Christine Silva
Christine is a Stay-at-Home-Mother of three children under the age of 6 working feverishly to maintain the appearance of order, calm, and happiness. The stark reality hidden behind laundry room doors and in the questionable freshness of the vegetable crisper need not be discussed. Christine loves her family and is well loved by them, as demonstrated by the amorous dog-pile of toddler arms and legs that descend upon her whenever she might take a brief sit-down rest on the couch. (And her husband still says nice things about her after 8 years of marriage so that should count for something too.)
Christine graduated with a BA in Literature from Sonoma State University where she learned to read great literature really really fast and write pithy essays for very small audiences. She pursued further education in the Master's program at both SSU and UC San Diego while simultaneously working as a Substitute Teacher in no less than 6 school districts before pregnancy and the ensuing identity crisis brought her down.
She emerged triumphant and dedicated to mothering, breastfeeding, parenting, and supporting her loving and attentive husband as they moved through 3 zip codes, 5 residences, and 4 career changes (his, not hers). She has found time amidst the distractions of diapers and moving boxes to volunteer with a non-profit organization supporting breastfeeding mothers, to establish fantastic vegetable gardens appreciated primarily by gophers and herself, and to avoid exercise with a religious zeal outdone only by those who exercise with religious zeal. She also volunteers as President of her Church’s Sunday School for children ages 18 mo to 12, reads stacks of books, and prepares delectable meals (also appreciated primarily by herself but no gophers involved). She keeps chickens, homeschools her eldest, and considers herself to be at least marginally successful at most of the things listed here.
Christine has written all her life but only recently begun her high status career as a web content writer. She enjoys the written word in all forms and looks forward to sharing her talents as a writer with a wider audience.
Latest Articles
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Christmas Photo Craft Kids Can Make
How to create a Christmas ornament with a child's handprint and picture that's sure to bring lasting memories.
Dec 10, 2008
- Christine Silva
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Easy Photo Craft for Gifts Children Can Make
Christmas crafts using simple products found at home and inexpensive craft supplies can become treasured gifts.
Dec 8, 2008
- Christine Silva
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Reusable, Recyclable Christmas Wrapping
Beautiful, reusable cloth gift bags can make the holidays both beautiful and eco-friendly.
Dec 8, 2008
- Christine Silva
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Saving Money on Christmas Wrap with Cloth
Wrapping Christmas gifts with reusable cloth bags for the frugal and conservation minded.
Dec 8, 2008
- Christine Silva
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Original Ideas for Christmas Gifts
For those loved ones who are impossible to shop for the project gift or the gift of something to do offers many possibilities.
Dec 6, 2008
- Christine Silva
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Ideas for a Jesse Tree Advent Calendar
A family tradition of building a Jesse Tree together during the Advent season before Christmas inspires the season.
Dec 6, 2008
- Christine Silva
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Tips for a Personalized Homemade Advent Calendar
Advent Calendars can include activities and traditions to make the preparations for the season more meaningful.
Nov 18, 2008
- Christine Silva
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Tips for Making Homemade Christmas Stockings
Families are cutting costs this year with fun and simple craft projects such as making Christmas stockings.
Nov 17, 2008
- Christine Silva
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Tips for a Homemade Advent Calendar
This year many families are saving money and constructing unique Advent calendars themselves.
Nov 10, 2008
- Christine Silva
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Inexpensive Holiday Decorations
Cutting costs for holiday decorations this year means using products on hand and using them more than once.
Oct 22, 2008
- Christine Silva
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