Advice for Women from Women - Mid July 2009

Welcome 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.

Education

Elizabeth Harrin presents Keeping up to date: the value of training posted at A Girl's Guide to Project Management, saying, "This is part of my Office Goddess series."

Fiona Lohrenz presents Formulating A Day Care Mission Statement posted at Child Care Only.

Nancy Miller presents How to Get Along Better with Your College Roommate posted at Online Christian Colleges.

Linda Jones presents 100 Useful Twitter Tools and Feeds for Your Job Search posted at JobProfiles.org - Job Descriptions and Online Schools to Start Your Career.

Marjorie Morgan presents Wilderness and Urban Survival Skills posted at GO! Girls Outdoors, 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."

Families

Victoria Jennings presents Reasons to Stay Broken Up posted at Time To Get Married, saying, "Sometimes it is better to stay broken up with someone."

Positive Present presents you CAN have it all: 8 tips for balancing work and life posted at positively present.

Katrina Charles presents Where Are the Kids? - Planning for a Crisis posted at Spend Wisely Texas.

Kristen Garcia presents Sensual Honeymoon Tips for the Bride posted at Life Of Kristen, saying, "Ideas to make a honeymoon extra special for your husband."

Kakie presents Magnet word poetry pulls a family together posted at Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park, 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!"

Fashion

Victoria presents Summer Office Fasion Do's and Don'ts posted at Stiletto Beauty, 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?"

TPD presents Show Those Shoulders posted at Prom Dresses, saying, "Displaying shoulders seems to have been a hit in this past year's prom dress season."

Fitness

notyourmotherscrazy presents It's okay to hate yoga. posted at Not Your Mother's Crazy, 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."

Jessica Nagel presents Baby Jogger + Coronado = Euphoria posted at Sustainable Halo, saying, "Jessica writes about using her Baby Joggers on the island she now inhabits."

Nicole presents How to lose weight and still eat - Part 3 posted at Just MakeItBetter, saying, "Emotional eating, the grocery store and how to deal with it."

Health

Martha Jackson presents Nutrition.edu: 25 Excellent Open Courseware Classes on Nutrition and Healthy Eating posted at Online Radiology Technician Schools.

SmallTownSim presents Joy's Journey To Wellness: Climbing the Mountain posted at Joy's Journey To Wellness, 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."

Heartstrong presents Can the “Tomato Pill” Prevent Heart Disease? posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.

Jessica presents Random Ways To Feel Healthier Today posted at Jessica's Health Tips, saying, "Seven easy to implement ideas to make your life a little healthier."

Lauren presents The Importance of A Good Night's Sleep posted at Holiday Honey, saying, "Why catching zzzz's at night will earn you A's all day long."

Johanne presents Hypothyroidism Disease posted at Thyroid Foods, 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."

Caterina Christakos presents How to Get Clear Skin: Best Acne Cure Treatment » Stillagirl Beauty Advice — Stillagirl Beauty Advice posted at Stillagirl Beauty Advice.

Nancy Miller presents 10 Celebrities Who Are Insanely Healthy posted at Radiology Technician Schools.

Elisha Knackwood presents Top 50 Blogs for Healthy Eating & Nutrition posted at Online Surgical Technician Courses.

Cory presents Frisbee for Fun and Fitness posted at Eating Healthy, saying, "Frisbee can be both a lot of fun and a great source of exercise."

Pregnancy Period presents Selecting Cord Blood Bank, Cord Blood Bank Comparison, Public Cord Blood Bank, Cord Blood Donor posted at Pregnancy, saying, "How to go about choosing a cord blood bank."

The Beauty Aid presents Acai Berry Breeze posted at The Beauty Aid.

FizzSoda presents Understanding The Basics of Laser Liposuction | Smart Lipo Directory posted at Smart Liposuction.

Money & Finances

Abigail Perry presents Spending: Frustration and irrational guilt posted at i pick up pennies, 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?"

Debbie Ducker presents The Secret of Not Being House Poor and other life changing secrets posted at Ducker Promotion Ezine.

Parenting

Julie presents Top Five Tips for Successful Coparenting posted at More4kids.

amy presents If They Have Teeth, They're Too Old! posted at Gypsy Jiving.

