<br /><br /><h2>Education</h2><br /><b>Bobbie Whitehead</b> presents <a href="http://www.thebackyardgrower.com/plantarowforhungry_0509.html" target="_blank">Plant A Row For Hungry</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thebackyardgrower.com/" target="_blank">Bobbie Whitehead</a>.<br /><br /><b>Shawn M. Driscoll</b> presents <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog/?p=86" target="_blank">Stop! Don't Throw in the Towel Just Yet!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog" target="_blank">Shawn Driscoll</a>.<br /><br /><b>Margaret Garcia</b> presents <a href="http://onlinenursepractitionerschools.com/?page_id=10" target="_blank">Strengths and Weaknesses of Open Access Journals</a> posted at <a href="http://onlinenursepractitionerschools.com/" target="_blank">Online Nurse Practitioner Schools</a>.<br /><h2>Families</h2><br /><b>Scholars & Rogues</b> presents <a href="http://xtnadln.wordpress.com/2009/05/04/first-day-how-many-more/" target="_blank">First day, how many more?</a> posted at <a href="http://xtnadln.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Military Mama</a>.<br /><br /><b>Suzanne</b> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/change-annoying-behavior-of-your-partner/" target="_blank">Change annoying behavior of your partner</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/" target="_blank">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jessica Nagel</b> presents <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/loves-baby-soft-and-coca-cola/" target="_blank">Love's Baby Soft and Coca Cola</a> posted at <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Sustainable Halo</a>, saying, "Jessica reflects upon her efforts to improve her family's green initiative."<br /><br /><b>Organic Baby Wearhouse</b> presents <a href="http://blog.organicbabywearhouse.com/general/baby-clothes-why-organic/" target="_blank">Baby Clothes - Why Organic Is Better For Your Baby</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.organicbabywearhouse.com/" target="_blank">Organic Baby Wearhouse</a>, saying, "Many of us know of the ecological impact of producing non organic cotton baby clothes (where cotton crops account for 25% of the worlds pesticides and 10% of the worlds insecticides each year). The question we hear often is are there really any actual health benefits for buying organic baby clothes. And the answer is Yes, organic baby clothes are better for your baby!"<br /><h2>Fashion</h2><br /><b>Victoria</b> presents <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/2009/05/accessorizing-for-office.html" target="_blank">Accessorizing for the Office</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/">Stiletto Beauty</a>, saying, "With a slight modification, this spring’s must have statement jewellery is perfect for wearing from nine-to-five, no matter how professional your working environment is."<br /><br /><b>EE</b> presents <a href="http://www.ecoempress.com/recycle-shoes.html" target="_blank">How to Recycle Shoes</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ecoempress.com/" target="_blank">Eco Friendly Fashion by Eco Empress</a>, saying, "Start being green and recycling your shoes with some of the many schemes available!"<br /><h2>Health</h2><br /><b>Patricia Turner</b> presents <a href="http://medicallabtechnicianschools.org/?page_id=3" target="_blank">Sweet News for the Sweet Tooth – Chocolate is Good for Teeth</a> posted at <a href="http://medicallabtechnicianschools.org/" target="_blank">Medical Lab Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Pregnancy Hut</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/preparing-for-your-baby-%e2%80%93-recipes-that-freeze-well/" target="_blank">Preparing for Your Baby ?Recipes that Freeze Well</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a>, saying, "Preparing meals and freezing them is good planning when having a baby."<br /><br /><b>Ajay</b> presents <a href="http://www.annalyn.net/2006/05/03/brazilian-wax-ed-an-hair-y-ouchy-kind-of-funny-story" target="_blank">Brazilian Wax-ed! An hair-y, ouchy kind of funny story</a> posted at <a href="http://www.annalyn.net/" target="_blank">Ajay's Writings on the Wall...</a>.<br /><br /><b>Carole Gold</b> presents <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/2009/05/17/miracle-healing.aspx" target="_blank">Miracle Healing</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/" target="_blank">Carole Gold</a>, saying, "How miracles happen and what people do about them."<br /><br /><b>Extreme Body</b> presents <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/04/30/healthy-diet-only-part-of-the-equation/" target="_blank">Healthy Diet: Only Part of the Equation</a> posted at <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/" target="_blank">healthy diet</a>, saying, "A healthy diet is crucial for a healthy body; there is no doubt about that. You have to give your body the right fuel in the right amounts to keeping it running optimally and looking right as well. However, a healthy diet is only one-half of a healthy lifestyle."<br /><br /><b>EE</b> presents <a href="http://ontrich.com/2009/05/12/what-is-eyelash-pulling/" target="_blank">What Is Eyelash Pulling?</a> posted at <a href="http://ontrich.com/" target="_blank">Trichotillomania Blog</a>, saying, "A little known condition that many women struggle with."<br /><br /><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/05/22/a-fresh-look-at-organic-produce/" target="_blank">A Fresh Look at Organic Produce</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /><br /><b>Verna Morris</b> presents <a href="http://nursingassistantguides.com/2009/wellnessedu-25-bookmark-worthy-cheat-sheets-for-healthy-living/" target="_blank">25 Bookmark-worthy Cheat Sheets for Healthy Living</a> posted at <a href="http://nursingassistantguides.com/" target="_blank">Nursing Assistant Guides</a>.<br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><br /><b>DM Smith</b> presents <a href="http://dmsmithblogger.wordpress.com/2009/05/17/birthday-parties-on-the-cheapskate-side/" target="_blank">Birthday Parties on the Cheapskate Side</a> posted at <a href="http://dmsmithblogger.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Dmsmithblogger's Blog</a>, saying, "Ideas for children's birthday parties."<br /><br /><b>Heather Levin</b> presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/05/frugal-tips-from-the-tightwad-gazette/" target="_blank">Frugal Tips From the Tightwad Gazette</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>, saying, "Want to learn some frugal tips you haven't heard before? Yep, these are some unique money saving hacks from the Queen of Frugal, author of the Tightwad Gazette series."<br /><br /><b>NtJS</b> presents <a href="http://www.moneywisemoms.com/2009/05/guest-post-saving-your-marriage-one.html" target="_blank">Guest Post: Saving Your Marriage One Date at a Time</a> posted at <a href="http://www.moneywisemoms.com/" target="_blank">Not the Jet Set Guest Post on Moneywise Moms</a>, saying, "Sometimes your marriage can feel strained, and spending so much time with the kids starts to make you feel a little crazy. But if you don't have the money for a date, what do you do?"<br /><br /><b>Silicon Valley Blogger</b> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/04/05/tradeking-review-best-online-broker/" target="_blank">TradeKing Review: How Does TradeKing Measure Up?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>.<br /><br /><b>The Smarter Wallet</b> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2009/s-p-index-crude-oil-market-trends/" target="_blank">S & P Index and Crude Oil Market Trends: Next Steps?</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>.<br /><h2>Parenting</h2><br /><b>Jen</b> presents <a href="http://cagefreemonkeys.blogspot.com/2009/05/eliminating-artificial-food-coloring.html" target="_blank">Eliminating Artificial Food Coloring From Kids Diets - Why Do It and Is It Worth It?</a> posted at <a href="http://cagefreemonkeys.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cage Free Monkeys</a>.<br /><br /><b>Julie</b> presents <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/738/getting-your-teen-talking/" target="_blank">Ideas to Help Get Your Teen Talking to You</a> posted at <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/" target="_blank">More4kids</a>.<br /><br /><b>Becca Glouzstein</b> presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2009/05/on-making-your-child-feel-loved.html" target="_blank">On Making your Child Feel Loved</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>.<br /><br /><b>Emma</b> presents <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/my-baby-day-by-day/choosing-the-right-child-care-if-there-is-such-a-thing-part-2/" target="_blank">Choosing the right child care (if there is such a thing!), part 2</a> posted at <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/" target="_blank">Baby-Log</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jacquelyn</b> presents <a href="http://wparent.com/child-character/" target="_blank">How to Build My Child’s Character?</a> posted at <a href="http://wparent.com/" target="_blank">WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide</a>, saying, "Nurturing a child to have a good character can be a difficult task. Learn useful tips to help you in your journey."<br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><br /><b>Tracy Dear</b> presents <a href="http://newmercy-mama4x.blogspot.com/2009/05/not-for-this-world.html" target="_blank">Not For This World</a> posted at <a href="http://newmercy-mama4x.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">New Mercy</a>, saying, "I try to give glory to God during my difficult marriage on this blog. I also comment on the great books I'm reading."<br /><br /><b>Yolanda Lehman</b> presents <a href="http://aintathatgoodnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/god-has-smiled-on-me.html" target="_blank">GOD HAS SMILED ON ME!</a> posted at <a href="http://aintathatgoodnews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ain'ta That Good News?!</a>, saying, "Yolanda Lehman reminds women that although we face many trials and tribulations, it is our relationship with God through Jesus Christ, that gives us the courage to face challenges with joy and with grace! Truly, God has smiled on each of us!"<br /><br /><b>Rani</b> presents <a href="http://christsbridge.blogspot.com/2009/05/prayer-of-week-for-children-allowance.html" target="_blank">Prayer of the Week for Children- Allowance</a> posted at <a href="http://christsbridge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christ's Bridge</a>, saying, "I was not sure of the category. There are several that it can be in. Thanks."<br /><h2>Women</h2><br /><b>VJ</b> presents <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Things-to-Consider-When-Renting-an-Apartment" target="_blank">Things to Consider When Renting an Apartment</a> posted at <a href="http://hubpages.com/topics/home-and-family/real-estate/apartments/3364" target="_blank">Apartments HubPages</a>, saying, "Looking for an apartment to rent can be an overwhelming and tiring process. After looking at many different options, it's easy to be wowed by a place that shows well compared to the others. Just because a place looks good, doesn't always mean it's the right choice. Before you sign your name on the dotted line and commit to an apartment, there are a number of things you should consider."<br /><br /><b>Dianne M. Buxton</b> presents <a href="http://manifestingsuccess.blogspot.com/2009/05/maintaining-positive-emotions.html" target="_blank">Maintaining Positive Emotions</a> posted at <a href="http://manifestingsuccess.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">manifestingsuccess</a>, saying, "A cheer-you-on article about maintaining positive emotions."<br /><br /><b>Kate</b> presents <a href="http://welations.com/story/my-love-affair-pilot" target="_blank">My Love Affair With A Pilot</a> posted at <a href="http://welations.com/" target="_blank">welations.com</a>, saying, "A sad little story about a flight attendant and a pilot"<br /><br /><b>Busy Bee Kim</b> presents <a href="http://www.busybeelifestyle.com/welcome-to-busy-bee-lifestyle" target="_blank">Welcome to Busy Bee Lifestyle</a> posted at <a href="http://www.busybeelifestyle.com/" target="_blank">Busy Bee Lifestyle</a>.<br /><br /><b>Deborah</b> presents <a href="http://www.manicmeltdown.com/2009/05/13/say-who-cares/" target="_blank">Sometimes you've gotta say "Who Cares??"</a> posted at <a href="http://www.manicmeltdown.com/" target="_blank">Manic Meltdown</a>, saying, "Thanks for considering my post!"<br /><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2008/10/talc-may-cause-ovarian-cancer.html" target="_blank">Talcum powder dangerous for women?</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>.<br /><br /><b>lena</b> presents <a href="http://www.thecolorsmagazine.com/index.php/2009/05/happy-after-breakup/" target="_blank">Life after death: being happy after a break-up</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thecolorsmagazine.com/" target="_blank">The Colors Magazine</a>.<br /><br /><b>Elaine at Lipstickdaily</b> presents <a href="http://lipstickdaily.com/?p=1341" target="_blank">Is Your Betty Ready?</a> posted at <a href="http://lipstickdaily.com/" target="_blank">lipstickdaily.com</a>.<br /><br /><b>Myscha Theriault</b> presents <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/wise-wedding-showers" target="_blank">Wise Wedding Showers</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/home" target="_blank">Wise Bread</a>, saying, "Since wedding season is fast approaching, folks should find these alternative shower ideas helpful. Looking forward to reading the other great material featured in this carnival. Thanks in advance for your consideration."<br /><br /><b>Y Niz</b> presents <a href="http://weddings-readings-website.blogspot.com/2009/05/choosing-wedding-planner-wedding.html" target="_blank">Choosing Wedding Planner (Wedding Readings Website)</a> posted at <a href="http://weddings-readings-website.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wedding Readings Website</a>, saying, "How to Choose for the Right Wedding Planner?Most couples will find themselves clueless as they venture on planning their wedding. This is not surprising, since a wedding is not something that people do on the ordinary basis.It is indeed important to take the following considerations in choosing your ideal wedding planner."<br /><br /><b>Surbhi</b> presents <a href="http://theviewspaper.net/women-empowerment-a-distant-dream/" target="_blank">Women Empowerment: A Distant Dream?</a> posted at <a href="http://theviewspaper.net/" target="_blank">The Viewspaper</a>.<br /><br /><b>Courtney</b> presents <a href="http://www.weddingthemeideas.net/las_vegas_wedding_theme.html" target="_blank">Wedding Theme Ideas - Unique Wedding Theme Ideas And Creative Wedding Ideas-Las Vegas Wedding Theme</a> posted at <a href="http://www.weddingthemeideas.net/" target="_blank">Wedding Themes</a>, saying, "You can have a wedding in Vegas or just a Vegas wedding theme!"<br /><br /><b>Aetius Romulous</b> presents <a href="http://www.screambucket.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=274:it-happened-when-i-was-eight&catid=1:articles&Itemid=109" target="_blank">It Happened When I Was Eight</a> posted at <a href="http://www.screambucket.com/" target="_blank">ScreamBucket</a>.<br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of<br /><b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-19125805110350653632009-05-15T09:02:00.007-04:002009-05-15T10:19:28.277-04:00Advice for Women from Women - Mid May 2009<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=40993&c=ib&aff=54750" target="ejejcsingle"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYihSVRZd2tAPEJM7Bjsdyca6pcHLchiLrs2ODFcijIlgkBQhk41QziKCTrKJIfD5rInHUHPju_3PvFTRVIlaiVBtopyvXKL05tqay0qYKtScgGiWhoZuK5qCUjqHtorIaduDSOpYGyEFo/s320/ywc1_125x125.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336052926823332594" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to the May 15, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. Yesterday was a horrible day, so I happily spent the afternoon reading through the submissions for this edition of the blog carnival. I hope everyone enjoys this latest edition. See you in a couple of weeks.<br /><br /><h2>Families</h2><b>Erika</b> presents <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/ecotourism-in-the-amazon-rain-forest" target="_blank">Ecotourism in the Amazon Rain Forest</a> posted at <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/" target="_blank">Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries</a>, saying, "If you are looking for a different kind of vacation for you and your family to take, you should definitely look into ecotourism."<br /><br /><b>America001</b> presents <a href="http://www.america001.com/visiting-wine-country-in-beautiful-traverse-city-mi/" target="_blank">Visiting Wine Country in Beautiful Traverse City, MI</a> posted at <a href="http://www.america001.com/" target="_blank">Traveling In America</a>, saying, "If you happen to be in the Midwest, a nice trip to take is to the wine country in Traverse City, Michigan."<br /><br /><b>Fiona Slattery Lohrenz</b> presents <a href="http://www.diyorganicgarden.com/begin-organic-gardening-with-me-from-scratch" target="_blank">Begin Organic Gardening With Me! From Scratch!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.diyorganicgarden.com/" target="_blank">DIY Organic Garden</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kim Olovsson</b> presents <a href="http://2funmoms.com/?p=151" target="_blank">Bright Idea for Spousal Rifts</a> posted at <a href="http://2funmoms.com/" target="_blank">2funmoms.com</a>.<br /><br /><b>Raising Whiskers</b> presents <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/exercise-for-cats.html" target="_blank">Exercises For Cats - Cat Health Problems - Cat Health Issues - Cat Health Questions</a> posted at <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/" target="_blank">Cat Care Tips</a>, saying, "Yes, there are ways to exercise your cat."<br /><br /><b>Kitty</b> presents <a href="http://www.learn-about-cats.info/taking-care-of-an-abandoned-kitten/" target="_blank">Taking Care of an Abandoned Kitten</a> posted at <a href="http://www.learn-about-cats.info/" target="_blank">Learn About Cats</a>, saying, "How to take care of an abandoned kitten."<br /><br /><b>Wedding Junction</b> presents <a href="http://www.wedding-junction.com/decorations-venues/make_your_wedding_look_splendid_with_white_wedding_flowers.html" target="_blank">Make Your Wedding Look Splendid With White Wedding Flowers</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wedding-junction.com/" target="_blank">How To Stay Married Happily Ever After</a>, saying, "White flowers for a wedding are often a great choice."<br /><br /><b>Jessica</b> presents <a href="http://jessicastraveltips.com/what-to-see-and-do-at-disney-world/" target="_blank">What to See and Do at Disney World</a> posted at <a href="http://jessicastraveltips.com/" target="_blank">Jessica's Travel Tips: Travel For Cheap</a>, saying, "The enormity of Disney World will make you question if you can see all the park's main sites in time."<br /><br /><b>Fiona Lohrenz</b> presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2009/05/05/preparing-for-day-care-toileting-accidents/" target="_blank">Preparing For Day Care Toileting Accidents</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/" target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.<br /><br /><b>Momma</b> presents <a href="http://www.the-happy-mother.com/make-the-most-out-of-any-vacation/" target="_blank">Make The Most Out Of Any Vacation</a> posted at <a href="http://www.the-happy-mother.com/" target="_blank">The Happy Mother</a>, saying, "In our current high stressed world, it is more important than ever to have a nice, relaxing vacation."<br /><br /><b>Renee V. Rouse</b> presents <a href="http://www.frugal-living-skills.org/2009/05/family-meals-for-under-5-may-1st.html" target="_blank">Family Meals for Under $5 May 1st</a> posted at <a href="http://www.frugal-living-skills.org/" target="_blank">Frugal-Living-Skills Blog</a>, saying, "...Weekly grocery circulars often read “feed a family of 4 for under $10!”. I’m sure most of you have laughed at this as I did. As a result, I began to wonder what does dinner really cost for my family of 8? I figured if I kept it under $5, I was doing good..."<br /><br /><b>Sunny Tan</b> presents <a href="http://www.infidelityman.com/statistics-on-men-cheating.php" target="_blank">Statistics On Men Cheating - Infidelity Statistics - Statistics On Marital Infidelity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.infidelityman.com/" target="_blank">Cheating Men</a>, saying, "Stats on cheating men."<br /><br /><b>Vicky</b> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/wedding-planning-on-a-budget/" target="_blank">Wedding Planning On A Budget</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "Basic wedding planning help."<br /><br />Dorrie presents <a href="http://campingearth.com/blog/2009/04/15/basic-camping-first-aid/" target="_blank">Basic Camping First Aid</a> posted at <a href="http://campingearth.com/blog" target="_blank">Camping Earth</a>, saying, "It is important to be prepared for minor emergencies when camping."<br /><br /><h2>Fitness</h2><b>Courtney</b> presents <a href="http://www.femaleandproud.com/easy-pilates-exercises-you-can-do-at-home/" target="_blank">Easy Pilates Exercises You Can Do at Home</a> posted at <a href="http://www.femaleandproud.com/" target="_blank">Female and Proud</a>, saying, "Pilates exercises you can do from the comfort of your own home."<br /><br /><b>Anastasiya</b> presents <a href="http://www.balanceinme.com/blog/?p=410" target="_blank">Pilates Benefits: 25 Reasons to Give Pilates a Try</a> posted at <a href="http://www.balanceinme.com/blog" target="_blank">Balance In Me</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jessica Nagel</b> presents <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/work-out/" target="_blank">Work Out!</a> posted at <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Sustainable Halo</a>, saying, "Jessica writes about her love of working out and how she fits it into her daily routine while taking care of her two little boys."<br /><br /><b>Marjorie Morgan</b> presents <a href="http://www.girlsoutdoors.org/profiles/wild_women_on_top_-_di_westaway/" target="_blank">Wild Women on Top - Di Westaway</a> posted at <a href="http://www.girlsoutdoors.org/" target="_blank">GO! Girls Outdoors</a>, saying, "An interesting way to get fit and achieve something amazing along the way!"<br /><br /><h2>Health</h2><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nancy Miller</span> presents <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/?page_id=62" target="_blank">100 Best Blogs for Healthy, Home-Cooked Meals</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/" target="_blank">Pharmacy Technician Certification</a>.<br /><br /><b>Cory</b> presents <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/overview-of-yoga-basics-of-yoga" target="_blank">Overview Of Yoga.</a> posted at <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/" target="_blank">Eating Healthy</a>, saying, "The basics of yoga."<br /><br /><b>Christine</b> presents <a href="http://memykidandlife.com/blog/2009/04/16/strawberries-for-lunch/" target="_blank">Strawberries for Lunch</a> posted at <a href="http://memykidandlife.com/" target="_blank">Me, My Kid and Life: An American Single Mom Living in France</a>.<br /><br /><b>Farid</b> presents <a href="http://www.drskinspa.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=46" target="_blank">Dry Skin Care Solutions</a> posted at <a href="http://www.drskinspa.com/index.asp?" target="_blank">Gold Investing</a>, saying, "Dry skin is problematic, physically and socially. Physically - dry skin can be irritable,uncomfortable and have long-term detrimental effects on the condition and appearance of your face. Socially - dry and flaking skin can lead to a lack of confidence in social situations. Dry skin can manifest in many different forms and conditions. Everybody may experience slight dry skin within their lives, when skin burns and flakes, for example. However, if facial skin is insignificantly hydrated for extended periods of time, skin may become unbalanced."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pregnancy Period</span> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancy-period.com/infertility_treatment_options.html" target="_blank">Understanding the Treatment Options for Infertility</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancy-period.com/" target="_blank">Pregnancy</a>.<br /><br /><b>Farid</b> presents <a href="http://www.skinbeautymall.com/effectofsunonyourskin.aspx" target="_blank">Effect of Sun on Your Skin</a> posted at <a href="http://www.skinbeautymall.com/" target="_blank">Acne treatment</a>, saying, "It is important to never underestimate the effect of sun on your skin. It is an unfortunate reality of today that many of our beauty trends and our preconceptions of how people should look have lead to unhealthy skin practices on a wide variety of levels. The effect of sun on your skin is the single most damaging factor in the life of most people's skin, and yet thousands of people take no care whatsoever to reduce this impact. This is why it is becoming more and more important that people do become aware of the effect of sun on your skin, in the hope that the knowledge of how dangerous the sun really is will allow us to protect ourselves better and to stay looking young much longer."<br /><br /><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/05/03/can-vegetable-juice-promote-weight-loss/" target="_blank">Can Vegetable Juice Promote Weight Loss?</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /><br /><b>Patricia Turner</b> presents <a href="http://www.ekgclasses.org/25-simple-habits-that-make-a-surprisingly-big-difference-in-your-health/" target="_blank">25 Simple Habits That Make a Surprisingly Big Difference in Your Health</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ekgclasses.org/" target="_blank">EKG Classes</a>.<br /><br /><b>Ali from Whole Life Nutrition</b> presents <a href="http://glutenfreewholefoods.blogspot.com/2009/05/packing-healthy-school-lunch.html" target="_blank">Packing a Healthy School Lunch</a> posted at <a href="http://glutenfreewholefoods.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Whole Life Nutrition</a>.<br /><br /><b>SJ</b> presents <a href="http://pregnancyinfo911.com/birthing-position-that-makes-your-delivery-easy/" target="_blank">Birthing Position That Makes Your Delivery Easy</a> posted at <a href="http://pregnancyinfo911.com/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Info</a>, saying, "Certain birthing positions are more comfortable than others."<br /><br /><b>Victoria Jennings</b> presents <a href="http://www.my-path.info/thoughts-on-vaccines/" target="_blank">Thoughts On Vaccines</a> posted at <a href="http://www.my-path.info/" target="_blank">My Path</a>, saying, "With the swine flu in the media, let us talk about vaccines some."<br /><br /><b>Patricia Turner</b> presents <a href="http://radiographyschools.org/?page_id=58" target="_blank">100 Free Online Tracking Tools For Your Diet And Fitness Goalsols For Your Diet And Fitness Goals</a> posted at <a href="http://radiographyschools.org/" target="_blank">Radiography Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>C. Anderson</b> presents <a href="http://losingweightfeelsgreat.com/should-you-try-jenny-craig/" target="_blank">Should You Try Jenny Craig?</a> posted at <a href="http://losingweightfeelsgreat.com/" target="_blank">Simplicity for Weight Loss Success</a>, saying, "Jenny Craig is a popular weight loss program. Is it for you?"<br /><br /><b>Caterina Christakos</b> presents <a href="http://www.stillagirl.com/2009/05/02/skin-care-advice-what-is-the-best-anti-wrinkle-cream/" target="_blank">Skin Care Advice : What Is the Best Anti-Wrinkle Cream?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stillagirl.com/" target="_blank">Stillagirl Beauty Advice</a>.<br /><br /><b>FizzSoda</b> presents <a href="http://www.lipodir.com/how-does-smart-lipo-affect-skin" target="_blank">How does Smart Lipo Affect the Skin</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lipodir.com/" target="_blank">Smart Liposuction</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=246287&c=ib&aff=54750" target="ejejcsingle">Get your self-hosted Wordpress blog or website installed for only $39!</a><br /></div><br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><b>Silicon Valley Blogger</b> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/04/19/etrade-online-brokerage-account-top-broker-review/" target="_blank">ETrade Online Brokerage Account: Top Broker Review</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>, saying, "Looking for a reliable stock brokerage for your long term investments? Here's a review of one of the top online brokers around!"<br /><br /><b>The Smarter Wallet</b> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2009/trading-the-market-market-trends-stock-traders/" target="_blank">Trading The Market: What Market Trends Are Stock Traders Riding On Recently?</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>, saying, "This is for women stock traders!"<br /><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><b>bluerose17</b> presents <a href="http://informationformoms.blogspot.com/2009/05/mucus-plug.html" target="_blank">Mucus Plug</a> posted at <a href="http://informationformoms.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Information For Moms From Moms</a>.<br /><br /><b>Marsha Hudnall</b> presents <a href="http://www.fitwoman.com/blog/2009/05/raising-healthy-eaters-a-mothers-day-tale-of-sugar-finally-spice.html" target="_blank">Raising Healthy Eaters: A Mother's Day Tale of Sugar &, Finally, Spice</a> posted at <a href="http://www.fitwoman.com/blog" target="_blank">A Weight Lifted</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jacquelyn</b> presents <a href="http://wparent.com/sex/" target="_blank">How to Teach My Child About Sex?</a> posted at <a href="http://wparent.com/" target="_blank">WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide</a>, saying, "Teaching your child about sex is not an easy task for most parents. Read some of the ideas that your child needs to learn."<br /><br /><b>Catherine VanWetter</b> presents <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog/35-family-matters/64-qunderstanding-the-teenager-in-your-life-from-qdisconnect-to-reconnectq.html" target="_blank">To the Heart of the Matter - "Understanding the Teenager in Your Life: From "Disconnect to Reconnect"</a> posted at <a href="http://totheheartofthematter.com/blog.html" target="_blank">To The Heart of the Matter</a>, saying, "The challenges that we face as parents of teenagers, can be extreme, and our teens, whether they know it or not, need us even more. As we step from one era into the next, the challenges that we face as parents can bring us to our knees or, at the least, to the verge of tears."<br /><br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><b>Kathleen Gaga</b> presents <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/2009/05/what-one-believes-to-be-true-either-is-true-or-becomes-true.html" target="_blank">What one believes to be true either is true or becomes true</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/" target="_blank">Daily Awareness</a>, saying, "As I look at the journey of the last 30 plus years and where my journey has taken me and will take me, I know the key to true happiness, abundance and joy is gratitude. It’s as simple as that."<br /><br /><b>Rani</b> presents <a href="http://christsbridge.blogspot.com/2009/05/prayer-of-week-father-we-thank-thee-by.html" target="_blank">Prayer of the Week- Father, We Thank Thee by Ralph Waldo Emerson</a> posted at <a href="http://christsbridge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christ's Bridge</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Women</h2><b>Victoria </b>presents <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Container-Herb-Garden" target="_blank">Herb Container Garden</a> posted at <a href="http://hubpages.com/topics/home-and-family/gardening/garden-design/3183" target="_blank">Garden Design</a>.<br /><br /><b>Aprille Janes</b> presents <a href="http://www.bolderwoman.com/2009/03/women_of_influence.html" target="_blank">In Praise of Bolder Women: Women of Influence</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bolderwoman.com/" target="_blank">In Praise of Bolder Women</a>, saying, "What we as women do, how we feel, what we talk about and give our attention to permeates and shifts the energy around us. I believe that, if enough women take action on what's important to them on a deeply personal level, we can create our own version of Global Warming - in the very best sense."<br /><br /><b>Woman Tribune</b> presents <a href="http://womantribune.com/book-review-matter-lisa-nichols" target="_blank">Book Review: No Matter What! by Lisa Nichols</a> posted at <a href="http://womantribune.com/" target="_blank">Woman Tribune</a>.<br /><br /><b>crankprof</b> presents <a href="http://crankyprof.com/?p=107" target="_blank">About Dating and Getting Married</a> posted at <a href="http://crankyprof.com/" target="_blank">The Cranky Professor</a>.<br /><br /><b>Nyasha Smith</b> presents <a href="http://www.mamalaw.com/2009/05/treasure-time.html" target="_blank">Treasure time</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mamalaw.com/" target="_blank">MamaLaw: Evidence for Our Insanity Plea</a>.<br /><br /><b>KateAddict</b> presents <a href="http://slyparadox.com/blog4/2009/03/18/octo-mom-makes-mothers-like-me-look-bad/" target="_blank">Sly Paradox » Humor and Opinion news » Octo-Mom makes mothers like ME look bad.</a> posted at <a href="http://slyparadox.com/blog4" target="_blank">Sly Foodie</a>.<br /><br /><b>Tisha Tolar</b> presents <a href="http://empoweringmomblog.com/2009/04/set-goals-then-set-them-higher/" target="_blank">Set Goals and then Set Them Higher</a> posted at <a href="http://empoweringmomblog.com/" target="_blank">Empowering Mom</a>.