Carnival of Family Life #38

Come one, come all to the 38th edition of the Carnival of Family Life.

Family Stories

Michelle at Scribbit got a little more than she bargained for when she convinced her husband to attend the opera with her. Read about her husband’s political passion in Recitatives and Rednecks.

Read this inspirational post by Tonya at There is a Season entitled Faithful Friday’s – a lesson in Selflessness. We should all be so lucky to have such a great supportive family!

Mike from Be A Good Dad is good at some things. For proof, check out the list his daughter made in Things Beagooddad is good at, according to Geetle. Very cute!

The Rocketman’s Change For a Dollar has my deepest sympathy. Find out what happened to his computer during his daughter’s quest to play at Nick Jr in How to Lose a Script.

Marueen of Trinity Prep School took her family to my favorite place on Earth! Check out the great photos in The Terror of Visiting the Vikings and Narnia…..All in a Day!

Has becoming a parent made you more emotional? Find out the ways it changed Chara’s life in here’s to staying blue-jean ready at Zero to Gourmet.

How well do you know about your parents’ pasts? Chris from Chris Dolley’s Page has recently found out about a secret his late father kept for 60 years. Read this amazing story in The Enigma Machine – A Startling Discovery.

DigitalRich of DigitalRichDaily has a sweet yet sad holiday tradition. Read about all the planning that goes in to The Burning of the Christmas Tree.

Stop by Lion and Magic Boy where Karen is having a very difficult day in Birthday Aftermath.

Over at Lil’ Duck Duck, Lisa’s son, Lil’ Duck, received a belated Christmas gift in the mail. I’m sure everyone with kids can relate to You can never have too many cell phones…. or keys….–

Where do you look for artistic inspirations? Karen Shanley’s daughter has found the most unusual place to admire art. Read about it in Art is Everywhere.

As for An Island Life, all I can say is, “Thank goodness it’s over!”. Check out what I’m talking about here.

Things to Think About

Laura of The Dragon Slayer’s Guide to Life makes a very good point in Do You Deserve a Vacation?. Sometimes we get caught up in the every day life that we forget to enjoy the time that’s given to us.

Are you one of those who feel that only bad things happen to you? Scott of Dirty Mechanism has some great advice in getting out of that funk. Read about it in Law of Attraction Refocusing Exercise – Your Life Story.

Chantal of GNMParents is a Soccer Mom and proud of it! She encourages all of you to take an active role in your kid’s sports activities in Ten Reasons I’m A Youth Coach (and reasons why I think you should be too!).

Linda of Everyone needs therapy? Lessons from a family therapist says, “Family time is sometimes light, sometimes serious. This post digs at the bittersweet moments of intimate family life. The richness of being real makes up for what such times lack in “fun”.

Learning to read the microexpressions in the faces of your loved ones can deepen your relationships with them. Caroline of SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution shares some interesting tips in Improving Your Brain Tools: Reading Emotional Messages in the Face.

Lisa of Let’s Talk Babies has some great advice in What To Do When Your Child is Shy. Boy, do I remember those days!

I know a few people who could benefit from this post. Check out 7 Ways – How NOT to Annoy People at Enhance Life. Thanks for the great tips, Sham!

It’s only natural when Mothers bond with their newborns. But what about the Dads? Kevin of More4Kids shares some advice on how Mommies can help Daddies in this process in Fatherhood – Bonding With Your Child.

Dr. Hal of North Star Mental Fitness Blog stresses teamwork not only in your everyday life but at home too. Read about it in We are a Team.

Just for Laughs

Mad Kane is back with another hilarious poem. Stop by Mad Kane’s Humor Blog to read Marriage Catch.

Karen of Live the Power has something we all want . . . a housekeeper. Or does she? Read about it in Holiday Prep.

Help Please!

Who wouldn’t love a pink party? Erica of Little Mummy is throwing a pink birthday party for her daughter and needs your suggestions in Erin’s First Birthday. Can I come, too?

Lara of The Open Door says, “I am a birthday party stresser. I have gone over the top before and desperately seek guidance in returning reason to the planning process.” Help her out with her Birthday Party Anxieties.

Laurie of Trivium Pursuit is a homeschooling Mom of 10, yup, 10! She needs your advice on great books to read to her children in Reading Aloud to Active Little Boys.

Great Ideas

Want to make a snowman the easy way? Check out this really cute Snowman Kit at Play Library posted by Kerri.

On a Serious Note: Medicine & Politics

Lori at Fun Playdates shares with us a revolutionary breakthrough in medicine. If you have a daughter between the ages of 9 and 26, this is a must read for you. Gardasil – A New Vaccine for Cancer.

Jack of Reasoned Audacity had the opportunity to meet a great American, Kent Amos. Read about Kent’s amazing family history in Kent Amos has the Answer: Adoption, Schools, Education.

Well, that’s it for this week! This should keep you busy for a while! LOL!

Don’t forget about our comment contest. The person who leaves comments on the most bloggers posts will win a box of chocolate covered macadamia nut candy or a bag of Kona coffee. You have the whole week to make your rounds. Don’t forget to mention that you’re visiting from the Carnival of Family Life so I can keep track of who’s who.

Last week’s winner of a $10 gift certificate to More4Kids is Lisa of Let’s Talk Babies. Congratulations! Please contact Kevin to claim your prize.

Until next week, take care and be safe! Aloha!

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