Weekly Local Perspectives Round Up: Help Out the Editor Edition

I can’t help but feel like a few bloggers were feeling my vibes and writing posts to help me navigate the sometimes exhausting world of parenting.

Author:: Erin Caserio
Publish date:: Apr 16, 2010

Let me be clear - I DO realize that our Local Perspectives bloggers don’t write with me in mind. They write about what moves and inspires them, but this week I can’t help but feel like a few of them were feeling my vibes and writing posts to help me navigate the sometimes tumultuous and exhausting world of parenting.

Let’s kick off with a few of the posts that saved my bacon this week (not only from the tantrums, but from continuing to wear my dark brown eyeshadow - thanks, Allison)...and don’t worry, if you happen to be one of those people who has enjoyed a marvelous week, there’s plenty here for you too. :)

A New Perspective on Temper Tantrums and the follow up post When You Want To Throw a Tantrum from Dr. Minette Riordan

Spring Make-Up from Allison Czarnecki

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Museum Visiting Kits for Kids from the UMFA blog - a fantastic idea on how to keep a kiddo engaged at any museum.

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Mom Time from Raejean Roberts

Is it Possible to Be at Peace With Swimsuit Shopping? from Polly Harrison

Celebrate Earth Month With Reusable Shopping Bags... from Erin Collard

Mother’s Day Gifts to Ask For Now from Rebecca Cooksey

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Not College Material Anymore from Beth Vrabel

4 Tips for Successful Outings with Little Ones from Amber Passey

Free Photo Canvas for Military Moms from Clair Boone

Poems for Sale: National Poetry Month Family Style from Carrie Finlinson

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How do I stop my six-year-old from being a selfish brat? from Kathryn Jones

A Family Affair from the Groovy Girl Scout

Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Curd from Leigh Anne Wilkes

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe - YUM-O!! from Lisa Anderson

Make it from scratch...it’s easier than you think from Jamie Cooks It Up!

Weather warming up…it’s time to plug in the crockpot! (or is it?) from Karen Peterson

Have a great weekend!

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Check out some of the fantastic posts from Local Perspectives - including a fabulous recipe for Snickerdoodle Cupcakes. That's right. I said Snickerdoodle Cupcakes.

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This week our Local Perspectives bloggers have hit it right out of the park. They’ve shared great ideas for saving money, cooking, connecting with teens, capturing everyday moments with kids, getting fit in the carpool line and oh, so much more.

My wish for you: A Mother’s Day full of so many warm fuzzies that you have to turn on the A/C. Oh, and the chance to sleep in would be FANTASTIC.

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Wow. This week just blew right by! Maybe rolling through life on an Easter-candy fueled high is the way to go. Enjoy some of the fantastic Local Perspectives posts from the last week:

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Here's a few posts that caught Erin's eye this week. Note: Do not mess with The Bloggess.

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One of the things I love about reading posts from moms all over the country is how universal our joys and obstacles can be. Our Local Perspectives bloggers have offered great posts to ponder and enjoy.

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What a packed week! Take a break from your Easter prep and enjoy some of the great posts from our team of Local Perspectives bloggers.

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This week our Local Perspectives bloggers have offered up a little something for everyone, including a big heaping dose of get geared up for summer ideas.