<br /><br /><b>Asheesh</b> presents <a href="http://myfreehoroscopes.net/lovehoroscopes/tauruslovecompatibilitywithtaurus.html" target="_blank">Taurus Love Compatibility With Taurus - Taurus And Taurus - Love Relationship And Marriage</a> posted at <a href="http://myfreehoroscopes.net/" target="_blank">My Free Horoscopes</a>, saying, "The love compatibility of a Taurus with another Taurus."<br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-32955799919199056212009-04-30T09:08:00.014-04:002009-04-30T10:04:27.594-04:00Advice for Women from Women - April 2009<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=40993&c=ib&aff=54750" target="ejejcsingle"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1I8mGcHGOTGv6ikmZbtLQQSi_mc3lA9PgvRZH9CQAZioUIDW567J2XdFY7tYsC0vo8fcRdJ-SVKWMrp3LXaz9WCTgtVW3GJljLDYegf5IFk0MJBA3Bv6Sjeud4Suz7VCrZy9XLM5gxyU/s200/affiliate125x125_savvy.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330473167950466978" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to the April 30, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. It is a lovely day here, but it's tempting to just stay indoors and read through the great posts for this edition. I think you'll find a little something for everyone, so I hope you enjoy reading the posts as much as I did!<br /><br /><h2>Education</h2><br /><b>Patricia Turner</b> presents <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/99-iphone-apps-for-the-best-brightest-and-brainiest-kids/" target="_blank">99 iPhone Apps for the Best, Brightest, and Brainiest Kids</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/" target="_blank">Ultrasound Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Shamelle</b> presents <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/2009/04/8-common-mistakes-made-after-mistake.html" target="_blank">8 Common Mistakes Made, After A Mistake Was Made</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/">Enhance Life</a>.<br /><br /><b>Shawn M. Driscoll</b> presents <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog/?p=84" target="_blank">What's Your Story?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog" target="_blank">Shawn Driscoll</a>.<br /><br /><b>English Subject</b> presents <a href="http://www.englishsubject.net/2009/03/09/how-to-improve-your-english-grammar/" target="_blank">How to Improve Your English Grammar</a> posted at <a href="http://www.englishsubject.net/" target="_blank">English Tutorial</a>, saying, "For many people, grammar is the hardest part of the English language to understand."<br /><br /><h2>Families</h2><br /><b>Vicky</b> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/how-to-save-money-on-your-wedding-rings/" target="_blank">How to Save Money on Your Wedding Rings</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "For most people, the words "Las Vegas Wedding" conjure up images of eloping couples speeding through the desert to get married without anyone knowing, or weddings that aren't even remembered until a sobering realization the next morning."<br /><br /><b>Raising Whiskers</b> presents <a href="http://www.raisingwhiskers.com/runaway-cat.html" target="_blank">What to Do if Your Cat Runs Away - Get Your Cat Back</a> posted at <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/" target="_blank">Cat Care Tips</a>, saying, "There is nothing worse than losing a loved pet."<br /><br /><b>Kim Staudenraus</b> presents <a href="http://kimstaudenraus.com/spread-to-thin/" target="_blank">Spread to thin</a> posted at <a href="http://kimstaudenraus.com/" target="_blank">Kim Staudenraus . com</a>, saying, "Women tend to think we are "super women" and can do it all. But so many times we just spread ourselves too thin. What is the cost?"<br /><br /><b>Rebekah</b> presents <a href="http://ablogformoms.blogspot.com/2009/03/in-praise-of-going-backwards.html" target="_blank">In Praise of Going Backwards</a> posted at <a href="http://ablogformoms.blogspot.com/2009/03/battle-of-sexes.html" target="_blank">Battle of the Sexes</a>, saying, "My blog entries are about family, relationships, our various roles as women, and other topics I have learned through self-discovery"<br /><br /><b>Margaret Garcia</b> presents <a href="http://phlebotomytechnicianschools.com/?page_id=52" target="_blank">100 Genealogy Resources to Discover Your Ancestry</a> posted at <a href="http://phlebotomytechnicianschools.com/" target="_blank">Phlebotomy Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Renee V. Rouse</b> presents <a href="http://www.frugal-living-skills.org/2009/04/family-meals-for-under-5.html" target="_blank">Family Meals for Under $5</a> posted at <a href="http://www.frugal-living-skills.org/" target="_blank">Frugal-Living-Skills Blog</a>.<br /><br /><b>Terry Holliday</b> presents <a href="http://mycreativityblog.com/?p=162" target="_blank">Creative Connection with Grandchildren</a> posted at <a href="http://mycreativityblog.com/" target="_blank">My Creativity Blog</a>, saying, "So many women are long distance grandmothers. This article will give women some creative ideas on how to stay connected to their grandchildren. If you are not a grandmother, you can use the ideas with your children, nieces, or nephew."<br /><br /><h2>Fashion</h2><br /><b>Victoria</b> presents <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/2009/04/shoe-spiration.html" target="_blank">Shoe-spiration</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/" target="_blank">Stiletto Beauty</a>.<br /><br /><b>hmcmcd</b> presents <a href="http://www.starfashionaddict.com/2009/03/30/hollywoods-wrinkle-treatment/" target="_blank">Hollywood's Wrinkle Treatment?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.starfashionaddict.com/" target="_blank">Star Fashion Addict</a>, saying, "Frownies: Celebrity wrinkle treatment? Botox on a budget? We tried it out, here is what we found."<br /><br /><b>Wendy Greer</b> presents <a href="http://www.uk-catalogue.co.uk/uk-catalogues/laura-ashley-mid-season-sale-50/" target="_blank">Laura Ashley Mid Season Sale Up to 50% off!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.uk-catalogue.co.uk/" target="_blank">UK Shopping Catalogue</a>, saying, "Online Shopping is a great way to take the hassle from trudging round the shops - and the fact that Laura Ashley has a great sale on at the moment - why go anywhere else?"<br /><br /><h2>Fitness</h2><br /><b>thebarefootbadger</b> presents <a href="http://thebarefootbadger.com/how-to-bike-commute-and-look-good-for-work/" target="_blank">How to Commute by Bicycle and Still Look Good for Work</a> posted at <a href="http://thebarefootbadger.com/" target="_blank">The Barefoot Badger</a>, saying, "Bicycle commuting poses some logistical challenges for looking presentable at work. Here are a few of our suggestions for looking fabulous after spinning your own wheels to work."<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/?page_id=62" target="_blank">100 Best Blogs for Healthy, Home-Cooked Meals</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/" target="_blank">Pharmacy Technician Certification</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Health</h2><br /><b>Karin Le Blanc</b> presents <a href="http://cranendonck-coaching.com/health/weight-loss/losing-weight-can-be-fun-5-simple-activities-to-get-healthy-and-have-fun/" target="_blank">Losing Weight Can Be Fun - 5 Simple Activities to Get Healthy and Have Fun</a> posted at <a href="http://cranendonck-coaching.com/" target="_blank">Cranendonck Coaching</a>.<br /><br /><b>Erika Collin</b> presents <a href="http://www.healthcareadministrationdegree.com/blog/2009/50-useful-facebook-apps-for-healthy-living-and-self-improvement/" target="_blank">50 Useful Facebook Apps for Healthy Living and Self Improvement</a> posted at <a href="http://www.healthcareadministrationdegree.com/" target="_blank">Healthcare Administration Degree</a>.<br /><br /><b>Toni</b> presents <a href="http://wifelysteps.com/2009/04/13/pregnancy-aches-and-fixes/" target="_blank">Pregnancy aches and fixes</a> posted at <a href="http://wifelysteps.com/" target="_blank">Wifely Steps</a>, saying, "You're not alone when it comes to feeling some aches and pains during pregnancy. Here are some fixes that worked for me."<br /><br /><b>Jasmin Dalton</b> presents <a href="http://www.jasmindalton.com/teen-pregnancy" target="_blank">Teen Pregnancy</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jasmindalton.com/" target="_blank">jasmin dalton</a>.<br /><br /><b>Mikkal Travvis</b> presents <a href="http://organichealthadviser.com/archives/how-to-start-an-organic-garden" target="_blank">How To Start An Organic Garden</a> posted at <a href="http://organichealthadviser.com/" target="_blank">Organic Health</a>.<br /><br /><b>Erika Collin</b> presents <a href="http://www.mastersinhealthcare.com/blog/2009/100-best-wellness-blogs-for-women/" target="_blank">100 Best Wellness Blogs for Women</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mastersinhealthcare.com/" target="_blank">Masters in Health Care</a>.<br /><br /><b>Cory</b> presents <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/coping-with-seasonal-allergies" target="_blank">Coping With Seasonal Allergies</a> posted at <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/" target="_blank">Eating Healthy</a>, saying, "As Spring comes upon us, many will begun suffering seasonal allergies."<br /><br /><b>Sue Thomson</b> presents <a href="http://econstipation.com/311/" target="_blank">Simple Way To Keep Your Colon Clean and Healthy</a> posted at <a href="http://econstipation.com/" target="_blank">Colon Cleanse Products and Constipation Treatments</a>.<br /><br /><b>Pregnancy Hut</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/introducing-your-dog-to-your-new-baby/" target="_blank">Introducing Your Dog to Your New Baby</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a>, saying, "If you're a die-hard dog lover, you've got to be prepared for the fact that bringing home a baby will have a huge impact on the relationship you and your pooch share."<br /><br /><b>Pregnancy Advisor</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyadvisor.co.uk/how-to-choose-a-pregnancy-doctor/" target="_blank">How To Choose A Pregnancy Doctor</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyadvisor.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Advisor</a>, saying, "It is important to be under the care of a qualified pregnancy doctor."<br /><br /><b>Sam</b> presents <a href="http://www.surfersam.com/articles/headache-cures.htm" target="_blank">Headache Cures!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.surfersam.com/">Surfer Sam and Friends</a>, saying, "Headaches, like the common cold, are a familiar medical problem. No one is perfectly sure what causes them, and there is no single, sure-fire cure. Science has identified many causes and triggers for headaches. Both folklore and medical professionals offer ways to soothe and alleviate the symptoms. Perhaps you, too, are looking for the solution for your headaches."<br /><br /><b>Farid</b> presents <a href="http://skinbeauty-blog.com/wordpress/index.php/2009/04/taking-the-mystery-out-of-moisturizers/" target="_blank">Taking the Mystery Out Of Moisturizers</a> posted at <a href="http://skinbeauty-blog.com/wordpress" target="_blank">Skin Beauty Blog</a>, saying, "Using a moisturizer is one of the most important parts of a skin care regimen, and it is also one of the parts that are understood the most poorly. People are mystified by moisturizer, and don't know what kind to use, how much to use, when to use it, and whether they should use it or not. All of those are perfectly valid questions, and beyond the scope of a single post. However, by understanding why we need these products, and how and who should use them, we can start to demystify this product category a little bit."<br /><br /><b>Heather Levin</b> presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/04/diva-cup-product-review/" target="_blank">Diva Cup Product Review</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>, saying, "Most women dont' think about the waste caused by pads and tampons each month. Learn why the Diva Cup is an eco friendly, healthy, frugal, and fabulous alternative to traditional pads and tampons."<br /><br /><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/which-sugar-is-worse-%e2%80%93-fructose-or-glucose/" target="_blank">Which Sugar is Worse – Fructose or Glucose?</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jessica Nagel</b> presents <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/eating-water-based-food/" target="_blank">Eating Water Based Food</a> posted at <a href="http://sustainablehalo.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Sustainable Halo</a>, saying, "Jessica writes about simple healthy eating at Sustainable Halo!"<br /><br /><b>Extremebody</b> presents <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/04/05/time-no-longer-an-excuse-with-ten-minute-trainer/" target="_blank">Time No Longer an Excuse with Ten Minute Trainer</a> posted at <a href="http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/" target="_blank">Ten Minute Trainer</a>, saying, "When we get in a rut of being unfit, we make excuses for our own behavior. We all do it and we rarely realize what we are doing. These excuses may seem totally valid when we are in the act of self-sabotage. Maybe we have a twinge of pain in our shoulder that we think should excuse us from exercise. More often than not, however, the excuse is lack of time. Ten Minute Trainer takes this excuse away from you and makes you take action."<br /><br /><b>Flax Matters</b> presents <a href="http://flaxmatters.com/blog/general/omega-3-fatty-acids-and-the-heart/" target="_blank">Omega 3 Fatty Acids and the Heart</a> posted at <a href="http://flaxmatters.com/blog" target="_blank">Omega 3 Fatty Acids and the Heart</a>, saying, "The mechanisms by which omega 3 fatty acids reduce CVD risk remain under investigation. However, research to date suggests that ALA, EPA and DHA can lower risk of mortality from heart disease. The omega 3"s can reduce the chance of uncontrolled heart rhythms and developing fatal blood clots, two major causes of heart disease deaths. Omega 3's, therefore, lower the chances that heart attacks will be fatal"<br /><br /><b>OrganicBabyWearhouse</b> presents <a href="http://blog.organicbabywearhouse.com/general/organic-is-more-than-just-edibles/" target="_blank">"Organic" Is More Than Just Edibles</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.organicbabywearhouse.com/" target="_blank">Organic Baby Wearhouse</a>, saying, "When we tell people about Organic Baby Wearhouse, all too often the response is "How are clothes even organic" or "How is organic any better than regular baby clothing". More and more people are beginning to accept and embrace organic foods, but when it comes to clothing there is often a disconnect. Many just don't understand the problems with traditionally produced clothing and the benefits (health and environmental) of organic baby clothing."<br /><br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><br /><b>Victoria Jennings</b> presents <a href="http://jobsearchfaq.info/using-social-media-to-find-a-job" target="_blank">Using Social Media To Find A Job</a> posted at <a href="http://jobsearchfaq.info/" target="_blank">Job Search</a>, saying, "Facebook, Myspace, and other social media can be useful in finding a job."<br /><br /><b>The Budgeter</b> presents <a href="http://keep-your-cash.com/four-steps-to-create-a-guilt-free-budget/" target="_blank">Four Steps To Create A Guilt-Free Budget</a> posted at <a href="http://keep-your-cash.com/" target="_blank">Keep Your Cash</a>, saying, "A brief rundown on how to create a guilt-free budget"<br /><br /><b>Silicon Valley Blogger</b> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/22/prevent-identity-theft-credit-report-monitoring-services-options/" target="_blank">Prevent Identity Theft: Some Credit Report Monitoring Services and Options</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>.<br /><br /><b>The Smarter Wallet</b> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2009/investing-in-the-stock-market-rules-help-sleep-at-night/" target="_blank">Investing In The Stock Market? Rules To Help You Sleep At Night</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><br /><b>Fiona Lohrenz</b> presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2009/04/06/tips-for-storytime/" target="_blank">Tips For Storytime</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/" target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.<br /><br /><b>Ilona Siller</b> presents <a href="http://top10mama.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-10-things-people-who-are-not.html" target="_blank">Top 10 things people who are NOT parents should NEVER tell PARENTS</a> posted at <a href="http://top10mama.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">top10mama</a>.<br /><br /><b>Meaghan Montrose</b> presents <a href="http://www.tutorfi.com/wordpress/index.php/dealing-with-adhd-treatment" target="_blank">Dealing with ADHD: Treatment</a> posted at <a href="http://www.tutorfi.com/wordpress" target="_blank">Colleen Palat</a>.<br /><br /><b>Tisha Tolar</b> presents <a href="http://empoweringmomblog.com/2009/04/official-press-release-empowering-mom-blog-gearing-up-to-celebrate-mom-in-the-month-of-may/" target="_blank">Press Release: Empowering Mom Blog Gearing up To Celebrate Mom in the Month of May - Monday Giveaways!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.empoweringmomblog.com/" target="_blank">Empowering Mom</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><br /><b>Daylle Deanna Schwartz</b> presents <a href="http://www.lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat.com/2009/03/is-your-life-adventure.html" target="_blank">Is Your Life an Adventure?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat.com/" target="_blank">Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat</a>, saying, "Life is special every day when you allow it to be. Make your life an adventure and you'll enjoy it a lot more!"<br /><br /><b>Becca Glouzstein</b> presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2009/04/inspiring-your-children.html" target="_blank">Inspiring your Children</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>, saying, "What does 'inspiring' our children mean? How can we act as an inspiration to them and lift them up?"<br /><br /><b>Kathleen Gaga</b> presents <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/2009/04/getting-hooked-helps-you-grow-spiritually.html" target="_blank">Getting "hooked" helps you grow spiritually</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/">Daily Awareness</a>, saying, "It is during the times life offers up incredible challenges that the greatest test of our level of gratitude is experienced"<br /><br /><b>Rani</b> presents <a href="http://christsbridge.blogspot.com/2009/04/prayer-of-week-jesus-surprises.html" target="_blank">Prayer of the Week- Jesus' Surprises</a> posted at <a href="http://christsbridge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christ's Bridge</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Women</h2><br /><b>julie</b> presents <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com/32/dry-skin-care-tips/" target="_blank">Dry Skin Care Tips</a> posted at <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com/" target="_blank">Healthtrition Beauty and Health</a>.<br /><br /><b>America001</b> presents <a href="http://www.america001.com/visiting-the-wisconsin-dells/" target="_blank">Visiting The Wisconsin Dells</a> posted at <a href="http://www.america001.com/" target="_blank">Traveling In America</a>, saying, "A great family trip for Midwesterners is a visit to the Wisconsin Dells."<br /><br /><b>Feed me Cheesy</b> presents <a href="http://feedmecheesy.com/2009/04/09/where-do-we-find-love-if-we-dont-have-partner" target="_blank">Where do we Find Love? (if we don't have a partner)</a> posted at <a href="http://feedmecheesy.com/" target="_blank">Feed me Cheesy</a>, saying, "It's often stereotyped that we need a partner for love. Here's an article explaining where else can we find it in our lives. :)"<br /><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/08/home-remedies-for-dark-circles-around.html" target="_blank">Natural remedies for dark circles around your eyes</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "Dark circles around your eyes. How unsightly they look and even your best dress and layers of make-up sometimes does not quite succeed in concealing them! Blame it on your genes or your lifestyle, but, you cannot deny the fact that these are a blot on your beauty. And they become more prominent as you age. dark circlesLet’s just debunk some of the myths as well as unearth some of the facts about the causes of these ‘panda eyes’"<br /><br /><b>Shiv Dravid</b> presents <a href="http://theviewspaper.net/vaginas-can-speak/" target="_blank">VAGINAS CAN SPEAK</a> posted at <a href="http://theviewspaper.net/" target="_blank">The Viewspaper</a>.<br /><br /><b>Spanish Kit</b> presents <a href="http://www.spanish-kit.net/blog/basic-job-search-expressions-%e2%80%93-spanish-to-english-translation" target="_blank">Basic Job Search Expressions Spanish to English Translation</a> posted at <a href="http://www.spanish-kit.net/blog" target="_blank">Learn Spanish Blog</a>, saying, "If you're searching for a job, being bilingual can be a big asset. But you aren't fluently bilingual yet, you'll need to learn some common expressions used in finding a job in the English speaking world."<br /><br /><b>agollop</b> presents <a href="http://sustainablelivingproject.co.uk/eco-cleaning-waste-and-recycling/sticky-computers.html" target="_blank">Sticky Computers</a> posted at <a href="http://sustainablelivingproject.co.uk/" target="_blank">sustainablelivingproject.co.uk</a>.<br /><br /><b>Suzanne</b> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/a-friend-in-need-is-a-friend-indeed/" target="_blank">A friend in need is a friend indeed</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/" target="_blank">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br /><b>Elaine at Lipstickdaily</b> presents <a href="http://lipstickdaily.com/?p=2347" target="_blank">Stubble Trouble</a> posted at <a href="http://lipstickdaily.com/" target="_blank">lipstickdaily.com</a>, saying, "BFFs Kate and Elaine's thoughts on careers, sex, beauty and parenting. Do you have stubble trouble?"<br /><br /><b>Mina Irfan</b> presents <a href="http://theuniverseguru.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-to-attract-and-keep-mate-first-7.html" target="_blank">How to Attract and Keep a Mate: The First 7 Steps</a> posted at <a href="http://theuniverseguru.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Universe Guru</a>, saying, "I have used the Law of Attraction to find my ideal partner. I would love to share my story and secrets with other women."<br /><br /><b>Marriage Guru</b> presents <a href="http://www.wedding-junction.com/successful-marriage/successfulmarriage.html" target="_blank">Successful Marriage - Divorce - Fairy Tale Marriage</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wedding-junction.com/" target="_blank">How To Stay Married Happily Ever After</a>, saying, "The divorce rate may be high, but many are still able to be happily married for the rest of their lives."<br /><br /><b>Kellen Von Houser</b> presents <a href="http://www.kellevision.com/kellevision/2009/03/we-teach-people-how-to-treat-us.html" target="_blank">Kellevision: We Teach People How to Treat Us</a> posted at <a href="http://www.kellevision.com/kellevision/" target="_blank">Kellevision</a>, saying, "How we treat ourselves teaches others how to treat us. If we treat ourselves with respect, we communicate to others that we are worthy of respect."<br /><br /><b>Erika</b> presents <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/overview-of-peru" target="_blank">Overview Of Peru</a> posted at <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/" target="_blank">Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries</a>, saying, "Peru is a great place to visit."<br /><br /><b>Jade Meng</b> presents <a href="http://www.mengjade.com/2009/04/enjoy-cooking-enjoy-life.html" target="_blank">Enjoy Cooking, Enjoy Life</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mengjade.com/" target="_blank">Dream of Jade</a>, saying, "If you really love life, cooking can be relaxing and fun. You can really taste pleasure in cooking as well as in eating. Life is a feast, especially sharing with persons that you love. Enjoy cooking, enjoy life."<br /><br /><b>Aetius Romulous</b> presents <a href="http://www.screambucket.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=262:the-dating-game&catid=1:articles&Itemid=109" target="_blank">The Dating Game</a> posted at <a href="http://www.screambucket.com/" target="_blank">ScreamBucket</a>.<br /><br /><b>Anu Siva</b> presents <a href="http://walkinjob.com/171/employment-connections.htm" target="_blank">Employment Connections: Should You Make Them When Pregnant?</a> posted at <a href="http://walkinjob.com/" target="_blank">walkinjob.com</a>, saying, "It is important to form employment connections when job hunting. But if you are pregnant, you might want to think twice about it. This article examines the issue from key angles."<br /><br /><b>Kela Price</b> presents <a href="http://www.blendedfamilysoapopera.com/wordpress/index.php/833" target="_blank">Babies after age 35</a> posted at <a href="http://www.blendedfamilysoapopera.com/wordpress" target="_blank">blended family soap opera</a>.<br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.<br /><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-16843710234075541742009-04-15T10:46:00.012-04:002009-04-15T21:20:03.938-04:00Advice for Women from Women - Mid April 2009<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=40993&c=ib&aff=54750" target="ejejcsingle"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCpXBzuUTD14rx5Wk9AxCOFBvnQWVUhaeTUUoWBRA3JDDzmAdn7IIIjqDrx9QeO6JdAY2JCViThQY2EXbIH5exvKeqM4GkQY-lQHN21J7DUEXbh0W-UlP9QtYoYmCcsx1b6QYqnSFm8Oi/s320/ywc1_125x125.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319169957033898962" border="0" /></a>Welcome to the April 15, 2009 edition of advice for women from women.<br /><br /><h2>Education</h2><b>Shawn M. Driscoll</b> presents <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog/?p=82" target="_blank">Making Peace With Time</a> posted at <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog" target="_blank">Shawn Driscoll</a>.<br /><br /><b>Fiona Lohrenz</b> presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2009/03/16/ideas-for-day-care-activities-and-games/" target="_blank">Ideas For Day Care Activities And Games</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/" target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.<br /><h2>Families</h2><b>Dana</b> presents <a href="http://principleddiscovery.com/2009/03/25/are-women-held-back-by-sucking-sound-of-their-infants/" target="_blank">Are women held back by “sucking sound” of their infants?</a> posted at <a href="http://principleddiscovery.com/" target="_blank">Principled Discovery</a>, saying, "[This isn't advice, just opinion. If it doesn't fit, please disregard and sorry!]"<br /><br /><b>Erika</b> presents <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/dominican-republic-travel-guide" target="_blank">Dominican Republic Travel Guide</a> posted at <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/" target="_blank">Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries</a>, saying, "Although you may not have heard much about it, the Dominican Republic is a lively place to go on your vacation"<br /><br /><b>Julie</b> presents <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/721/parenting-tips-for-a-better-marriage/" target="_blank">Parenting Tips for a Better and Stronger Marriage</a> posted at <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/" target="_blank">More4kids</a>, saying, "Will those parenting skills that work on your kids work on your husband?"<br /><br /><b>Cyndi</b> presents <a href="http://evolutionezine.com/another-simple-way-to-release-stress-now/" target="_blank">Another Simple Way to Release Stress Now</a> posted at <a href="http://evolutionezine.com/" target="_blank">Evolution Ezine?Evolution Ezine - Collect your free mind power and self growth gifts</a>, saying, "Feeling down and need a fast way to turn it around? This article gives you a step by step FREE method to improve your mood and decrease negative side affects instantly. It takes very little time and the rewards are endless."<br /><br /><b>Kakie</b> presents <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/03/31/nature-deficit-disorder-leave-no-child-inside/" target="_blank">Nature Deficit Disorder: Leave No Child Inside</a> posted at <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/" target="_blank">Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park</a>, saying, "Lack of outdoor play can have serious ramifications for the future health of our children."<br /><br /><b>Raising Whiskers</b> presents <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/big-cat-games.html" target="_blank">Big Cat Games - Cat Games - Mouse Play - Cat Play</a> posted at <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/" target="_blank">Cat Care Tips</a>, saying, "If you want to improve the mental and physical prowess of your cat, you should try playing some big cat games with her."<br /><br /><b>Margaret Garcia</b> presents <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/100-fun-healthy-and-mostly-free-family-activities/" target="_blank">100 Fun, Healthy and (Mostly) Free Family Activities</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/" target="_blank">Ultrasound Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Margaret Garcia</b> presents <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org/100-green-mom-resources-and-blogs/" target="_blank">100 Green Mom Resources and Blogs</a> posted at <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org/" target="_blank">Comments on: Top 100 Diet and Fitness Blogs</a>.<br /><br /><b>Emma</b> presents <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/baby-sleep-problems/teaching-a-toddler-to-sleep-alone-an-unexpected-turn/" target="_blank">Teaching a toddler to sleep alone: an unexpected turn</a> posted at <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/" target="_blank">Baby-Log</a>.<br /><h2>Fitness</h2><b>thebarefootbadger</b> presents <a href="http://thebarefootbadger.com/finding-time-for-exercise-and-play/" target="_blank">Finding Time for Exercise and Play</a> posted at <a href="http://thebarefootbadger.com/" target="_blank">The Barefoot Badger</a>, saying, "When life gets busy, exercise can be the first thing we cut out of our schedule. But that's a really bad idea, and here's why."<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://aboutfreelancewriting.com/go.php?offer=victoriaj&pid=8" target="_blank">Get Started with Profitable Freelance Writing</a><br /></span></div><br /><br /><h2>Health</h2><b>Farid</b> presents <a href="http://myskinmybeauty.wordpress.com/2009/02/20/strivectin-the-anti-wrinkle-technology/" target="_blank">Strivectin- The Anti Wrinkle Technology</a> posted at <a href="http://myskinmybeauty.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Strivectin- The Anti Wrinkle Technology</a>, saying, "Strivectin, which is an anti wrinkle cream, is a technological breakthrough from the Klein-Becker research laboratories."<br /><br /><b>Ashley Cook</b> presents <a href="http://www.anxietygoaway.com/the-relation-between-anxiety-depression-how-to-overcome-it/" target="_blank">The Relation Between Anxiety & Depression & How To Overcome It</a> posted at <a href="http://www.anxietygoaway.com/" target="_blank">Anxiety Go Away</a>, saying, "Anxiety and depression can feed off of each other."<br /><br /><b>Carole Fogarty</b> presents <a href="http://thehealthylivinglounge.com/2009/03/27/boost-your-energy-now/" target="_blank">Boost Your Energy Now:</a> posted at <a href="http://thehealthylivinglounge.com/" target="_blank">THE HEALTHY LIVING LOUNGE</a>, saying, "Low energy, exhaustion and fatigue are at epidemic levels. Now is not the time to suck it in, grit your teeth, clench your fists and press on. Get wise and stop or dramatically reduce all unecessary energy drains. It’s time to get clever and start rebuilding your personal energy levels now."<br /><br /><b>Kylie</b> presents <a href="http://www.medicalspamd.com/the-blog/2009/3/12/patient-gagging-your-plastic-surgeon.html" target="_blank">Patient Gagging & Your Plastic Surgeon?</a> posted at <a href="http://medicalspamd.com/" target="_blank">Kylie</a>, saying, "Patient Gagging! Why some plastic surgeons and dermatologists don't want you looking for information about their laser clinic or medical spa online."<br /><br /><b>Asheesh</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyadvisor.co.uk/pregnancy-spotting-it-can-be-a-warning-sign/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Spotting - It Can Be A Warning Sign</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyadvisor.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Advisor</a>, saying, "Pregnancy spotting can be a form of implantation bleeding as well as a sign of danger."<br /><br /><b>Maggie Mayer</b> presents <a href="http://weddingthrift.blogspot.com/2009/03/blah-blah-blog.html" target="_blank">Blah Blah Blog...</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingthrift.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wedding Thrift.</a>, saying, "How to stay sane while planning your wedding, or any big event in your life!"<br /><br /><b>Farid</b> presents <a href="http://www.acneinformation101.com/AcneFacts.html" target="_blank">AcneInformation101? Acne Facts and Acne Treatments</a> posted at <a href="http://www.acneinformation101.com/" target="_blank">Acne Facts</a>, saying, "Let's start by understanding some key acne facts... Acne is a skin condition marked by inflammatory outbreaks, consisting of lesions and cysts that result from the blockage of hair follicles and pores, which in turn can be caused by a number of factors, including genetics, your body's hormonal balance and changes in hormone levels, skin irritation, stress, hyperactive sebaceous glands, the accumulation of dead skin cell's on the surface of skin, bacteria in skin pores, use of certain medications, and even exposure to certain chemicals. Many people associate diet and acne, because diet can also play a role as a cause"<br /><br /><b>Farid</b> presents <a href="http://www.anti-agingskincare101.com/CollagenAffectsWrinkles.html" target="_blank">Anti-Aging Skin Care</a> posted at <a href="http://www.anti-agingskincare101.com/" target="_blank">Collagen and Its Effects on Wrinkles</a>, saying, "Collagen is a long, fibrous structural protein that makes up the extracellular matrix that supports most tissues and gives cells their external structure. It's also found inside certain cells, also helping to support and bolster structure. Collagen is a strong material and makes up parts like ligaments, tendons, and is even a part of our bones and teeth."