Christiane Marshall
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Christiane Marshall is a writer, editor and special education teacher living in Southeast Ohio. She holds a BA in Writing from Norwich University, an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Union Institute & University, and an M.Ed. in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. She is also a mother of five grown children and two beautiful wee grandchildren.
ARTICLES WRITTEN BY Christiane
A Home and Your Family
If you’re bewildered by the home buying or home selling process, reach out to someone who is trained to help. Make memories for your family today.
Need Help Understanding the Homebuying Process?
I'm a writer, teacher and real estate agent. Sounds like a crazy life, and it is a little bit right now! But I raised five kids and I think there are some moms like me that have to wear more than one hat to keep sane. Once the nest empties, it's hard for some of us to...
Five Things to do to Prepare Your Home for Sale
Spring is here, and with it the home selling season. In our very competitive market, a little preparation puts you into a situation that gets top dollar for your home. Most of these suggestions are low cost, but high impact. Take the time and energy to prepare your...
April is Autism Awareness Month
When my twins were born, I thought I had as much as I could handle. Many years later, I met a new friend in a business group online who had five year old twins, both with autism. I follow her adventures online! Her experiences sometimes make me smile, sometimes laugh...
Student Writing
We'll be publishing the writing of local students. If you're interested in reading future authors, please scroll down and sign up! We'll send you an email as soon as we have something you can read! And if you know a young writer who might be interested in...
The Amazing Columbus Real Estate Market
2016 was an incredible year in the real estate world! Columbus is no exception given the tremendous growth Carleton Realty has experienced. Publications all over the country are honoring Columbus in dozens of the “Best of the BEST” lists! See for yourself in the...
Positive Learning Lifestyle for Your Family
From Christiane Marshall’s Desk: Want homework help? Guidance in peaceful living with children? Then you want to sign up for this newsletter today! One of my favorite speakers, Glen Doman, once said that families have a whole room for their cars, but they don’t have a...
Healthy FAST Foods You Can Afford, All Organic, No Bad Stuff
I recently asked "who wants to know about delicious but healthy fast foods you can afford? No long lines. No guilt. All organic? If I get enough likes and shares, I'll tell you about something very new!" Then the post got lost so I didn't notice I got almost 200 likes...
Marietta Real Estate, Pets OK, for Rent or Lease with Option to Buy!
Now this is a great deal! Especially if you have a steady job and some money saved up, but your credit isn't that great right now. This house is being sold as what is commonly known as "rent to own," but is actually "Lease with Option to Purchase." This property is...
Snow Driving: Tips From Canadians To Survive Snow-Covered Roads
Snow Driving: Tips From Canadians To Survive Snow-Covered RoadsDave Barry says it best. We're all driving experts! Even for snow driving. Or are we? “The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic...
Phillips Elementary School Partners with Marietta College
Educating children requires collaboration from all participants that are stakeholders in the success of the learning process. These stakeholders would include students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and the community. This year Phillips Elementary School...
A Happy, Healthy & Blessed New Year to Marietta and Beyond Readers!
Everyone's saying "Happy New Year" today. Is it the thing to say, or do we mean it? Sometimes we do just repeat the words without thinking! Personally I'm going to try to be more conscious when I say it. Here's what I think might help. Instead of saying "Happy New...
Merry Christmas from Marietta and Beyond
Despite all the bad news, we wish you a Merry Christmas or whichever holiday you celebrate. This has been a tumultuous year on Planet Earth. Not a day goes by that something on the news doesn't break my heart or send chills and fear through my being. I think we've...
Surprise in West Virginia, just beyond Marietta! Wednesdays
Do You Play an Instrument? My favorite rest area is off I-77 right over the bridge from Marietta going south, or just before the bridge to Marietta if you’re driving north. It’s a unique welcome center because it’s a Wi-Fi hotspot and you can access it from the...