Kathryn Lauren presents Exhausted Mom: Tips For Finding Energy posted at Super Woman, Super Mom.

Nancy Miller presents 50 Social Networks for Healthy and Happy Moms posted at Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Allison Johanson presents Top 50 Pregnancy Blogs: Required Reading posted at Online Ultrasound School.

Spirituality

Catherine VanWetter presents To the Heart of the Matter - Inner Peace Tip - Practicing Gentleness and Forgiveness With Yourself posted at To The Heart of the Matter, 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?"

Women

Alvina Lopez presents 100 Places to Sell and Share Your Knowledge on the Side posted at Best Colleges Online.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Contending With Time posted at Mad Kane's Humor Blog, saying, "time management humor"

Lani Kee presents Travel Discount for your Wedding with Mor Vacations posted at Travel Business Affiliates, 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."

Suzanne presents Learn to say ‘No’ in 7 steps. posted at Without Dash.

Shauna Heathman presents That to-do list? It can wait ? posted at Mackenzie's Blog.

Emma presents Things you don’t need to know when you’re pregnant posted at Baby-Log, saying, "Reading I don't recommend to pregnant ladies"

Aparna presents Rubbing nails cures hair loss? posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, 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."

Toni presents Going for 8! posted at Wifely Steps, saying, "The beautiful and ugly side of being 8 months pregnant."

Erica presents My List of 52 posted at Erica from America, saying, "How to live the life of a heroine...what a novel idea!"

Sarah123 presents Writing: trust posted at Writing, saying, "the process of healing from shame"

chicu presents chai and gupshup posted at Uttarakhand and I, saying, "while the solo life is great fun, sometimes it's good to have company. here's how."

Liezl presents DRAWING TO GOD - FRESHLY BAKED HEART posted at BLOG, saying, "single? read this."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of advice for women from women using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Advice for Women from Women - Mid June 2009

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 ...

Education

Fiona Lohrenz presents Guidelines For Preparing A Day Care Safety Statement posted at Child Care Only.

Erin presents Note from the Teacher: Free Tutoring posted at Note from the Teacher, saying, "Helping parents and teachers educate children."

GP presents The Rules of Engagement in Montana « Musings from Montana posted at Manely Montana, saying, "A lesson of sorts.. on the rules of engagement in country life"

Families

Victoria Jennings presents Don't Let Your Breakup Make You Come Undone posted at Time To Get Married, saying, "It is important to not let a breakup ruin your life."

Lucy presents Pets As Wedding Attendants posted at Wedding Tips, saying, "It is becoming more popular to include your pets at your wedding."

Catherine VanWetter presents To the Heart of the Matter - Family Healing posted at To The Heart of the Matter, saying, "Explaining Systemic Constellations and the Soul of a Family. Catherine explains the healing technique of Bert Hellinger's Systemic Constellations."

Erika presents The Pros and Cons Of Visiting Tijuana posted at Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries, saying, "Why you should or should not visit Tijuana."

Cindi presents How to Disinfect Cloth Diapers Without Bleach posted at All About Cloth Diapers.

Kristen Garcia presents Don't Be A Helpless Parent posted at The Happy Mother, saying, "Many parents find themselves helpless at stopping their childrens reckless behavior."

Nicole presents The 8 Important Things to Know Before Cohabitation posted at Just MakeItBetter.

Tracy Dear presents Let's Give More Thanks! posted at New Mercy, saying, "I am ecstatic about the growth my husband is exhibiting at what feels like long last! Come celebrate with me!"

eGirlHelp presents Breaking Doesn't Have to be Hard to Do posted at Advice For Dating, saying, "Breaking up is difficult, but there are ways to make it easier on both of you."

Renee V. Rouse presents Frugal-Living-Skills Blog: Family Meals for Under $5 - Tater Tot Casserole posted at Frugal-Living-Skills Blog, 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..."

Fashion

Woman Tribune presents All Natural Beauty Care You Can Make at Home posted at Woman Tribune.

Pop Tart presents What A Collection Can Do: A Love Of Vintage Inspires Designer Of Hot Trendy Fashions posted at Collectors? Quest.

Victoria presents Fashion Gone Wrong posted at Stiletto Beauty, 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."

