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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Tips to Prepare Your Dog
Many couples buy a puppy as a way to prepare for parenthood. They get married, buy (or rent) a home, and start to settle down with a young puppy. He or she is their baby, until the moment that they decide that they want one of their own babies.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Petlife
Is Your Daughter Ready for Makeup?
The truth is that it is hard to raise teenagers, especially girls. They want to grow up so fast, much faster than we want them to. In fact, your daughter may be starting to think about wearing makeup. That being said, you are the parent, so it is up to you when you will allow this. However, it isn't always such an easy decision.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
How to Conserve Water
It can be hard to have a successful garden in areas where droughts are common. You have to be very careful with the amount of water that you use. You can't just water your garden every time that it gets dry. Many consider that a waste of water, even though you are trying to feed yourself and your family.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Lifehack
Feeling Worthless
Feeling Worthless Ever since I quit my job, which was not going well anyway, I’ve been feeling quite worthless. I know that taking care of the children is very important. I even dreamed of being a stay-at-home mom when I was working regularly. I could not wait to quit.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
When You Have a Sick Child
When You Have a Sick Child My first son was diagnosed with jaundice. His body couldn’t remove the bilirubin from his system so it built up, causing his skin to look orange. To treat the disease, babies are put under bright lights. This helps to break up the bilirubin, allowing it to be passed more easily.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
Bad Mom
I wrote I Am a Good Mom, Right? And Other Thoughts from a (Slightly) Overwhelmed Mom of Two Small Boys to help other mothers from feeling so bad. We all have good and bad days. We are all just trying to survive and get through the day. Some days are much harder than others, but we will get through, and our children will be just fine!
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
How to Clean Your Yard Up
Storms can happen any time of the year. However, there are times when you seem to get with storm after storm. Some of them are quite severe, leaving a lot of damage in their path. Even smaller storms can be hard on your landscaping. You may even be afraid to look outside your window after any storm.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Lifehack
Is It Ok to Kiss on the First Date?
When it comes to kissing on the first date, it can go either way. While many expect a kiss, no matter how good or bad the date was, others want to wait a while before touching lips. There are times when a person has a strong feeling either way. Others just decide to go with the flow, and see what happens.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Humans
