Shelley Wenger
Bio
Small town country girl in southern Pennsylvania. Raising two boys on a small farm filled with horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, dogs, and a cat. Certified veterinary technician and writer at Virtually Shelley.
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Tips to Survive the Holidays
Sticking to a budget can be hard any day of the year. Add in the holidays, and it gets even worse! You may want to throw a lavish party for all of your family and friends. You also want to give your children the best holiday that they could have. Unfortunately, it takes extra money to do all of these things. However, you can stick to your budget even through the busy holiday season. Here are some tips to survive the holidays on a budget.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Lifehack
The Skeptic's Guide
Starting a business can be a scary and exciting ordeal (all at the same time)! However, once you decide to take the leap, you can easily be overwhelmed by all of the choices. You may want to do freelance work or you might want to sell products.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Journal
Tips to Be More Nonmaterialistic
We live in a world where we are judged by the things that we own. People see our homes, vehicles, and lifestyle to figure out who we really are. The Joneses are often more popular than others, simply because of their lavish lifestyle.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Longevity
Tips to Find Furniture
Whether you are buying your first home or your furniture is just starting to wear down, buying furniture can be an expensive part of home ownership. It doesn't take long to go through your whole budget when decorating a room (or even a house)!
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Lifehack
Tips for Natural-Looking Make-Up
When you don't wear much makeup (or any) on a regular basis, it can be hard to decide what to do on your wedding day. It is a very special day so you want to look your best, but you don't want to look too made up (and not really yourself).
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Marriage
Choosing the Right Pre-School for Your Special Needs Child
As a parent of a child with special needs, sending him or her to school might feel like the wrong thing to do. However, your child still deserves to learn, the way that he or she does best. For this reason, it is imperative to do your research before preschool.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Education
Tips to Save Money
Most parents want their children to play sports because they can learn valuable life lessons, including how to win and lose. They also learn about being part of a team. Time management is also important because they need to fit practices and games in, with school and homework. That being said, parents also dread sports because of the cost. It can cost a lot of money for your children to play sports, especially as they improve and play more.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
Planning your Dream Home?
Custom building your new home can be a very exciting time. It can also be one that is full of big decisions that need to be made. It can be hard to figure out everything that you need to know when you decide to build a home, instead of buying one that is already made.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Lifehack
Tips to Raise Children
Being a parent is hard. Raising good children might be one of the most challenging things that you ever have to do. Not only do you want children who are going to be kind to others, but you also want children who are nonmaterialistic. This can seem overwhelming in the culture that we live in, though it is possible.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
Ways Debt is Hurting You
We live in a society where debt is expected. Most people have mortgages (sometimes more than they can afford), along with car payments and other loans. However, credit card debt is also common. More and more people put things that they need and want on their credit cards. Though you may have a lot of debt in your life, it is important to know why it might not be good for you.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Trader
Tips to Help Your Teenagers
As a parent of a teenager who is about to embark on high school, it can be an unsettling time. Not only may you be struggling with the fact your child is growing up, but he or she may also be overwhelmed with the thought of the transition.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Education