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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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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..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Eating healthy on a budget: 8 of 27
When families struggle with a declining economy, the monthly grocery budget may suffer. Fresh produce and lean cuts of top-choice meat may be passed over in favor of less expensive options. Staples of the low income family diet includes starches, canned goods, processed meats. Compared to the fresher and more expensive optio... More..
Business > Sales Top tips on maximizing the profits from your restaurant's menu: 6 of 20
No savory smells of wholesome cooking will waft on the breeze. No gleaming light fixtures will illuminate the path to your door. No stylish sign will display special menu items or services. But your restaurant will attract customers just the same. More and more people are turning to the internet to discover new restaurants i... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Tips for new businesses: 6 of 20
There are millions of people in America that have started their own home business on the internet. There are millions more who would benefit from doing so. However, many are held back from starting their own home business because they believe that they lack the knowledge to do so. Below are some examples of home businesses o... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Motivating yourself to write traffic generating articles: 3 of 10
Internet marketers and freelance writers know the importance of writing traffic generating articles. Whether the goal is targeted advertising, blog content or more page view money on an online writing website, these articles must be written in a specific way. However, researching keywords and topics, writing and editing and ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Natural Disasters How to survive winter storms: 3 of 10
When the electricity fails during a winter storm, keeping warm becomes a real concern. Not only is it important for your family's comfort, but also it can be a matter of life and death for the young, old, or infirm. Practice these methods to keep warm during winter storms with no electricity. Keep Warm With No Electricity - ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Tips to keep your energy bills under control: 19 of 63
Energy costs are skyrocketing, and people are searching for ways to stretch their budgets to cover heating and electricity in these winter months. Besides turning down the thermostat and increasing insulation, reducing the amount of heat or energy you use by closing up unused or uneccessary rooms can save you a lot of money ... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills How to use flashcards to aid learning in young children: 4 of 13
There are many different ways to teach your children facts, whether you homeschool them or they just need some extra help with homework. One of the popular methods for quick fact learning is the use of flashcards. Flashcards can be made at home for any subject your child needs to learn. Math Flashcards Math flashcards are pr... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO Promoting your online business: 9 of 28
Poeple create websites for many different reasons. But no matter what the reason for creating your website may be, you will want it to be successful. That means, you want people to come and look at it. Below are some basic tips for creating a successful website. Pick Your Keywords Step number one is to decide what your websi... More..