Salem Massachusetts: Halloween's True Home

Living in Massachusetts, I've seen some awesome New England sites. Salem at Halloween rises to the top of the list. Here's an article I wrote about this strange little town with a very witchy history.

Careers Exposed: Hawaiian Rainforest Tour Guide

The first in my series of articles aimed to inspire and educate people about finding jobs/careers that they'll love.
First subject: Robert Campbell, Rainforest Tour Guide.

New Bracelets Available!

I've just added some new bracelets to M Design Boutique (my Etsy Shop). Here's a link to the one you see in the photo.

Five Favorite Wedding Day Bargains

Last year my husband and I got married after buying a 327 year-old home in New England. What a perfect reminder to do everything in our power to keep on budget for our June wedding! Here are five tips I discovered over the course of my research that might help you, or a bride and groom you know!

Tomorrow my husband and I leave town to attend the wedding of our good friends Kai and Helen. In the spirit of newlywed goodwill, I give you "Five Favorite Wedding Day Bargains"

Five Valentine's Day Ideas (On the Cheap)

My expert tips ;) on romancing your date for Valentine's Day without being a victim of the consumerism that happens around the holiday! Check it out here.

Photo: Decordova Sculpture Park (Article forthcoming) Photo by Mike Machowski

Featured Etsy Item: Woven Black Scarf -- Discount For Readers Of This Blog!

I made this scarf which is now for sale in my Etsy Shop Here. $65. If you mention this blog, I will refund the shipping fee. This is a hand-woven scarf made of yarn from around the world. Different beautifully textured yarns are mixed with ribbons to make a lovely warm fiber masterpiece!

Call For Subjects: Career Article Series -- I Need YOU!

I am looking for people who will answer (in some detail) ten questions about their job/career for a series of articles I am writing to help people follow their dreams and find jobs they love. Send me a message if you'd like to help! You can promote something with links, or remain anonymous. Thanks to those of you already helping with this!

A sampling of the fascinating people/jobs I've already got contributors for:

• Rural Public Defender

•  Sports Writer for a major online publication

•  Videographer-turned-Medical Student

• Race Car Builder

• Hawaiian Rainforest Tour Guide

• Video Game Engineer

Every job or career qualifies for this series! Please email melissafouch@yahoo.com to help me with this series!