What originally attracted you to the IZEA community and how did you find out about it?
I was originally part of Socialspark so I made the transition over to IZEA once it was offered.
Describe your blog in 140 characters or less…
The NY Melrose Family is a lifestyle site that specializes in quick and easy recipes and projects for busy parents that gives them the opportunity to create a memory with their children.
What inspires you to blog?
Writing is my passion and having an outlet for my creativity pushes me to continue to grow.
Do you ever get stumped for what to write? How do you overcome this?
I stick to a calendar where I try to make sure that I’m stayign ahead of holiday content while making sure that I get in a recipe, DIY, or craft each month.
What is the coolest thing your blog has helped you do?
My blog helped me retire from teaching this year. I will be able to stay home with my girls and work on my blog full time because it is financially supporting us.
What do you love about IZEA?
I love working with the Account Managers for each campaign. They are always so supportive of the content that I know will work for my audience.
What has been your favorite IZEA campaign?
I am currently working on a campaign for Groupon Getaways and I’ll get to travel to California to see where my husband grew up for the first time with all expenses paid.
How do you stay actively engaged with your audience?
I am extremely active on social media.
What tips can you give other bloggers that can help set them apart and stand out?
Be true to yourself and make sure that your voice comes across in your writing.
Complete this thought: If I could, I would…
retire my husband so that he could spend more time with us.
Congratulations to you Jenny! We can’t wait to see what the Melrose family gets up to next! Be sure to keep up with the Melroses’ here!
