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Christine Burke has been working in the digital content space for eight years as a freelance writer, social media manager, and digital content creator. In a previous life, she spent 20 years working as a registered nurse in big city ICUs. Her work has been featured on HerMoney, Scary Mommy, Today Parents and other parenting and lifestyle websites. A proud GenXer, she resides in Pennsylvania with her budget-conscious, spreadsheet-loving husband, two witty teens, and a shih tzu who has no idea how much her silly dog outfits actually cost.
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