Fitness

Aparna presents Facial exercises posted at Beauty & Personality Grooming, 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"

Alvina Lopez presents 100 Tips and Tricks to Sneak in a Work Out at Work posted at Masters of Healthcare.

Health

Ashley Cook presents How to Get a Good Workout on a Treadmill posted at Healthy Living Tips, saying, "Tips to get a good workout on a treadmill."

Heartstrong presents Women with Chest Pain Not Treated the Same as Men by EMS posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.

Sarah Scrafford presents The Twitter Diet: 100 Tips, Tools, and Twitter Feeds for Your Weight Loss posted at Ultrasound Technician Schools.

Farid presents Five Steps to Better Skin posted at Acne treatment, 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"

B Joy Preston presents My Raw Food Story posted at Natural Health and Raw Foods with B Joy Preston, 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."

Lucy presents Uncovering the True You posted at Lucy's Life, saying, "Why do so many of us not truly know ourselves?"

Jessica presents Should You Worry About the Swine Flu When Traveling in Mexico? posted at Jessica's Travel Tips: Travel For Cheap, saying, "Is the swine flu still an issue to take into consideration when visiting Mexico?"

Celes presents Cultivate Good Habits in 21 Days posted at EmbraceLiving.Net, 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"

The Beauty Aid presents Acai X3 Review posted at The Beauty Aid.

Sarah Scrafford presents 100 Nutrition Tips for Before, During, and After Pregnancy posted at Healthcare Administration Degree.

FizzSoda presents Danger Signs After Undergoing Smart Lipo and Cosmetic Sugery posted at Smart Lipo Info.

Money & Finances

Vikki Lawrence-Williams presents Keeping Your Valuables Safe, Part 1 posted at Colorado Preppers, 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."

Leave Debt Behind presents What is the Envelope Budget Method posted at Leave Debt Behind.

Parenting

Toni presents Let's go for a 120-day maternity leave! posted at Wifely Steps, saying, "I'd like to know what paid maternity/parental leave is like as well in other countries. Let's learn from each other!"

Julie presents To Hug or Not to Hug posted at More4kids.

Elisha Webster Emerson presents Motherhood and the Supermom posted at My Inconvenient Body, saying, "Debunking the Supermom myth."

Carole Gold presents The Black Art of Control: How to Reclaim Your Power posted at Carole Gold, saying, "Teaching a teenage daughter about avoiding abusive relationships by using yourself as the example."

Kakie presents Book Review: Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys posted at Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park, 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."

Becca Glouzstein presents Principles of Empowerment to Teach your Children posted at Inspiration for Mothers . Com.

Nui Loa presents Our Five Favorite Kids’ CDs for Grownups posted at Boston Children's Music.

Spirituality

Daylle Deanna Schwartz presents Find Your Mountain posted at Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat, saying, "To climb a mountain, you need to take your first step. Let past successes motivate present challenges. Here's how."

Dawn Abraham Life Coach presents Power of positive thinking posted at Qualified Life Coach.Com, 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."

Women

Vicky presents How To Stay Calm and Plan a Great Wedding posted at Affordable Wedding Planning, saying, "Don't let your wedding turn you into a Bridezilla."

Fortuitous Observer presents Now That I'm Forty...Snoring? posted at Soul Thumping, saying, "When a woman reaches 40...snoring?!"

Lisa Moren Bromma presents Create a More Positive You! posted at Wise Women Investor.

Suzanne presents 7-day guide to declutter your life: Day 1 posted at Without Dash.

Rashon Graham presents A Woman’s Worth… What’s Yours??? posted at Journeys of a Single Mom..., saying, "Our senses are easily clouded at times; here is a little food for thought..."

Nandita presents Not for Sale posted at Cold SnapDragon.

Pop Tart presents The $1.99 Career Change? posted at Kitsch Slapped, saying, "A review of retro board game "Careers" -- with an interesting side trip to the ill-fated "Careers for Girls.""

Mary@SimplyForties presents Re-Evaluating the "Truths" About Ourselves posted at SimplyForties.

Terry Holliday presents Using Creativity to Relieve Stress? posted at My Creativity Blog, saying, "Can we use creativity to help us deal with the stresses of life? Something to think about."

Barbra Sundquist presents Free Eulogy Template — Write A Funeral Speech posted at Comments on: Free Eulogy Template.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of advice for women from women using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Advice for Women from Women - Mid May 2009

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.