<br /><br /><b>Angela</b> presents <a href="http://jrapaport.com/blog/?p=423" target="_blank">What Products Are Best For Adult Acne?</a> posted at <a href="http://jrapaport.com/blog" target="_blank">The Acne Scar & Skincare Source</a>, saying, "A quick review on what products help with the many signs of aging in women, acne and wrinkles."<br /><br /><b>Randy Powell</b> presents <a href="http://www.eating-veggies.com/blog/2009/04/natural-health-through-living-foods.html" target="_blank">Natural Health Through Living Foods</a> posted at <a href="http://www.eating-veggies.com/blog/blog.blog.html" target="_blank">Eating-Veggies.com: High Alkaline Diet blog</a>.<br /><br /><b>Maureen Oliver</b> presents <a href="http://www.weightlosshypnosishub.com/weight_loss_thru_hypnosis.php" target="_blank">Weight Loss Thru Hypnosis - Is it Possible?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.weightlosshypnosishub.com/" target="_blank">Weight Loss Hypnosis Hub</a>, saying, "Weight loss thru hypnosis has shown itself to be very successful in helping people lose weight. Not only that, unlike most other weight loss methods, it actually results in keeping the weight off long term."<br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><b>Billeater</b> presents <a href="http://billeater.com/tips/5-money-saving-secrets-grocery-stores-dont-want-you-know" target="_blank">5 Money Saving Secrets Grocery Stores Don't Want You to Know</a> posted at <a href="http://billeater.com/" target="_blank">Billeater</a>.<br /><br /><b>Destroy Debt</b> presents <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com/blogs/debbie/2181-good-til-the-last-drop-use-it-before-you-throw-it-in-the-trash.html" target="_blank">Good Til The Last Drop: Use it Before You Throw it In the Trash</a> posted at <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com/" target="_blank">Destroy Debt</a>.<br /><br /><b>Abigail Perry</b> presents <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/2009/03/upgrade-update-whats-in-your-bills.html" target="_blank">What's in your bills?</a> posted at <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">i pick up pennies</a>, saying, "I thought I had nixed all extraneous fees. But during a routine bill check, I found a way to save almost $100 a year. When was the last time you scoured your expenses?"<br /><br /><b>Silicon Valley Blogger</b> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/02/03/how-to-make-a-budget-steps-ynab-you-need-a-budget/" target="_blank">How To Make A Budget In 10 Easy Steps</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>.<br /><br /><b>The Smarter Wallet</b> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2009/budget-money-control-spending-simple-system-you-need-a-budget/" target="_blank">Budget Your Money and Control Your Spending Using This Simple System</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>.<br /><br /><b>My Cool Mommy</b> presents <a href="http://mycoolmommy.com/finance/10-cool-sites-to-help-you-save-money/" target="_blank">10 Cool Sites To Help You Save Money</a> posted at <a href="http://mycoolmommy.com/" target="_blank">MyCoolMommy</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><b>Era Sundar</b> presents <a href="http://erasundar.wordpress.com/2009/03/07/hello-world/" target="_blank">Marching Orders</a> posted at <a href="http://erasundar.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Todays Thought</a>.<br /><br /><b>Debbie Dragon</b> presents <a href="http://empoweringmomblog.com/2009/03/us-moms-guiltier-than-moms-in-france/" target="_blank">US Moms Guiltier Than Moms in France</a> posted at <a href="http://empoweringmomblog.com/" target="_blank">Empowering Mom</a>.<br /><br /><b>Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice)</b> presents <a href="http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/10-ways-entertain-sick-child/" target="_blank">10 Ways to Entertain a Sick Child</a> posted at <a href="http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/" target="_blank">Homemaker Barbi</a>, saying, "10 Ways to Entertain a Sick Child: Guest poster Tracey shares her time-tested methods."<br /><br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><b>Carole Gold</b> presents <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/2009/04/10/christ-consciousness.aspx" target="_blank">Christ Consciousness</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/" target="_blank">Carole Gold</a>, saying, "E-mail, Passover and Good Friday...and the link that ties them all together."<br /><br /><b>Rani</b> presents <a href="http://christsbridge.blogspot.com/2009/04/prayer-of-week-life-of-righteousness.html" target="_blank">Prayer of the Week- Life of Righteousness</a> posted at <a href="http://christsbridge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christ's Bridge</a>.<br /><h2>Women</h2><b>Victoria</b> presents <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/2009/04/pamper-yourself-with-home-spa.html" target="_blank">Pamper Yourself with (Home) Spa Treatments</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/" target="_blank">Stiletto Beauty Online</a>.<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://www.physicaltherapyassistantschools.org/going-against-the-act-of-aging/" target="_blank">Going Against the Act of Aging</a> posted at <a href="http://www.physicaltherapyassistantschools.org/" target="_blank">Physical Therapy Assistant Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Juliet Chase</b> presents <a href="http://www.7greenstairs.com/2009/02/learning-to-take-healthy-risks/" target="_blank">Learning to take healthy risks</a> posted at <a href="http://www.7greenstairs.com/" target="_blank">7 Green Stairs</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jenny Jen</b> presents <a href="http://www.jennyreviews.com/as-seen-on-tv/designer-snuggie-review/" target="_blank">Designer Snuggie</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jennyreviews.com/" target="_blank">JennyReviews.com</a>, saying, "I love my Snuggie, I wore it every day during the winter and spilled all kinds of food on the poor blanket with sleeves, but just when my old Snuggie started looking stained and faded, another Snuggie came out!"<br /><br /><b>Farid</b> presents <a href="http://drskinspa.wordpress.com/2009/02/16/benefits-of-mineral-makeup/" target="_blank">Benefits of Mineral Makeup:</a> posted at <a href="http://drskinspa.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Benefits of Mineral Makeup</a>, saying, "Mineral makeup has been gaining popularity among women since the past few years. Thus, dermatologists, and makeup artists around the world are giving a boost to the sales of mineral makeup by 60 %. Therefore, many people are keen to know the components of such a makeup and the reasons why it has gained incredible popularity."<br /><br /><b>Caterina Christakos</b> presents <a href="http://www.stillagirl.com/2009/02/25/bra-fitting-guide/" target="_blank">Bra Fitting Guide</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stillagirl.com/" target="_blank">Stillagirl Beauty Advice</a>.<br /><br /><b>Talk Prom Dresses</b> presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/dresses-for-any-occasion/little-black-dress.html" target="_blank">How to Buy the Perfect Little Black Dress</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">Prom Dresses</a>, saying, "Unlike other fashion trends that come and go, the little black dress has stood the test of time."<br /><br /><b>Pat Evans</b> presents <a href="http://www.lifesinstructions.com/2009/02/menopause-finding-relief-from-mood-swings/" target="_blank">Help For Menopausal Mood Swings - How I Stopped Them</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lifesinstructions.com/" target="_blank">Lifes Instructions</a>.<br /><br /><b>julie</b> presents <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com/17/sexy-celebrity-style-makeup-tips/" target="_blank">Sexy Celebrity Style Makeup Tips</a> posted at <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com/" target="_blank">Healthtrition Beauty and Health</a>.<br /><br /><b>Vicky</b> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/save-money-with-a-las-vegas-wedding/" target="_blank">Save Money with a Las Vegas Wedding</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "A Vegas wedding can be less expensive than a traditional wedding."<br /><br /><b>Ashley Cook</b> presents <a href="http://frugalgirlblog.com/choosing-a-civil-wedding-officiant/" target="_blank">Choosing a Civil Wedding Officiant</a> posted at <a href="http://frugalgirlblog.com/" target="_blank">Frugal Girl</a>, saying, "Contrary to popular opinion, not everyone wants a large church wedding"<br /><br /><b>CBCreations</b> presents <a href="http://ameasureofthings.blogspot.com/2009/03/art-of-chivalry-from-womans-point-of.html" target="_blank">The Art of Chivalry from a Woman's Point of View</a> posted at <a href="http://ameasureofthings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Measure of All Things</a>.<br /><br /><b>Marjorie Morgan</b> presents <a href="http://www.girlsoutdoors.org/profiles/heather_swan_-_basejumping/" target="_blank">A profile of Heather Swan, BASEjumper</a> posted at <a href="http://www.girlsoutdoors.org/" target="_blank">GO! Girls Outdoors</a>, saying, "This is a profile of Heather Swan, a world record holding BASEjumper and Wingsuit BASEjumper. I interviewed Heather for my website, GO! Girls Outdoors, and she had some interesting things to say about being a woman in an extremely male-dominated environment."<br /><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/04/bhramari-pranayam.html" target="_blank">Bhramari Pranayam</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/index.html" target="_blank">Beauty & Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "Besides having a profound effect on ears, nose, eyes and mouth, it enlivens your looks; improves the glamour of the face. Its benefits do not end here - it improves one’s concentration levels, relieves migraine pains, reduces stress and mental agitation, hypertension, and successfully combats and helps prevent many a disease. Practice of Bhramari is beneficial for pregnant women."<br /><br /><b>Elaine</b> presents <a href="http://lipstickdaily.com/?p=1341" target="_blank">Is Your Betty Ready?</a> posted at <a href="http://lipstickdaily.com/" target="_blank">lipstickdaily.com</a>, saying, "Hilarious and smart! Lipstickdaily is BFFs Kate and Elaine's thoughts on parenting, career, family, sex, shopping and laughing while juggling their crazy and wonderful lives. A daily dose of: Funny Observations, Crazy Situations (asked to sit down at an Eagles Rock Concert???), Product Reviews and lots of honest discussion that you can only discuss with your closes friend. You'll be hooked........."<br /><br /><b>Madeleine Begun Kane</b> presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/2009/03/29/spring-cleaning/" target="_blank">Does Your Guilt Spring Eternal?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog" target="_blank">Mad Kane's Humor Blog</a>.<br /><br /><b>Gina</b> presents <a href="http://bajanjewel.wordpress.com/2009/04/03/prince-charming-does-not-exist/" target="_blank">Stop Waiting - Prince Charming Does Not Exist!</a> posted at <a href="http://bajanjewel.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Bajan Love Notes</a>, saying, "Prince Charming does NOT exist! There is no such thing as the perfect man or the perfect ONE who fits into our lives perfectly. Men are just as flawed and dysfunctional as we are."<br /><br /><b>Victoria Jennings</b> presents <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/truth-about-european-men/" target="_blank">Truth About European Men</a> posted at <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/" target="_blank">Time To Get Married</a>, saying, "The pros and cons of marrying a European man."<br /><br /><b>Aetius Romulous</b> presents <a href="http://www.screambucket.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=234:-its-spring-and-luke-is-in-the-air&catid=1:articles&Itemid=109" target="_blank">It’s Spring, and ‘Luke’ is in the Air…</a> posted at <a href="http://www.screambucket.com/" target="_blank">ScreamBucket</a>.<br /><br /><b>Ash_the_Wondercat</b> presents <a href="http://shinypurplecats.blogspot.com/2009/04/spring-resolutions-out-with-negative.html" target="_blank">Spring Resolutions: Out with the Negative</a> posted at <a href="http://shinypurplecats.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shiny Purple Cats</a>, saying, "This spring, take time to purge negativity out of your life so you can step out and shine during the budding season."<br /><br /><b>Suzanne</b> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/get-your-sexy-back/" target="_blank">Get your sexy back</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/" target="_blank">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=193613&c=ib&aff=54750" target="ejejcsingle"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZx1uHuny90t8PNIKxonFHcIg7lNmhDULscg3g4Nw_SBCcWRSqJVB6xzj1Pti1TJ-t_F_QNAMR-Fsj8Mnpy36bO0FbtnY40W4HR8jrKRnnXwkvMlAaiCF-uzX3CjAfn3RtVU2uxJXdM8M4/s400/468x60_SEO.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315728404337329442" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-76626625167518090792009-03-31T07:41:00.015-04:002009-04-05T17:25:28.497-04:00Advice for Women from Women - March 2009<a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?cl=40993&c=ib&aff=54750" target="ejejcsingle"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCpXBzuUTD14rx5Wk9AxCOFBvnQWVUhaeTUUoWBRA3JDDzmAdn7IIIjqDrx9QeO6JdAY2JCViThQY2EXbIH5exvKeqM4GkQY-lQHN21J7DUEXbh0W-UlP9QtYoYmCcsx1b6QYqnSFm8Oi/s320/ywc1_125x125.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319169957033898962" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to the March 31, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. We have another carnival chock full of information. Thanks everyone for making this a great edition!<br /><br /><h2>Education</h2><b>Shen-Li Lee</b> presents <a href="http://figur8.net/baby/2009/03/20/early-childhood-education-what-is-the-montessori-method/" target="_blank">Early Childhood Education - What is the Montessori Method?</a> posted at <a href="http://figur8.net/baby" target="_blank">Babylicious</a>.<br /><br /><b>Spanish Kit</b> presents <a href="http://www.spanish-kit.net/blog/using-connecting-words-in-spanish" target="_blank">Using Connecting Words In Spanish</a> posted at <a href="http://www.spanish-kit.net/blog" target="_blank">Learn Spanish Blog</a>, saying, "Some ideas for using connecting words in Spanish"<br /><br /><b>Y Niz</b> presents <a href="http://dangle-silver-earrings.blogspot.com/2007_12_30_archive.html" target="_blank">How to Make Dangle Silver Earrings</a> posted at <a href="http://dangle-silver-earrings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dangle Silver Earrings</a>, saying, "Dangle silver earrings is type of jewellery that get the attention presently. Did you know, you can easily by your own supplies and make original and unique dangle silver earrings. Create them to match a favorite outfit or to give to a friend."<br /><br /><b>Sharyce Arciaga</b> presents <a href="http://articlesarc.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-use-blog-sites-to-increase.html" target="_blank">How To Use Blog Sites To Increase Traffic To Your Blog</a> posted at <a href="http://articlesarc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Internet Marketing Articles</a>, saying, "Drive traffic to your blog using the latest blog carnival technology."<br /><br /><b>Jenny Jen</b> presents <a href="http://www.jennyreviews.com/software/photolab-review/" target="_blank">PhotoLab Reviewed</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jennyreviews.com/" target="_blank">JennyReviews.com</a>, saying, "Health, Beauty, Software, and As Seen On TV Product reviews by Jenny and friends. Add Your Review for a Chance to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card."<br /><br /><b>Y Niz</b> presents <a href="http://weddings-readings-website.blogspot.com/2008/12/top-5-tips-on-making-diy-wedding.html" target="_blank">Top 5 Tips On Making DIY Wedding Favours(Wedding Program Ideas)</a> posted at <a href="http://weddings-readings-website.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wedding Readings Website</a>, saying, "Wedding favours are gifted on the day of the wedding reception or marriage ceremony. In the phrase DIY wedding favours, the acronym DIY stands for 'Do It Yourself'. DIY wedding favours refer to the gifts, which are prepared from the raw materials by the couple with the help of their relatives and friends."<br /><br /><h2>Families</h2><b>Kaiton Berkley</b> presents <a href="http://rockstarmamaonline.com/theblog/?p=144" target="_blank">Things NOT to do in a home invasion</a> posted at <a href="http://rockstarmamaonline.com/theblog">RockstarMama: the blog</a>, saying, "Curious noises. Unhelpful husbands. A cat. A near ass-kicking. An all-powerful SuperMom and a home invasion gone awry."<br /><br /><b>Cory</b> presents <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/fat-is-overrated" target="_blank">Fat is Overrated</a> posted at <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/" target="_blank">Eating Healthy</a>, saying, "Dieters often focus too much on fat instead of limiting overall calories, especially carbs."<br /><br /><b>Talk Prom Dresses</b> presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/dresses-for-any-occasion/fashion-forcast-2009.html" target="_blank">Celebrity Dresses - Fashion Forecast 2009</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">Prom Dresses</a>, saying, "As we have all seen, the fashion trends this year are all over the place."<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org/safety-first-for-your-child/" target="_blank">Safety First – For Your Child</a> posted at <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org/">Comments on: Top 100 Diet and Fitness Blogs</a>.<br /><br /><b>Dorothy Wilden</b> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/red-is-the-new-white-choosing-a-wedding-dress-color/" target="_blank">Red is the New White - Choosing a Wedding Dress Color</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "A new trend in choosing wedding dress colors."<br /><br /><b>Terri Hellro</b> presents <a href="http://www.womandivorcesupport.com/divorce-advice-for-women-help-with-support-and-recovery" target="_blank">Divorce Advice for Women: Help with Support and Recovery at Woman Divorce Support</a> posted at <a href="http://www.womandivorcesupport.com/" target="_blank">Divorce Advice</a>, saying, "Help for divorcees."<br /><br /><b>Renae</b> presents <a href="http://lifenurturingeducation.com/2009/03/24/keep-the-memories-get-rid-of-the-stuff/" target="_blank">Keep the Memories, Get Rid of the Stuff</a> posted at <a href="http://lifenurturingeducation.com/" target="_blank">Life Nurturing Education</a>.<br /><br /><b>Ruth</b> presents <a href="http://campingearth.com/blog/2009/03/23/how-to-buy-hiking-boots/" target="_blank">How to Buy Hiking Boots</a> posted at <a href="http://campingearth.com/blog" target="_blank">Camping Tips</a>, saying, "Good hiking boots are generally expensive, but worth the cost when comparing them to cheaper boots."<br /><br /><b>Heather Levin</b> presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/03/how-to-start-a-community-garden/" target="_blank">How To Start A Community Garden</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>, saying, "Learn how to start a community garden with your friends and neighbors."<br /><br /><h2>Fitness</h2><b>Lara Bross</b> presents <a href="http://www.figurefoodie.com/?p=828" target="_blank">Transform Your Body, Part I</a> posted at <a href="http://www.figurefoodie.com/" target="_blank">FigureFoodie.com</a>, saying, "During my transformation from frumpy girl to national-level physique-competitor, I learned how to make a total body transformation. Also, many of the men and women I train with have been through their own transformation. In sharing our experiences, we have have pinpointed the areas that were responsible for the changes we made. This series outlines how you can do it too. Sorry, no magic pills or berries are involved; determination and hard work are required."<br /><br /><b>GP</b> presents <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/keeping-stable-on-the-trail-2/" target="_blank">Keeping Stable on the Trail</a> posted at <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Manely Montana</a>, saying, "Life lessons learned from keeping stable on the trail"<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/exercise-caution-exercise-safely/" target="_blank">Exercise Caution, Exercise Safely</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/" target="_blank">Ultrasound Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Katy Allgeyer</b> presents <a href="http://fengshuibyfishgirl.com/2009/03/12/about-face" target="_blank">ABOUT FACE</a> posted at <a href="http://fengshuibyfishgirl.com" target="_blank">Feng Shui By Fishgirl</a>, saying, "I have a feng shui blog that encompasses personal development through feng shui practices. Thanks, Katy"<br /><br /><h2>Health</h2><b>Irene Rivera</b> presents <a href="http://mangosteenfactsonline.com/asthma-control-building-a-stronger-immune-system-with-mangosteen" target="_blank">Asthma Control: Building a Stronger Immune System With Mangosteen</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mangosteenfactsonline.com/" target="_blank">MangoSteen Facts Online</a>.<br /><br /><b>Arnel</b> presents <a href="http://www.beautyskincarefinder.com/2009/03/the-importance-of-getting-acne-treatment/" target="_blank">The Importance of Getting Acne treatment</a> posted at <a href="http://www.beautyskincarefinder.com/" target="_blank">Your Skin Care Blog</a>, saying, "Acne is a skin condition that commonly occurs when the individual hits puberty. Acne treatment for this skin condition may be varied depending on the intensity of the case. Acne is manifested when the sebaceous glands overproduce sebum thus resulting to greasy skin which will then catch more dirt and shed skin. The dirt and shed skin which accumulates in the pores will block these and result to inflamed pores."<br /><br /><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/03/13/can-rush-hour-traffic-increase-your-risk-for-a-heart-attack/" target="_blank">Can Rush Hour Traffic Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack?</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /><br /><b>ITAKEOFFTHEMASK</b> presents <a href="http://itakeoffthemask.com/heal-without-spending-money/balancing-the-root-chakra-for-health-and-stability/" target="_blank">Balancing the Root Chakra for Health and Stability</a> posted at <a href="http://itakeoffthemask.com/" target="_blank">itakeoffthemask.com</a>.<br /><br /><b>Pregnancy Hut</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/bringing-home-baby/" target="_blank">Bringing Home Baby - Preparing for Your First Few Days as a New Mom</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a>, saying, "When you are expecting, you will likely spend so much time preparing for your delivery that you forget to plan for the first few days at home."<br /><br /><b>Den Levin</b> presents <a href="http://www.battleanxiety.com/causes-of-anxiety/" target="_blank">Causes of Anxiety</a> posted at <a href="http://www.battleanxiety.com/" target="_blank">Battle Anxiety</a>, saying, "There are multiple common causes of anxiety."<br /><br /><b>Jacquelyn</b> presents <a href="http://wparent.com/critical-pregnancy/" target="_blank">The Critical Pregnancy Conditions You Have to Know About</a> posted at <a href="http://wparent.com/" target="_blank">WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide</a>, saying, "Learn about the seven critical pregnancy conditions you need to know about to ensure a smooth and safe pregnancy."<br /><br /><b>Farid</b> presents <a href="http://www.drskinspa.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=36" target="_blank">Lip Treatment, Anti-Aging skin Care Products, Colorscience</a> posted at <a href="http://www.drskinspa.com/index.asp?" target="_blank">Lip Treatment</a>, saying, "Caring For Your Mouth with A Recommended Lip TreatmentOur lips are a telltale feature of our age, health, and life. For such a prominent facial feature, our lips are often the most neglected part of our face, even though they need the most care. The skin on our lips only contain three to five cellular layers, which makes it much thinner than facial skin"<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://aboutfreelancewriting.com/go.php?offer=victoriaj&pid=8" target="_blank">Get Started with Profitable Freelance Writing</a><br /></span></div><br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><b>Destroy Debt</b> presents <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com/blogs/debbie/468-coupon-organizer.html" target="_blank">How to Organize Your Coupons</a> posted at <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com/" target="_blank">Destroy Debt</a>.<br /><br /><b>Savings Toolbox</b> presents <a href="http://www.savingstoolbox.com/2009/03/16/money-saving-tips-from-the-grocer/" target="_blank">Money Saving Tips from the Grocer</a> posted at <a href="http://www.savingstoolbox.com/" target="_blank">Savings Toolbox</a>.<br /><br /><b>Abigail Perry</b> presents <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/2009/03/through-looking-glass-look-at-perceived.html" target="_blank">Through the looking glass: A look at perceived frugality</a> posted at <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">i pick up pennies</a>, saying, "Though this particular article focuses on finance, the sentiments herein can apply to just about any aspect of life. We women ask so much of ourselves -- so much, in fact, that we tend to guarantee failure. This perpetuates an unhappy cycle that can cost us time, energy and money."<br /><br /><b>Silicon Valley Blogger</b> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/02/13/lower-car-insurance-rates-cut-auto-insurance-premiums-affordable-cheap-insurance/" target="_blank">Lower Your Car Insurance Rates! How To Cut Insurance Premiums In Half</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><b>Emma</b> presents <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/introducing-solid-food-to-baby/self-feeding-a-bib-that-can-make-all-the-difference/" target="_blank">Self feeding: a bib that can make all the difference</a> posted at <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/" target="_blank">Baby-Log</a>, saying, "As a busy tired mom, I search for stuff that makes my life easier, and here is an example."<br /><br /><b>Meaghan Montrose</b> presents <a href="http://www.tutorfi.com/wordpress/index.php/5-ways-to-connect-with-your-child" target="_blank">5 Ways to Connect with your Child</a> posted at <a href="http://www.tutorfi.com/wordpress" target="_blank">Colleen Palat</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><b>Yolanda Lehman</b> presents <a href="http://aintathatgoodnews.blogspot.com/2009/03/im-lost-without-you.html" target="_blank">I'M LOST WITHOUT YOU...</a> posted at <a href="http://aintathatgoodnews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ain'ta That Good News?!</a>, saying, "a word of encouragement for the superwoman who is feeling weary in service to others."<br /><br /><b>Rosalind P. Denson</b> presents <a href="http://afruitfullife.blogspot.com/2009/03/love-your-enemies.html" target="_blank">Love Your Enemies</a> posted at <a href="http://afruitfullife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Fruitful Life</a>, saying, "advice for the woman who is experiencing conflict in relationships"<br /><br /><h2>Women</h2><b>Victoria</b> presents <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/2009/03/spring-fashion-picks-for-every-body.html" target="_blank">Spring Fashion Tips for Every Body</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/" target="_blank">Stiletto Beauty</a>.<br /><br /><b>Madeleine Begun Kane</b> presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/2009/03/10/takeout/" target="_blank">Ode To Takeout (Song Parody to be sung to My Favorite Things)</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog" target="_blank">Mad Kane's Humor Blog</a>.<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://becomingaradiologist.org/bioethics-and-a-woman-right-to-choose/" target="_blank">Bioethics and a Woman’s Right to Choose</a> posted at <a href="http://becomingaradiologist.org/" target="_blank">Becoming A Radiologist</a>.<br /><br /><b>The Understudy Fashionista</b> presents <a href="http://the-understudy-fashionista.blogspot.com/2009/03/alexander-mcqueen.html" target="_blank">Alexander McQueen</a> posted at <a href="http://the-understudy-fashionista.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Understudy Fashionista - fashion from the wings</a>, saying, "The Understudy Fashionista - fashion from the wings. Picks from Paris Fashion Week. Vive la difference!"<br /><br /><b>Kela Price</b> presents <a href="http://www.blendedfamilysoapopera.com/wordpress/index.php?s=catfight" target="_blank">blended family soap opera</a> posted at <a href="http://www.blendedfamilysoapopera.com/wordpress" target="_blank">blended family soap opera</a>.<br /><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2008/02/coconut-oil-for-beauty.html" target="_blank">Coconut oil for beauty</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "Coconut oil, due its high saturated fat content was branded as unhealthy and artery-clogging which could cause heart diseases. This claim has been widely disproved by the scientific community and it is now being hailed as one of world’s healthiest cooking oils. Though it may take time, perceptions are slowly changing as people are beginning to realize its tremendous benefits. Coconuts and coconut oil have always been a part of the cuisine in tropical countries like India (South) and Sri Lanka and even today coconut is indispensable in their diet. For now, let’s leave aside the health benefits and focus our attention on the beauty uses of this wonderful oil. South Indian women swear by it. They attribute their dense, long, raven black hair and a flawless, clear complexion to good genes and the liberal use of coconut oil in their diet and beauty regimen."<br /><br /><b>Expat</b> presents <a href="http://www.agermanytrip.com/things-you-must-do-while-you-travel-in-germany/" target="_blank">Things You Must Do While You Travel In Germany</a> posted at <a href="http://www.agermanytrip.com/" target="_blank">A Germany Trip</a>, saying, "Top tourist destinations in Germany."<br /><br /><b>hmcmcd</b> presents <a href="http://www.starfashionaddict.com/2009/03/04/gwyneth-paltows-look-for-under-10000/" target="_blank">Gwyneth Paltow’s Look for Under 100.00</a> posted at <a href="http://www.starfashionaddict.com/" target="_blank">Star Fashion Addict</a>, saying, "affordable fashion"<br /><br /><b>Woman Tribune</b> presents <a href="http://womantribune.com/cheerios-circle-helping-hearts-freshwater-pearl-bracelet-giveaway" target="_blank">Cheerios Circle of Helping Hearts</a> posted at <a href="http://womantribune.com/" target="_blank">Woman Tribune</a>, saying, "Cheerios partnered with WomenHeart to help women receive free cholesterol screenings to prevent heart disease and you can win a freshwater pearl bracelet."<br /><br /><b>Danniella H Poole</b> presents <a href="http://yougetbackyourex.com/?page_id=15" target="_blank">7 Ways To Build Trust In A Relationship</a> posted at <a href="http://yougetbackyourex.com/" target="_blank">You Get Back Your Ex</a>.<br /><br /><b>Karen Vaughn</b> presents <a href="http://workingdivas.com/?p=142" target="_blank">Plan the Perfect Girl's Night Out</a> posted at <a href="http://workingdivas.com/" target="_blank">Working Divas</a>.<br /><br /><b>Homespunhealers</b> presents <a href="http://www.homespunhealers.com/first-comes-love" target="_blank">First Comes Love,Then Comes Knowledge</a> posted at <a href="http://www.homespunhealers.com/" target="_blank">HomeSpunHealers</a>, saying, "An article that suggests the importent questions you should ask BEFORE becoming overly involved with a potentional partner."<br /><br /><b>Suzanne</b> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/relationship-recipe/" target="_blank">Relationship recipe</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/" target="_blank">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br /><b>00FF00</b> presents <a href="http://www.ooffoo.com/listing/Slow-Down-and-Get-Sexed-Up.aspx" target="_blank">Slow Down and Get Sexed Up</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ooffoo.com/" target="_blank">ooffoo</a>, saying, "A member of the ooffoo community shares six sexy secrets to help you lay back, relax and enjoy!"<br /><br /><b>The Cheating Detective</b> presents <a href="http://www.thecheatingdetective.com/a-closer-look-at-internet-infidelity/" target="_blank">A Closer Look At Internet Infidelity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thecheatingdetective.com" target="_blank">Catch Cheating Men</a>, saying, "Internet infidelity can be prevented." <br /><br /><b>Raising Whiskers</b> presents <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/cat-health-problems.html" target="_blank">Cat Health Problems - Cat Health Issues - Common Health Problems Cats Face</a> posted at <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/" target="_blank">Cat Care</a>, saying, "Learn about some common cat health problems and some simple ways to deal with them." <br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>.