Shannon Christman
Born and raised just outside a small town, Shannon married her high school sweetheart six years after graduation. She is now a full-time mother and part-time copy editor/writer.
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BA in Spanish, Grove City College; MA in journalism (professional writing concentration), Regent UniveristyInterests
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Five Preschool Picture Book Series that Can Amuse Parents, TooIf you're starting to think, "Not this book again!" try reading your preschooler a book from one of these fun series.
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JellyTelly Website Offers Christian Parents a Fun Way to Teach Their Kids the Tenets of the FaithJellyTelly, a daily Internet program conceived by Phil Vischer (creator of VeggieTales), entertains children while helping Christian parents reinforce the teachings of the faith.
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What You Might Be Teaching Your Children About Money (without Even Knowing It)Children learn by watching their parents' examples. What are your habits and actions teaching your kids about money management?
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How to Teach Your Children GenerosityFollow these seven suggestions to teach your children how to be generous with their money.
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How to Encourage Your Child to Write in a JournalParents can follow these suggestions to help their children get interested in writing in a journal, a habit with many benefits.
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Parenting Job Reviews: How to Evaluate How You're Doing as a Mom or DadAn honest self-review similar to an annual job evaluation in the corporate world can help you improve your parenting skills and give you some hints as to whether or not your parenting methods are effective. Here's how to do one.
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Six (Free) Websites That Read to Your Children When You Can'tTHe Internet offers many websites that encourage children to read, including these six that actually read to kids.
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6 Pencil and Paper Games to Keep Kids Busy at Restaurants . . . or AnywhereFilling down time before the meals come can make parents reluctant to take their children to restaurants, but these pencil-and-paper games are a fun and convenient way to keep kids busy and out of trouble.
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7 Fun Science Experiments That Use Edible MaterialsCandy, soft drinks, raisins, salt, baking soda, oil, water, vinegar, and food coloring are the ingredients for these seven tricks that can amuse children and get them interested in science.
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Create Your Own Chutes and Ladders Game as an Incentive for Good BehaviorChutes and Ladders, a game already designed to encourage good behavior, can be easily adapted to be a fun incentive for children to learn specific good behaviors.
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Teach Your Children Useful Skills with Hidden Object Computer GamesHidden object computer games offer parents opportunities to have fun with their children while teaching them valuable life skills.
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Efforts to Build Self-Esteem Lead Many to Lie to Children About CareersAdults often tell children they can grow up to be anything they want, but it would be better to teach them to maximize their existing talents and personality traits. -
With Newspapers Dying, Nonprofit Newsletters Still Offer Good NewsNonprofit newsletters, though not technically news, are a positive information source for at least one lover of the printed word. -
Get Rebates on Home Healthcare Products Through Caregivers' MarketplaceThe Caregivers' Marketplace is a little-known program that offers rebates on common products used by those who care for ailing family members. -
Why I Use Credit Cards (And What Would Make Me Return to Cash)Credit cards have wreaked havoc on many households' finances, but used wisely, they can bring some benefits. -
Reusable Grocery Bags Should Be Free!If stores really care about the environment, why aren't canvas bags free to customers? -
Six Words Even Educated People MisuseAre you misusing words without realizing it? Even intelligent, well educated people do! -
Where to Find Your Favorite Word and Logic Puzzles Free OnlinePuzzle lovers need not subscribe to newspapers or puzzle magazines to do their favorite puzzles. Most types of puzzles are available for free online. Read this article to find out where!
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Sometimes, it Doesn't Pay to SaveOccasionally, people who save money are penalized for saving. Nevertheless, saving is still better than not saving.
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50 Things to Do with Junk MailDo you have more junk mail than you can manage? Check out this list of creative ways to use it. -
How to Handle the Expenses of Your Social ObligationsThe "entrance fees" for building friendships are a frugal person's nightmare. Handling some of these obligatory expenses can be tricky but not impossible.
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Why Money is Not the Root of All EvilIf you believe money is the root of all evil, read this article -- you may change your mind.
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Ten Ways to Save Money on Birthday PartiesFollow these ten tips to host a relatively inexpensive, yet fun and memorable, birthday party.
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Seven Skills that Can Save You MoneyThese seven skills, which can be taught, are useful in reducing your household bills so that you can put more in the bank. -
Save Money on Your Electric Bill with a Time-of-Day Rate PlanThe little known time-of-day rate plans offered by some electric companies reduce bills for those who are willing and able to schedule their chores for off-peak hours.
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How to Thrive in Clutter: Giving in and Living Amid a MessOur culture rewards neatness and discourages clutter, but many people work better and feel more comfortable in cluttered environments. Instead of continuously trying to be neat, clutterbugs can find ways to thrive in clutter. This article explains how I've done it.
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Have Self-Checkouts Lived Up to Their Promises?Self-checkouts have appeared in stores all over the country in the past few years. Do they simply make life easier or do they increase unemployment and practice generational discrimination?
