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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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Business > Website Marketing & SEO New ways to market your small business online: 2 of 8
Internet marketing is always changing and growing in scope and possibilities. While the tried and true methods of early internet business days still work in some cases, others have fallen by the wayside as new ways to market your small business online take over. Market Your Small Business Online - Article Marketing While not... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Crochet a simple change purse in cotton: 1 of 4
A great way to keep track of the small items, such as coins, in your purse or handbag is by making a cute cotton change purse. Using simple crochet stitches and narrow cotton yarn, you can whip up a change purse in a very short amount of time. Closed with a stitched on zipper, the change purse will keep your money safe. Mate... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Frugal kitchen: Save money with overripe fruit: 1 of 4
Fruit is one of the food items that creates a lot of waste. Chances are, the large bag or bunch of fruit that you purchased will end up not being eaten before it begins to go bad. Over ripe fruit is often destined for the trash bin. However, if you are interesting in saving money in your frugal kitchen, you can try one of th... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Why offline service businesses need a website: 1 of 4
Why an Offline Service Business Needs a Website The vast majority of people have access to the internet these days. Many of them utilize the internet for all news, shopping, and research needs. They also use it when searching for a service professional, such as a plumber or landscaper. Taking this into account is important f... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Gift baskets using other media as containers: 1 of 4
Owning a gift basket business is a great way to make money. Using creativity to decide what to fill the baskets with can be great fun when you create different theme baskets. When choosing different fillings, you might like to choose different containers as well. While it is still called a gift basket business, you do not ha... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Having a babysitter stay overnight: 1 of 4
Having a babysitter stay overnight to watch your children while you go out for an extended period of time takes a lot of planning and careful consideration. Not only do you have to prepare your children for being without you an entire night, you must also choose the babysitter carefully, prepare yourself. Having a babysitter... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging How to outsource your blog writing: 1 of 4
When a daily blog posting schedule becomes too great a task for your busy lifestyle, learn how to outsource your blog writing to keep the readers interested. Choosing a skilled writer to post to your blog platform can be a difficult job. Learn how to judge a freelancer is writing skills and get the best value for your dollar... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Child's first bank account: Teaching kids about money: 1 of 4
Whether you give an allowance or make your child earn their own money, helping them get their first bank account is a right of passage. Not only does it help to instill a sense of responsibility when it comes to personal finances, it is a great way to teach them about banking in general. This article covers the main reasons ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Important questions to ask your babysitter: 4 of 15
When you first leave your children with a babysitter it can be very nerve wracking. How do you know that the baby sitter knows what to do in case of an emergency, rule breaking, or simply a difficult time? Before walking out the door on your way to a date or event, there are several important questions to ask your babysitter... More..
Business > Starting an Online Business Starting an article writing business on a shoestring budget: 2 of 7
Every one of the thousands of internet-based businesses need website content, articles, blog posts, or advertising copy. If you have a firm grasp on the English language, knowledge about internet marketing and development, and modest business capabilities, you can start your own article writing business on a shoestring budge... More..