<br /><br />Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=193613&c=ib&aff=54750" target="ejejcsingle"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 51px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZx1uHuny90t8PNIKxonFHcIg7lNmhDULscg3g4Nw_SBCcWRSqJVB6xzj1Pti1TJ-t_F_QNAMR-Fsj8Mnpy36bO0FbtnY40W4HR8jrKRnnXwkvMlAaiCF-uzX3CjAfn3RtVU2uxJXdM8M4/s400/468x60_SEO.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315728404337329442" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-38905866374371377802009-03-15T13:39:00.006-04:002009-03-16T14:13:35.074-04:00Advice for Women from Women - Mid March 2009Welcome to the March 15, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. Another great instalment of this blog carnival. There is all kinds of advice from all kinds of women, so a little something for everyone. There is even a giveaway, so why not take advantage? Enjoy your reading and see you at the end of the month...<br /><h2>Families</h2><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://radiographyschools.org/?page_id=51" target="_blank">Reproduction and Responsibility, Growing Further Apart</a> posted at <a href="http://radiographyschools.org/" target="_blank">Radiography Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Dianne M. Buxton</b> presents <a href="http://babyboomersandmenopause.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-tell-if-your-childrens-bedding.html" target="_blank">How to Tell If Your Children's Bedding is Safe</a> posted at <a href="http://babyboomersandmenopause.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Baby Boomers and Menopause</a>, saying, "My recent education into the facts of chemicals in conventional bedding shocked me. I was glad to find out how easy it is to get organic family bedding at a reasonable cost."<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://surgicaltechnicianschools.org/?page_id=38" target="_blank">The Surgery is Over… Now What? 4 Tips for A Successful Rehab</a> posted at <a href="http://surgicaltechnicianschools.org/" target="_blank">Surgical Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>More than just a mother</b> presents <a href="http://morethanjustamother.blogspot.com/2009/02/boys-dont-wear-hair-clips.html" target="_blank">Boys don't wear hair clips</a> posted at <a href="http://morethanjustamother.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">More than just a mother</a>.<br /><br /><b>Erika</b> presents <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/skiing-in-spain-the-catalonia-pyrenees" target="_blank">Skiing in Spain: the Catalonia Pyrenees</a> posted at <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/" target="_blank">Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries</a>, saying, "You have probably heard all about the beaches of Spain; the truth is that Spain is not only all about summertime travel. The country offers a winter wonderland made possible by the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains."<br /><br /><b>Victoria Jennings</b> presents <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/typical-marriage-timeline/" target="_blank">Typical Marriage Timeline</a> posted at <a href="http://www.timetogetmarried.info/" target="_blank">Time To Get Married</a>, saying, "A description of how a typical relationship progresses to marriage."<br /><br /><b>Vicky</b> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/getting-deals-on-wedding-rings/" target="_blank">Getting Deals on Wedding Rings</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "While many people think of huge dollar amounts when it comes to rings, there are ways to make the shopping process more pleasant and affordable."<br /><br /><b>Woman Tribune</b> presents <a href="http://womantribune.com/bella-sara-expands-line-treasures-series-mini-horses-collection" target="_blank">Bella Sara Expands Line with Treasures Series & Mini Horses Collection</a> posted at <a href="http://womantribune.com/" target="_blank">Woman Tribune</a>.<br /><br /><b>Beth Dargis</b> presents <a href="http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog/?p=1325" target="_blank">Decluttering with Obstacles</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mysimplerlife.com/blog" target="_blank">My Simpler Life - Simple Living</a>.<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> presents <a href="http://www.finecraftguild.com/free-st-patricks-day-crafts-templates-leprechauns/" target="_blank">Free St Patricks Day Crafts Templates: Prancing Leprechauns</a> posted at <a href="http://www.finecraftguild.com/" target="_blank">Fine Craft Guild .com</a>, saying, "This great CRAFT project just costs 2 sheets of paper. ...and you'll have a REALLY CUTE Leprechaun Marionette! FREE template & tutorial. Pull the strings to make him dance to the rainbow's pot of gold. Fun & Easy Project, all ages. GREAT FOR SPRING BREAK!"<br /><br /><b>Jessica</b> presents <a href="http://jessicastraveltips.com/jamaica-travel-tips/" target="_blank">Jamaica Travel Tips</a> posted at <a href="http://jessicastraveltips.com/" target="_blank">Jessica's Travel Tips: Travel For Cheap</a>, saying, "Information for your next Jamaica vacation."<br /><br /><b>Cheating Wife</b> presents <a href="http://www.signsofacheatingspouse.net/is_your_spouses_friend_a_friend.php" target="_blank">Is your Spouse's Friend just a Friend?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.signsofacheatingspouse.net/" target="_blank">Cheating Wife</a>, saying, "Tips on how to answer those nagging thoughts if the friend of your significant other is really just a friend."<br /><br /><b>Sunny Tan</b> presents <a href="http://www.infidelityman.com/why-men-lie-about-cheating.php" target="_blank">Why Do Men Lie About Cheating - Is My Man Cheating - Signs Of Cheating Men</a> posted at <a href="http://www.infidelityman.com/" target="_blank">Cheating Men</a>, saying, "Why can men not just fess up after cheating?"<br /><br /><b>Raising Whiskers</b> presents <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/cats-toilet-training.html" target="_blank">Cats Toilet Training - Litter Box - Toilet Training</a> posted at <a href="http://raisingwhiskers.com/" target="_blank">Cat Care Tips</a>, saying, "Yes, you can train your cat to use the toilet."<br /><br /><b>Kim Cohen</b> presents <a href="http://the-household-maven.com/archives/97" target="_blank">Martha Stewart's quite smart</a> posted at <a href="http://the-household-maven.com/" target="_blank">THE HOUSEHOLD MAVEN</a>, saying, "This blog hopes to begin to question our bombardment of cultural images that make us believe that we can have a perfectly organized, color coded, neatly indexed life. And then when our life, inevitably, resists easy classification for faster filing, we believe that we have failed somehow, that we were not as disciplined or as organized as we needed to be. In it, I aim that we should have fun, lose the guilt about cluttered piles, and just enjoy our time with our families."<br /><br /><b>thebarefootbadger</b> presents <a href="http://thebarefootbadger.com/simple-living-and-grandparents/" target="_blank">Simple Living: Lessons from Grandma's House</a> posted at <a href="http://thebarefootbadger.com/" target="_blank">The Barefoot Badger</a>, saying, "Your grandparents may be able to teach you more than you think about "going green.""<br /><h2>Health</h2><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/02/27/early-menopause-increases-stroke-risk/" target="_blank">Early Menopause Increases Stroke Risk</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /><br /><b>Sarah Scrafford</b> presents <a href="http://www.rncentral.com/nursing-library/careplans/top_100_healthy_mom_blogs" target="_blank">Top 100 Healthy Mom Blogs</a> posted at <a href="http://www.rncentral.com/" target="_blank">RN Central</a>.<br /><br /><b>Sigrid Landau</b> presents <a href="http://www.a1howto.com/weight-loss/the-right-weight-loss-diet-for-women-what-others-say.html" target="_blank">The Right Weight Loss Diet For Women - What Others Say</a> posted at <a href="http://www.a1howto.com/" target="_blank">A1 How To</a>, saying, "Here are some women's tips for weight loss."<br /><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2008/10/talc-may-cause-ovarian-cancer.html" target="_blank">Talcum powder dangerous for women?</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "This bit of news is alarming and certainly a cause for concern. For, it has been recently found that women who use talcum powder every day to keep fresh are 40 per cent more likely to develop ovarian cancer and not only that the latest findings from the U.S. suggest that the risks are much greater than previously thought. Scientists fear powder particles applied to the private parts may travel to the ovaries and trigger a process of inflammation that allows cancer cells to flourish"<br /><br /><b>Sonia Devine</b> presents <a href="http://www.loveyourselfslim.com.au/blog/lap_band_surgery_cure_type_2_diabetes" target="_blank">Lap Band Surgery to cure Type 2 Diabetes</a> posted at <a href="http://loveyourselfslim.com.au/blog" target="_blank">Love Yourself Slim - Weight Loss from the Inside Out</a>.<br /><br /><b>Michele Rosenthal</b> presents <a href="http://parasitesofthemind.blogspot.com/2009/02/ptsd-healing-taking-time-out.html" target="_blank">PTSD Healing: Taking a Time Out</a> posted at <a href="http://parasitesofthemind.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">PARASITES OF THE MIND</a>, saying, "Sometimes the best thing we can do so we can continue to support our families and friends is to destress ourselves. Here's one example of how."<br /><br /><b>Heather Levin</b> presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/2009/03/the-dangers-of-bpa/" target="_blank">The Dangers of BPA</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>, saying, "Learn how dangerous BPA really, and the surprising places it's lurking in your life."<br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><b>Debbie Ducker</b> presents <a href="http://ezine.duckerpromotion.com/?p=406" target="_blank">Profitable Blogging - Grab it why the competition is low.</a> posted at <a href="http://ezine.duckerpromotion.com/" target="_blank">Ducker Promotion Ezine</a>, saying, "A fairly new idea with a lot of potential for entrepreneurs who have insight, drive, and a basic understanding of today"<br /><br /><b>Debt Wizard</b> presents <a href="http://www.helpwithmoney.net/making-money-is-easier-than-saving-money" target="_blank">Making Money Is Easier Than Saving Money</a> posted at <a href="http://www.helpwithmoney.net/" target="_blank">Money Help</a>, saying, "If you are trying to firm up your finances, trying to make some extra cash may actually be easier than just saving money."<br /><br /><b>TwoGun and Ozone</b> presents <a href="http://www.pokertips.org/weekly.shuffle/archives/2009-03-01" target="_blank">The Resiliance of Poker</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pokertips.org/weekly.shuffle/weekly-shuffle.php" target="_blank">Online Poker Strategy</a>, saying, "Despite the economic slowdown, poker is still thriving."<br /><br /><b>Dina</b> presents <a href="http://www.naturallygettingpregnant.com/fertility-blog/2009/01/29/cost-of-infertility-treatments" target="_blank">Cost of Infertility Treatments</a> posted at <a href="http://www.naturallygettingpregnant.com/" target="_blank">Naturally Getting Pregnant</a>, saying, "I think this blog is a helpful overview for women who are new to the cost of infertility treatments"<br /><br /><b>Silicon Valley Blogger</b> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/02/10/zecco-vs-tradeking-online-stock-brokerage-account-discount-broker-comparison/" target="_blank">Zecco vs TradeKing: Which Online Stock Brokerage Account To Choose?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>, saying, "I am a financial blogger and I offer a review of a couple of the best online brokerages available for those interested in investing"<br /><br /><b>Koh</b> presents <a href="http://sliceofkoh.com/?p=143" target="_blank">If I'm a recent grad, should I invest in the stock market now?</a> posted at <a href="http://sliceofkoh.com/" target="_blank">slice of koh</a>.<br /><br /><b>The Smarter Wallet</b> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2009/charting-stock-movements-fibonacci-trading-techniques-trend-analysis/" target="_blank">Charting Stock Movements With Fibonacci Trading Techniques</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>, saying, "Thanks!"<br /><h2>Parenting</h2><b>Shen-Li Lee</b> presents <a href="http://figur8.net/baby/2009/02/26/the-relationship-between-babies-and-vitamin-l-for-love/" target="_blank">The Relationship Between Babies and Vitamin L for Love</a> posted at <a href="http://figur8.net/baby" target="_blank">Babylicious</a>.<br /><br /><b>Nancy Miller</b> presents <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/cut-those-apron-strings-without-any-blood/" target="_blank">Cut Those Apron Strings Without any Blood</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/" target="_blank">Ultrasound Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Becca Glouzstein</b> presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2009/02/what-to-tell-your-kids-about-suffering.html" target="_blank">What to tell your kids about suffering and injustice in the world</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>.<br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><b>Carole Gold</b> presents <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/2009/03/02/download-alert.aspx" target="_blank">Download Alert!</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/" target="_blank">Carole Gold</a>, saying, "Does your computer hold the secret to navigating the economic downturn AND the paradigm shift?"<br /><br /><b>Minister Mamie L. Pack</b> presents <a href="http://lifeinowlive.blogspot.com/2009/03/no-ones-and-nodody.html" target="_blank">No one and Nobody</a> posted at <a href="http://lifeinowlive.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Life I Now Live</a>.<br /><br /><b>Tami Blodgett</b> presents <a href="http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com/blog/?title=inspired_choices_for_staying_emotionally&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1" target="_blank">"Inspired Choices For Staying Emotionally Balanced</a> posted at <a href="http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com/blog/" target="_blank">Online Wellness: A Safe Haven</a>, saying, "During this time of tremendous emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and economic upheaval, it is imperative that we set a conscious intention to stay rooted within ourselves. Catherine offers choices for Staying Emotionally Balanced. Online Wellness Association provides a safe platform for online practitioners and clients."<br /><br /><b>Yolanda Lehman</b> presents <a href="http://aintathatgoodnews.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-wont-complain.html" target="_blank">I WON'T COMPLAIN</a> posted at <a href="http://aintathatgoodnews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ain'ta That Good News?!</a>, saying, ""I Won't Complain" will speak to the heart of the woman burdened by the stresses of life. Yolanda Lehman reminds women that there is sunlight even on our darkest of days..."<br /><h2>Women</h2><b>Victoria</b> presents <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/2009/03/honeybee-gardens-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Honeybee Gardens Giveaway</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com" target="_blank">Stiletto Beauty</a>, saying, "The lovely people at Honeybee Gardens have provided some products to give to one lucky reader! All you have to do is leave a comment in the comment box at the end of this post and on March 31, I will hold a random drawing of everyone who has entered."<br /><br /><b>Mary@SimplyForties</b> presents <a href="http://www.simplyforties.com/2009/02/strategies-for-single-travel.html" target="_blank">Strategies for Single Travel</a> posted at <a href="http://www.simplyforties.com/" target="_blank">SimplyForties</a>.<br /><br /><b>Dating321</b> presents <a href="http://www.dating321.net/the-type-of-man-women-want/" target="_blank">The Type of Man Women Want</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dating321.net/" target="_blank">Free Dating Advice</a>, saying, "Do women really just want money or good looks?"<br /><br /><b>Suzanne</b> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/addicted-to-complaining/" target="_blank">Addicted to complaining</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/" target="_blank">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br /><b>Jennerationx</b> presents <a href="http://jennerationx.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/advice-for-women/" target="_blank">Advice for women</a> posted at <a href="http://jennerationx.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Jennerationx</a>.<br /><br /><b>Ida Frog</b> presents <a href="http://idafrog.blogspot.com/2009/02/this-is-dedicated-to-all-those-single.html" target="_blank">This is dedicated to all those single ladies that wonder if they are missing out......</a> posted at <a href="http://idafrog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">To know me is to hear me talk...</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kathryn</b> presents <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4801233_wear-high-heels-hurting-feet.html" target="_blank">How to Wear High Heels Without Hurting Your Feet</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ehow.com/members/kathrynvercillo.html" target="_blank">KathrynVercillo on eHow</a>, saying, "It's fine to want to wear high heels but don't do it at the expense of your physical well being!"<br /><br /><b>Kela Price</b> presents <a href="http://www.blendedfamilysoapopera.com/wordpress/index.php/345" target="_blank">Catfight…dealing with insecurities</a> posted at <a href="http://www.blendedfamilysoapopera.com/wordpress" target="_blank">blended family soap opera</a>.<br /><br /><b>Ashley Cook</b> presents <a href="http://www.promblogger.net/?p=14" target="_blank">Secret Prom Accessories</a> posted at <a href="http://www.promblogger.net/" target="_blank">Prom Blogger</a>, saying, "Some great prom accessories no one ever needs to know about."<br /><br /><b>Josanne Anthony</b> presents <a href="http://bathrobetherapy.blogspot.com/2009/03/effective-ways-to-change-your-thinking.html" target="_blank">Effective Ways to Change Your Thinking</a> posted at <a href="http://bathrobetherapy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bathrobe Therapy</a>, saying, "We can all change some of our negative ways of thinking"<br /><br /><b>Toni</b> presents <a href="http://wifelysteps.com/2009/03/04/the-belly-band/" target="_blank">The Belly Band</a> posted at <a href="http://wifelysteps.com/" target="_blank">Wifely Steps</a>, saying, "For those pregnant and are having wardrobe issues, here's a great maternity accessory that can help ease wardrobe worries -- the belly band. :)"<br /><br /><b>Mina Togonon</b> presents <a href="http://24hourparadigm.blogspot.com/2009/02/cutting-substitutes-in-relationship.html" target="_blank">Cutting the Substitutes in the Relationship</a> posted at <a href="http://24hourparadigm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">24 Hour Paradigm</a>, saying, "Women all over the world have had so much to offer not just for their partners for themselves as well. At times, the generous women forget how it is to feel valued especially when they receive less attention. What to do?"<br /><br /><b>Suzanne</b> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/embracing-self-care-guest-post-by-life-coach-christine/" target="_blank">Embracing self care - Guest post by Life Coach Christine</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/" target="_blank">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kakie</b> presents <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/03/07/honoring-march-womens-history-month/" target="_blank">Honoring March - Womens History Month</a> posted at <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/" target="_blank">Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park</a>, saying, "It is important that we continue to learn about our heritage as women. Here you will find information about the history of Women's History Month."<br /><br /><b>Nancy Muller</b> presents <a href="http://kitewrite.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/waiting-for-payday-recipes-pinched-from-my-mothers-recipe-box/" target="_blank">Waiting-for-Payday Recipes: Pinched From My Mother's Recipe Box</a> posted at <a href="http://kitewrite.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Recession Depression Therapy</a>, saying, "The adult mother/daughter relationship shines through as we share our favorite, frugal rice udding recipe"<br /><br /><b>Gina</b> presents <a href="http://bajanjewel.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/mens-mind-games/" target="_blank">How To Handle Men's Mind Games</a> posted at <a href="http://bajanjewel.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Bajan Love Notes</a>, saying, "The use of mind games is manipulative, immature and counter-productive yet both men and women have been guilty of playing them at one point or another. So why do men play games with women’s heads, even the ones they love? This could be for any amount of reasons…"<br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>.<br /><br />Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-37121212137906045962009-02-28T09:42:00.005-05:002009-02-28T09:40:43.176-05:00Advice for Women from Women - February 2009Welcome to the February 28, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. For those of you returning, you've probably noticed the new layout. Actually, I've moved the blog carnival, so please note the new URL. Anyway, on with the carnival...<br /><br />Again, this is a pretty full blog carnival with a lot of inspiration and good advice to help us all in these trying times. I hope you enjoy reading all the entries and see you next month.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><h2>Families</h2><br /><b>Kakie</b> presents <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/02/12/is-your-home-a-soft-place-to-land/" target="_blank">Is your home a soft place to land?</a> posted at <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/" target="_blank">Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park</a>, saying, "Sometimes creating a place where kids can make mistakes and learn from them ought to start at home. Here is a story where one mom helped her daughter do just that."<br /><br /><b>Catherine VanWetter</b> presents <a href="http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com/blog/?title=family_matters_systemic_constellations_a&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1" target="_blank">FAMILY MATTERS the Soul of a Family</a> posted at <a href="http://www.onlinewellnessassociation.com/blog/" target="_blank">Online Wellness: A Safe Haven</a>, saying, "Catherine VanWetter, MSW, will introduce you to a different way of looking at inherent problems and solutions within family systems. Online Wellness Association provides a safe platform for online practitioners and clients."<br /><br /><b>Debt Free Destiny</b> presents <a href="http://www.debtfreedestiny.com/family-and-money/10-free-ways-to-show-your-family-love/" target="_blank">10 Free Ways to Show Your Family Love</a> posted at <a href="http://www.debtfreedestiny.com/" target="_blank">Debt Free Destiny</a>.<br /><br /><b>Dog Lover</b> presents <a href="http://www.dogownerguide.net/making_a_watch_dog_of_your_dog.html" target="_blank">Dog Owner Guide</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dogownerguide.net/" target="_blank">Dog Owner Guide</a>, saying, "With the recession, why pay hundreds or thousands of dollars on a home security system when good ole Fido can be trained to be a good watch dog!"<br /><br /><b>Becca Glouzstein</b> presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-feel-positive-towards-your.html" target="_blank">How to Feel Positive Towards your Partner</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>.<br /><br /><b>Katherine Murphy</b> presents <a href="http://beginnerbaby.com/blog/?p=100" target="_blank">Special Memories with My Mother and Daughter</a> posted at <a href="http://beginnerbaby.com/blog" target="_blank">Beginner Baby Blog</a>, saying, "A single oyster in the rain. Find joy in the little things in life."<br /><br /><b>Erika</b> presents <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/the-island-of-ibiza" target="_blank">The Island Of Ibiza</a> posted at <a href="http://www.spanishcountrytravel.com/" target="_blank">Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries</a>, saying, "Among the hottest tourist destinations in Spain is the island of Ibiza. Situated in the Mediterranean Sea about 80 kilometers off the Spanish coast, it is one of the Balearic Islands."<br /><br /><b>Shortcut Sleuth</b> presents <a href="http://shortcutsleuth.com/family/travel-entertainment/surviving-family-road-trips/" target="_blank">Surviving Family Road Trips</a> posted at <a href="http://shortcutsleuth.com/" target="_blank">Shortcut Sleuth</a>, saying, "This article includes some great tips to make your next family road trip run smoothly!"<br /><br /><b>Kathy McBain</b> presents <a href="http://www.mylilreddress.com/?p=74" target="_blank">Marriage Finances - Don't Let Them Ruin You</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mylilreddress.com/" target="_blank">MY LIL RED DRESS</a>, saying, "Money, or the lack of it, causes a lot of problems in today's relationships. Work with your spouse so that financial arguments don't ruin your relationship."<br /><br /><b>Joy</b> presents <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/715/work-at-home-moms/" target="_blank">Work at Home Moms - Finding Time for Yourself</a> posted at <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/" target="_blank">More4kids</a>.<br /><br /><b>Olivia Jain</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancy-period.com/identical_triplets.html" target="_blank">Identical Triplets - Three Bundles Of Joy</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancy-period.com/" target="_blank">Pregnancy</a>, saying, "Triplets occur in one of every eight thousand live births"<br /><br /><h2>Fitness</h2><br /><b>Jennie</b> presents <a href="http://freewomensfitness.com/how-to-lose-your-fat-butt-part-one/" target="_blank">How to Lose Your Fat Butt - Part One</a> posted at <a href="http://freewomensfitness.com/" target="_blank">Free Women's Fitness</a>, saying, "A great series of article on how to finally lose that fat butt!"<br /><br /><h2>Health</h2><br /><b>Jacquelyn</b> presents <a href="http://wparent.com/eat-right-pregnancy/" target="_blank">Are You Eating Right During Pregnancy?</a> posted at <a href="http://wparent.com/" target="_blank">WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide</a>, saying, "When you are pregnant, it is only natural to be plagued with various questions about the food you eat. Check out the common questions pregnant women are faced with."<br /><br /><b>Julena</b> presents <a href="http://www.organicmakeupandskincare.com/blog/2009/02/organic-skin-care-on-a-budget/" target="_blank">Organic Skin Care on a Budget</a> posted at <a href="http://www.organicmakeupandskincare.com/blog" target="_blank">Organic Makeup and Skin Care</a>, saying, "This is a list of tips for keeping your organic skin care on a budget."<br /><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2006/06/beauty-and-emotions-kinship-between.html" target="_blank">Beauty and emotions - kinship between them</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "Beauty isn’t skin-deep. This saying is true as far as our health and looks are concerned. Emotions rule our life and have a powerful effect on our health. There are two types of emotions viz. positive and negative. Positive emotions enhance the beauty of the face, whereas pessimistic ones lessen it."<br /><br /><b>Tanya Zafino</b> presents <a href="http://www.thezafinomethod.com/blog.php" target="_blank">Cure Acne With the Zafino Method</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thezafinomethod.com/" target="_blank">The Tragedy of the Female Acne Sufferer</a>, saying, "Natural acne cure blog"<br /><br /><b>Lynn Wilson</b> presents <a href="http://forloveorfunny.blogspot.com/2008/12/nasal-lavage.html" target="_blank">For love or funny: Nasal Lavage</a> posted at <a href="http://forloveorfunny.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">For love or funny</a>, saying, "Spring is on its way. Try nasal lavage to alleviate those nasty allergies."<br /><br /><b>Dianne M. Buxton</b> presents <a href="http://babyboomersandmenopause.blogspot.com/2009/02/childrens-bedding-and-flame-retardants.html" target="_blank">Children's Bedding and Flame Retardants In Bedding - Baby Boomers Too</a> posted at <a href="http://babyboomersandmenopause.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Baby Boomers and Menopause</a>, saying, "Advice on avoiding health issues due to contaminants in bedding."<br /><br /><b>Biotunes</b> presents <a href="http://www.biotunes.org/bioblog/2009/02/is-main-purpose-of-chemotherapy-to-make.html" target="_blank">Is the main purpose of chemotherapy to make you miserable</a> posted at <a href="http://www.biotunes.org/bioblog/bioblog.html" target="_blank">Bioblog by Biotunes</a>.<br /><br /><b>Kathryn</b> presents <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Causes-of-Menstrual-Spotting" target="_blank">Causes of Menstrual Spotting</a> posted at <a href="http://hubpages.com/profile/Kathryn+Vercillo" target="_blank">Kathryn Vercillo on HubPages</a>, saying, "Tips on figuring out whether menstrual spotting should be of concern."<br /><br /><b>Cory</b> presents <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/exercising-in-a-recession" target="_blank">Exercising in a Recession</a> posted at <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/" target="_blank">Eating Healthy</a>, saying, "Thinking that exercise is too expensive is no excuse to avoid it. Here are some tips to get good, fun exercise for cheap."<br /><br /><b>Mary Milagro</b> presents <a href="http://maryhadalittlehealthblog.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/plums-a-more-powerful-friend-to-your-diet-than-the-blueberry/" target="_blank">Plums-A More Powerful Friend to Your Diet Than the Blueberry?</a> posted at <a href="http://maryhadalittlehealthblog.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Mary Had a Little Health Blog</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><br /><b>Silicon Valley Blogger</b> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/02/12/2009-economic-stimulus-package-obama-stimulus-plan-money-tax-cuts-spending/" target="_blank">2009 Economic Stimulus Package: Obama’s Plan For Your Money? Tax Cuts and Spending</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>.<br /><br /><b>Koh Kim</b> presents <a href="http://sliceofkoh.com/?p=35" target="_blank">How to start off right in a bad economy</a> posted at <a href="http://sliceofkoh.com/" target="_blank">slice of koh</a>, saying, "This is a mini-guide for those just starting out on their own after college."<br /><br /><b>Carrie</b> presents <a href="http://haveless.blogspot.com/2009/02/master-shopping-lists.html" target="_blank">Master Shopping Lists</a> posted at <a href="http://haveless.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Less is More</a>.<br /><br /><b>The Smarter Wallet</b> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2009/charting-stock-movements-fibonacci-trading-techniques-trend-analysis" target="_blank">Charting Stock Movements With Fibonacci Trading Techniques</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>.<br /><br /><b>Abigail Perry</b> presents <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-to-deal-with-debt-collectors.html" target="_blank">How to deal with debt collectors</a> posted at <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">i pick up pennies</a>, saying, "A useful set of rules for dealing with calls and other attempts by debt collection agencies."<br /><br /><b>Astrid Lee</b> presents <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog/suze-orman/" target="_blank">Suze Orman</a> posted at <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog" target="_blank">World Healing</a>, saying, "Article on advice by Suze Orman, the popular TV adviser on personal finance and about how get out of debt. Article also contains video show where she talks about how to determine how much to give to charities..."<br /><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><br /><b>Shawnee Rivers</b> presents <a href="http://www.kinsanity.com/14-kids-8-babies-3-fingers-1-parent-the-math-of-nadya-suleman/" target="_blank">14 Kids, 8 Babies, 3 Fingers, 1 Parent: The Math Of Nadya Suleman</a> posted at <a href="http://www.kinsanity.com/" target="_blank">Kinsanity - Real Life Family Dysfunction</a>, saying, "Yup, talking about the mother of those octuplets."<br /><br /><b>Emma</b> presents <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/my-baby-day-by-day/what-it-takes-to-teach-a-toddler-feed-himself-part-2/" target="_blank">What it takes to teach a toddler feed himself, part 2</a> posted at <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/" target="_blank">Baby-Log</a>, saying, "In two words, patience and creativity is what you'll need the most to help your toddler learn to feed himself."<br /><br /><b>Tracey</b> presents <a href="http://girlstogrow.blogspot.com/2009/02/each-one-is-different.html" target="_blank">Each One is Different</a> posted at <a href="http://girlstogrow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">GIRLS TO GROW</a>.<br /><br /><b>Hning</b> presents <a href="http://hningswara.blogspot.com/2009/01/darah-hers.html" target="_blank">Darah: Hers</a> posted at <a href="http://hningswara.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hning</a>, saying, "A story about coming of age, becoming women, and motherhood. My mother is still my favorite story teller. Hope you enjoy reading it."<br /><br /><b>Shen-Li Lee</b> presents <a href="http://figur8.net/baby/2009/02/12/discipline-and-a-two-year-old/" target="_blank">Discipline and a Two Year Old</a> posted at <a href="http://figur8.net/baby" target="_blank">Babylicious</a>.