Families

Erika presents Ecotourism in the Amazon Rain Forest posted at Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries, saying, "If you are looking for a different kind of vacation for you and your family to take, you should definitely look into ecotourism."

America001 presents Visiting Wine Country in Beautiful Traverse City, MI posted at Traveling In America, saying, "If you happen to be in the Midwest, a nice trip to take is to the wine country in Traverse City, Michigan."

Fiona Slattery Lohrenz presents Begin Organic Gardening With Me! From Scratch! posted at DIY Organic Garden.

Kim Olovsson presents Bright Idea for Spousal Rifts posted at 2funmoms.com.

Raising Whiskers presents Exercises For Cats - Cat Health Problems - Cat Health Issues - Cat Health Questions posted at Cat Care Tips, saying, "Yes, there are ways to exercise your cat."

Kitty presents Taking Care of an Abandoned Kitten posted at Learn About Cats, saying, "How to take care of an abandoned kitten."

Wedding Junction presents Make Your Wedding Look Splendid With White Wedding Flowers posted at How To Stay Married Happily Ever After, saying, "White flowers for a wedding are often a great choice."

Jessica presents What to See and Do at Disney World posted at Jessica's Travel Tips: Travel For Cheap, saying, "The enormity of Disney World will make you question if you can see all the park's main sites in time."

Fiona Lohrenz presents Preparing For Day Care Toileting Accidents posted at Child Care Only.

Momma presents Make The Most Out Of Any Vacation posted at The Happy Mother, saying, "In our current high stressed world, it is more important than ever to have a nice, relaxing vacation."

Renee V. Rouse presents Family Meals for Under $5 May 1st posted at Frugal-Living-Skills Blog, 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..."

Sunny Tan presents Statistics On Men Cheating - Infidelity Statistics - Statistics On Marital Infidelity posted at Cheating Men, saying, "Stats on cheating men."

Vicky presents Wedding Planning On A Budget posted at Affordable Wedding Planning, saying, "Basic wedding planning help."

Dorrie presents Basic Camping First Aid posted at Camping Earth, saying, "It is important to be prepared for minor emergencies when camping."

Fitness

Courtney presents Easy Pilates Exercises You Can Do at Home posted at Female and Proud, saying, "Pilates exercises you can do from the comfort of your own home."

Anastasiya presents Pilates Benefits: 25 Reasons to Give Pilates a Try posted at Balance In Me.

Jessica Nagel presents Work Out! posted at Sustainable Halo, 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."

Marjorie Morgan presents Wild Women on Top - Di Westaway posted at GO! Girls Outdoors, saying, "An interesting way to get fit and achieve something amazing along the way!"

Health

Nancy Miller presents 100 Best Blogs for Healthy, Home-Cooked Meals posted at Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Cory presents Overview Of Yoga. posted at Eating Healthy, saying, "The basics of yoga."

Christine presents Strawberries for Lunch posted at Me, My Kid and Life: An American Single Mom Living in France.

Farid presents Dry Skin Care Solutions posted at Gold Investing, 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."

Pregnancy Period presents Understanding the Treatment Options for Infertility posted at Pregnancy.

Farid presents Effect of Sun on Your Skin posted at Acne treatment, 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."

Heartstrong presents Can Vegetable Juice Promote Weight Loss? posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.

Patricia Turner presents 25 Simple Habits That Make a Surprisingly Big Difference in Your Health posted at EKG Classes.

Ali from Whole Life Nutrition presents Packing a Healthy School Lunch posted at Whole Life Nutrition.

SJ presents Birthing Position That Makes Your Delivery Easy posted at Pregnancy Info, saying, "Certain birthing positions are more comfortable than others."

Victoria Jennings presents Thoughts On Vaccines posted at My Path, saying, "With the swine flu in the media, let us talk about vaccines some."

Patricia Turner presents 100 Free Online Tracking Tools For Your Diet And Fitness Goalsols For Your Diet And Fitness Goals posted at Radiography Schools.

C. Anderson presents Should You Try Jenny Craig? posted at Simplicity for Weight Loss Success, saying, "Jenny Craig is a popular weight loss program. Is it for you?"

