Below, are this week’s list of links from around Twitter, blogs, and websites that buzz about social media, business, family and more! Plus, this week we have added a few links to spots we are reading that may not mention social media one iota… we liked’em… we added’em!

Social Media, Marketing, Business

• I’m An Old Woman Whacking Social Media… – Velveteen Mind
• Find a Collaboration Partner That Fits Your Style – Freelance Switch
• Women in the Workplace – Chris Brogan
• How to Overcome Your Three Greatest Blogging Challenges – CopyBlogger
• Excellent Social Platform Engagement Checklist – ViralBlog
• Taking Time Off – Lady Bloggers Society

Family, Blogs, Reviews

• How Old Are You Anyway? – The Mogul Mom
• Coping with Controlling Grandparents – Role Mommy

• The Lost Art of Friendship – (In)Courage
• Surfing Dogs Ride the Waves for Charity – PawNation
• Kids More Likely to Own a Cellphone Than a Book, Study – ReadWriteWeb

Check out: PR365 column from Role Mommy

Check back next week for a whole new set of links.

This post is for informational purposes only. I am not associated with any of the websites and/or product mentioned unless otherwise noted. I was not obligated to write about these websites and all opinions are my own.

Frazzled is the calm word to use after a visit to the grocery store with the youngsters. Then, not only do you still have to deal with a hot car and loading groceries, fear sets in when you decide to leave the kiddos standing next to the vehicle while it cools and you load the bags. A grocery store parking lot is about as busy as the water park in 100 degree weather, and extremely unsafe.

What if there was a tool available to keep children focused and safe while you load the car with groceries? Guess what parents – there is!

Parking Pal colorful circular magnets are friendly tools for parents to use that will help keep your kiddos safe in a busy parking lot. Extremely simple to use:

• Place magnet on the side of your vehicle.
• Explain to your children the magnets purpose.
• Your child will know their safe zone and where they should be.

Parking Pal magnets come in a variety of colors and designs to keep children entertained. Yu can choose from flowers, planets, to sports. Even the most picky kiddo will find a magnet she will love.

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Below, are this week’s list of links from around Twitter, blogs, and websites that buzz about social media, business, family and more! Plus, this week we have added a few links to spots we are reading that may not mention social media one iota… we liked’em… we added’em!

Social Media, Marketing, Business

• 3 Content Creation Tips – Let Analytics Be Your Guide – HubSpot
• Developing Brand Imagery – Fuel Your Branding
• The Noteworthiness of Social Media – Social Media Mom
• How to Measure Social Media Marketing Performance – Social Media Examiner
• The Smoking Social Media Gun: Intent – Altitude Branding

Family, Blogs, Reviews

• Book Discussion: The Body Scoop for Girls – Deep South Moms
• How to Build the Foundation of a Good Blog – Lady Bloggers Society
• Like I Didn’t See This Coming – The Guilty Parent
• Summer Reading Challenge – Scholastic Parents

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