<br /><br /><b>Amanda CMJ</b> presents <a href="http://extrahourdinaryparenting.com/2009/01/21/the-daily-to-do-list-for-pregnancy/" target="_blank">The Daily “To Do” List for Pregnancy</a> posted at <a href="http://extrahourdinaryparenting.com/" target="_blank">Extra (Hour)dinary Parenting</a>, saying, "a comprehensive list on pregnancy - because there is so much to keep up with!"<br /><br /><h2>Spirituality</h2><br /><b>Josanne Anthony</b> presents <a href="http://bathrobetherapy.blogspot.com/2009/02/someday-will-never-come.html" target="_blank">Someday Never Comes</a> posted at <a href="http://bathrobetherapy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bathrobe Therapy</a>, saying, ""Someday" needs to start today, because "someday" will never come."<br /><br /><b>GP</b> presents <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/food-for-thought-frontier-hous/" target="_blank">Lessons from the Frontier House</a> posted at <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Manely Montana</a>, saying, "Life lessons from The Frontier House"<br /><br /><b>Aetius Romulous</b> presents <a href="http://screambucket.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/everyone%e2%80%99s-a-winner-on-biggest-loser%e2%80%a6/" target="_blank">Everyone’s a Winner, on Biggest Loser…</a> posted at <a href="http://screambucket.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">ScreamBucket</a>.<br /><br /><b>Carole Gold</b> presents <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/2009/02/23/can-government-fix-this.aspx" target="_blank">Can Government Fix This?</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.carolegold.com/" target="_blank">Carole Gold</a>, saying, "We're really good at seeing behind the illusion, so here's how we women can get all of us through this economic and societal transition."<br /><br /><h2>Women</h2><br /><b>Victoria</b> presents <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/2009/02/tips-to-update-your-wardrobe-on-budget.html" target="_blank">Tips to Update Your Wardrobe - On a Budget</a> posted at <a href="http://www.stilettobeautyonline.com/" target="_blank">Stiletto Beauty</a>, saying, "It’s that time of year again – spring. The time of all things new, spring cleaning, purging your life of the unwanted clutter, including in your wardrobe, out with the old, in with the new."<br /><br /><b>TherapyDoc</b> presents <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com/2009/02/ingrid-michaelson-versus-steve-harvey.html" target="_blank">Ingrid Michaelson Versus Steve Harvey</a> posted at <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Everyone Needs Therapy</a>, saying, "Do you really have to dress up to keep your guy? Depends upon who you ask. I'd ask a woman."<br /><br /><b>Margaret Garcia</b> presents <a href="http://phlebotomytechnicianschools.com/?page_id=43" target="_blank">Women in Science: 50 Must Read Bloggers</a> posted at <a href="http://phlebotomytechnicianschools.com/" target="_blank">Phlebotomy Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><b>Madeleine Begun Kane</b> presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/2009/02/16/facebook/" target="_blank">Facebook Face Off?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog" target="_blank">Mad Kane's Humor Blog</a>.<br /><br /><b>Alessia</b> presents <a href="http://twoliablog.com/relationship-underarm-stick/2009/02/11/puppies-kittens-vampires-oh-my/" target="_blank">Puppies, Kittens & Vampires, Oh My!</a> posted at <a href="http://twoliablog.com/relationship-underarm-stick" target="_blank">Relationship Underarm Stick</a>, saying, "We humans want, crave, unconditional love and acceptance — but we’re pretty unrealistic in the terms."<br /><br /><b>Mac</b> presents <a href="http://www.actorlicious.com/actorlicious/2009/02/top-tips-to-finding-love.html" target="_blank">Top Tips To Finding L.O.V.E</a> posted at <a href="http://www.actorlicious.com/actorlicious/" target="_blank">Actorlicious</a>.<br /><br /><b>Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice)</b> presents <a href="http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/declutter-your-life-for-simple-living/" target="_blank">Declutter Your Life for Simple Living</a> posted at <a href="http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/" target="_blank">Homemaker Barbi</a>, saying, "Do you ever wish you could declutter your life to have less stress? Learn how to deliberately simplify your life to give you more free time, less stress, and more of what you want with less of what you don’t."<br /><br /><b>Mert Erkal</b> presents <a href="http://hugepedia.com/dating/theres-no-mr-perfect.html" target="_blank">There's No Mr. Perfect!</a> posted at <a href="http://hugepedia.com/" target="_blank">Hugepedia.com</a>, saying, "The sooner you realize this, the sooner you can find Mr. Close-Enough-To-Perfect."<br /><br /><b>Raily Arena</b> presents <a href="http://findphonenumber.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/steps-on-how-to-get-an-ex-boyfriend-back-in-a-right-way/" target="_blank">Steps on How to Get an Ex Boyfriend Back in a Right Way</a> posted at <a href="http://findphonenumber.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">How to Find Phone Number</a>.<br /><br /><b>Marsha Hudnall</b> presents <a href="http://aweightlifted.blogs.com/a_weight_lifted/2005/08/selfesteem_vs_s.html" target="_blank">Self-Esteem Vs Self-Acceptance</a> posted at <a href="http://aweightlifted.blogs.com/a_weight_lifted/" target="_blank">A Weight Lifted</a>.<br /><br /><b>Bustabitch</b> presents <a href="http://www.bustabitch.com/about-me/" target="_blank">Bustabitch - About Me</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bustabitch.com/" target="_blank">Bustabitch: the journey of a black woman in America</a>, saying, "Bustabitch.com. Join the Movement. Never let a bitch know that you are hip to their game"<br /><br /><b>julie</b> presents <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com/24/foods-for-healthy-skin/" target="_blank">Best Foods for Healthy and Beautiful Skin</a> posted at <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com/" target="_blank">Healthtrition Beauty and Health</a>.<br /><br /><b>Heather Levin</b> presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=808" target="_blank">This One's For The Girls: Green Your Period</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>, saying, "It might be a taboo subject to some, but here are some strategies we can use to make our period more eco-friendly."<br /><br /><b>Pregnancy Hut</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/essential-newborn-baby-supplies-to-have-on-hand/" target="_blank">Essential Newborn Baby Supplies to Have On-hand</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a>, saying, "Expecting a new addition to your family can be both an exciting and stressful time in your life. There are many things you'll need to do to prepare for"<br /><br /><b>Vicky</b> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/alternative-wedding-meal-options/" target="_blank">Alternative Wedding Meal Options</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "The wedding meal can be one of the most frustrating parts of a wedding to plan. Some people have food allergies; while others can't eat a particular food"<br /><br /><b>Riversider</b> presents <a href="http://broadgateisgreat.blogspot.com/2009/02/85-ways-to-build-community.html" target="_blank">85 Ways To Build Community</a> posted at <a href="http://broadgateisgreat.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Broadgate Is Great</a>.<br /><br /><!-- EDIT THIS: the conclusion begins with this paragraph: --><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>.<br /><br />Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-18418401845537942002009-02-16T17:24:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:25:32.844-05:00Advice for Women from Women - Mid-February 2009<p><br />Welcome to the February 15, 2009 edition of advice for women from women.<br /></p><br /><br /><h2>Education</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Fiona Lohrenz</b> presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2009/01/29/encouraging-diversity-at-day-care/" target="_blank">Encouraging Diversity At Day Care</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com" target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Shen-Li Lee</b> presents <a href="http://figur8.net/baby/2008/06/06/5-ways-to-raise-a-smart-kid/" target="_blank">5 Ways to Raise a Smart Kid</a> posted at <a href="http://figur8.net/baby" target="_blank">Babylicious</a>.<br /></p><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Celes</b> presents <a href="http://embraceliving.net/blog/2009/01/are-you-sleepwalking-your-life-away/" target="_blank">Are You Sleepwalking Your Life Away?</a> posted at <a href="http://embraceliving.net/blog" target="_blank">EmbraceLiving.Net</a>, saying, "Hi there! A quick intro: I'm Celes and EmbraceLiving.Net is my personal development blog intended to help others achieve their highest potential and live their best possible lives. Thanks for holding this blog carnival :)"<br /></p><br /><br /><h2>Families</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Angie</b> presents <a href="http://www.kitchensinksite.info/kitchen-corner-sink/" target="_blank">Kitchen Corner Sink</a> posted at <a href="http://www.kitchensinksite.info" target="_blank">Kitchen Sinks & Kitchen Sink Accessories</a>, saying, "The kitchen sink is one of the main focuses in the modern kitchen. The corner kitchen sink is one of the nicest new looks on the market if you have a L-shaped or U-shaped kitchen. There are a lot of different styles that you can get it all depends on your taste and style."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Save This Memo</b> presents <a href="http://www.savethismemo.com/2009/02/the-art-of-the-perfect-thank-you-note/" target="_blank">The Art of the Perfect Thank You Note</a> posted at <a href="http://www.savethismemo.com" target="_blank">Save This Memo</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>makingthishome</b> presents <a href="http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/02/03/dishwashers-or-hand-washers-our-newest-appliance/" target="_blank">Dishwashers or Hand Washers? Our Newest Appliance</a> posted at <a href="http://www.makingthishome.com" target="_blank">Making This Home</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Kristen Garcia</b> presents <a href="http://www.lifeofkristen.com/choosing-a-summer-camp-for-your-child/" target="_blank">Choosing a Summer Camp for Your Child</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lifeofkristen.com" target="_blank">Life Of Kristen</a>, saying, "Summer camp can be a memory that lasts for a lifetime, good or bad, for a child. Hopefully this article can help make it a good memory!"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Jeonard Cook</b> presents <a href="http://findphonenumber.wordpress.com/2009/02/08/need-help-catching-a-cheating-spouse-use-a-reverse-cellular-phone-lookup-service/" target="_blank">Need Help Catching a Cheating Spouse? Use a Reverse Cellular Phone Lookup Service</a> posted at <a href="http://findphonenumber.wordpress.com" target="_blank">How to Find Phone Number</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Kristen Garcia</b> presents <a href="http://www.how-to-get-a-divorce.info/divorce-mediation.html" target="_blank">Divorce Mediation|How To Get A Divorce</a> posted at <a href="http://www.how-to-get-a-divorce.info" target="_blank">Divorce Mediation</a>, saying, "Divorce mediation is a helpful, more economical method of going about a divorce than more traditional, adversarial methods."<br /></p><br /><br /><h2>Fitness</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Myscha Theriault</b> presents <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/frugal-fitness-twenty-five-and-a-half-ways-to-make-it-happen" target="_blank">Frugal Fitness - Twenty-Five and a Half Ways to Make it Happen</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/home" target="_blank">Wise Bread</a>, saying, "Thanks for hosting this carnival. This is a post on frugal fitness that applies to singles, couples and families."<br /></p><br /><br /><h2>Health</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Patricia Turner</b> presents <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com/?page_id=35" target="_blank">Epidural or Natural – That is the Question</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pharmacy-technician-certification.com" target="_blank">Pharmacy Technician Certification</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Heartstrong</b> presents <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com/2009/02/01/women-and-heart-disease/" target="_blank">Women and Heart Disease</a> posted at <a href="http://heartstrong.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Becca Glouzstein</b> presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-lose-post-pregnancy-pounds.html" target="_blank">How to lose post-pregnancy pounds easily and healthily</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Carole Fogarty</b> presents <a href="http://thehealthylivinglounge.com/2009/01/16/top-5-self-care-priorities-for-the-goddess-in-2009/" target="_blank">Top 5 Self Care Priorities For The Goddess In 2009:</a> posted at <a href="http://thehealthylivinglounge.com" target="_blank">THE HEALTHY LIVING LOUNGE</a>, saying, "Self care priorities are a bunch of mindful habits that support and grow your emotional, physical and spiritual well being. They can take as little as 30 seconds or longer. Enjoy and experience them as often as possible throughout your day."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Ashley Cook</b> presents <a href="http://www.promblogger.net/?p=11" target="_blank">De-Stress Before Prom</a> posted at <a href="http://www.promblogger.net" target="_blank">Prom Blogger</a>, saying, "It is very normal to be nervous on the morning of the prom, as well as a week or two before the big night."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Cary Anderson</b> presents <a href="http://losingweightfeelsgreat.com/how-overweight-are-you/" target="_blank">How Overweight Are You?</a> posted at <a href="http://losingweightfeelsgreat.com/" target="_blank">Simplicity for Weight Loss Success</a>, saying, "Before you can start to lose weight, it's a good idea to have a concept of how overweight you are."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Emma</b> presents <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/life-before-baby/how-i-quit-smoking-for-my-babys-sake-part-1/" target="_blank">How I quit smoking for my baby's sake, part 1</a> posted at <a href="http://www.baby-log.com" target="_blank">Baby-Log</a>, saying, "A story about my biggest sacrifice - for the sake of my child"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Karen</b> presents <a href="http://glutenfree365.com/?page_id=887&preview=true" target="_blank">Gluten Free 365</a> posted at <a href="http://glutenfree365.com" target="_blank">Gluten Free 365</a>, saying, "Helping the gluten-free among us find a variety of tasty food by posting a recipe, meal idea, tip or story at least once a day."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Brianne Smith</b> presents <a href="http://brizzy.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/egghead/" target="_blank">Be An Egg Head (Its great for your hair!) « Brianne’s Blog</a> posted at <a href="http://brizzy.wordpress.com" target="_blank">About Me</a>, saying, "Im a hair stylist and i prefer this to most everything else"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Brittney Vaselli</b> presents <a href="http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/bacterialvaginosiscures.htm" target="_blank">Bacterial Vagionsis Cures | BV Cure</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com" target="_blank">Bacterial Vaginosis</a>, saying, "Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection of women ages 18-50. This article outlines some of the possible cures for BV and how to deal with the undesirable condition."<br /></p><br /><br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Lauren Rose</b> presents <a href="http://nodebtanymore.org/never-use-copy-paste-for-your-credit-card-number-and-internet-explorer/" target="_blank">Never Use Copy Paste for Your Credit Card Number and Internet Explorer</a> posted at <a href="http://nodebtanymore.org" target="_blank">No Debt Anymore .org</a>, saying, "Under certain circumstances, your clipboard contents from a copy and paste command can be stolen from the Internet. And that includes your credit card number!"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Heather Levin</b> presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=605" target="_blank">Coupons For Organic Food and Eco-Friendly Products</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Kat</b> presents <a href="http://theparttimelife.blogspot.com/2009/01/annual-check-up.html" target="_blank">Annual $$ Check-up</a> posted at <a href="http://theparttimelife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">the part-time life</a>, saying, "Do you know what your net worth is?!"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>GP</b> presents <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com/2009/02/06/the-taxwoman-cometh/" target="_blank">The TaxWoman Cometh</a> posted at <a href="http://manker.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Manely Montana</a>, saying, "Tax tips so you'll feel less taxed"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Silicon Valley Blogger</b> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/01/09/best-online-stock-brokers-cheap-stock-trades-online-discount-brokers/" target="_blank">Best Online Stock Brokers For Cheap Stock Trades</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>, saying, "After some research, I've come up with a list of online brokerage sites, some of which I'm now just starting to use to house my investment funds."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>The Smarter Wallet</b> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2009/compare-credit-card-offers-best-credit-cards/" target="_blank">Compare Credit Card Offers: Find The Best Credit Cards For You</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Abigail Perry</b> presents <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/2009/01/are-you-frugal-fire-fighter.html" target="_blank">Are you a frugal fire fighter?</a> posted at <a href="http://ipickuppennies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">i pick up pennies</a>, saying, "We get so wrapped up putting out small fires, it can sometimes feel that we don't have an overall game plan. This can lead to self-recrimination. But this uses up our limited time and energy. Sometimes it's important to forgive ourselves for being human and move on."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>thebarefootbadger</b> presents <a href="http://thebarefootbadger.com/wanting-less-getting-more/" target="_blank">Wanting Less, Getting More</a> posted at <a href="http://thebarefootbadger.com" target="_blank">The Barefoot Badger</a>, saying, "As a society, our consumer appetites are voracious, resulting in degraded resources and mounting debt. The easiest way to balance our consumer habits with environmental and financial responsibility is to decrease our appetite for trendy, short-lived goods. Here, I suggest ways to restructure our habits and values so we want less stuff and integrate smart consumption into our lifestyles. Try it; it’s good for the your self, the planet, and your wallet"<br /></p><br /><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Amanda CMJ</b> presents <a href="http://extrahourdinaryparenting.com/2008/12/30/day-by-day-pregnancy-tip-6-trust-your-body/" target="_blank">Day by Day Pregnancy Tip #6: Trust Your Body</a> posted at <a href="http://extrahourdinaryparenting.com" target="_blank">Extra (Hour)dinary Parenting</a>, saying, "Thanks for the chance to participate. I hope this helps those women out there nearing the end of their pregnancies."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Lisa Mitchell</b> presents <a href="http://www.letstalkbabies.com/2008/11/13/extended-breastfeeding/" target="_blank">Extended Breastfeeding -- Let's Talk Babies -- Tips for parenting, pregnancy, and all things baby…</a> posted at <a href="http://www.letstalkbabies.com" target="_blank">Let's Talk Babies</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Kakie</b> presents <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com/2009/01/27/our-role-in-teaching-kids-to-make-new-friends/" target="_blank">Our role in teaching kids how to make new friends</a> posted at <a href="http://burburandfriendsblog.com" target="_blank">Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park</a>, saying, "A story about instilling confidence into the heart of a four year old and giving him the courage to venture out independently. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed living the experience and then writing about it."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Julie</b> presents <a href="http://pregnancy.more4kids.info/165/new-baby-and-family/" target="_blank">Helping Older Siblings Adjust to the New Arrival</a> posted at <a href="http://pregnancy.more4kids.info" target="_blank">Julie Heath - More4kids Inc.</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>OurBlogs</b> presents <a href="http://aguidetoraisinggreatkids.blogspot.com/2009/02/leadership.html" target="_blank">Leadership - Key Competences</a> posted at <a href="http://aguidetoraisinggreatkids.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Guide to Raising Great Kids</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><h2>Women</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice)</b> presents <a href="http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/13-packing-supplies-you-cant-move-without/" target="_blank">13 Packing Supplies You Can’t Move Without</a> posted at <a href="http://www.homemakerbarbi.com" target="_blank">Homemaker Barbi</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>TherapyDoc</b> presents <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com/2009/01/coming-home.html" target="_blank">Coming Home</a> posted at <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Everyone Needs Therapy</a>, saying, "It's more than Law and Order"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Aparna</b> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/04/managing-mood-swings.html" target="_blank">Managing mood swings</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "One moment you find yourself irritable and down in the dumps for no rhyme or reason; the next moment you find yourself happy and boisterous. These emotional upheavals and mood swings which take you on a roller-coaster ride especially happen when you are dealing with change and pressure."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Hackerette</b> presents <a href="http://hackerette.com/2009/02/04/how-i-feel-safe-walking-home-at-night/" target="_blank">How I feel safe walking home at night</a> posted at <a href="http://hackerette.com" target="_blank">Hackerette</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>VW</b> presents <a href="http://www.wideawakeinwonderland.com/2009/01/try-to-restrain-yourselves/" target="_blank">Try to restrain yourselves</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wideawakeinwonderland.com" target="_blank">Wide Awake in Wonderland</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Josanne Anthony</b> presents <a href="http://bathrobetherapy.blogspot.com/2009/02/inventory.html" target="_blank">Inventory</a> posted at <a href="http://bathrobetherapy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bathrobe Therapy</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Nancy McCarroll</b> presents <a href="http://nancymccarroll.blogspot.com/2008/10/integrity-in-game-of-life-and-board.html" target="_blank">Integrity in the Game of Life and the Board Game Scrabble</a> posted at <a href="http://nancymccarroll.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nancy's Arts, Crafts and Favorites</a>, saying, "This post highlights the importance of integrity in play and relationships. Desiderata's poem is copied here."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Madeleine Begun Kane</b> presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/2009/02/12/multi-task-madness/" target="_blank">Multi-Task Madness</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog" target="_blank">Mad Kane's Humor Blog</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Homespunhealers</b> presents <a href="http://www.homespunhealers.com/a-new-beginning-january-23-2009" target="_blank">A New Beginning - January 23, 2009</a> posted at <a href="http://www.homespunhealers.com" target="_blank">HomeSpunHealers</a>, saying, "The strength and peace that comes with living one day at a time."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Robynn Reilly</b> presents <a href="http://robynnsravings.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-have-major-toothache.html" target="_blank">Toothaches and Technology</a> posted at <a href="http://robynnsravings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Robynn's Ravings</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Josanne Anthony</b> presents <a href="http://everydaycupcake.blogspot.com/2009/01/favorite-pampering-of-mine.html" target="_blank">A favorite pampering of mine</a> posted at <a href="http://everydaycupcake.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Everyday Cupcake</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Emma</b> presents <a href="http://wheelchairprincess.com/blog/2009/01/30/the-vagina-monologues-vagina-pagina-etc/" target="_blank">The Vagina Monologues, Vagina Pagina, etc</a> posted at <a href="http://wheelchairprincess.com/blog" target="_blank">The Life and Times of Emma</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Talk Prom Dresses</b> presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/topics/the-perfect-prom-or-homecoming/prom-queen-campaign.html" target="_blank">Campaign for Prom Queen</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">Prom Dresses</a>, saying, "Looking to become prom queen? Here are a few tips!"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Pregnancy Hut</b> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/what-you-can-do-to-prevent-preeclampsia/" target="_blank">What You Can Do to Prevent Preeclampsia</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a>, saying, "Preeclampsia - also known as toxemia - is a condition that occurs when a pregnant woman's blood pressure rises rapidly, leading to protein in the urine. Many women experience different symptoms, but the most common are weight gain, headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, and rapid heartbeat."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Vicky</b> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/destination-weddings-controlling-stress/" target="_blank">Destination Weddings: Controlling Stress</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "Some people might think that a destination wedding does not involve too much thinking and stress since the bride is usually far away in another region or country. This is not true."<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Gina</b> presents <a href="http://bajanjewel.wordpress.com/2009/02/02/getting-a-good-guy/" target="_blank">Getting a good guy</a> posted at <a href="http://bajanjewel.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Bajan Love Notes</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>noemi</b> presents <a href="http://crossculturalcouple.wordpress.com/2009/02/04/filipinas-marry-foreigners-for-money-not-love/" target="_blank">"Filipinas marry foreigners for money not love"</a> posted at <a href="http://crossculturalcouple.wordpress.com" target="_blank">The Chronicles of a Cross-cultural Marriage</a>.<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Asheesh</b> presents <a href="http://myfreehoroscopes.net/chineseastrology/chineseastrologyyears.html" target="_blank">Chinese Astrology Years</a> posted at <a href="http://myfreehoroscopes.net" target="_blank">My Free Horoscopes</a>, saying, "Chinese Astrology years are named after one of the twelve animals featured in Chinese astrology. Chinese astrology years are devoted to the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey,"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><p><br /><b>Katy</b> presents <a href="http://katymeetsworld.com/pregnancy-and-asthma-what-to-expect" target="_blank">Pregnancy and Asthma - What to Expect</a> posted at <a href="http://katymeetsworld.com" target="_blank">Katy Meets World</a>, saying, "It is possible to have a healthy pregnancy even if you have asthma; however, you must take extra precautions to keep your asthma under control during this time"<br /></p><br /><br /><!-- EDIT THIS: the conclusion begins with this paragraph: --><br /><p>That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <b>advice for women from women</b> using our <a target="_blank" title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html">carnival submission form</a>.<br /><br />Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a target="_blank" title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html">blog carnival index page</a>.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-31127719143180140302009-01-31T17:23:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:24:17.175-05:00Advice for Women from Women - January 2009Welcome to the January 31, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. Thank you again for all your wonderful submissions. I have enjoyed putting this blog carnival together and spent far too much time reading all the articles. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do and learns at least one thing new ... I know I did!<br /><br /><h2>Families</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Kate</strong> presents <a href="http://lovehilarykay.blogspot.com/2009/01/cherish-time-if-you-only-read-one-post.html" target="_blank">Cherish the Time</a> posted at <a href="http://lovehilarykay.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Advice on Love, Life, and Everything Between</a>, saying, "A look at how to cherish the time with loved ones and create long lasting memories"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>makingthishome</strong> presents <a href="http://www.makingthishome.com/2009/01/12/celebrate-green-an-author-interview/" target="_blank">Celebrate Green! An Author Interview</a> posted at <a href="http://www.makingthishome.com" target="_blank">Making This Home</a>, saying, "Thanks for hosting. Hope you enjoy this author interview I was lucky to have."<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Vicky</strong> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/red-is-the-new-white-choosing-a-wedding-dress-color/" target="_blank">Red is the New White - Choosing a Wedding Dress Color</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "A new trend in choosing wedding dress colors."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Sunny Tan</strong> presents <a href="http://infidelityman.com/how-married-men-feel-after-cheating.php" target="_blank">How Married Men Feel After Cheating</a> posted at <a href="http://www.infidelityman.com/" target="_blank">Cheating Men</a>, saying, "Immediately after cheating, men usually experience a sense of vitality as a result of a perceived recovery of some self worth."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Asheesh</strong> presents <a href="http://www.myfreehoroscopes.net/astrofun/red.html" target="_blank">Red - Astrology - Colorology</a> posted at <a href="http://myfreehoroscopes.net" target="_blank">My Free Horoscopes</a>, saying, "What does it say about you if your favorite color is red?"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Dust-Mites.org</strong> presents <a href="http://www.dust-mites.org/dogs_bedbugs.php" target="_blank">Dogs and Bedbugs - What is the Connection?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dust-mites.org" target="_blank">Dust Mites</a>, saying, "Could it really be possible that man's best friend could actually help us to detect bedbugs when we'd otherwise be unaware of their presence?"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Astrid Lee</strong> presents <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-chinese-new-year-of-the-earth-ox-2009/" target="_blank">How to Prepare for Chinese New Year of the Earth Ox 2009</a> posted at <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog" target="_blank">World Healing</a>, saying, "In 2009, it will be a Year of the Ox, an Earth-year and a Yin-year. Click here to learn what that is all about and what it means for us all."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Silicon Valley Blogger</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2009/01/23/fnbo-direct-best-online-savings-account-etrade-bank-interest-rate-high-3-apy/" target="_blank">FNBO Direct: Best Online Savings Account, ETrade Bank Interest Rate At 3% APY</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>, saying, "With the recession in full swing, money is tight. A possible way of improving our family's money situation is by seeking better places for our savings. Online savings accounts actually offer higher yields than what you'd get from typical banks. They're worth looking into, in my opinion!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>The Smarter Wallet</strong> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2008/quality-cookware-save-time-energy-kitchen-kitchenware/" target="_blank">Quality Cookware To Save You Time and Energy</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Finances</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Destroy Debt</strong> presents <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com/blogs/debbie/367-11-weird-ways-to-use-cocacola-and-save-money.html" target="_blank">11 Weird Ways to Use Coca Cola and Save Money</a> posted at <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com" target="_blank">Destroy Debt</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Wenchypoo</strong> presents <a href="http://wenchwisdom.blogspot.com/2009/01/rerun-skipping-even-more-nickels-and.html" target="_blank">Rerun: Skipping EVEN MORE Nickels and Dimes for Bigger Savings</a> posted at <a href="http://wenchwisdom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wisdom From Wenchypoo's Mental Wastebasket</a>, saying, "Don't be an economic refugee by overpaying for stuff ever again!