Caterina Christakos presents Skin Care Advice : What Is the Best Anti-Wrinkle Cream? posted at Stillagirl Beauty Advice.

FizzSoda presents How does Smart Lipo Affect the Skin posted at Smart Liposuction.

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Money & Finances

Silicon Valley Blogger presents ETrade Online Brokerage Account: Top Broker Review posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "Looking for a reliable stock brokerage for your long term investments? Here's a review of one of the top online brokers around!"

The Smarter Wallet presents Trading The Market: What Market Trends Are Stock Traders Riding On Recently? posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "This is for women stock traders!"

Parenting

bluerose17 presents Mucus Plug posted at Information For Moms From Moms.

Marsha Hudnall presents Raising Healthy Eaters: A Mother's Day Tale of Sugar &, Finally, Spice posted at A Weight Lifted.

Jacquelyn presents How to Teach My Child About Sex? posted at WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide, 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."

Catherine VanWetter presents To the Heart of the Matter - "Understanding the Teenager in Your Life: From "Disconnect to Reconnect" posted at To The Heart of the Matter, 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."

Spirituality

Kathleen Gaga presents What one believes to be true either is true or becomes true posted at Daily Awareness, 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."

Rani presents Prayer of the Week- Father, We Thank Thee by Ralph Waldo Emerson posted at Christ's Bridge.

Women

Victoria presents Herb Container Garden posted at Garden Design.

Aprille Janes presents In Praise of Bolder Women: Women of Influence posted at In Praise of Bolder Women, 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."

Woman Tribune presents Book Review: No Matter What! by Lisa Nichols posted at Woman Tribune.

crankprof presents About Dating and Getting Married posted at The Cranky Professor.

Nyasha Smith presents Treasure time posted at MamaLaw: Evidence for Our Insanity Plea.

KateAddict presents Sly Paradox » Humor and Opinion news » Octo-Mom makes mothers like ME look bad. posted at Sly Foodie.

Tisha Tolar presents Set Goals and then Set Them Higher posted at Empowering Mom.

Asheesh presents Taurus Love Compatibility With Taurus - Taurus And Taurus - Love Relationship And Marriage posted at My Free Horoscopes, saying, "The love compatibility of a Taurus with another Taurus."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of advice for women from women using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Advice for Women from Women - April 2009

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!

Education

Patricia Turner presents 99 iPhone Apps for the Best, Brightest, and Brainiest Kids posted at Ultrasound Technician Schools.

Shamelle presents 8 Common Mistakes Made, After A Mistake Was Made posted at Enhance Life.

Shawn M. Driscoll presents What's Your Story? posted at Shawn Driscoll.

English Subject presents How to Improve Your English Grammar posted at English Tutorial, saying, "For many people, grammar is the hardest part of the English language to understand."

Families

Vicky presents How to Save Money on Your Wedding Rings posted at Affordable Wedding Planning, 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."

Raising Whiskers presents What to Do if Your Cat Runs Away - Get Your Cat Back posted at Cat Care Tips, saying, "There is nothing worse than losing a loved pet."

Kim Staudenraus presents Spread to thin posted at Kim Staudenraus . com, 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?"

Rebekah presents In Praise of Going Backwards posted at Battle of the Sexes, saying, "My blog entries are about family, relationships, our various roles as women, and other topics I have learned through self-discovery"

Margaret Garcia presents 100 Genealogy Resources to Discover Your Ancestry posted at Phlebotomy Technician Schools.

Renee V. Rouse presents Family Meals for Under $5 posted at Frugal-Living-Skills Blog.

Terry Holliday presents Creative Connection with Grandchildren posted at My Creativity Blog, 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."

Fashion

Victoria presents Shoe-spiration posted at Stiletto Beauty.

hmcmcd presents Hollywood's Wrinkle Treatment? posted at Star Fashion Addict, saying, "Frownies: Celebrity wrinkle treatment? Botox on a budget? We tried it out, here is what we found."

Wendy Greer presents Laura Ashley Mid Season Sale Up to 50% off! posted at UK Shopping Catalogue, 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?"

Fitness

thebarefootbadger presents How to Commute by Bicycle and Still Look Good for Work posted at The Barefoot Badger, 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."

