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.
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Transform plain jeans or other pants into unique designer styles with the addition of lace, ribbons and applique. Learn how to create new fashions with low cost and effort.
Words: 460 Downloads: 0 Category: Crafts By: Melanie MartenOnline business owners can find too many things to distract them from their purpose. Common time wasters are explained in this article, and tips are given for avoiding them when you try to accomplish business goals.
Words: 515 Downloads: 1 Category: Entrepreneurship By: Melanie MartenKeeping small livestock on a rural property can provide both entertainment and income for families. Learn how to quickly and inexpensively construct a small livestock shed and yard for goats, sheep or pigs. It can be made in any size necessary for the type and number of animals you wish to keep.
Words: 500 Downloads: 0 Category: Pets and Animals By: Melanie MartenWhen finances are tight, coming up with romantic date ideas can be a struggle. Take advantage of inexpensive local events and attractions to both save money and impress that special someone. Frugal dates don´t have to feel cheap.
Words: 456 Downloads: 1 Category: Dating By: Melanie MartenHomeowners can turn to many varieties of springtime bulbs to beautify their lawn. Left to blossom before the first mow of the season, these flowers add color and interest. Learn which bulb plants naturalize to turn a plain grass surface into a riot of color.
Words: 489 Downloads: 1 Category: Gardening By: Melanie MartenThis article gives a beginner´s guide to stocking a 10 gallon fish tank. It covers information about specific fish species and the benefits and problems that may arise from keeping them in a small tank. The overall purpose is to prevent disease and create an easily maintainable aquarium.
Words: 450 Downloads: 0 Category: Pets and Animals By: Melanie Marten