Jenn Greenleaf
Jenn Greenleaf is a mixed-media artist, author, and freelance writer hailing from the great State of Maine. She has 1,000’s of articles published online, as well as in print (Do! Magazine, Spirit Magazine, The Diarist Journal, The Writer, Writer’s Journal, The Maine Construction News, The Working Writer Newsletter, etc.). Jenn is a published author, and the topics of her books range from art to parenting. Jenn’s interests include cooking, education, homemaking, parenting, frugal living, couponing, and being self-sufficient.
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The Pantry Cleaner by Mysti ReutlingerReview of Mysti Reutlinger's debut book, The Pantry Cleaner: Chemical Free Cleaning. -
Make a Household NotebookKeeping things organized is difficult for some and easy for others. For the rest of us, the use of a household notebook comes into play. Keep the family and the house organized. -
Ireland Vacation Travel IdeasVisiting Ireland does not have to be a cookie-cutter predictable vacation. Consider thinking outside the box and doing things a little differently on your next trip. -
5 Tips for Surviving UnemploymentUnemployment is a terrifying word, but it is possible to survive. Take action immediately, and solve the problem. Seek outside help if depression looms. -
Garden Veggie and Meat Spaghetti SauceCooking from scratch doesn't have to be a difficult thing. Once you have everything out in front of you, it really is easy.
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My Earth Day Promises to the PlanetWe all want to lead healthier and happier lives. Focusing on Earth Day promises and principles helps achieve these goals. -
Do You Pay Your Kids for Good Grades?Helping students excel with a rewards program, be it monetary or not, is viewed by many as a negative tactic. It does not have to be, though. -
2011 Earth Day Volunteer Opportunities in MaineEarth Day should be everyday, and the celebration of this holiday helps get us all into the habit.
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3 Berry and Banana SmoothiesSometimes it is difficult to get enough fruit into a daily diet. This 3 berry and banana smoothie recipe helps solve this problem.
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Maine Easter Egg HuntsEaster egg hunts in the State of Maine are a fun and affordable family event. -
Self-Publishing: My ExperienceSelf-publishing isn't for everyone, and to some, it is a taboo subject. I've glossed over my experience here, and will get into further detail as I continue writing more articles.
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My Best Bit of Wedding AdviceWhen it comes to wedding advice, everyone under the sun had the "best" advice to give to us. -
Summer BBQ Ideas: Red, White and Blue Themed 4th of July Party!With summer comes many BBQ's and summer parties. Let's talk about some ideas for your next 4th of July BBQ bash!
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Using Bleach in Mixed Media Art PiecesAre you looking for another medium to use in your mixed media art pieces? Let's see what can be done with bleach. It's not just for cleaning anymore!
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Letter Writing Project: Rubber Stamped StationeryAre you looking for projects to keep your children busy that incorporate several learning experiences? Let's explore how to make rubber stamped stationery.
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Freelance Writing Success as a ParentDo you write from home while caring for your children? This is no easy task, so let's talk about how to keep your freelance writing business successful as we quickly approach summer vacation.
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Freelance Writing Success: Read More Than You WriteThe best piece of advice I've ever received as a freelance writer was to read more than I write. How often do you seek out material about "the business of writing" to keep your freelance writing business a success?
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Freelance Writing Success: Writing for FreeShould you write for free? Does it water down the market? Will it benefit or be a detriment to your freelance writing career? Let's explore.
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Freelance Writing Success: What You Can't Live WithoutWhen setting up shop, there are some essential materials every freelance writer needs to have on hand. What are they? Let's explore.
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Freelance Writing Success: Finding Interview SourcesIn order to beef up that newspaper article, magazine article or website content, sometimes it's necessary to interview people for quotes or for the completion of the entire piece. Where do you look for sources?
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Freelance Writing Success: Keep Your Work Flow SteadyHow many queries do you keep out at once? Do you have enough writing work to keep you busy on a daily (or business daily) basis? Let's talk about how to keep the flow steady.
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Recycling Tea Bags into Art Projects: How to Create Tea Bag EnvelopesDrinking tea, staining with tea and using tea wrappers have been part of my life for years. Now, I'm adding use of the tea bags to my list. Here's how. -
Selling Original Art on eBayI'm constantly checking ebay for successful artists selling their work. This piece will feature five pieces pointing toward advice about selling original art work in wonderful world of ebay.
