Carnival of Family Life

Carnival of Family Life: The Merry Christmas 2009 — and Final — Edition

December 25, 2009

Welcome to the Merry Christmas 2009 Edition of the Carnival of Family Life. It is also the final edition of the Carnival. In 2006, Kailani at An Island Life conceptualized and launched the Carnival at her predecessor site, The Pink Diary. In late 2007, when she was looking for someone to take over its administration, […]

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Carnival of Family Life — Thankfulness Edition

November 27, 2009

Welcome to the Carnival of Family Life — Thankfulness Edition! I hope that you had a wonderful, joy-filled Thanksgiving, surrounded by the folks you love most and a bounty of delicious food! We had a wonderful day. It was low-key, relaxed, and comfortable. Although we have gone out to one of our favorite restaurants on […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Happy Halloween 2009 Edition

October 31, 2009

Welcome to the Happy Halloween 2009 Edition of the Carnival of Family Life! We have scared up a wonderful collection of family-focused articles for your enjoyment! Family Cooking & Recipes Cyndi presents Grilled vegetables with chipotle-lime sauce posted at Real Food Fast!. Make it from Scratch presents Pumpkin Pie from a Pumpkin posted at Make […]

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Carnival of Family Life: September 2009 “Fall Into Fall” Edition

September 27, 2009

At long last, summer is predicted to yield to autumn tomorrow here in Northern California. And finally, after moving and striving to settle into our new home, I have had time to peruse the more than 200 posts submitted to and compile this “Fall Into Fall” Edition of the Carnival of Family Life! I thank […]

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Carnival of Family Life: August 2009 Edition

August 3, 2009

Family Cooking & Recipes Make it from Scratch presents Hillbilly Lemonade posted at Make It From Scratch. Amanda presents Saturday Morning Blues –BlueBerry Muffins, That Is posted at High Impact Mom. e-Mom presents How to Make Crisp Rosemary Flatbread posted at Susannah’s Aprons. Belle presents How to Make Fried Zucchini — with Pictures posted at […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Celebrate America Edition

June 29, 2009

Family Crafts and Activities Char Polanosky presents Patriotic Printables and Crafts for Independence Day posted at Celebrate It. A selection of printables and craft ideas with a Patriotic theme — just in time for parades, picnics, and camp. Family Pets Matt M presents The Pet Haven: Win A 5-Star Accommodation For Your Pet posted at The […]

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A Little Spice

June 26, 2009

“Jealousy is like a hot pepper. Use it mildly, and you add spice to the relationship. Use too much of it and it can burn.” Ayala M. Pines Romantic Jealousy (1992) Are you a jealous person? In what ways? Toward whom? Are there any behaviors or characteristics that are guaranteed to bring out the green envy […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Father’s Day Edition

June 22, 2009

Education Super Saver presents My Wealth Builder: We’re Holding Our Daughter Back for Kindergarten posted at My Wealth Builder. GrrlScientist presents TEDTalks: Robert Full Tells Us What He Learned from the Gecko’s Tail posted at Living the Scientific Life. Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. High […]

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Carnival of Family Life

June 8, 2009

Family Cooking & Recipes Make it from Scratch presents My Favorite Pancakes posted at Make It From Scratch, a dish that’s actually “great for any meal!” vegefood presents Spicy Chicken with Green Chillies posted at Vegetarian Culinary. Topics: Blog Carnival, Carnival of Family Life

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Carnival of Family Life: Sailing into Summer Edition

June 1, 2009

Family Cooking & Recipes Mother Hen presents Healthy Squash Muffins! posted at Mother Hen. Annette Berlin presents Spinach And Noodles posted at Craft Stew. The recipe, with quite a few changes, is based on one called “Greens and Noodles” from the Vegetarian Express Lane Cookbook. But Annette “made it a little quicker and a whole […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Memorial Day Edition

May 25, 2009

Welcome to the Memorial Day Edition of the Carnival of Family Life! Today, Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi presemted the Fifty-Second Annual Avenue of Flags, a beautiful display of American flags that Lodians eagerly anticipate. Each large flag displayed represents a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who has been laid to rest there […]

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Carnival of Family Life: In Praise of Mom Edition

May 11, 2009

Welcome to the In Praise of Mom Edition of the Carnival of Family Life. I hope that all mothers had a wonderful day and were able to spend time with their families. Take a break from your daily responsibilities, put your feet up, get comfortable, and enjoy the many wonderful articles included in this special […]

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Carnival of Family Life: The Herald Trumpets Edition