Nancy Miller presents 100 Best Blogs for Healthy, Home-Cooked Meals posted at Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Health

Karin Le Blanc presents Losing Weight Can Be Fun - 5 Simple Activities to Get Healthy and Have Fun posted at Cranendonck Coaching.

Erika Collin presents 50 Useful Facebook Apps for Healthy Living and Self Improvement posted at Healthcare Administration Degree.

Toni presents Pregnancy aches and fixes posted at Wifely Steps, saying, "You're not alone when it comes to feeling some aches and pains during pregnancy. Here are some fixes that worked for me."

Jasmin Dalton presents Teen Pregnancy posted at jasmin dalton.

Mikkal Travvis presents How To Start An Organic Garden posted at Organic Health.

Erika Collin presents 100 Best Wellness Blogs for Women posted at Masters in Health Care.

Cory presents Coping With Seasonal Allergies posted at Eating Healthy, saying, "As Spring comes upon us, many will begun suffering seasonal allergies."

Sue Thomson presents Simple Way To Keep Your Colon Clean and Healthy posted at Colon Cleanse Products and Constipation Treatments.

Pregnancy Hut presents Introducing Your Dog to Your New Baby posted at Pregnancy Calendar, 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."

Pregnancy Advisor presents How To Choose A Pregnancy Doctor posted at Pregnancy Advisor, saying, "It is important to be under the care of a qualified pregnancy doctor."

Sam presents Headache Cures! posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, 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."

Farid presents Taking the Mystery Out Of Moisturizers posted at Skin Beauty Blog, 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."

Heather Levin presents Diva Cup Product Review posted at The Greenest Dollar, 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."

Heartstrong presents Which Sugar is Worse – Fructose or Glucose? posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.

Jessica Nagel presents Eating Water Based Food posted at Sustainable Halo, saying, "Jessica writes about simple healthy eating at Sustainable Halo!"

Extremebody presents Time No Longer an Excuse with Ten Minute Trainer posted at Ten Minute Trainer, 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."

Flax Matters presents Omega 3 Fatty Acids and the Heart posted at Omega 3 Fatty Acids and the Heart, 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"

OrganicBabyWearhouse presents "Organic" Is More Than Just Edibles posted at Organic Baby Wearhouse, 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."

Money & Finances

Victoria Jennings presents Using Social Media To Find A Job posted at Job Search, saying, "Facebook, Myspace, and other social media can be useful in finding a job."

The Budgeter presents Four Steps To Create A Guilt-Free Budget posted at Keep Your Cash, saying, "A brief rundown on how to create a guilt-free budget"

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Prevent Identity Theft: Some Credit Report Monitoring Services and Options posted at The Digerati Life.

The Smarter Wallet presents Investing In The Stock Market? Rules To Help You Sleep At Night posted at The Smarter Wallet.

Parenting

Fiona Lohrenz presents Tips For Storytime posted at Child Care Only.

Ilona Siller presents Top 10 things people who are NOT parents should NEVER tell PARENTS posted at top10mama.

Meaghan Montrose presents Dealing with ADHD: Treatment posted at Colleen Palat.

Tisha Tolar presents Press Release: Empowering Mom Blog Gearing up To Celebrate Mom in the Month of May - Monday Giveaways! posted at Empowering Mom.

Spirituality

Daylle Deanna Schwartz presents Is Your Life an Adventure? posted at Lessons from a Recovering DoorMat, 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!"

Becca Glouzstein presents Inspiring your Children posted at Inspiration for Mothers . Com, saying, "What does 'inspiring' our children mean? How can we act as an inspiration to them and lift them up?"

Kathleen Gaga presents Getting "hooked" helps you grow spiritually posted at Daily Awareness, saying, "It is during the times life offers up incredible challenges that the greatest test of our level of gratitude is experienced"

Rani presents Prayer of the Week- Jesus' Surprises posted at Christ's Bridge.

Women

julie presents Dry Skin Care Tips posted at Healthtrition Beauty and Health.

America001 presents Visiting The Wisconsin Dells posted at Traveling In America, saying, "A great family trip for Midwesterners is a visit to the Wisconsin Dells."

Feed me Cheesy presents Where do we Find Love? (if we don't have a partner) posted at Feed me Cheesy, 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. :)"

Aparna presents Natural remedies for dark circles around your eyes posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, 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’"

Shiv Dravid presents VAGINAS CAN SPEAK posted at The Viewspaper.