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Inexpensive Alternatives to Store-Bought Greeting CardsAdd a personal touch to your greetings with some of these alternatives to sending store-bought greeting cards. -
How to Start a Lending Library for Your Community Organization or Place of WorshipYou already share interests with your fellow SCUBA divers or philatelists; why not share your books? Starting a lending library for your community organization or house of worship does not have to be difficult or expensive. Here's how to get started. -
Turn Your Trash into Toddler ToysExpensive toys are not always the ones with the most play value. Treat your toddler to hours of fun by making toys from things you might ordinarily throw away. -
The Schick Intuition Razor: A ReviewIf you think that a basic disposable razor is a better value than one with a built-in shaving bar, stick with your intuition. The Schick Intuition razor is good for one use, but not for more. -
Ten Reasons to Buy Things at Yard Sales, Thrift Shops, and AuctionsIf you're reluctant to buy something that isn't brand new, consider these benefits to owning something that has already belonged to someone else.
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Ten Things You Think You Need (But Probably Don't)Few things we call "necessities" are things we truly need. Take time to re-evaluate the "necessities" you buy, including these ten. If you find that you don't really need them, you can save your money to spend on something you want instead. -
Where to Look for Free Kids' Activities at Any Time of the YearMost communities abound with sources of free activities and events for children -- if you know where to look. Consider taking a family field trip to one or more of these places in your neighborhood. -
Save Money by Using Cloth Baby Diapers Instead of DisposablesHad I known how much I would spend on disposable diapers, I might have chosen to use cloth diapers, as my friend Julie did. This article compares the costs of keeping each of our boys in diapers. -
Using Coin-Operated Machines in ModerationArcade games and vending machines can gobble a lot of money. These informal guidelines can help balance your desire for a snack or some inexpensive entertainment with your need to save money.
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Financial Compatibility: Questions to Ask Before the WeddingMany couples, even those who are engaged, know little about each other's attitudes toward personal finance. These questions will help you discuss your financial views and goals so you can avoid some conflicts once you're married.
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The Hidden Costs and Benefits of Free-After-Rebate OffersIs that free-after-rebate item you saw advertised really free? Sometimes it is; sometimes it isn't. Sometimes you can actually make a little money by buying it. Here's how to evaluate free-after-rebate offers.
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Quality Inn and Suites Oceanfront, Virginia Beach: A ReviewThe Quality Inn and Suites Oceanfront in Virginia Beach offers lodgings on the boardwalk for a reasonable price.
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The Quality Inn Historic Area, Williamsburg, Virginia: A ReviewThe Quality Inn Historic Area offers pleasant, though not particularly memorable, surroundings for overnight visitors to Williamsburg, Virginia.
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The Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, Virginia Beach, Virginia: A ReviewThis oceanfront hotel in Virginia Beach has some appealing features, including three pools, two restaurants, and a kids' activity center. It's a great place for families to stay.
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Ten Ways to Save Money on Your HobbiesHobbies can be expensive, but they don't have to be. Follow these tips to save money as you enjoy your free time.
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Review of Luigi's Italian Restaurant, Ocean City, New JerseyLuigi's Italian Restaurant in Ocean City, New Jersey has good food at a fair price.
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A Review of Bob's Grill, Ocean City, New JerseyBob's Grill gives visitors a good taste of Ocean City, New Jersey's past and present, but it costs more than similar restaurants.
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A Review of the Seahorse Grill, Ocean City, New JerseyThe Seahorse Grill, located inside the Pavilion Motor Lodge in Ocean City, New Jersey, is a great low-priced restaurant.
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A Review of the Pavilion Motor Lodge, Ocean City, New JerseyThe Pavilion Motor Lodge in Ocean City, New Jersey is as great a place to stay now as it was when I was a kid.
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Palasta! Pizza Buffet in York, PA is a Family FavoritePalasta's $4.99 pizza buffet appeals to most members of my family.
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Good Television Shows that Were Cancelled Too SoonI have a tendency to fall in love with television shows only to have my heart broken when the network cancels them later that year. Here are several shows that left too soon.
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Visit York County, Pennsylvania -- the Factory Tour Capital of the World -- for Fun and Free Factory ToursFactory tours are interesting and educational attractions at low prices, and York County, Pennsylvania has a lot of them. Motorcycles, tapestries, chocolate, and snack foods are among the products you can see made there.
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Are You Paying More Than Your Neighbor for the Same Groceries?With a little time and effort, as well as an awareness of saving opportunities, you can spend significantly less than your neighbors for the same grocery items.
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The Value of Change: How Do You View Coins?As a culture, we view change as something worthless, but it is as valuable as its paper equivalent.
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Are Giving and Saving Money Mutually Exclusive?Saving and giving money are complementary activities; saving more money allows me to give more money to those in need.
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How to Search the Internet to Find Answers to Your QuestionsThe answers to most questions of fact can be found online if you know how to search. This article discusses how to design an effective search when doing research on the Internet.
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Stay-at-Home Parents Support Households Through Division of LaborThe work of stay-at-home parents benefits families as much as the work of wage earners. Practicing division of labor in a home makes sense.
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How to Live Within Your Means by Leading a Frugal LifestyleYou can live within your means by adopting a frugal lifestyle, which requires a new mindset characterized by contentment and creativity.
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A Review of the Bubbles Yablonsky Mystery Series by Sarah StrohmeyerIn Bubbles Yablonsky, Sarah Strohmeyer has created a mystery heroine funnier than Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum, to whom she is often compared.