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Melanie L. Marten is self-taught and self-employed. Besides freelance writing, she dabbles in website design and owns dozens of websites and blogs. Work is squeezed in between parenting two boys, homeschooling, feeding fish and, occasionally, sleep. www.MelanieLMarten.com

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Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to organize a Christmas caroling party: 2 of 14
Christmas carolling used to be a mainstay of the holiday season. Groups of merry-makers would bundle up in their red and green finest and stroll door-to-door through the neighborhoods singing classic Christmas songs to the delight of their friends and strangers alike. In this modern world of multi-culturalism and heightened ... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to teach your preschool child the alphabet and reading: 2 of 13
One of the first things that your preschool age child learns is their alphabet, letters, or ABCs. Of course, learning to sing the ABC song is one of the classic methods of teaching the alphabet to the very young. There are many other fun methods that will help get your preschool child reading for reading. Now I Know My ABCs ... More..
Business > Web Advertising Making money with Google Adsense: 4 of 25
One of the most popular ways of making passive or residual income online is through the use of Google Adsense. Adsense is a free to join program that matches paying advertisers with website or blog owners who wish to earn a small amount of money for ad clicks. Easy to implement, making money with google Adsense is not an unr... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Ways to generate extra income online: 3 of 18
Stay at home Moms, retired senior citizens, teenagers, and the unemployed or under-employed all search for ways to generate extra income. Many turn to the internet and the vast array of money-making opportunities it holds. A small amount of research yields a massive amount of often confusing information about generating an e... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to keep your child from using profanity: 7 of 41
When little Johnny comes home from school or a friend's house with a brand new word they learned, the last thing a parent wants to hear is a burst of profanity. However, all children come in contact with these swear or curse words, and most end up using them as a part of their vocabulary. Parents may find themselves in an al... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Lit & Mythology Dragons in myth and literature: 2 of 11
Dragons are popular creatures in myth and legend. Some walk about on two or four legs, others swim through the oceans and lakes, and still others take to the air, either with or without wings. The legends of flying serpents or dragons stretch across the world, from Europe, Asia, and South America specifically. These four fly... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to write easy-to-read articles on the Internet: 4 of 20
When writing for the Internet, it is of the utmost importance to make your articles easy to read. The majority of online browsers will not waste of more than 10 seconds on your website, blog, or article if it does not attach their attention. With that short window of opportunity in mind, it is important to learn how to write... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Tips for pricing your handmade crafts: 3 of 15
Many people enjoy making crafts in their spare time. Some of them want to turn their hobby into a business by selling crafts through online sales venues. One of the most common questions about selling crafts online is how to price your crafts for online sales. There are several things to take into account when pricing your c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips An overview to writing keyword articles: 2 of 10
Writing keyword articles is important for website content, blog posts, being paid for Internet writing, and article marketing. If your goal is to get people to read your article online, you must know the basics of writing keyword articles. This overview will lead you through the basic steps. Writing Keyword Articles - Keywor... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Rainy day fun: Outdoor activities for kids that don't melt: 1 of 5
There is a common misconception that many children will either melt, or catch a deathly disease, if made to go outside in the rain. Indeed, outdoor activities are great for rainy days. The following five rainy day fun activities are great for kids and parents alike. Rainy Day Fun #1 Driveway Chalk Painting Many children love... More..