Spanish Kit presents Basic Job Search Expressions Spanish to English Translation posted at Learn Spanish Blog, 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."

agollop presents Sticky Computers posted at sustainablelivingproject.co.uk.

Suzanne presents A friend in need is a friend indeed posted at Without Dash.

Elaine at Lipstickdaily presents Stubble Trouble posted at lipstickdaily.com, saying, "BFFs Kate and Elaine's thoughts on careers, sex, beauty and parenting. Do you have stubble trouble?"

Mina Irfan presents How to Attract and Keep a Mate: The First 7 Steps posted at The Universe Guru, 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."

Marriage Guru presents Successful Marriage - Divorce - Fairy Tale Marriage posted at How To Stay Married Happily Ever After, saying, "The divorce rate may be high, but many are still able to be happily married for the rest of their lives."

Kellen Von Houser presents Kellevision: We Teach People How to Treat Us posted at Kellevision, 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."

Erika presents Overview Of Peru posted at Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries, saying, "Peru is a great place to visit."

Jade Meng presents Enjoy Cooking, Enjoy Life posted at Dream of Jade, 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."

Aetius Romulous presents The Dating Game posted at ScreamBucket.

Anu Siva presents Employment Connections: Should You Make Them When Pregnant? posted at walkinjob.com, 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."

Kela Price presents Babies after age 35 posted at blended family soap opera.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of advice for women from women using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Advice for Women from Women - March 2009

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!

Education

Shen-Li Lee presents Early Childhood Education - What is the Montessori Method? posted at Babylicious.

Spanish Kit presents Using Connecting Words In Spanish posted at Learn Spanish Blog, saying, "Some ideas for using connecting words in Spanish"

Y Niz presents How to Make Dangle Silver Earrings posted at Dangle Silver Earrings, 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."

Sharyce Arciaga presents How To Use Blog Sites To Increase Traffic To Your Blog posted at Internet Marketing Articles, saying, "Drive traffic to your blog using the latest blog carnival technology."

Jenny Jen presents PhotoLab Reviewed posted at JennyReviews.com, 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."

Y Niz presents Top 5 Tips On Making DIY Wedding Favours(Wedding Program Ideas) posted at Wedding Readings Website, 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."

Families

Kaiton Berkley presents Things NOT to do in a home invasion posted at RockstarMama: the blog, saying, "Curious noises. Unhelpful husbands. A cat. A near ass-kicking. An all-powerful SuperMom and a home invasion gone awry."

Cory presents Fat is Overrated posted at Eating Healthy, saying, "Dieters often focus too much on fat instead of limiting overall calories, especially carbs."

Talk Prom Dresses presents Celebrity Dresses - Fashion Forecast 2009 posted at Prom Dresses, saying, "As we have all seen, the fashion trends this year are all over the place."

Nancy Miller presents Safety First – For Your Child posted at Comments on: Top 100 Diet and Fitness Blogs.

Dorothy Wilden presents Red is the New White - Choosing a Wedding Dress Color posted at Affordable Wedding Planning, saying, "A new trend in choosing wedding dress colors."

Terri Hellro presents Divorce Advice for Women: Help with Support and Recovery at Woman Divorce Support posted at Divorce Advice, saying, "Help for divorcees."

Renae presents Keep the Memories, Get Rid of the Stuff posted at Life Nurturing Education.

Ruth presents How to Buy Hiking Boots posted at Camping Tips, saying, "Good hiking boots are generally expensive, but worth the cost when comparing them to cheaper boots."

Heather Levin presents How To Start A Community Garden posted at The Greenest Dollar, saying, "Learn how to start a community garden with your friends and neighbors."

Fitness

Lara Bross presents Transform Your Body, Part I posted at FigureFoodie.com, 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."

GP presents Keeping Stable on the Trail posted at Manely Montana, saying, "Life lessons learned from keeping stable on the trail"

Nancy Miller presents Exercise Caution, Exercise Safely posted at Ultrasound Technician Schools.

Katy Allgeyer presents ABOUT FACE posted at Feng Shui By Fishgirl, saying, "I have a feng shui blog that encompasses personal development through feng shui practices. Thanks, Katy"

Health

Irene Rivera presents Asthma Control: Building a Stronger Immune System With Mangosteen posted at MangoSteen Facts Online.

