Shelley Wenger
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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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Things Vet Techs (And Vets) Are Tired of Hearing
I have been a veterinary technician for years. I don't really want to say how many actually, because I have done the job longer than some of my coworkers have been alive! Which basically means that I have seen plenty over my many years in the field.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
Why Do YOU Need a Blog??
First of all, what is a blog? It is a short, informative piece written to drive people to your website. Many are for entertainment but many people search out blogs for their free information. To keep people coming, a new blog should be posted at least weekly, though some people post daily.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Journal
Ways Of Dealing With Stress
Last blog, I talked about the dangers of stress, especially when it is constant. Not only does it affect your mood and how you look, it can affect your relationships. You might be too stressed to be a good wife and mother (or husband and father). You might take out all of your frustrations on the most important people in your life. You will also notice some health effects, whether you just have trouble sleeping or you might get diagnosed with high blood pressure. You might end up with anxiety, depression, or even worse, you could have a heart attack.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Motivation
Stressed and Overwhelmed
The past few weeks, I have been completely and utterly overwhelmed. Raising children is hard, and some days it seems like they never behave. Since it is so nice out, we are constantly outside. Then, they barely nap anymore. This means that, to work on my business or exercise, I have to get up way too early. Then, by the time I get them to bed and unwind enough to fall asleep, it seems like it is time to get up already.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Journal
Tips to Save Money at the Gas Pump
Money is tight for most people, and they need to find ways to cut back on their usual expenses, including gas and groceries. This is especially true as the prices of gas continue to rise. You need to find ways to save when you can.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Lifehack
Tips to Get Along with your Neighbors
When you live in an apartment building, you may have to get used to living near other people. You may have quite a few people that you live near, including some above and below you. You don't have to like the people that you live nearby, though it helps if you can find some way to get along with them. If not, you may not enjoy your time in the building.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Lifehack
Tips for New Renters
Moving out on your own is an exciting time. You are ready to live on your own, under your own rules. You can stay up late if you want to. Not only that, but you can make whatever you want for dinner. You can even decorate your apartment however you want!
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Lifehack
Advice for Young Women Entrepreneurs
The simple truth is that many people start businesses for many reasons. In fact, many parents start a business in order to work around their children's schedules. Instead of putting them in child care, they work from home and take care of them at the same time.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Journal
Networking Tips For Shy People
Depending on your job, networking may be necessary to get ahead. You may even want to network to get a new job. If you own your own business, it may be essential to have a successful business. No matter how important it is, the truth is that it can be very scary for the most confident person. As a shy person, it can be downright frightening.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Lifehack
Tips to Buy a Home as a Single Parent
It can be hard to be a single parent. You have to work to support your children, yet you also have to be the one person that they can count on. They are going to look to you for everything that they need. You are going to want to give them everything that you can, but it doesn't always seem like enough.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
