Mom's Blogging Carnival - May 12, 2008 Edition (Early Posting)

Welcome to the May 12, 2008 edition of mom's blogging carnival. Now that we have all been pampered on Mother's Day, it is time to get back to our regular "jobs" (aka--joys) of being a mom. Celebrate Motherhood with me now with the carnival:

Picks

After reviewing the submissions, it was hard to narrow down favorites, as I learned a lot about many different topics. However, I have managed to whittle it down to these as my picks (in no particular order):

Lisa Smith presents Diversity in the Classroom posted at Regionz Kidz - We Celebrate Diversity!.

Sam presents Best Children's Books. Best Kids' Books. Good Story Books and Picture Books for Children ! Surfer Sam posted at Surfer Sam and Friends, saying, "The best children’s books delight, inspire, and teach. You open the world to a child when you read together. Here are good story books and picture books for children. Would your child like these favorites?"

Tonya presents False Labor - How To Read The Signs posted at My Pregnancy Blog, saying, "Learn to distinguish the signs of false labor."

Lin Burress presents So Sexy, So Soon: The Sexualization of Childhood in Commercial Culture posted at Telling It Like It Is.

MCA presents Health Effects Of Caffeine My Caffeine Addiction posted at Caffeine Addiction, saying, "If you are not aware of the health effects of caffeine, you should learn about them before you pour that next cup of coffee."

Business

Tali presents Michael Port’s Beyond Booked Solid - Planing a Business You’ll Love to Work In posted at The Marketer Review, saying, "I’ve been given a marvelous opportunity by Michael Port, who’s dared to ask me to review his second book, Beyond Booked Solid and kindly sent me a manuscript, pre-print (yes this is a first for me- I’m kinda psyched!)"

Christine presents Money Making Blogs and Websites posted at Me, My Kid and Life: An American Single Mom Living in France.

Homemakers

Linda Jo Martin presents Ug99, the Destruction of Wheat Crops, and Prices In Our Local Supermarkets posted at Country Kitchen Pantry Herbs, Spices, Recipes, Cooking.

How to Make Your Own Free Thank You Cards posted at Home Life Weekly, saying, "This article show you how make Thank You cards all you need to do is to download the design of your choice and print and fold."

Parenting

Linda Jo Martin presents Rejection of Cervical Cancer Immunizations posted at No More Meds.

Amanda Harris presents Reading Is Important! posted at eFamilyBlogger.

Homework. Dinner. Life. presents Spring Testing Madness: Stop Starving Your Kids! - posts - Homework. Dinner. Life. posted at Angela Norton Tyler.

Fiona Lohrenz presents Getting Parents Involved At Day Care posted at Child Care Only.

Amy @ The Q Family presents The Q Family Adventure: Handyman in a making... posted at The Q Family Adventure, saying, "Free fun family activity with your kids"

babs mountjoy presents Every day is Mother's Day posted at Awalkabout's Weblog, saying, "Even after they grow up, they're still your little girls."

Sonja Stewart presents Are Mothers Of Boys (Only) Considered Real Moms? posted at Parenting Squad, saying, "I’ll admit that as the mom of 2 male children and no female ones, I sometimes feel invalidated in my motherhood. Am I being overly sensitive or is there a bias against moms with sons?"

Jessica Jones presents Celebrating Womanhood posted at Practical Nourishment, saying, "sharing with our daughters"

Autumn Beck presents My Top 4 Pocket Cloth Diapers posted at All About Cloth Diapers, saying, "I have been excited to write about my favorite pocket cloth diapers for quite awhile now, but had to wait for the arrival of a particular brand I wanted to try."

Relationships

Dana presents A hot water bottle named Grofa posted at Principled Discovery.

Cathy Ley presents Reconnecting With Your Spouse posted at Gagazine.

Ken presents What Are The Obvious Signs Of Infidelity? posted at The Cheating Detective, saying, "Help with identifying, confronting, and overcoming the infidelity of one's partner."

Travel

Beth Blair presents Six Tips: Surviving a Family Road Trip posted at Traveling Mamas.

Global Traveler presents Packing For Your Budget Vacation posted at Traveling Around The World, saying, "Packing for your vacation is a delicate balance of bringing the necessities and handy extras without overpacking."

Linda W. presents Eating Well On Your Budget Vacation posted at The Eclectic Female, saying, "Eating out cheaply while on vacation can be tough, but is definitely doable."

Heather Johnson presents Travelling on a Weak Dollar posted at Guerilla Shopper NYC.

Other

Sveinung Skoglund presents Cool Free Virtual Makeovers posted at Virtual Makeovers.

Woman Tribune presents Fixing Those Crazy Bra Problems posted at Woman Tribune.

Lavender Farms- Young Living presents Studio 5 Features Young Living Lavender Farm posted at For the Love of Lavender, saying, "Relax with homemade lavender spa products. Women are so busy now that it is important to remember to take time to relax. What better way then with the calming effects of lavender."

Trevor McKay presents Personalized Aromatherapy Skin Care posted at Aromatherapy Uncovered.

Sam presents To Mom With Love. A Special Mother's Day Greeting. Every Day is Mother's Day posted at Surfer Sam and Friends. This is for the mothers who sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms and said, 'It's okay, Honey. Mommy's here." Who have sat in rocking chairs for hours on end, soothing crying babies who couldn't be comforted. For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T."

Sweettooth presents 5 Gift Ideas at 5 Price Ranges, For Her. posted at Shop Little Gifts.

Thanks for joining me for this edition of the Mom's Blogging Carnival. Happy Reading!

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