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>singlemomsrock</strong> presents <a href="http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog/2009/01/7-steps-to-economic-empowerment-it-begins-between-the-ears/" target="_blank">7 Steps to Economic Empowerment: It Begins Between the Ears</a> posted at <a href="http://richsinglemomma.com/weblog" target="_blank">Rich Single Momma</a>.<br /><br /><br /><h2>Health</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Kelly Sonora</strong> presents <a href="http://radiologytechnicianschools.net/50-popular-foods-with-almost-zero-nutritional-value/" target="_blank">50 Popular Foods With Almost ZERO Nutritional Value</a> posted at <a href="http://radiologytechnicianschools.net" target="_blank">Radiology Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Margaret Garcia</strong> presents <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org/top-100-blogs-for-expecting-mothers/" target="_blank">Top 100 Blogs for Expecting Mothers</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org" target="_blank">Ultrasound Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Pregnancy Hut</strong> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/how-to-exercise-safely-during-your-pregnancy/" target="_blank">How to Exercise Safely During Your Pregnancy</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a>, saying, "Some ideas for exercising safely during pregnancy."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Shamelle</strong> presents <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/2009/01/tired-true-ways-of-recovering-from.html" target="_blank">Tired & True Ways Of Recovering From Setbacks (Making 2009, Better Than 2008!)</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theenhancelife.com/" target="_blank">Enhance Life</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Sam</strong> presents <a href="http://www.surfersam.com/articles/allergy-relief.htm" target="_blank">The Best Way to Conquer Allergies</a> posted at <a href="http://www.surfersam.com" target="_blank">Surfer Sam and Friends</a>, saying, "Do you have allergies? Sneezing, runny nose, swelling, rash and that tired, irritated feeling are clues that you are sensitive to something you ate or to something in your environment."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Jessica Zike</strong> presents <a href="http://thairapysalon.blogspot.com/2009/01/i-live-in-spa-in-my-mind.html" target="_blank">I live in a Spa (in my mind).</a> posted at <a href="http://thairapysalon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Less Stress Digest</a>, saying, "How do you find time for stress reduction?"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Shen-Li Lee</strong> presents <a href="http://figur8.net/baby/2009/01/18/infant-food-allergies-on-the-rise-whats-the-real-cause/" target="_blank">Infant Food Allergies on the Rise - What’s the Real Cause?</a> posted at <a href="http://figur8.net/baby" target="_blank">Babylicious</a>.<br /><h2>Parenting</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>OurBlogs</strong> presents <a href="http://aguidetoraisinggreatkids.blogspot.com/2009/01/truthfulness.html" target="_blank">Truthfulness</a> posted at <a href="http://aguidetoraisinggreatkids.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Guide to Raising Great Kids</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Emma</strong> presents <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/my-baby-day-by-day/why-kids-need-family-traditions-and-how-to-start-them/" target="_blank">Why kids need family traditions and how to start them</a> posted at <a href="http://www.baby-log.com" target="_blank">Baby-Log</a>, saying, "Some ideas for making the family bond stronger"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>HappyCampers</strong> presents <a href="http://reesesviewoftheworld.blogspot.com/2009/01/lookybook-bibliovores-beware.html" target="_blank">LookyBook: Bibliovores Beware!</a> posted at <a href="http://reesesviewoftheworld.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Reese's View Of The World</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Xanthe</strong> presents <a href="http://www.lovenutsdownunder.com/2009/01/single-parenting-with-ex-from-hell.html" target="_blank">Single Parenting with the Ex from Hell</a> posted at <a href="http://www.lovenutsdownunder.com/" target="_blank">Lovenuts Down Under</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Jen Cullen</strong> presents <a href="http://lifesdewlaps.blogspot.com/2009/01/bedtime.html" target="_blank">Bedtime</a> posted at <a href="http://lifesdewlaps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Life's dewlaps</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Woman Tribune</strong> presents <a href="http://womantribune.com/kids-interested-environment" target="_blank">Get Your Kids Interested in the Environment</a> posted at <a href="http://womantribune.com" target="_blank">Woman Tribune</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>More than just a mother</strong> presents <a href="http://morethanjustamother.blogspot.com/2009/01/having-dog-and-barking-yourself.html" target="_blank">Having a dog and barking yourself</a> posted at <a href="http://morethanjustamother.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">More than just a mother</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>T. Dalia</strong> presents <a href="http://dailydalia.wordpress.com/2009/01/23/lesson-learned/" target="_blank">Lesson Learned</a> posted at <a href="http://dailydalia.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Daily Dalia</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Becca Glouzstein</strong> presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2008/12/5-things-to-tell-yourself-when-angry.html" target="_blank">5 Things to Tell Yourself when Angry with the Kids</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Women</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Josanne Anthony</strong> presents <a href="http://brilliantbabblings.blogspot.com/2009/01/elderly-in-united-states.html" target="_blank">The Elderly in the United States</a> posted at <a href="http://brilliantbabblings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brilliant Babblings</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Trisha Wagner</strong> presents <a href="http://empoweringmomblog.com/archives/453" target="_blank">What I've Learned About Working From Home</a> posted at <a href="http://empoweringmomblog.com" target="_blank">Empowering Mom</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Laura</strong> presents <a href="http://laurabeaudin.com/2009/01/the-great-blog-experiment/" target="_blank">The Great Blog Experiment!</a> posted at <a href="http://laurabeaudin.com" target="_blank">laurabeaudin.com</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>OrnaRoss</strong> presents <a href="http://www.ornaross.com/freethinking/2009/01/spiritual-freethinking-an-oxymoron/" target="_blank">Spiritual Freethinking: An Oxymoron?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ornaross.com" target="_blank">Orna Ross</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Suzanne</strong> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/time-management-through-routines/" target="_blank">Time management through routines.</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com" target="_blank">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Fiona Lohrenz</strong> presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2009/01/12/how-to-make-your-day-care-stand-out-and-more-profitable/" target="_blank">How To Make Your Day Care Stand Out And Be More Profitable!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com" target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Xquisitlife</strong> presents <a href="http://www.xquisitlife.com/2009/01/small-steps-to-igniting-flame-of.html" target="_blank">Small steps to igniting the flame of passion within!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.xquisitlife.com/" target="_blank">The best is yet to come!</a>, saying, "Have you ever wanted enough energy to conquer the world, or maybe just conquer your world? Here are the steps to igniting the flame of passion in your life right now!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Aparna</strong> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2009/01/hair-clippings-uses-best-out-of-waste.html" target="_blank">Uses of hair clippings-Best out of Waste</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "What do you do of those hair clippings after you cut your hair? Some salons collect this unwanted pile of hair and send it for making wigs. But most of the time it is just tossed in the trashcan without giving a thought to the fact that it can be put to some use."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Andrea Pace</strong> presents <a href="http://www.yourfeetmakeyouunique.com/2008/12/top-5-womens-large-size-online-shoe.html#3181652010018206490" target="_blank">Large size women's shoes in large-sizes 11,12,13,14 15</a> posted at <a href="http://www.yourfeetmakeyouunique.com/" target="_blank">Your Feet Make You Unique</a>, saying, "Advice and tips for women who wear large-size shoes."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Talk Prom Dresses</strong> presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/2009-prom-dresses.html" target="_blank">2009 Prom Dresses</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">Prom Dresses</a>, saying, "Don't even try to kid yourself - prom night is one of the most important nights of your high school years."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>DeeDee</strong> presents <a href="http://thingsyourgrandmotherknew.blogspot.com/2008/11/aprons-rule-apron-rules.html" target="_blank">Things Your Grandmother Knew: Aprons Rule & Apron Rules</a> posted at <a href="http://thingsyourgrandmotherknew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Things Your Grandmother Knew</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Jaynie Van Roe</strong> presents <a href="http://twoliablog.com/heres-looking-like-you-kid/2008/11/13/dont-eschew-the-vintage-shoe-what-to-look-for-when-buying-vintage-shoes/" target="_blank">Don’t Eschew The Vintage Shoe: What To Look For When Buying Vintage Shoes</a> posted at <a href="http://twoliablog.com/heres-looking-like-you-kid" target="_blank">Here's Looking Like You, Kid</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Lisa Brower</strong> presents <a href="http://www.prettybutshallow.com/2009/01/old-gray-mare-just-aint-what-she-used.html" target="_blank">The old gray mare just ain't what she used to be....</a> posted at <a href="http://www.prettybutshallow.com/" target="_blank">Pretty, but Shallow</a>, saying, "Article on beauty below the belt."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Shawn M. Driscoll</strong> presents <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog/?p=72" target="_blank">What’s Your Compelling Vision?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog" target="_blank">Shawn Driscoll</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Rena Williams</strong> presents <a href="http://renawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/01/common-warning-signs-of-failure.html" target="_blank">Common Warning Signs Of Failure</a> posted at <a href="http://renawilliams.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Balanced Success</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Alessia</strong> presents <a href="http://twoliablog.com/relationship-underarm-stick/2009/01/22/13-signs-youre-in-a-toxic-relationship/" target="_blank">13 Signs You're In A Toxic Relationship</a> posted at <a href="http://twoliablog.com/relationship-underarm-stick" target="_blank">Relationship Underarm Stick</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Kani Ladies Blog</strong> presents <a href="http://kaniladies.blogspot.com/2008/12/boost-your-confidence.html" target="_blank">Boost your confidence</a> posted at <a href="http://kaniladies.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kani Ladies Blog</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><strong>Aileen Maria</strong> presents <a href="http://aileenmaria.com/myblog/post/2009/01/25/Avoiding-Scams.aspx" target="_blank">Avoiding Scams</a> posted at <a href="http://aileenmaria.com/myblog/" target="_blank">Aileen Maria Blog</a>, saying, "This is an entry by me with tips for females interested in becoming models or actresses so that they can avoid scams. This should be helpful because many women interested in pursuing these types careers get scammed and are often put in danger."<br /><br /><!-- EDIT THIS: the conclusion begins with this paragraph: -->That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <strong>advice for women from women</strong> using our <a title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html" target="_blank">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html" target="_blank"> blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-44985107166648365612009-01-15T17:21:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:21:54.534-05:00Advice for Women from Women - Mid January 2009Welcome to the January 15, 2009 edition of advice for women from women. It's a new year, and time to take stock and make plans for the future ... a number of submissions address just that. Enjoy reading this edition of the Advice for Women from Women blog carnival.<br /><h2>Empowerment, Inspiration and Spirituality</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Madeleine Begun Kane</strong> presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/2006/12/26/it-is-hereby-resolved-new-years-resolution-humor/" target="_blank">It Is Hereby Resolved (New Year's Resolution Humor)</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog" target="_blank">Mad Kane's Humor Blog</a>.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Astrid Lee</strong> presents <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog/got-jesus/" target="_blank">Got Jesus?</a> posted at <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog" target="_blank">World Healing</a>, saying, "Around Christmas/Epiphany: it seems the perfect time to share some rather fun & inspiring stories that I've collected by (spiritual rather than religious) people in my world who met Jesus."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Phylameana</strong> presents <a href="http://healing.about.com/b/2009/01/07/becoming-more-mindful-embracing-single-tasking-in-2009.htm" target="_blank">Becoming More Mindful - Embracing Single-Tasking in 2009</a> posted at <a href="http://healing.about.com/" target="_blank">About Holistic Healing</a>, saying, "Multi-tasking certainly comes easier for some people than others. But I'm not so sure that multi-tasking is the best course of action for anyone."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Verna Morris</strong> presents <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org/texas/top-20-iphone-apps-to-get-healthy/" target="_blank">50 Life Improving New Years Resolutions Ideas for New Moms - Ultrasound Technician Schools</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ultrasoundtechnicianschools.org" target="_blank">Ultrasound Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Families</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Ruth</strong> presents <a href="http://campingearth.com/blog/2008/11/22/camp-for-free-or-nearly-free/" target="_blank">Camp For Free or Nearly Free!</a> posted at <a href="http://campingearth.com/blog" target="_blank">Camping Tips</a>, saying, "Looking to find a campground that is free or $10 or less? There are more places than you'd think where you camp for free or nearly free."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Kathleen Gaga</strong> presents <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/2008/12/21-days-to-a-life-full-of-gratitude.html" target="_blank">21 days to a life full of gratitude</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/" target="_blank">Daily Awareness</a>, saying, "Is gratitude something we get from what we have or is it something more? Find out where gratitude comes from and how to have more."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Vicky</strong> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/shop-local-for-your-wedding-flowers/" target="_blank">Shop Local for Your Wedding Flowers</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "One of the best things you can do to lower your flower budget is to buy locally."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Vickie Sloderbeck</strong> presents <a href="http://www.joyfuljourneyproductions.com/?p=2299" target="_blank">Establish a Weekly Date Night</a> posted at <a href="http://www.joyfuljourneyproductions.com" target="_blank">Joyful Journey Productions</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Lovelyn</strong> presents <a href="http://artofbalancedliving.net/2009/01/09/eliminate-debt/" target="_blank">Financial Clarity: The First Step to Eliminating Debt</a> posted at <a href="http://artofbalancedliving.net" target="_blank">The Art of Balanced Living</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Jeonard Cook</strong> presents <a href="http://sellyourownhomequick.wordpress.com/2009/01/08/home-selling-in-2009/" target="_blank">Home Selling in 2009</a> posted at <a href="http://sellyourownhomequick.wordpress.com" target="_blank">How to Sell Your Own Home</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Silicon Valley Blogger</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2008/08/07/best-cash-back-credit-cards-your-rewards-for-spending/" target="_blank">Best Cash Back Credit Cards: Your Rewards For Spending</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>, saying, "Your family expenditures can be put to good use if you maintain good credit and work with a family budget. If you qualify for credit cards with rewards, you get something for your spending!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Tonya</strong> presents <a href="http://www.mypregnancyblog.net/ibs-and-pregnancy-complications" target="_blank">IBS and Pregnancy Complications</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mypregnancyblog.net" target="_blank">My Pregnancy Blog</a>, saying, "Information about how Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects pregnancy."<br /><h2>Fitness</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Verna Morris</strong> presents <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org/texas/top-20-iphone-apps-to-get-healthy/" target="_blank">Top 20 iPhone Apps to Get Healthy in 2009</a> posted at <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org" target="_blank">Comments on: Top 100 Diet and Fitness Blogs</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Jennie</strong> presents <a href="http://freewomensfitness.com/how-to-lose-your-fat-butt-part-one/" target="_blank">How to Lose Your Fat Butt - Part One</a> posted at <a href="http://freewomensfitness.com" target="_blank">Free Women's Fitness</a>, saying, "A great series of articles on how to lose that big fat butt!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Carma</strong> presents <a href="http://standeviations.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-to-incorporate-exercise-into-your.html" target="_blank">How To Incorporate Exercise Into Your Daily Life</a> posted at <a href="http://standeviations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Standard Deviations</a>.<br /><h2>Health</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Kelly Sonora</strong> presents <a href="http://radiologytechnicianschools.net/health-policy-100-the-100-best-health-care-policy-blogs/" target="_blank">The Health Policy 100: The 100 Best Health Care Policy Blogs - Radiology Technician Schools</a> posted at <a href="http://radiologytechnicianschools.net" target="_blank">Radiology Technician Schools</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>MCA</strong> presents <a href="http://www.mycaffeineaddiction.com/top-10-coffee-alternatives-avoid-the-negative-effects-of-caffeine/" target="_blank">Top 10 Coffee Alternatives: Avoid the Negative Effects of Caffeine</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mycaffeineaddiction.com" target="_blank">Caffeine Addiction</a>, saying, "Some alternatives to the addictive substance."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Kathy Hester (GeekyPoet)</strong> presents <a href="http://geekypoet.wordpress.com/finding-organic-coupons/" target="_blank">Finding Organic Coupons</a> posted at <a href="http://geekypoet.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Geek, Poet, Housewife Wannabe</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Cary Anderson</strong> presents <a href="http://losingweightfeelsgreat.com/simplicity-for-weight-loss-success/" target="_blank">Simplicity for Weight Loss Success | Losing Weight Feels Great</a> posted at <a href="http://losingweightfeelsgreat.com/" target="_blank">Simplicity for Weight Loss Success</a>, saying, "Don't bombard yourself with overwhelming weight loss rules and goals. Set simple, achievable goals and watch the pounds melt away!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Anna Nguyen</strong> presents <a href="http://stylewithanna.com/healthwellness/weight-loss-benefits-of-oolong-tea/" target="_blank">Weight Loss Benefits of Oolong Tea</a> posted at <a href="http://stylewithanna.com" target="_blank">Style With Anna: Fashion and Beauty Tips For The Everyday Woman</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Joanne</strong> presents <a href="http://improvingyourlifeguide.com/improving-your-life-be-healthy/" target="_blank">Improving Your Life - Be Healthy</a> posted at <a href="http://improvingyourlifeguide.com" target="_blank">Improving Your Life</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Dust-Mites.org</strong> presents <a href="http://www.dust-mites.org/stuffed_animals.php" target="_blank">Your Childs Hidden Threat Dust Mites and Stuffed Animals</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dust-mites.org" target="_blank">Dust Mites</a>, saying, "One of the most overlooked areas of dust mite infestation is in stuffed animals."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Toni</strong> presents <a href="http://wifelysteps.com/2009/01/09/2009-your-year-is-what-you-make-it-to-be/" target="_blank">2009: Your year is what YOU make it to be</a> posted at <a href="http://wifelysteps.com" target="_blank">Wifely Steps</a>, saying, "Sharing with you one of my life guides to maintain a positive, healthy outlook on the new year. Hope this helps!"<br /><br /><strong>Alzheimer's Disease</strong> presents <a href="http://www.fastmedicalinfo.com/2009/01/09/alzheimers-disease/" target="_blank">Alzheimer’s Disease</a> posted at <a href="http://www.fastmedicalinfo.com" target="_blank">Fast Medical Info</a>, saying, "Alzheimer's disease is progressive and long-term, resulting in intellectual impairment alongside memory loss. It can affect people of all backgrounds, and is the most common cause of dementia in adults. " <br /><br /><h2>Money & Finances</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Destroy Debt</strong> presents <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com/articles/20-inexpensive-ways-to-entertain-your-kids-in-the-winter.html" target="_blank">20 Inexpensive Ways to EntertainYour Kids in the Winter</a> posted at <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com" target="_blank">Destroy Debt</a>.<br /><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Credit Shout</strong> presents <a href="http://creditshout.com/how-to-choose-a-cash-back-credit-card/" target="_blank">How to Choose a Cash Back Credit Card</a> posted at <a href="http://creditshout.com" target="_blank">CreditShout</a>.<br /><br /><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>candy</strong> presents <a href="http://carrieanddanielle.com/balancing-motherhood/" target="_blank">Balancing Motherhood</a> posted at <a href="http://carrieanddanielle.com" target="_blank">Carrie and Danielle</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Jacquelyn</strong> presents <a href="http://wparent.com/money-value" target="_blank">Simple Ways to Teach Your Child the Value of Money</a> posted at <a href="http://wparent.com" target="_blank">WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide</a>, saying, "Teaching your children the value of money is the parent's responsibilities through parental guidance and example."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Shen-Li Lee</strong> presents <a href="http://figur8.net/baby/2009/01/07/a-useful-little-tip-for-handling-imaginative-toddlers/" target="_blank">A Useful Little Tip for Handling Imaginative Toddlers</a> posted at <a href="http://figur8.net/baby" target="_blank">Babylicious</a>.<br /><br /><h2>Women</h2><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Heather Johnson</strong> presents <a href="http://www.bachelorsdegreeonline.com/blog/2009/top-100-gender-studies-blog/" target="_blank">Top 100 Gender Studies Blogs</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bachelorsdegreeonline.com/blog" target="_blank">Learn-gasm</a>.<br /><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Sharontpc</strong> presents <a href="http://www.psychiccottage.com/blog/?p=301" target="_blank">Bioidential Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)</a> posted at <a href="http://www.psychiccottage.com/blog" target="_blank">Psychic Cottage</a>.<br /><br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>The Smarter Wallet</strong> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2008/women-and-money-by-suze-orman-book-review/" target="_blank">Women and Money By Suze Orman, A Book Review</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>, saying, "From a financial blogger, thanks!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Shawn M. Driscoll</strong> presents <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog/?p=69" target="_blank">Career Portfolio Planning: Your Key to Long Term Success</a> posted at <a href="http://www.shawndriscoll.com/blog" target="_blank">Shawn Driscoll</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>jen from windy ridge</strong> presents <a href="http://edensbouquet.com/blog/?p=693" target="_blank">The Chronicles Of Windy Ridge | Random fact #5</a> posted at <a href="http://edensbouquet.com/blog" target="_blank">The Chronicles Of Windy Ridge</a>, saying, "Our experience with postpartum depression."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Woman Tribune</strong> presents <a href="http://womantribune.com/women-2" target="_blank">Why Women Let Themselves Go</a> posted at <a href="http://womantribune.com" target="_blank">Woman Tribune</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Xquisitlife</strong> presents <a href="http://www.xquisitlife.com/2008/10/never-let-go-of-your-dreams.html" target="_blank">Never let go of your dreams!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.xquisitlife.com/" target="_blank">The best is yet to come!</a>, saying, "This blog discusses how to have success when going after your dreams with passion!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Anne-Marie Nichols</strong> presents <a href="http://www.amamasrant.com/a_mamas_rant/2008/12/smartphones-for-smart-moms---windows-mobile-smartphones-and-the-samsung-omnia.html" target="_blank">Smartphones for smart moms - Windows Mobile smartphones and the Samsung Omnia</a> posted at <a href="http://www.amamasrant.com" target="_blank"> A Mama's Rant</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Minister Mamie L. Pack</strong> presents <a href="http://lifeinowlive.blogspot.com/2009/01/continue.html" target="_blank">Continue</a> posted at <a href="http://lifeinowlive.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Life I Now Live</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Aparna</strong> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/07/home-remedies-excessive-bleeding-menses.html" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming: Home remedies for menorrhagia</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "Heavy and excessive bleeding during menstruation, with pain in the abdomen and the lumbar region is a source of discomfort and pain for some girls. Also called as menorrhagia, this sometimes can lead to anemia. Some of these home remedies will help in providing relief."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Devon Coles</strong> presents <a href="http://lifeslittlevicissitudes.blogspot.com/2009/01/oscar-wilde-may-have-been-on-to.html" target="_blank">Oscar Wilde may have been on to something</a> posted at <a href="http://lifeslittlevicissitudes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pen, Ink. Life's little vicissitudes . . .</a>, saying, "I blog about change that happens beyond our control - and coping with these vicissitudes in a postive way. This article deals with Bell's Palsy, reflecting on how we manage embarrassment. Do we, indeed, become like our mothers?"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Jeonard Cook</strong> presents <a href="http://findphonenumber.wordpress.com/2008/12/24/finding-phone-numbers-for-free-for-real/" target="_blank">Finding Phone Numbers for Free - Are these Services for Real?</a> posted at <a href="http://findphonenumber.wordpress.com" target="_blank">How to Find Phone Number</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Vanessa Wolf</strong> presents <a href="http://www.wideawakeinwonderland.com/2008/12/if-money-were-no-object/" target="_blank">If money were no object</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wideawakeinwonderland.com" target="_blank">Wide Awake in Wonderland</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Belle</strong> presents <a href="http://homesteaderbellesblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/quich-change-cloth-pad-give-away.html" target="_blank">Quick-Change Cloth Pad Give Away!</a> posted at <a href="http://homesteaderbellesblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Homesteaderbelle's Blog</a>, saying, "I am having a give away. The winner of this giveaway will receive one Quick-Change cloth menstrual pad. Cloth pads are so much more healthier for women than the disposables that are made with chemical. I am having this give away to give women a chance to try cloth pads and see that are much more comfortable."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Katy</strong> presents <a href="http://katymeetsworld.com/will-your-insurance-cover-your-pregnancy" target="_blank">Will Your Insurance Cover Your Pregnancy?</a> posted at <a href="http://katymeetsworld.com" target="_blank">Katy Meets World</a>, saying, "If you aren't already pregnant and plan to become so, you need to go ahead and get yourself some health insurance."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Posie Rider</strong> presents <a href="http://ladiesalone.blogspot.com/2009/01/feminism-in-2009-go-fourth.html" target="_blank">Feminism in 2009 - Go Fourth!</a> posted at <a href="http://ladiesalone.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Posie Rider</a>, saying, "It's the New Year and time to Go Fourth for Feminism! 100 years since Joan of Arc was beatified in Rome, 100 years since Alice Huyer Ramsey became the first woman to drive across America, 2009 is hardly a big centenary year for Women. But we can make this year our own by making it the year that Fourth Wave Feminism was launched in the UK and spread across the globe like a tsunami."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Becca Glouzstein</strong> presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-lose-post-pregnancy-pounds.html" target="_blank">How to lose post-pregnancy pounds easily and healthily</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Pregnancy Hut</strong> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/how-to-exercise-safely-during-your-pregnancy/" target="_blank">How to Exercise Safely During Your Pregnancy</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a>, saying, "Some ideas for exercising safely during pregnancy."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Woman Divorce Support</strong> presents <a href="http://www.womandivorcesupport.com/divorce-advice-for-women-help-with-support-and-recovery" target="_blank">Divorce Advice for Women: Help with Support and Recovery at Woman Divorce Support</a> posted at <a href="http://www.womandivorcesupport.com" target="_blank">Divorce Advice</a>, saying, "Help for divorcees."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Talk Prom Dresses</strong> presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/2009-prom-dresses/best-colors-2009.html" target="_blank">Which Prom Dress Color Is Best For You?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">Prom Dresses</a>, saying, "Best colors for prom dresses in 2009."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Menstrual Poetry</strong> presents <a href="http://healingyourselfhealstheworld.com/january-511-womens-selfempowerment-week" target="_blank">January 5-11 is Women’s Self-Empowerment Week!</a> posted at <a href="http://healingyourselfhealstheworld.com" target="_blank">Healing Yourself Heals the World</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Myscha Theriault</strong> presents <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/green-for-girls-a-feminine-perspective" target="_blank">Green for Girls: A Feminine Perspective | Wise Bread</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/home" target="_blank">Wise Bread</a>, saying, "An article exploring eco-friendly feminine care for real women. Thanks for hosting this carnival!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Cheryl St.John</strong> presents <a href="http://petticoatsandpistols.com/2009/01/08/cheryl-stjohn-on-letter-writing-the-lost-art/" target="_blank">Letter Writing: The Lost Art</a> posted at <a href="http://petticoatsandpistols.com" target="_blank">Petticoats & Pistols</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>dawn @ iowahippiechick</strong> presents <a href="http://iowahippiechick.today.com/2009/01/02/a-frugal-living-reflection/" target="_blank">A Frugal Living Reflection</a> posted at <a href="http://iowahippiechick.today.com" target="_blank">iowahippiechicks talking ...