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A Layered Mess - Working Through StressEven if you're not an artist, this act of layering various forms of media will help you channel your stress and anxiety on to canvas. Let's talk about how.
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Honey, We're Killing the Kids: Television Show Inspires Parents to Change Their Family's DietAfter watching one episode, we were impacted in a huge way. Read about my family of five's experience with this reality television show.
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The Top 5 Articles Topics You Shouldn't Submit to Associated ContentI think it's pretty obvious what I like to write about (art, projects, etc.), but it's rare for me to talk about what you won't see from me. So, that's what I'm lookin at today. What you (won't) see. -
Tips for the Freelance Book Review WriterI was on a long medically related hiatus from my writing career. This article talks about how I'm making my way back into the market through writing book reviews. -
Creative Easter Projects You and Your Children Can CreateMy children and I love to make creative gifts for friends and family around the holidays. Here are some of the projects we'll be working on for this year's holiday gift giving season.
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Create a "Nature Rubbing" CollageThe weather is shining up around here and, even though there's still snow, we're itching to get out and enjoy this! What are we doing? Reconnecting with nature, of course! (through art)
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Boredom Fighting Art Project: Create a Mini-BookI like creating these for myself, too, but they've also worked well as a spring break art project.
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Gravestone Rubbings: Why Artists Do Them and How You Can TooSome people think this is a morbid form of art, while others hang it on their walls as though it's the most beautiful piece of art they've ever seen. Let's take a look at some resources for this art form.
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Writing Journey: Take Yourself to Five Places, Write Ten ThingsThis is about breaking free from any blocks you might be dealing with and (or) developing ideas for Artist Dates.
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Spring Break : Writing Letters and Postcards to Distant RelativesWe have a lot of distant relatives to keep track of, so we're catching up during spring break (and getting some extra writing practice in for school).
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The Basics of Collage ArtLet's talk about some basic steps toward collaging so you can break past the block or, if you've never tried, get started on something new.
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Make That Dull Book Look Glamerous: Altered Book PreparationIf you're like me, you've participated in many altered book round robins; seeing how some books become bowed out, fall apart easily or stick together. Let's talk about how to prepare a book ...
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Spring Break Paint ProjectsMy children are constantly seeing me work in my "paint book," as they call it - so I decided to teach them about working on an art journal during their Spring Break. -
Spring Break Photographic AdventuresDuring Spring Break, I've heard so many parents say the same thing, "My kids are bored and we don't know what to do." Here's one way we've solved that problem.
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Spring Break Art AdventuresSpring break tends to carry the stigma of grand trips and a lot of expensive details. My children and I spend our time adventuring through art projects. Find out how. -
Freelance Writing Tips: LeadsIn order to keep the work coming in, you have to keep the queries going out. These five sites are where I spend the most time looking for new work in order to keep the well from running dry.
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Freelance Writing Tips: BlogsWhen I first started freelancing, I had never heard of a blog and when I eventually did hear that word . . . I had no idea what it meant. Now, I live and breath by the ever popular blog. See how it's impacted my freelance writing career.
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Picking Apart the Creative ProcessI discussed briefly about finding an old art journal that I didn't care for too much and how I've started turnin it into something different. This article will pick apart the process a bit more. -
Picking Apart the Creative Process: 2This art journal journey has been quite an adventure so far. What am I doing next? Let's pick apart the process some more with the following five steps. -
Altered Greeting Card ProjectsCreate new art from an old greeting card. Every year, we get dozens of cards for holidays, birthdays and other reasons . . . why not put them to use in a creative way?
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From Trash to Treasure: Revisiting an Old Art JournalHow I turned an old "experimental" art journal that I hated into something more.
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Book Review: The Book Book: Bringing Book Arts to ScrapbookingFor such a slender book, how could it possibly be filled with so much content? Eye candy lovers, read on!!
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To Blog or Not to Blog: Should I for My Business? Should I for Myelf? Should I for Both?A look into the wonderful world of blogging and how it's changed how I look at how I run my business.
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Baby Food Jar Crafts: Make Creative Votice Candle HoldersBaby foood jars can be great craft items. Learn how to use baby food jars as decorative votive candle holders.
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My Biggest Secret: I'm DyslexicYep. It's true. I received my "official diagnosis" in the first grade with, of course, many follow-up studies to follow. Why do I keep ths a secret? Isn't it obvious?