May 4, 2009

Welcome to the Carnival of Family Life. This Edition is dedicated to The Herald Trumpets, currently commemorating “Fifty Years of Flourishes.” The Herald Trumpets are the official fanfare ensemble for the President of the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., they are part of “Pershing’s Own,” the United States Army Band that performs at historic […]

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Carnival of Family Life

April 27, 2009

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Carnival of Family Life! Family Cooking & Recipes Rani presents 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake posted at Christ’s Bridge, saying, “This is so yummy and quick!” Anna Migeon presents Why A Child’s Place is In the Kitchen: Relating To and Through Food posted at French kids don’t get fat. […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Happy Birthday Edition

March 30, 2009

Today is #1Son’s 22nd birthday, so this Edition of the Carnival is presented in his honor! Each year, we ask him to pick the restaurant where he would like to have a quiet birthday dinner with his family. And each year, his response is the same: Larry Arroyo’s Mexican Cafe. So once again, we enjoyed a […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Spring Has Arrived Edition

March 23, 2009

Spring has arrived! And not a moment too soon. The skies are clear, the sun is shining brightly, even though it is rather chilly, and there are blossoms everywhere you look. Are April showers on the way? That remains to be seen, although more rain would certainly be welcome here in Northern California. Sit back, […]

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Carnival of Family Life: St. Patrick’s Day Edition

March 16, 2009

Top o’ the mornin’ to you! Welcome to the very special St. Patrick’s Day Edition of the Carnival of Family Life! The luck o’ the Irish is with us this week, as evidenced by the collection of excellent articles amassed here for your reading pleasure! No blarney — just fact! Enjoy sitting back with a […]

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Carnival of Family Life

March 9, 2009

Family Relationships & Self-Improvement Dana presents A letter to my newborn son posted at Simple Pleasures. Minister Mamie L. Pack presents No one and Nobody posted at The Life I Now Live. Toni presents I can hear your heartbeat posted at Wifely Steps. A new member of the family is on the way and they “heard his/her heartbeat for the first time! It was an amazing moment.” […]

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Carnival of Family Life

February 23, 2009

Family Cooking & Recipes Rani presents Royal Strawberry Shortcake posted at Christ’s Bridge, “a quick-to-make and good-to-eat dessert.” Michelle presents Shabbat Dessert posted at Lionden Landing, as part her “struggle to make good dairy-free desserts” Annette Berlin presents Annette’s Easy Coleslaw posted at Craft Stew. “It’s hard to find dishes that are complex enough for an […]

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It All Began at Chuck E. Cheese’s

January 22, 2009

It all Began at … Chuck E. Cheese’s was the site of the blind date. I had no idea, as I walked down the steps of City Hall back to my car on my first full day living back in Lodi after having been gone for several years, that a woman I shall call “D1,” a high […]

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Carnival of Family Life

January 19, 2009

Welcome to the Carnival of Family Life In honor of the inauguration of President Barack Obama and the commemoration of the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is my pleasure to present this very special edition of the Carnival! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the eclectic collection of posts devoted to […]

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Carnival of Family Life

January 12, 2009

Education Laureen presents All I Needed to Know About P.E. I Learned from Jackie Chan posted at The Life Without School Community Blog. Alvaro Fernandez presents Top 10 Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health Books posted at SharpBrains. Mark Montgomery presents Best Value Colleges from Princeton Review: Information You Can Lose posted at Great College Advice, […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Merry Christmas Edition

December 22, 2008

Education Jena presents An Interview posted at The Life Without School Community Blog in which “a seasoned unschooler of three teenagers answers questions about the program. Donald Latumahina presents 47 Most Recommended Books to Read in 2008 posted at Life Optimizer. Super Saver presents Educating for the Future posted at My Wealth Builder, explaining, “Although […]

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Carnival of Family Life: Honoring Our Veterans Edition

November 10, 2008

Welcome to the very special Honoring Our Veterans Edition of the Carnival of Family Life. Ninety years ago, November 11, 1918, marked the end of “the war to end all wars.” A year later, President Woodrow Wilson established the first Armistice Day when the reflections of all Americans “will be filled with solemn pride in […]

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Carnival of Family Life

September 29, 2008

Education Marjorie presents Seeking Chemistry posted at Life Without School. Alex Smith presents How to Teach Kids Self Defense Without Teaching Them Martial Arts posted at TBO-Tech. Fiona Lohrenz presents After School Daycare Curriculum — What’s The Best Approach? posted at Child Care Only. Topics: Carnival of Family Life

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