</a>, saying, "A quote from long ago ... and how it may still be relevant for those of us living today ~"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Candice Brokenshire</strong> presents <a href="http://theredbarncooperative.wordpress.com/2009/01/05/2009goals/" target="_blank">2009 commitments & goals - breaking it down</a> posted at <a href="http://theredbarncooperative.wordpress.com" target="_blank">The Red Barn Cooperative</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Alecia</strong> presents <a href="http://yourshopahaulic.wordpress.com/2009/01/09/the-boyfriend-jean/" target="_blank">The Boyfriend Jean??</a> posted at <a href="http://yourshopahaulic.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Your Personal Shopahaulic</a>, saying, "Style tips and fashion advice for women from women."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Lazy Housewife</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sonotdomestic.com/2008/12/every-woman-has-exact-love-life-she.html" target="_blank">So Not Domestic: Every Woman Has the Exact Love Life She Wants</a> posted at <a href="http://www.sonotdomestic.com/" target="_blank">So Not Domestic</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Julie</strong> presents <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com/18/cold-weather-skin-care-tips/" target="_blank">Cold Weather Skin Care Tips</a> posted at <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com" target="_blank">Healthtrition Beauty and Health</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Heather Levin</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=531" target="_blank">How To Have A Green Valentine's Day</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>, saying, "Tired of pink teddy bears and impersonal cards? Me too. Here's a list of ways you can have a more intimate, eco-friendly Valentine's Day."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Amy Dumas</strong> presents <a href="http://eatingwellbeingwell.typepad.com/eating_well_being_well/2009/01/sugar-its-hot-in-here.html" target="_blank">Sugar, It's HOT in Here! (Premenopause, Nightsweats & Sugar)</a> posted at <a href="http://eatingwellbeingwell.typepad.com/eating_well_being_well/" target="_blank">Eating Well ~ Being Well</a>, saying, "In this post I share my experiences with premenopause and the effect my diet has on my symptoms."<br /><br /><!-- EDIT THIS: the conclusion begins with this paragraph: --><br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <strong>advice for women from women</strong> using our <a title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html" target="_blank">carnival submission form</a>.<br /><br />Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html" target="_blank">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-1226967974470142072008-12-31T17:19:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:20:56.744-05:00Advice for Women from Women - December 2008Well another year is coming to a close and what better way to see it out than sharing our wisdom with each other.<br /><br />Yet again, this carnival is a long one with posts on many different topics from advice about pregnancy to many different ways to save money around the house, plus much more.<br /><br />Have a wonderful new year and happy reading ....<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><h2>Families</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Pregnancy Hut</strong> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/navigating-your-pregnancy-at-work/" target="_blank">Navigating Your Pregnancy at Work</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a>, saying, "What to do in a work situation when you're pregnant"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Vicky</strong> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/trimming-your-wedding-list-%e2%80%93-how-to-make-the-tough-decisions/" target="_blank">Trimming Your Wedding List – How to Make the Tough Decisions</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "How to get your wedding list down to just the essentials."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Astrid Lee</strong> presents <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog/healing-box/" target="_blank">Healing Box</a> posted at <a href="http://therapeuticreiki.com/blog" target="_blank">World Healing</a>, saying, "A client showed me an excellent book "DailyOM: Inspirational Thoughts for a Happy, Healthy, and Fulfilling Day". One of the exercises in there caught my eye: a ‘Surrender box’. When I read it, I realized it was a variation of my ‘Healing box’. I love my box, and let me share with you how it works."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>The Smarter Wallet</strong> presents <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com/2008/travelocity-priceline-plan-your-vacation-travel-tips-early-bird-traveler/" target="_blank">Plan Your Vacation Well: Travel Tips For The Early Bird Traveler</a> posted at <a href="http://thesmarterwallet.com" target="_blank">The Smarter Wallet</a>, saying, "I'm a female blogger who'd like to share these tips on travel!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>makingthishome</strong> presents <a href="http://www.makingthishome.com/2008/12/15/our-dream-kitchen-in-berlin-a-work-in-progress/" target="_blank">Our Dream Kitchen in Berlin: A Work in Progress</a> posted at <a href="http://www.makingthishome.com" target="_blank">Making This Home</a>, saying, "Thank you for hosting. Hope you enjoy a peek into our European home and our remodel."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Myscha Theriault</strong> presents <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/six-simple-housework-hacks" target="_blank">Six Simple Housework Hacks</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wisebread.com/home" target="_blank">Wise Bread</a>, saying, "Thank you in advance for considering my article."<br /><h2>Health</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Shen-Li Lee</strong> presents <a href="http://figur8.net/baby/2008/11/28/plastic-baby-bottles-banned" target="_blank">Plastic Baby Bottles Banned!</a> posted at <a href="http://figur8.net/baby" target="_blank">Babylicious</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Sarah Scrafford</strong> presents <a href="http://www.nationalmassagecertification.org/blog/2008/50-pricey-spa-treatments-you-can-do-at-home/" target="_blank">50 Pricey Spa Treatments You Can Do at Home</a> posted at <a href="http://www.nationalmassagecertification.org" target="_blank">National Massage Certification</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>MCA</strong> presents <a href="http://www.mycaffeineaddiction.com/does-caffeine-raise-your-blood-glucose-levels/" target="_blank">Does Caffeine Raise Your Blood Glucose Levels?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mycaffeineaddiction.com" target="_blank">Caffeine Addiction</a>, saying, "How caffeine affects your blood sugar levels"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Woman Tribune</strong> presents <a href="http://womantribune.com/moderate-alcohol-intake-higher-levels-omega3-fatty-acids" target="_blank">Moderate Alcohol Intake Associated with Higher Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids</a> posted at <a href="http://womantribune.com" target="_blank">Woman Tribune</a>.<br /><h2>Women</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Child Carer</strong> presents <a href="http://nurseryjobsonly.com/NJOBlog/a-basic-introduction-to-being-a-maternity-nanny/" target="_blank">A Basic Introduction to Being a Maternity Nanny</a> posted at <a href="http://nurseryjobsonly.com/NJOBlog" target="_blank">Nursery Jobs</a>, saying, "How to get started in being a good nanny."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Ruthie</strong> presents <a href="http://www.styleontoast.com/2008/12/5-practical-reasons-why-you-should-define-your-style/" target="_blank">5 Practical Reasons Why You Should Define Your Style</a> posted at <a href="http://www.styleontoast.com" target="_blank">Style On Toast</a>, saying, "Style is something we all possess, but some of us aren't quite sure of ourselves. Here is a quick list to motivate you into defining your unique style."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>PennyLane</strong> presents <a href="http://www.marmaladeskiesblog.com/2008/11/18/why-im-just-a-girl/" target="_blank">Why I’m Just A Girl</a> posted at <a href="http://www.marmaladeskiesblog.com" target="_blank">Marmalade Skies</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Silicon Valley Blogger</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog/index.php/2007/05/31/10-steps-to-becoming-a-millionaire/" target="_blank">10 Steps To Becoming A Millionaire</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thedigeratilife.com/blog" target="_blank">The Digerati Life</a>, saying, "I'm a female financial blogger and have some money tips to share."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Julie</strong> presents <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com/16/lip-plumpers-and-color/" target="_blank">Tips for Beautiful Lips with Lip Color and Lip Plumpers</a> posted at <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com" target="_blank">Healthtrition Beauty and Health</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>English Subject</strong> presents <a href="http://www.englishsubject.net/2008/12/03/learn-english-through-immersion/" target="_blank">Learn English through Immersion</a> posted at <a href="http://www.englishsubject.net" target="_blank">English Tutorial</a>, saying, "What better way to learn english than to immerse yourself in it?"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Aparna</strong> presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/10/home-remedies-for-pms.html" target="_blank">Home remedies for PMS</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>, saying, "A woman, who is normally calm and courteous, shows a marked change in her behavior on certain days of the month. If she is the extrovert and outgoing type, she may become unduly rude and quarrelsome, make unreasonable demands, snap at family members, and find fault with people for minor reasons she would have otherwise overlooked. And if she is the shy and introvert type, then she may become totally withdrawn, morose, moody and prone to unaccountable tears, take offence where none was intended and harbor suicidal thoughts. No, she is not suffering from hysteria or any serious psychiatric disorder. She is in the throes of ‘that misery time’ trauma called PMS."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Heather Levin</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=454" target="_blank">The Benefits of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>, saying, "Want to learn the drawbacks and benefits to paying off your mortgage early? Want to find out how I'm doing it?"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Suzanne</strong> presents <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com/what-a-man-wants/" target="_blank">What a man wants?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.withoutdash.com" target="_blank">Without Dash</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Hot Alpha Female</strong> presents <a href="http://hotalphafemale.blogspot.com/2008/09/im-attractive-smart-have-great-career.html" target="_blank">Hot Alpha Female: I’m Attractive, Smart, Have A Great Career .. So Why Can’t I Find A Man?</a> posted at <a href="http://hotalphafemale.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hot Alpha Female</a>, saying, "Why so many great women who have so many things going for them, still find themselves being single."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Katy</strong> presents <a href="http://katymeetsworld.com/should-you-induce-labor-during-your-pregnancy" target="_blank">Should You Induce Labor During Your Pregnancy?</a> posted at <a href="http://katymeetsworld.com" target="_blank">Katy Meets World</a>, saying, "For many women, the though of inducing labor is frightening. However, it is sometimes required to be sure the baby is born healthy or to prevent complications for the mother."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Talk Prom Dresses</strong> presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/topics/advice-and-stories/choosepromdate.html" target="_blank">How To Choose The Right Prom Date</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">Prom Dresses</a>, saying, "Prom isn't that far away. Here's how to lock-in a great date for the big dance."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Fiona Lohrenz</strong> presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2008/12/18/why-you-should-start-a-day-care-in-a-recession/" target="_blank">Why You Should Start A Day Care In A Recession</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com" target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Cary Anderson</strong> presents <a href="http://www.wifewizard.com/improving-your-marriage-resume/" target="_blank">Improving Your Marriage Resume</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wifewizard.com" target="_blank">Find Love</a>, saying, "For many women, the quest to find a husband is just as important as their career. Whether you realize it or not, in the same way you have a career resume, you have a marriage one too!"<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Tonya</strong> presents <a href="http://www.mypregnancyblog.net/how-to-prevent-pregnancy-stretch-marks" target="_blank">How to Prevent Pregnancy Stretch Marks</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mypregnancyblog.net" target="_blank">My Pregnancy Blog</a>, saying, "Stretch marks are an unfortunate result of pregnancy for many women."<br /><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><br /><strong>Jeonard Cook</strong> presents <a href="http://phonesleuth.blogspot.com/2008/12/reverse-phone-lookup-how-to-trace-prank.html" target="_blank">Reverse Phone Lookup - How to Trace a Prank Caller</a> posted at <a href="http://phonesleuth.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Find Phone Number</a>.<br /><br /><!-- EDIT THIS: the conclusion begins with this paragraph: --><br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <strong>advice for women from women</strong> using our <a title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html" target="_blank">carnival submission form</a>. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html" target="_blank">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-76738019540390016662008-12-15T17:18:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:19:25.938-05:00Advice for Women from Women - Mid December 2008<!-- EDIT THIS: carnival introduction begins with this paragraph: --><br /><br />Welcome to the December 15, 2008 edition of advice for women from women.<br /><h2>Business and Finance</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Snowden</strong> presents <a href="http://themusement.blogspot.com/2008/11/work-at-home-opportunities-that-arent.html" target="_blank">Work at Home opportunities that aren't scams</a> posted at <a href="http://themusement.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">useful nonsense</a>, saying, "A personal evaluation of no-investment-needed work at home opportunities that work-at-home moms can do on the internet."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Stephanie Chandler</strong> presents <a href="http://businessinfoguide.com/blog/?p=231" target="_blank">Overcoming the "O" Word</a> posted at <a href="http://businessinfoguide.com/blog" target="_blank">Business Info Guide</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>DebbieDragon</strong> presents <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com/blogs/debbie/325-starting-early-and-saving-often.html" target="_blank">Starting Early and Saving Often</a> posted at <a href="http://www.destroydebt.com/blogs/debbie.html" target="_blank">Debbie's Debt Advice</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Tisha Tolar</strong> presents <a href="http://empoweringmomblog.com/archives/351" target="_blank">Overwhelming Workload - YES! You Can Do it!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.empoweringmomblog.com" target="_blank">Empowering Mom</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Families</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Kathleen Gaga</strong> presents <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/2008/11/its-my-judgment-so-it-must-be-right-.html" target="_blank">It's my judgment, so it must be right!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.dailyawareness.com/" target="_blank">Daily Awareness</a>, saying, "One of the most fascinating lies we tell ourselves is if we believe something to be true, right or so, it must be. The fact is, much of what we try to convince ourselves and others as true is often a matter of judgment based on ego. If something is happening that we simply don’t approve of, then obviously it is wrong. Or so the thinking for many people goes. Learn a simple technique for minimizing judgment."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Heather Levin</strong> presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=388" target="_blank">Going Green On A Budget: Finding Money To Be Eco-Friendly</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Infidelity Man</strong> presents <a href="http://www.infidelityman.com/statistics-on-men-cheating.php" target="_blank">Statistics On Men Cheating - Infidelity Statistics - Statistics On Marital Infidelity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.infidelityman.com/" target="_blank">Cheating Men</a>, saying, "Here are some statistics about male infidelity."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>HappyCampers</strong> presents <a href="http://williams-family.blogspot.com/2008/12/micecube-review.html" target="_blank">MiceCube: A Review!</a> posted at <a href="http://williams-family.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Adventures Of The Williams Family</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Lauren Rose</strong> presents <a href="http://nodebtanymore.org/credit-card-skimmers-keep-your-eye-on-your-atm-card/" target="_blank">Credit Card Skimmers - Keep Your Eye on Your ATM card</a> posted at <a href="http://nodebtanymore.org" target="_blank">No Debt Anymore .org</a>, saying, "With the holiday season in full swing, Credit card and ATM theft is increasing at an alarming rate. Here are 3 common ways thieves may try to gain access to your personal information using a skimmer device, and 10 tips to protect yourself."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Becca Glouzstein</strong> presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2008/10/3-steps-to-attracting-life-you-really.html" target="_blank">3 Steps to Attracting the Life you Really Want for You and Your Family</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>, saying, "What do you want to attract into your life for your family in the coming year? The Law of Attraction as applied to moms and their famililes. Wishing you all a happy, prosperous, healthy and abundant New Year!"</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>HighGrace</strong> presents <a href="http://facetothesun.com/2008/12/mindful-meaningful-christmas/" target="_blank">How to have the most mindful, meaningful Christmas ever!</a> posted at <a href="http://facetothesun.com" target="_blank">Face to the Sun</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Condo Blues</strong> presents <a href="http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2008/12/10-green-gifts-that-suck.html" target="_blank">10 Green Gifts That Suck</a> posted at <a href="http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Condo Blues</a>, saying, "There are a lot of good green gifts out there. None of them are on this list."</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Fitness</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Lauren Rose</strong> presents <a href="http://supertrainingblog.com/7-surefire-strategies-to-avoid-the-dreaded-holiday-bulge/" target="_blank">7 Surefire Strategies to Avoid the Dreaded Holiday Bulge</a> posted at <a href="http://supertrainingblog.com" target="_blank">Supertraining Blog.com</a>, saying, "Unfortunately, the holidays are the time of year when many people end up putting on the extra “holiday pounds” which is easy to do for the season continues for just about two months!"</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Marsha Hudnall</strong> presents <a href="http://aweightlifted.blogs.com/a_weight_lifted/2008/12/fitness-during-the-holiday-season.html" target="_blank">Fitting in Fitness during the Holiday Season</a> posted at <a href="http://aweightlifted.blogs.com/a_weight_lifted/" target="_blank">A Weight Lifted</a>, saying, "It's a common theme during the holiday season: "I have so much to do, how will I ever stay with my fitness plan?" It's true; we commonly overcommit ourselves during this time which means, for many of us, that we turn self-care into a luxury instead of a priority. Experts agree making a holiday fitness plan is key to succeeding. Read the whole article (it's short) for strategies for making or keeping fitness part of your life during busy times."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Cory Albertson</strong> presents <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/an-oldie-but-a-goodie" target="_blank">An Oldie but a Goodie</a> posted at <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com" target="_blank">Eating Healthy</a>, saying, "One of the easiest and cheapest (hey, who isn't looking for "cheap" ways to stay in shape nowadays!) fitness methods is the good ol' pushup."</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Health</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Julie</strong> presents <a href="http://pregnancy.more4kids.info/153/pregnancy-pain-relief/" target="_blank">Contractions, Contractions!! Natural Pain Relief Options</a> posted at <a href="http://pregnancy.more4kids.info" target="_blank">Julie Heath - More4kids Inc.</a></li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Shen-Li Lee</strong> presents <a href="http://figur8.net/baby/2008/11/28/plastic-baby-bottles-banned/" target="_blank">Plastic Baby Bottles Banned!</a> posted at <a href="http://figur8.net/baby" target="_blank">Babylicious</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Kristina Kharlova</strong> presents <a href="http://bostonmama.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-to-combat-winter-blues.html" target="_blank">How to combat the winter blues</a> posted at <a href="http://bostonmama.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Boston Mama</a>, saying, "Boston Mama is an online magazine about motherhood and family life in Boston"</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Shortcut Sleuth</strong> presents <a href="http://shortcutsleuth.com/personal/health-wellness/25-diet-tips-to-fight-the-battle-of-the-bulge/" target="_blank">25 "Diet" Tips to Fight the Battle of the Bulge</a> posted at <a href="http://shortcutsleuth.com" target="_blank">Shortcut Sleuth</a>, saying, "If you wish there was a secret and magical way to drop pounds easy, but you've had it with dieting, then these tips can help you battle the bulge, without a major adjustment to your current eating style!"</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>brigid</strong> presents <a href="http://drupal02.nypl.org/blogs/2008/12/03/brain-fitness" target="_blank">Brain Fitnessat the New York Public Library</a> posted at <a href="http://drupal02.nypl.org/" target="_blank">New York Public Library</a>, saying, "After attending a recent staff training session offered by the library's Office of Staff Development, I decided to return to a habit of my childhood--eating sardines."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Susan</strong> presents <a href="http://sinnersavedbygod.blogspot.com/2008/07/works-for-me-wednesday-menstrual-cups.html" target="_blank">Sinner Saved: Works For Me Wednesday - Menstrual Cups</a> posted at <a href="http://sinnersavedbygod.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sinner Saved</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>OrnaRoss</strong> presents <a href="http://www.ornaross.com/living-with-cancer/2008/11/good-things-ive-gained-from-having-cancer-2/" target="_blank">Good Things I've Gained from Having Cancer #2</a> posted at <a href="http://www.ornaross.com" target="_blank">Orna Ross</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Emma</strong> presents <a href="http://www.baby-log.com/my-baby-day-by-day/6-reasons-to-accept-used-baby-clothes/" target="_blank">6 reasons to accept used baby clothes</a> posted at <a href="http://www.baby-log.com" target="_blank">Baby-Log</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Women</h2><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Vicky</strong> presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/trimming-your-wedding-list-%e2%80%93-how-to-make-the-tough-decisions/" target="_blank">Trimming Your Wedding List – How to Make the Tough Decisions</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com" target="_blank">Affordable Wedding Planning</a>, saying, "Inviting every person you’ve ever known since the 10th grade to your wedding can get costly, especially if you’re planning a full reception with a three-course meal and open bar."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Woman Divorce Support</strong> presents <a href="http://www.womandivorcesupport.com/divorce-articles/real-women-divorce-stories/enter-prince-charming" target="_blank">Enter Prince Charming</a> posted at <a href="http://www.womandivorcesupport.com" target="_blank">Divorce Advice</a>, saying, "Real story of falling in and out of love."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Ahuva Goldstand</strong> presents <a href="http://www.jerusalemite.net/blog/3409/a-conversation-with-hadass-ben-ari%2C-zine-queen" target="_blank">A conversation with Hadass Ben-Ari, zine queen</a> posted at <a href="http://www.jerusalemite.net/modules/blog/blog.php" target="_blank">Jerusalemite blog</a>, saying, "A conversation with Hadass Ben-Ari who founded Fallopian Falafel, Israel's only feminist zine, which published its first issue in early 2007."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Celeste Colantonio</strong> presents <a href="http://pokerforher.wordpress.com/2008/11/15/hello-world/" target="_blank">Hello world!</a> posted at <a href="http://pokerforher.wordpress.com" target="_blank">PokerForHer.Com's Blog</a>, saying, "Poker has been a "man's" game for a bit too long."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Mary@SimplyForties</strong> presents <a href="http://www.simplyforties.com/2008/11/finding-friends.html" target="_blank">Finding Friends</a> posted at <a href="http://www.simplyforties.com/" target="_blank">SimplyForties</a>, saying, "The older we get the harder it is to make new friends and yet friendships are so important. Here are some strategies to help you get started."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>freakishly fertile</strong> presents <a href="http://freakishlyfertile.blogspot.com/2008/11/diva-cup.html" target="_blank">diva cup</a> posted at <a href="http://freakishlyfertile.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Freakishly Fertile After 40</a>, saying, "Did you know that there's new amazing new technology to help us deal with Auntie Flo's monthly visit?"</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Tudor</strong> presents <a href="http://blog.glowlikeastar.com/trends-fall-winter-08-09-for-girls" target="_blank">"Trends Fall-Winter '08-'09 For Girls"</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.glowlikeastar.com" target="_blank">Glowlikeastar - All about the extravagant life of stars</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Sarah</strong> presents <a href="http://femalepokerplayer.com/the-rules-of-five-and-seven-card-stud-poker" target="_blank">The Rules of Five and Seven Card Stud Poker</a> posted at <a href="http://femalepokerplayer.com" target="_blank">Female Poker Player</a>, saying, "Before the surge in popularity of Texas Hold'Em Poker, Five and Seven card stud were the most popular poker games played in the US."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Mac</strong> presents <a href="http://www.actorlicious.com/actorlicious/2008/11/get-your-sexy-on.html" target="_blank">Get Your Sexy On</a> posted at <a href="http://www.actorlicious.com/actorlicious/" target="_blank">Actorlicious</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Tara S. Dickherber, M.Ed, CPC</strong> presents <a href="http://www.mylifecoachtara.com/2008/08/self-confidence.html" target="_blank">Self-confidence-an intro</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mylifecoachtara.com/" target="_blank">My Life Coach Tara</a>, saying, "I'd love to submit more related posts if you find them useful and helpful."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Bobbie Whitehead</strong> presents <a href="http://blog.thebackyardgrower.com/page4c.html" target="_blank">Archive Dec 08</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.thebackyardgrower.com" target="_blank">The Backyard Grower</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Mina Togonon</strong> presents <a href="http://24hourparadigm.blogspot.com/2008/11/gift-of-patience.html" target="_blank">The Gift of Patience</a> posted at <a href="http://24hourparadigm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">24 Hour Paradigm</a>, saying, "Everybody's challenged in exhibiting patience on various occasions. I myself have struggled to win this virtue. At this time, we can't have a perfect state of living but being patient or exhibiting long suffering allows you to experience life's blessings and remain happy regardless of the mounting troubles and apathy of this society."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Minister Mamie L. Pack</strong> presents <a href="http://lifeinowlive.blogspot.com/2008/12/phone-booth.html" target="_blank">The Phone Booth</a> posted at <a href="http://lifeinowlive.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Life I Now Live</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Pregnancy Hut</strong> presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/navigating-your-pregnancy-at-work/" target="_blank">Navigating Your Pregnancy at Work</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a>, saying, "Women who hold full-time jobs face many important decisions during a pregnancy."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Talk Prom Dresses</strong> presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/topics/homecoming-dresses-and-gowns.html" target="_blank">Homecoming Dresses and Homecoming Gowns - How to Choose</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">Prom Dresses</a>, saying, "With homecoming coming up, it's time to find a great dress."</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Vickie Sloderbeck</strong> presents <a href="http://www.sidetrackedmoms.com/?p=17" target="_blank">Make Friends a Priority</a> posted at <a href="http://www.sidetrackedmoms.com" target="_blank">Sidetracked Moms</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Vickie Sloderbeck</strong> presents <a href="http://www.joyfuljourneyproductions.com/?p=1244" target="_blank">How to be Victorious Over Past Sexual Sin</a> posted at <a href="http://www.joyfuljourneyproductions.com" target="_blank">Joyful Journey Productions</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- Carnival Submission --><br /><ul><br /> <li> <strong>Nara</strong> presents <a href="http://www.survivinginfidelity911.com/emotional-infidelity-emotional-infidelity-a-love-affair-or-just-friends/" target="_blank">Emotional Infidelity - Emotional Infidelity: A Love Affair Or Just Friends?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.survivinginfidelity911.com" target="_blank">Surviving Infidelity</a>, saying, "How to tell whether they are just friends or if it's something more serious"</li><br /></ul><br /><!-- EDIT THIS: the conclusion begins with this paragraph: --><br /><br />That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of <strong>advice for women from women</strong> using our <a title="Submit an entry to “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/submit_5331.html" target="_blank">carnival submission form</a>.<br /><br />Past posts and future hosts can be found on our <a title="Blog Carnival index for “advice for women from women”" href="http://blogcarnival.com/bc/cprof_5331.html" target="_blank">blog carnival index page</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-88324927843034355072008-11-30T17:15:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:18:13.603-05:00Advice for Women from Women - November 2008Welcome to the November edition of the Advice for Women from Women blog carnival. Again, there were a lot of entries, so for this edition, I have tried to group like submissions together. I hope you enjoy reading all of them as much as I did.<br /><h2>Diet and Nutrition</h2><br /><ul><br /> <li>Julia presents <a href="http://www.femalebodyimage.com/dieting" target="_blank">Body Image and the Modern Diet</a> posted at <a href="http://www.femalebodyimage.com" target="_blank">Female Body Image</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Fiona King presents <a href="http://www.geriatricnursingcertification.com/100-best-health-foods-for-seniors/" target="_blank">100 Best Health Foods for Seniors</a> posted at <a href="http://www.geriatricnursingcertification.com" target="_blank">Geriatric Nursing Certification</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Cory presents <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com/frequent-small-meal-diet" target="_blank">Frequent Small Meal Diet</a> posted at <a href="http://www.eat-healthy-live-healthy.com" target="_blank">Eating Healthy</a> - Did you know that eating many small meals every day is actually healthier than the traditional 2-3 large meals?