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ATC Vs ACEO: What's the Difference?They're both 2.5 x 3.5 inch cards, right? So, why do they have different names? Let's figure this out.
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Are Your Children Receiving "Incompletes" on Their Report Cards?How to make sure your children are getting their assignments and understanding them.
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Claiming Your WorkspaceMost writers and artists I know aren't the most organized people (yes, me included) when it comes to their workspace. Learn how clearing the clutter opens up creativity.
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Altering Composition BooksThey're not just for school, as you well know, so let's dress them up!
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Easter Candy Alternatives: It's Not All About the SweetsIn my family, we've been trying to practice healthy eating habits and, believe it or not, this *does* include the holidays.
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Using Found Objects in Assemblage PaintingsFound object art isn't a new form, but it seems to be taking notice with a lot of artists in recent years. Here's how you can bring this form or creativity to your paintings.
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Altered Book ProjectWe've talked about ten uses for an outdated calendar, but not let's get into the specifics of one of the projects. How do you turn one into an altered book? Learn here.
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How AC Awakened My Sleeping Freelance CareerI've been a freelance writer since 1999 and, in 2004 my career went into hibernation for various reasons. AC brought it out of its sleep and now its suffering from insomnia!
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Profile of a Power SellerHow this couple built their business and has continued to make it a success without spending a dime on marketing or promotion.
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Bring Back Spirograph Art!Remember playing with spirographs when you were younger? They've changed a bit over the years, but they're still just as much fun. Here are some ideas about how to incorporate spirograph art into your mixed media art projects.
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Tea Stained Page ProjectsI tend to stain and dry pages in advance so they're ready when I want to start a project. Here are five ideas for projects, some of which would make great activities for children.
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Artist Date Idea: A Photographic AdventureArtist Dates have been long discussed since Julia Cameron's release of The Artist's Way. Here's an idea that'll spread to more than one artists date.
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Creating a "Working Writer's Notebook"In addition to the many other notebooks I use for various things, I've established "working writer" notebooks for my regular gigs. Here's how.
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Improve Your Writing SkillsNon-fiction freelance writing has been the bread and butter of my writing career since 1999. In this article, I'll share with you some tools I've used over the years to build and maintain my career.
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The Organized Writer by Julie HoodHave you ever had one of those "old stand-by's" that you continue to depend on year after year? I do, too. Let me introduce you to a resource I will never let go of so long as I'm a writer.
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Make Your Creative Dreams Real by SARKHow this book turned my creative career around and got me back on track. Even after reading this book from cover to cover, I still refer to it quite often when I need that extra boost.
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Book Review: The Creative Liscense by Danny GregoryDanny Gregory steps you through the creative process and some feel, if you can't find inspiration in this book then you can't find inspiration anywhere. Dare to be creative!
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The Pocket Size Writer's CompanionIt's important to keep track of all your ideas, even when some (or most?) of them are bad. When you're a writer, inspiration and ideas hit at unexpected moments all the time. This little book will help keep track of them, especially when working with associatedcontent.com.
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Keep Your Children Busy: On a BudgetEvery parent wants to engage in activities with their children, but we don't always have the budget for some of the activities advertised on television. Here are some budget conscious ideas.
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Maine's Gardiner Center: Head Start ProgramAre you looking for a preschool program for you toddler? This program is created for children ages 3-5 offering servies such Kindergarten readiness programs, healthy eating habits, and an approved curriculum to name a few.
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Assemblage Greeting CardsWhen you look at an empty cereal box, would you think of a greeting card? At first, I would either, but then an idea struck me. Learn what my children and I do to create these cards.
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From My Bookshelf to Yours: What Every Writer Needs to Polish Their SkillsOver the years, I've collected many guides. Some of them have been very useful, while some have not. Here are a selection of books I've kept on my shelf.
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Creative Moments: Altered Game BoardsThere are households throughout the world that have one thing in common: games with missing pieces. Rather than scrapping them, let's learn how to use them in art projects.
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Creative Moments: Altered Coloring Book PagesI don't know a family that doesn't have piles of filled up coloring books around there house somewhere. Why not take the pages out and use them for other art projects? Learn how.
