If you're anything like us, you probably follow a handful of blogs either b/c you know the person personally, b/c they make you smile, or they have incredible ideas for projects (for kiddos, the kitchen, or the home)!!!
Well, your in luck b/c this blog will do all 3!!!
Meet this QCA BLOGGER, Becca!!! (...and her hubs, and sweet kiddos)
She's a total sweetheart that writes
http://www.who-arted.com/ blog!!!
She comes up with the most amazing ideas for fun kid's projects that you can do at home or great gifts from the heart for those you love!!!
Becca was kind enough to let me pick her brain so that we all could get to know her a little better.
Check out her interview below!!! (Check out her blog too!!!
http://www.who-arted.com/)
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| Casey, 2 |
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| Allison 4mo |
What inspired you to start a blog? How long have you been writing?
When I had my son in 2011 I was completely overwhelmed with the responsibilities of being a new parent. A few months after he was born, my brother-in-law moved to town and stayed with us while he searched for an apartment. I was surrounded by testosterone and had little time (and space) to be creative. I started my blog as a way to share my creative ideas with other "arters" and carve out a little "me time" from our daily routine.
I've been writing as far back as I can remember! I was an editor at my college newspaper, I interned in Hollywood for a summer and helped rewrite scripts, my first job was as a television news reporter...writing has always been part of my daily life!
What has surprised you about writing a blog?
The most difficult surprise - it can be A LOT of work! Photos, writing, learning about SEO and stats. It takes about 10-hours to put together a quality post. Thankfully, I really enjoy doing it! The happiest surprise - how many great people I've met! I've found a lot of welcoming, warm parents out there who like to swap advice and give great feedback. I love the online community who visit my website!
What has surprised you about becoming a mother?
I never realized how I could worry, stress and LOVE so much! And I'm amazed how much I can accomplish on such little sleep!
What is some of your favorite mom duties? Least favorite?
Favorite: Quality Family Time! Taking my husband and children to the park, museum, on bike rides, on walks... The list goes on and on! Anytime I can spend with my kiddos is my favorite time! I love taking my son on errands and turning the trip into a learning experience, "Can you get Mommy TWO apples?" "Can you pick out the BLUE box of cereal?" It's quality time, we get things accomplished, and he learns something - what more could you ask for?
Least Favorite: Cleaning. I used to LOVE cleaning when I was single. Now, it's the last thing on my mind! I tidy up every day, but dusting and vacuuming always take a back seat to play time with my kiddos!
What do you love about living in the QCA?
It's small enough that we know our neighbors and have a great network of friends across the area. But it's also large enough to offer endless activities! We love going to the various parks, museums, the ballpark, zoo, using all of the bike paths, and attending the holiday parades and road races! I can honestly say we are never bored on the weekends. We always find something to do, and nine times out of ten, they're free! WIN, WIN!
Have you always been crafty? Who inspires you?
I have always had a crafty side - I grew up in a very creative family! My Grandma taught me how to sew and knit, my Mom used to sculpt and paint, and my Dad can make just about anything out of a stick of wood.
My inspiration is my family! My husband is a photographer and I'm always amazed at how he views the world through the lens. I've noticed my own creativity has notched up one-thousand percent since my children were born. My son can take a crayon and create something one-hundred percent original. He's not copying off anything he's seen, he's just pulling ideas from his own mind. That's amazing and beautiful to me. There are no wrong answers when you're being creative, and my children remind me of that.
What is one of your favorite crafty childhood memory?
My Dad taught me how to refinish furniture when I was in middle school. Once I learned what I needed to, he gave me my childhood highchair and let me refinish it by myself - a big task for a middle schooler! It turned out great and now when we visit my parents, my children sit in it. It took weeks to finish that project by myself, but I learned a lot of important lessons about patience and hard work.
What do you do to "feed your soul?"
Spend time with my family. If I'm stressed with work, or family responsibilities, I take a time out. I put the laptop and phone away and play with my kids. It helps me hit the re-start button. And when they're in bed... a glass of wine helps :)
What kind of advice would you give to someone who is interested in writing their own blog?
Take a few moments to decide why you want to blog. Once you have a purpose you believe in, and love, learning the "how to" part is worth the time and effort. And don't get completely caught up in the numbers. It's fun to watch your blog grow, but if you notice a dip in readership, don't get discouraged! I'd rather have ten fully invested readers visit my blog, than fifty people who get nothing from it.
Can you tell us some of your favorite blogs to read?
I honestly don't read many blogs. It's too easy to compare my work to others, and it turns out to be more destructive than helpful. I do love Drew B's photography site, creatively named "MomTog" (
http://www.momtog.com/) She gives great tips on photographing your children and her photos are always a source of creativity and inspiration.
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