</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Marsha Hudnall, MS, RD presents <a href="http://aweightlifted.blogs.com/a_weight_lifted/2008/11/preventing-holiday-weight-gain-10-tips-to-guarantee-holiday-weight-gain.html" target="_blank">Preventing Holiday Weight Gain: 10 Tips to Guarantee Holiday Weight Gain</a> posted at <a href="http://aweightlifted.blogs.com/a_weight_lifted/" target="_blank">A Weight Lifted</a> - The annual holiday food fight is about to begin. You know, the one where conflicted women nationwide (even worldwide) face down rich-food eating traditions. This year, to help women understand what doesn’t work when it comes to happy holidays, the healthy-weight experts at Green Mountain at Fox Run have come up with some sure-fire tips to take the guesswork out of gaining those holiday pounds.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Julie maloney presents <a href="http://www.coolmomguide.com/wii-fit" target="_blank">How I lost 60 pounds</a> posted at <a href="http://www.coolmomguide.com" target="_blank">The Cool Mom Guide</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><br /><ul><br /> <li>Susan Johnes presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/prenatal-vitamins/" target="_blank">Prenatal Vitamins</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a> - Why it's important to take prenatal vitamins.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Fashion</h2><br /><ul><br /> <li>VJB presents <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Dress-styles-that-suit-plus-size-women" target="_blank">Dress styles that suit plus size women</a> posted at <a href="http://hubpages.com/profile/blackbv" target="_blank">Profile</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Talk Prom Dresses presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/2009-prom-dresses/prom-shoes.html" target="_blank">Picking the Right Shoes for Your Prom Dress</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">2009 Prom Dresses</a> - How do you go about finding the best shoes for your upcoming prom?</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Cheap Weddings presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/wedding-dresses-off-the-rack/" target="_blank">Wedding Dresses Off the Rack</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com" target="_blank">Inexpensive Wedding Dresses</a> - How to buy wedding dresses on and off the rack.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Financial Advice</h2><br /><ul><br /> <li>Donna Freedman presents <a href="http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/archive/2008/10/17/what-would-you-do-if-a-friend-was-losing-her-home.aspx" target="_blank">What if a friend were losing her home?</a> posted at <a href="http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/default.aspx" target="_blank">Smart Spending</a> - They say you should never lend more than you can afford to lose. Strictly speaking, I can't afford to lose anything. But my friends couldn't afford to lose their home, either.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>MoneyNing presents <a href="http://moneyning.com/money-tips/dependent-day-care-flexible-spending-account-fsa/" target="_blank">Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</a> posted at <a href="http://moneyning.com" target="_blank">Personal Finance Blog by Money Ning</a> - FSA are one of the few ways of helping us save money on child care that can get very expensive! Remember to take advantage of it for the year of 2009!</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Debt Aim presents <a href="http://debtaim.com/erase-debt-and-live-with-less-stress/" target="_blank">Erase Debt and Live With Less Stress</a> posted at <a href="http://debtaim.com" target="_blank">Erase Debt</a> - It's sad but true; people with more debt have more stress in their lives and people with more stress in their lives have shorter life spans. Erase debt to elongate your life!</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Green Ideas</h2><br /><ul><br /> <li>Heather Levin presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=231" target="_blank">Why Live In A Micro Home?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Stefanie S. presents <a href="http://focusorganic.com/jumpstart-green-giveaway-8999/" target="_blank">Jumpstart to Green Giveaway - $89.99 value!</a> posted at <a href="http://focusorganic.com" target="_blank">Focus Organic.com</a> - Jumpstart to Green is a new company that wants to make going green easy for anyone who is just starting out, and they have offered Focus Organic readers a chance to win a going green kit with 24 products - worth $89.99! Contest open until Midnight EST Saturday, December 6th.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Health and Wellness</h2><br /><ul><br /> <li>Pregnancy Calendar presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/2-weeks-pregnant/" target="_blank">2 Weeks Pregnant</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com" target="_blank">Pregnancy Hut - Week By Week Pregnancy Calendar</a> - Some tips for the 2 week pregnant mother.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Anna Farmery presents <a href="http://www.widowsquest.com/dont-let-loneliness-win/" target="_blank">Don’t Let Loneliness Win!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.widowsquest.com" target="_blank">Widows Quest</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Sarah Scrafford presents <a href="http://www.massagetherapycareers.com/blog/2008/50-diy-spa-treatments-to-frugally-promote-health-and-healing/" target="_blank">50 DIY Spa Treatments to (Frugally) Promote Health and Healing</a> posted at <a href="http://www.massagetherapycareers.com" target="_blank">Massage Therapy Careers</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Carole Fogarty presents <a href="http://thehealthylivinglounge.com/2008/11/07/14-funky-ways-to-calm-your-nerves-consistently/" target="_blank">14 Funky Ways To Calm Your Nerves Consistently:</a> posted at <a href="http://thehealthylivinglounge.com" target="_blank">THE HEALTHY LIVING LOUNGE</a> - Do yourself a favor and add more deliberate moments of relaxation and deep rest into your day. This article is a reminder of the many ways you can put yourself first more often and soothe your nerves consistently. You can also tell where my focus is at the moment ……. nourishing my nervous system.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Wendy Rae presents <a href="http://spirituallifedesign101.wordpress.com/category/advice/" target="_blank">Advice</a> posted at <a href="http://spirituallifedesign101.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Spiritual Life Design</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Kelly Turner presents <a href="http://www.groundedfitness.com/2008/11/07/a-round-of-applause-for-the-fellas/" target="_blank">A Round of Applause for the Fellas</a> posted at <a href="http://www.groundedfitness.com" target="_blank">Grounded Fitness</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Melanie McMinn presents <a href="http://fatandsassynewzealandtravel.wordpress.com/2008/11/04/blame-it-on-frodo/" target="_blank">Blame It On Frodo « Fat and Sassy New Zealand Travel</a> posted at <a href="http://fatandsassynewzealandtravel.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Fat and Sassy New Zealand Travel</a> - Real woman. Real Adventure. Real Reviews. Zero Hard Bodies.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Jobs and Career</h2><br /><ul><br /> <li>Patricia Turner presents <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org/salary/the-nurses-ultimate-online-job-hunting-toolbox/" target="_blank">The Nurse’s Ultimate Online Job Hunting Toolbox</a> posted at <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org" target="_blank">X-Ray Technician Schools</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Carol Bentley presents <a href="http://www.copywriting4b2b.com/archives/190" target="_blank">Are your letters like a damp squib</a> posted at <a href="http://www.copywriting4b2b.com" target="_blank">Carol Bentley</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Kathleen Gage presents <a href="http://www.themarketingmindset.com/2008/11/internet-marketing---who-can-you-trust.html" target="_blank">Street Smarts Marketing & Promotions: Internet Marketing - Who can you trust?</a> posted at <a>Street Smarts Marketing & Promotions</a> - It seems one of the greatest challenges for those new to the world of Internet Marketing is to know who to trust when it comes to who they are, what they know and have they truly accomplished that which they claim to be an expert at? Here are a few recommendations on how you can minimize getting sucked into the next “get rich quick” scheme and find those who are “the real deal”.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Debra Doris presents <a href="http://nurseryjobsonly.com/NJOBlog/a-basic-introduction-to-being-a-maternity-nanny/" target="_blank">A Basic Introduction to Being a Maternity Nanny</a> posted at <a href="http://nurseryjobsonly.com/NJOBlog" target="_blank">Nursery Jobs</a> - Some things to keep in mind while being a nanny.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Madeleine Begun Kane presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/2008/11/19/life-saving-spam-fighting-wordpress-plugin/" target="_blank">Life-Saving, Spam-Fighting WordPress Plugin</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog" target="_blank">Mad Kane's Humor<br /></a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Parenting</h2><br /><ul><br /> <li>Fiona presents <a href="http://www.balanced-motherhood.com/finding-time-for-hobbies" target="_blank">Three Steps to Finding Time for Your Hobbies and Yourself</a> posted at <a href="http://www.balanced-motherhood.com" target="_blank">Balanced Motherhood</a> - Between your children, your spouse, and work, it can be hard to find the time to sleep; nevermind finding time for your hobbies or yourself.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Julie presents <a href="http://www.more4kids.info/682/hope-for-kids/" target="_blank">Hope for Kids - Teaching Our Children To Overcome Adversity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.more4kids.info" target="_blank">More4kids Family</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Becca presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-mother-from-your-higher-self.html" target="_blank">How to Mother from your Higher Self</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Fiona Lohrenz presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2008/11/17/reassuring-day-care-parents/" target="_blank">Reassuring Day Care Parents</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com" target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Susan Campbell presents <a href="http://bringingbackrespect.blogspot.com/2008/11/moms-who-drop-ball.html" target="_blank">Moms Who Drop the Ball</a> posted at <a href="http://bringingbackrespect.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bringing Back Respect</a> - For women who also happen to be moms, raising respectful children is not easy.</li><br /></ul><br /><h2>Relationships</h2><br /><ul><br /> <li>Mary@SimplyForties presents <a href="http://www.simplyforties.com/2008/10/long-distance-relationships.html" target="_blank">Long Distance Relationships</a> posted at <a href="http://www.simplyforties.com/" target="_blank">SimplyForties</a> - Are you trying to sustain a long distance relationship? It takes commitment but you can make it work.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Tracy Morrow presents <a href="http://www.happyher.com/blog/2008/07/how-to-give-a-passionate-kiss/" target="_blank">How to Kiss</a> posted at <a href="http://www.happyher.com/blog" target="_blank">HappyHer Blog</a> - What a better time to talk about the art of kissing than the holiday season! HappyHer.com hopes you have plenty of opportunity for passionate kisses during this festive time of year!</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>Wife Wizard presents <a href="http://www.wifewizard.com/how-to-emotionally-support-a-man/" target="_blank">How To Emotionally Support A Man</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wifewizard.com" target="_blank">Wife Wizard</a> - The stereotype that men aren't emotional creatures is far from the truth. Make progress in a relationship by learning how to support a man's emotional needs.</li><br /></ul><br /><ul><br /> <li>ITAKEOFFTHEMASK presents <a href="http://itakeoffthemask.com/broken-heart/101-tips-in-healing-a-broken-heart/" target="_blank">101 Tips in Healing a Broken Heart</a> posted at <a href="http://itakeoffthemask.com" target="_blank">itakeoffthemask.com</a>.</li><br /></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-18830020885681732912008-11-15T17:11:00.000-05:002009-02-27T17:14:25.706-05:00Advice for Women from Women - Mid November Blog CarnivalHere is part two of the carnival from October 31. Again, we have a wide range of very interesting and informative submissions. I hope you enjoy reading the blog entries as much as I did...<br /><ul><br /> <li>Carole Gold presents <a href="http://blog.carolemckay.com/2008/10/14/trade-unions.aspx" target="_blank">Trade Unions</a> posted at <a href="http://blog.carolemckay.com" target="_blank">Gold Post-it</a> - What do we as women do to guarantee that relationships fail?</li><br /><li>therapydoc presents <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com/2008/10/about-those-8-ways-to-spot-dishonest.html" target="_blank">About those 8 Ways to Spot a Dishonest Date</a> posted at <a href="http://everyoneneedstherapy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Everyone Needs Therapy</a> - The worst is the guy who says. . .</li><br /><li>Woman Tribune presents <a href="http://womantribune.com/good-vagina-good-environment" target="_blank">Good for Your Vagina, Good for the Environment</a> posted at <a href="http://womantribune.com" target="_blank">Woman Tribune</a>.</li><br /><li>Talk Prom Dresses presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/2005-prom-dresses.html" target="_blank">2005 PROM DRESSES - 2005 homecoming and prom dress resources</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">Prom Dress Discussion And Tips</a> - If you are trying to save money on prom, it may be a good idea to buy a dress from a few years ago.</li><br /><li>Pregnancy Hut presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/1-week-pregnant/" target="_blank">1 Week Pregnant</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com" target="_blank">Pregnancy Calendar</a> - What to do during your first week of pregnancy.</li><br /><li>Mansi Desai presents <a href="http://funnfud.blogspot.com/2008/09/is-red-wine-good-for-health.html" target="_blank">Is Red Wine Good for Health?</a> posted at <a href="http://funnfud.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fun and Food Blog Recipes</a> - Discover the good and bad of Red Wine on your health and mind!</li><br /><li>Donna Freedman presents <a href="http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/archive/2008/09/18/why-you-need-a-massage.aspx" target="_blank">Why you need a massage</a> posted at <a href="http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/default.aspx" target="_blank">Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money</a> - Some people spend discretionary funds on dinners out, concerts, DVD subscription services, basketball games, fine wine. I spend mine on massage. I consider it preventive medicine.</li><br /><li>Fiona Lohrenz presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2008/10/09/opening-a-daycare-center/" target="_blank">Opening A Daycare Center</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com" target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.</li><br /><li>Mary@SimplyForties presents <a href="http://simplyforties.blogspot.com/2008/09/learning-to-love-your-hot-flashes.html" target="_blank">Learning to Love Your Hot Flashes?</a> posted at <a href="http://simplyforties.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SimplyForties</a>.</li><br /><li>Wenchypoo presents <a href="http://wenchwisdom.blogspot.com/2008/10/updated-timeless-moves-you-can-make-to.html" target="_blank">Updated: Timeless Moves You Can Make to Maximize Your Future Earnings and/or Lessen Taxes</a> posted at <a href="http://wenchwisdom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wisdom From Wenchypoo's Mental Wastebasket</a>.</li><br /><li>Heather Levin presents <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com/?p=139" target="_blank">Frugal Christmas Tips</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thegreenestdollar.com" target="_blank">The Greenest Dollar</a>.</li><br /><li>Makeup Moxie presents <a href="http://www.makeupmoxie.com/best-beauty-blogs/" target="_blank">Best Beauty Blogs</a> posted at <a href="http://www.makeupmoxie.com/" target="_blank">Makeup Moxie - where beauty meets brains</a>.</li><br /><li>Lana presents <a href="http://savingmommymoney.com/get-your-preschooler-to-eat-nutritious-meals" target="_blank">Get Your Preschooler to Eat Nutritious Meals</a> posted at <a href="http://savingmommymoney.com" target="_blank">Saving Mommy Money</a> - Tips to help get your little one to eat nutritious meals.</li><br /><li>Sarah Scrafford presents <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org/top-100-yoga-and-meditation-blogs/" target="_blank">Top 100 Yoga and Meditation Blogs - X-Ray Technician Schools</a> posted at <a href="http://www.x-raytechnicianschools.org" target="_blank">Comments on: Top 100 Diet and Fitness Blogs</a>.</li><br /><li>Nards presents <a href="http://nardeeisms.blogspot.com/2008/07/song-of-day-take-long-way-home.html" target="_blank">Nardeeisms</a> posted at <a href="http://nardeeisms.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Nards</a> - Taking the long way home.</li><br /><li>The Eclectic Female presents <a href="http://www.theeclecticfemale.com/getting-a-fertility-test" target="_blank">Getting a Fertility Test</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theeclecticfemale.com" target="_blank">The Eclectic Female: Lifestyle Blog For Women</a> - How can you tell if you are having fertility problems?</li><br /><li>Katie Brown presents <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com/having-a-friend-officiate-your-ceremony/" target="_blank">Having a Friend Officiate Your Ceremony</a> posted at <a href="http://weddingsaffordable.com" target="_blank">Cheap Wedding Dresses</a> - How to get a friend to officiate your wedding ceremony.</li><br /><li>Dalia presents <a href="http://dailydalia.wordpress.com/2008/10/08/choose-your-words-carefully/" target="_blank">Choose your words carefully « Daily Dalia</a> posted at <a href="http://dailydalia.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Daily Dalia</a>.</li><br /><li>Elizabeth presents <a href="http://xquisitlife.blogspot.com/2008/10/never-let-go-of-your-dreams.html" target="_blank">Never let go of your dreams!</a> posted at <a href="http://xquisitlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The best is yet to come!</a> - This blog discusses how to go after your dreams with passion!</li><br /><li>pnreddy presents <a href="http://www.womenhealthzone.com/womens-health/breast-cancer/does-yoga-really-help-to-lessen-the-effects-of-breast-cancer/" target="_blank">Does Yoga Really Help To Lessen The Effects Of Breast Cancer?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.womenhealthzone.com" target="_blank">Womens Health Zone</a>.</li><br /><li>pnreddy presents <a href="http://www.thepregnancyzone.com/pregnancy-tips/10-effective-tips-to-prevent-birth-defects/" target="_blank">10 Effective Tips To Prevent Birth Defects!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.thepregnancyzone.com" target="_blank">The Pregnancy Zone</a>.</li><br /><li>pnreddy presents <a href="http://www.skincarebeautyzone.com/skin-care/anti-aging/know-the-effectiveness-of-ingredients-in-anti-aging-moisturizers/" target="_blank">Know The Effectiveness Of Ingredients In Anti-Aging Moisturizers</a> posted at <a href="http://www.skincarebeautyzone.com" target="_blank">Skin Care Beauty Zone</a>.</li><br /><li>Lovelyn presents <a href="http://artofbalancedliving.net/2008/10/27/the-29-day-giving-challenge/" target="_blank">The 29-Day Giving Challenge</a> posted at <a href="http://artofbalancedliving.net" target="_blank">The Art of Balanced Living</a>.</li><br /><li>Carol Bentley presents <a href="http://www.copywriting4b2b.com/archives/188" target="_blank">Honesty is best. . .</a> posted at <a href="http://www.copywriting4b2b.com" target="_blank">Carol Bentley</a>.</li><br /><li>Mac presents <a href="http://www.actorlicious.com/actorlicious/2008/08/lloyd-boston-ro.html" target="_blank">10 Basics Wardrobe Essentials</a> posted at <a href="http://www.actorlicious.com/actorlicious/" target="_blank">Actorlicious</a>.</li><br /><li>Brittney presents <a href="http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com/symptoms-of-bacterial-vaginosis.htm" target="_blank">Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis</a> posted at <a href="http://www.bacterialvaginosiscenter.com" target="_blank">Bacterial Vaginosis</a>.</li><br /><li>Julie presents <a href="http://pregnancy.more4kids.info/149/signs-of-a-twin-pregnancy/" target="_blank">Signs of a Twin Pregnancy</a> posted at <a href="http://pregnancy.more4kids.info" target="_blank">Pregnancy at More4kids</a>.</li><br /><li>:: Suzanne :: presents <a href="http://adventuresindailyliving.blogspot.com/2008/10/home-school-curriculum-notes.html" target="_blank">home-school curriculum notes</a> posted at <a href="http://adventuresindailyliving.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">:: adventures in daily living ::</a>.</li><br /><li>Julie presents <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com/14/celebrity-makeup-alternatives/" target="_blank">Alternatives to Celebrity Makeup Brands</a> posted at <a href="http://www.healthtrition.com" target="_blank">Healthtrition Beauty and Health</a>.</li><br /><li>Karen Shanley presents <a href="http://karenshanley.com/blog/?p=913" target="_blank">On the Cusp</a> posted at <a href="http://karenshanley.com/blog" target="_blank">Author Mom with Dogs</a>.</li><br /><li>Ann Rusnak presents <a href="http://just15minutes.com/blog/time-blocking-mastering-the-art-of-time-management/" target="_blank">Time Blocking: Mastering the Art of Time Management</a> posted at <a href="http://just15minutes.com/blog" target="_blank">Entrepreneur Time Management Strategist</a> - Time Management Tips.</li><br /><li>Jessica Donnovan presents <a href="http://realestatelicensedirect.com/the-abcs-of-becoming-a-licensed-real-estate-agent/" target="_blank">The ABC’s of Becoming a Licensed Real Estate Agent</a> posted at <a href="http://realestatelicensedirect.com" target="_blank">Real Estate License Information; Real Estate License Training</a>.</li><br /><li>Becca presents <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-you-were-mothered.html" target="_blank">How You Were Mothered</a> posted at <a href="http://inspirationformothers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration for Mothers . Com</a> - A tool to help your thinking move you forward on your journey as a woman and as a mother.</li><br /><li>Kathy Hester (GeekyPoet) presents <a href="http://geekypoet.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/slow-cooker-pear-delicata-squash-soup/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Pear Delicata Squash Soup « Geek, Poet, Housewife Wannabe</a> posted at <a href="http://geekypoet.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Geek, Poet, Housewife Wannabe</a>.</li><br /><li>Arpita presents <a href="http://worldoftheindianwoman.blogspot.com/2008/11/women-healthsress-in-current-econmic.html" target="_blank">Women health:Stress in current economic crisis</a> posted at <a href="http://worldoftheindianwoman.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">World Of The Indian Woman</a>.</li><br /><li>banquet manager presents <a href="http://soyouwanttobeabanquetmanager.blogspot.com/2008/11/important-health-advice-for-women.html" target="_blank">Important Health Advice For Women</a> posted at <a href="http://soyouwanttobeabanquetmanager.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">So You Want To Be a Banquet Manager...</a>.</li><br /></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1788603782394108067.post-23344161815962870852008-10-31T16:32:00.003-04:002009-02-27T17:11:17.237-05:00First Edition of Advice for Women from Women Blog CarnivalWelcome to the first edition of the Advice for Women from Women Blog Carnival. I am impressed and overwhelmed by the response this blog carnival received. Because there were so many great submissions, I have split the carnival in two; part 2 will be published on November 15. Thank you all and enjoy reading the following ...<br /><ul><br /> <li>Marlene Gundlach presents <a href="http://www.theautisminstitute.com/siblings" target="_blank">Non-autistic Siblings</a> posted at <a href="http://www.theautisminstitute.com" target="_blank">The Autism Institute</a> - Tips for mothers with autistic children on how to help their non-autistic children cope.</li><br /><li>jordanclary presents <a href="http://www.worldculturedpearls.com/lengths" target="_blank">Pearl Necklace Lengths</a> posted at <a href="http://www.worldculturedpearls.com" target="_blank">World Cultured Pearls</a>.</li><br /><li>Luise Light presents <a href="http://www.themenopauseadvisor.com/my-cool-flashes" target="_blank">My Cool Flashes - Community Blog</a> posted at <a href="http://www.themenopauseadvisor.com" target="_blank">The Menopause Advisor</a> - While you are visiting the website, check out "The Rejuvenation Diet" and "Stalking the Wild Soyfoods," too.</li><br /><li>Julie presents <a href="http://pregnancy.more4kids.info/145/first-trimester-pregnancy/" target="_blank">Pregnancy Guide - The First Trimester</a> posted at <a href="http://pregnancy.more4kids.info" target="_blank">More4kids Pregnancy</a>.</li><br /><li>Mac presents <a href="http://www.actorlicious.com/actorlicious/2008/10/whether-youre-a.html" target="_blank">Rules To a Safe Night Out</a> posted at <a href="http://www.actorlicious.com/actorlicious/" target="_blank">Actorlicious</a>.</li><br /><li>Michelle McFarland-McDaniels presents <a href="http://autismassistance.blogspot.com/2008/09/funding-autism-treatment-takes.html" target="_blank">Funding Autism Treatment Takes Resourcefulness and Determination</a> posted at <a href="http://autismassistance.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Autism Assistance Resources and Information</a>.</li><br /><li>Kat presents <a href="http://theparttimelife.blogspot.com/2008/09/financial-fitness-group.html" target="_blank">Financial Fitness</a> posted at <a href="http://theparttimelife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Part-Time Life</a> - We have work-out partners, weight loss buddies... why not have financial fitness friends to help keep us on track with our $$ goals??!</li><br /><li>Lisa Spinelli presents <a href="http://greenerpastures.responsiblepersonalfinance.com/2008/09/09/hot-flash-im-turning-50/" target="_blank">Hot Flash: I'm Turning 50</a> posted at <a href="http://greenerpastures.responsiblepersonalfinance.com" target="_blank">Greener Pastures</a>.</li><br /><li>Wenchypoo presents <a href="http://wenchwisdom.blogspot.com/2008/10/now-for-aftermath.html" target="_blank">Now For the Aftermath...</a> posted at <a href="http://wenchwisdom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Wisdom From Wenchypoo's Mental Wastebasket</a>.</li><br /><li>Woman Tribune presents <a href="http://womantribune.com/free-sample-infinity" target="_blank">Get a Free Sample of Always Infinity</a> posted at <a href="http://womantribune.com" target="_blank">Woman Tribune</a>.</li><br /><li>Verna Morris presents <a href="http://www.elearningyellowpages.com/blog/2008/10/celebrating-womens-history-100-amazing-libraries-and-collections-on-the-web/" target="_blank">Celebrating Women's History: 100 Amazing Libraries and Collections on the Web</a> posted at <a href="http://www.elearningyellowpages.com/blog" target="_blank">eLearning Gurus</a>.</li><br /><li>Surviving Infidelity presents <a href="http://www.survivinginfidelity911.com/why-some-people-choose-divorce-after-infidelity/" target="_blank">Why Some People Choose Divorce After Infidelity</a> posted at <a href="http://www.survivinginfidelity911.com" target="_blank">Infidelity</a> - Some reasons people choose to divorce after cheating.</li><br /><li>Toni presents <a href="http://blogs.inquirer.net/happynest/2008/10/09/what-if-we-change-the-perspective-on-what-ifs/" target="_blank">What if we change the perspective on what-ifs?</a> posted at <a href="http://blogs.inquirer.net/happynest" target="_blank">Happy Nest</a>.</li><br /><li>Diane Saarinen presents <a href="http://www.wavelengthtarot.com/?p=134" target="_blank">Law of Attraction Has No Place in Current Economic Reality</a> posted at <a href="http://www.wavelengthtarot.com" target="_blank">Wavelength Tarot</a>.</li><br /><li>Prom Dress King presents <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/vintage-prom-dresses/find-vintage-dress.html" target="_blank">Finding A Vintage Prom Dress</a> posted at <a href="http://www.talkpromdresses.com/" target="_blank">Prom Dresses</a> - Ways to find a good vintage prom dress.</li><br /><li>becauseemilysaysso presents <a href="http://becauseemilysaysso.blogspot.com/2008/10/dont-rationalize-mans-stupid-behavior.html" target="_blank">Don't Rationalize A Man's Stupid Behavior</a> posted at <a href="http://becauseemilysaysso.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Because Emily Says So</a>.</li><br /><li>Aparna presents <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/2007/05/home-remedies-for-delayed-periods.html" target="_blank">Home remedies for delayed periods</a> posted at <a href="http://myblogonbeauty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beauty and Personality Grooming</a>.</li><br /><li>Visitors Insurance presents <a href="http://www.nriol.net/visitors-insurance/" target="_blank">Visitors Medical & Health Insurance</a> posted at <a href="http://www.nriol.net/visitors-insurance" target="_blank">Visitors Medical Insurance</a> - Get quotes and the best rates for USA visitor travel, international and medical insurance for visitors.</li><br /><li>Madeleine Begun Kane presents <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog/2006/08/22/de-stress-or-distress/" target="_blank">De-Stress Or Distress?</a> posted at <a href="http://www.madkane.com/humor_blog" target="_blank">Mad Kane's Humor Blog</a>.</li><br /><li>Grace presents <a href="http://facetothesun.com/2008/10/humancondition/3-things-make-you-happier/" target="_blank">3 things that will make you happier</a> posted at <a href="http://facetothesun.com" target="_blank">Face to the Sun</a>.</li><br /><li>Fiona Lohrenz presents <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com/2008/10/01/daycare-franchises-montessori-day-care-so-many-choices/" target="_blank">Daycare Franchises? Montessori Day Care? So Many Choices!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.childcareonly.com" target="_blank">Child Care Only</a>.</li><br /><li>Annette Berlin presents <a href="http://craftstew.com/sewing/free-purse-and-tote-bag-patterns" target="_blank">Free Purse And Tote Bag Patterns</a> posted at <a href="http://craftstew.com" target="_blank">Craft Stew</a> - There’s been a renewal of interest in handmade purses and tote bags. They are the “in” thing to sew amongst the 20’s and 30’s crowd. The wide variety of patterns and projects on the internet in a reflection of this enthusiasm.</li><br /><li>How To Improve Your Chances Of Conceiving presents <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com/how-to-improve-your-chances-of-conceiving/" target="_blank">How to Improve Your Chances of Conceiving</a> posted at <a href="http://www.pregnancyhut.com" target="_blank">Pregnancy Hut - Week By Week Pregnancy Calendar</a> - Tips to help you conceive.</li><br /><li>Mansi Desai presents <a href="http://www.funandfoodcafe.com/2008/10/quixk-15-minute-workout-at-home-weight.html" target="_blank">A Quick 15-Minute Workout At Home That Works!</a> posted at <a href="http://www.funandfoodcafe.com/" target="_blank">Fun & Food Cafe</a>.</li><br /><li>Kristen McCarthy presents <a href="http://this-sustainable-life.com/2008/09/menstrual-suppression-is-the-new-white/" target="_blank">Menstrual Suppression is the New White</a> posted at <a href="http://this-sustainable-life.com" target="_blank">this-sustainable-life.com</a> - This season menstrual suppression is the new white. Designer oral contraceptives like Seasonale are the latest in cute pink pills to target the American woman. No more mood swings, cramps, or unexpected whoopsies during your weekend getaways.</li><br /><li>Donna Freedman presents <a href="http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/archive/2008/10/08/think-this-is-the-end-write-yourself-a-new-beginning.aspx" target="_blank">At the end? Write yourself a new beginning</a> posted at <a href="http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/default.aspx" target="_blank">Smart Spending Blog - MSN Money</a> - What looks like the end of the world can actually be the beginning. Stability is a story that we tell ourselves so we feel good about staying right where we are in our lives. Security, whether it's a marriage or a bunch of stocks, doesn't always last. Sometimes it's taken away and sometimes we decide we can live without it.</li><br /><li>ITAKEOFFTHEMASK presents <a href="http://itakeoffthemask.com/finding-your-purpose/finding-your-purpose-in-life/" target="_blank">Finding Your Purpose in Life</a> posted at <a href="http://itakeoffthemask.com" target="_blank">itakeoffthemask.com</a> - Finding your purpose in life is often one of the most difficult things we desire to do. What job is meant for you? How do you know what you really want to do in life?</li><br /><li>Caffeine Junkie presents <a href="http://www.mycaffeineaddiction.com/caffeine-content/" target="_blank">Caffeine Content | My Caffeine Addiction</a> posted at <a href="http://www.mycaffeineaddiction.com" target="_blank">Caffeine Addiction</a> - How to figure out the caffeine content in your drink.</li><br /></ul>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0