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DIY: Decoupage Wooden Letters to Accent Your Child's BedroomCreate wall art using those medium sized wooden letters you see in craft stores all the time. Let's look beyond just painting them, though, and do something a bit more interesting.
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Creative Moments: Box SculpturesThis project is good if you're looking for a play date activity or a project that will keep your children engaged and thinking creatively.
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Host a Child's Tea PartyStart a tradition and host an annual tea party (or more often, if you'd like) with a theme (or without, your choice) as a way to bring friends and family together for some special fun.
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The Pitfalls of Being an Online BooksellerI've been an online bookseller since 2004 and, to be honest, some days I wonder why I started this business in the first place. Here are some simple tips to follow to keep things running smoothly and your experiences positive.
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Creative Moments: Tea Party InvitationsThis project requires parent supervision and direction. It's an excellent craft for bringing friends and family together during the entire planning process.
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Keep Track of Keepsakes with BindersBinders: looking for a way to organize all the little tid-bits of information you've been picking up from doctors, printing off the Internet or collecting from magazines?
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10 Items Usuable in Altered Art ProjectsRather than throwing things away, why not turn them into art? This project is suitable for children, as well.
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Pack an Everything BackpackDo you spend a lot of time in the car with your children? Are you preparing for a road trip? Pack a backpack ahead of time so they have plenty to do.
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Make a Gratitude JournalExpressing gratitude daily is very important. Rather than going out and buying a journal for this purpose, why not make your own?
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Tea Staining Pages Made EasyTea staining pages is a good way to add that vintage look to your art and craft projects.
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Overcome Your Fear of Book AlterationYou've always wanted to start an altered book project, but for one reason or another, you're too afraid to get started. Here's some tips to help you break free from that.
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A Gift Idea That'll Spark CreativityAre you looking for birthday gift ideas for children between the ages of four and eight? I have one for you.
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Mommy Files: Basic StrategiesKeep the kids busy and the stress levels down; stay organized and don't lose your head.
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Mommy Files: How to Keep the BalanceHow I've managed to keep the balance while returning to college in the midst of raising my three children.
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Easter Baskets: Ages 5 to 7What I plan to fill my children's Easter baskets with this year. (budget friendly ideas, plus ideas for those looking to reduce sugar consumption)
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Creative Moments: Simple Book ProjectCreate a simple book for your children to express themselves in freely using materials you already have on-hand.
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Creative Moments: ScrapsChildren love tearing paper up and making a mess. This project teaches them how to make something out of a mess.
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Returning to College: Should You? What Should You Consider?Are you considering returning to college after being out of school for a considerable amount of time? Questions you should ask yourself and what you should be prepared for before taking this step.
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10 Tips for Using Empty Food BoxesEveryone empties a box of cereal, a box of mac & cheese or a box of rice at one time or another. (some families more than others) This article will show you how to put them to use in ten different art project tips.
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10 Uses for Outdated CalendarsWho knew outdated calendars could be turned into an art supply? Learn how.
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Layering on Canvas: Ideas for EmbellishmentsWhen working on a painting, you don't have to limit yourself to just paint. Here are some ideas to add extra interest to your work.
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Simplistic Substance: A Minimalistic Approach to Your Art PiecesYou don't have to cover every inch of a canvas, piece of paper or page in your art journal in order for pieces of art to have substance.
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How to Start a Mail Art Project: Part OneIs mail art something you've always wanted to try, but you're unsure where to start? This is just the beginning of a series of articles explaining simple tips to get you started.
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How to Start a Mail Art Project: Part TwoAfter following the tips in Part One, it's time to put everything into action and get organized.
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How to Start a Mail Art Project: Part ThreeWhen starting a mail art project, there's always that fear the project will get lost or stolen. Here are some tips for staying on top of things and seeing your project return home safely.
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Paper Journal Projects: An Entry a Day the Entire YearCan you remember the last time you wrote in your paper journal on a daily basis?
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MySpace for Creativity: A Website and Portfolio All in OneHow I turned my myspace.com into my personal website and art portfolio and attracted a lot of attention.
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Create an Envelope Book: A Keepsake Holder and a Journal in OneFollow these steps, using store bought and recycled materials, to create your own envelope book.
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Don't Be Intimidated by Canvas Size: How Artists Can Work Their Way Up in ScaleLike many artists, working on larger surfaces tends to intimidate me. Here's how I've attempted to remedy this situation.