Arnel presents The Importance of Getting Acne treatment posted at Your Skin Care Blog, 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."

Heartstrong presents Can Rush Hour Traffic Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack? posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.

ITAKEOFFTHEMASK presents Balancing the Root Chakra for Health and Stability posted at itakeoffthemask.com.

Pregnancy Hut presents Bringing Home Baby - Preparing for Your First Few Days as a New Mom posted at Pregnancy Calendar, 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."

Den Levin presents Causes of Anxiety posted at Battle Anxiety, saying, "There are multiple common causes of anxiety."

Jacquelyn presents The Critical Pregnancy Conditions You Have to Know About posted at WParent.com - Wise Parenting Guide, saying, "Learn about the seven critical pregnancy conditions you need to know about to ensure a smooth and safe pregnancy."

Farid presents Lip Treatment, Anti-Aging skin Care Products, Colorscience posted at Lip Treatment, 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"

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Money & Finances

Destroy Debt presents How to Organize Your Coupons posted at Destroy Debt.

Savings Toolbox presents Money Saving Tips from the Grocer posted at Savings Toolbox.

Abigail Perry presents Through the looking glass: A look at perceived frugality posted at i pick up pennies, 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."

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Lower Your Car Insurance Rates! How To Cut Insurance Premiums In Half posted at The Digerati Life.

Parenting

Emma presents Self feeding: a bib that can make all the difference posted at Baby-Log, saying, "As a busy tired mom, I search for stuff that makes my life easier, and here is an example."

Meaghan Montrose presents 5 Ways to Connect with your Child posted at Colleen Palat.

Spirituality

Yolanda Lehman presents I'M LOST WITHOUT YOU... posted at Ain'ta That Good News?!, saying, "a word of encouragement for the superwoman who is feeling weary in service to others."

Rosalind P. Denson presents Love Your Enemies posted at A Fruitful Life, saying, "advice for the woman who is experiencing conflict in relationships"

Women

Victoria presents Spring Fashion Tips for Every Body posted at Stiletto Beauty.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To Takeout (Song Parody to be sung to My Favorite Things) posted at Mad Kane's Humor Blog.

Nancy Miller presents Bioethics and a Woman’s Right to Choose posted at Becoming A Radiologist.

The Understudy Fashionista presents Alexander McQueen posted at The Understudy Fashionista - fashion from the wings, saying, "The Understudy Fashionista - fashion from the wings. Picks from Paris Fashion Week. Vive la difference!"

Kela Price presents blended family soap opera posted at blended family soap opera.

Aparna presents Coconut oil for beauty posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming, 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."

Expat presents Things You Must Do While You Travel In Germany posted at A Germany Trip, saying, "Top tourist destinations in Germany."

hmcmcd presents Gwyneth Paltow’s Look for Under 100.00 posted at Star Fashion Addict, saying, "affordable fashion"

Woman Tribune presents Cheerios Circle of Helping Hearts posted at Woman Tribune, saying, "Cheerios partnered with WomenHeart to help women receive free cholesterol screenings to prevent heart disease and you can win a freshwater pearl bracelet."

Danniella H Poole presents 7 Ways To Build Trust In A Relationship posted at You Get Back Your Ex.

Karen Vaughn presents Plan the Perfect Girl's Night Out posted at Working Divas.

Homespunhealers presents First Comes Love,Then Comes Knowledge posted at HomeSpunHealers, saying, "An article that suggests the importent questions you should ask BEFORE becoming overly involved with a potentional partner."

Suzanne presents Relationship recipe posted at Without Dash.

00FF00 presents Slow Down and Get Sexed Up posted at ooffoo, saying, "A member of the ooffoo community shares six sexy secrets to help you lay back, relax and enjoy!"

The Cheating Detective presents A Closer Look At Internet Infidelity posted at Catch Cheating Men, saying, "Internet infidelity can be prevented."

Raising Whiskers presents Cat Health Problems - Cat Health Issues - Common Health Problems Cats Face posted at Cat Care, saying, "Learn about some common cat health problems and some simple ways to deal with them."

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of advice for women from women using our carnival submission form.

Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.