The blogger I am featuring today is Jen from Tatertots and Jello.
I don't know too many people who haven't heard of Jen's fabulous blog, but if you are not familiar with Tatertots and Jello, you're going to want to be...trust me! In addition to posting her own inspiring projects consistently, Jen features other bloggers' work and has started up the following of many a craft/home blogger. Jen's sparkling personality, kind manner, and drop-dead-gorgeous projects have endeared her to readers everywhere. The fact that she is so darn pretty might make you want to hate her a tiny bit, but you can't because she is one of the nicest bloggers you will ever come across.
Here's what Jen had to say in our little Q and A session:
1. Why did you start a blog, and what makes you stick with it?
My sister had a blog and she tried to talk me into starting one for quite a while. Then one day I was having a bad day and I started it on a whim.
2. What's one piece of advice you wish someone had given you before you started blogging?
I would say try to think ahead. What are your goals? Is it a personal blog, or something more specific?
3. Your favorite type of craft to work on?
I love trying new things. And I go through phases. When I first started blogging I was really into Mod Podge, which I still love, but I think now I love fabric projects the most.
4. Do you enjoy reading books or magazines? If so, what do you gravitate to?
I LOVE to read. I read every day. At lunchtime I have a little "me" time and read a book while I eat lunch and then at night I read before I go to bed.
5. How did you learn to sew, and can you recommend any resources (online or print) for beginners?
I am still learning. My mom is an excellent seamstress. But growing up I wanted nothing to do with sewing so I never learned. I got a machine almost 2 years ago and I am slowly learning. All of my projects are easy -- anyone could make them. YouTube is a great resource for almost anything, including sewing tutorials.
6. What do you look forward to the most about summer?
I love sleeping in!! LOL. And I love the warm weather. I wish I lived somewhere that was warm all year round.
7. When you have a chance to meet up with girlfriends, what do you like to do?
I love going to dinner or lunch with girlfriends and catching up. But I also love shopping!!
8. Best thing about being a stay at home mom?
I love being home with my kids. Being able to see them when they get home from school. It's so nice and I am so thankful that I am able to do that.
9. Favorite activity to do with your kids?
I love riding bikes with my kids and reading with them.
10. Favorite guilty pleasure?
Chips and salsa. And Diet Coke. I am breaking my Diet Coke habit, but I think I will let myself have one every once in a while :)
11. How do you balance blogging with your personal life?
That is so hard!! I am still trying to figure out how to do that. Last year was a hard one on our family. I worked way too much. I am hoping to get a better handle on it. I think having set work hours and sticking to them is probably the best thing. And when I am with my kids I need to focus on them and not be distracted or thinking about all of the email I need to return - lol.
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Thank you so much, Jen, for being willing to share with us today! Please take a moment to check out Tatertots and Jello when you have a chance. You won't be disappointed!
I love Tatertots and Jello...Jen is such an inspiration and I agree totally sweet! Thanks for sharing her interview with us:-)
ReplyDeleteI adore Jen so so very much. She is so sweet, cheerful and welcoming to everyone as well as making every single person feel like a star.
ReplyDeleteJen may not even know this, but her encouragement has kept me going at times when I just want to throw in the towel.
Loved the interview, Amanda! :)
Great interview Amanda! Love Tatertots & Jello and Jen is so sweet. Would love to meet both of ya some day!
ReplyDeleteI adore Jen's blog. Thank you for that great interview so we can get to know the person behind the blog. I am amazed by the crafty ladies who can do almost anything but say they can't sew...take a lesson from Jen and just get a machine (they start about $100... a straight stitch will do 99% of any home dec or craft project most of us attempt) and start learning.
ReplyDeleteI love Tatertots and Jello! Jen is so sweet!Great interview! To Jen: I am also trying to stop drinking Diet Coke! We can do it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for having me!!! I think you are one of the nicest people in the blogworld. I feel so blessed to know you.
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Jen
love tatertots and jello-it's on my list of must read blogs in the morning-love her projects and all she shares with us
ReplyDeleteONe of my favorite bloggers! Thanks for the interview!
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Jen is definitely one of the sweetest bloggers out there! I got to hang with her and Shelley at BLogHer & had so much fun with them. Jen is the real deal, great person to know! xoxo
ReplyDeleteJen really is amazing. She is so talented but is also so very kind-hearted. She's one of my heroes!
ReplyDeleteI was privileged to met Jen in person at BlissDom and do you know what? She's even prettier in person than in photos. Can you believe that? Honestly, when I first caught sight of her at BlissDom, I thought to myself, "Wow! Who is that beautiful woman?"
I love this series, Amanda!
I really enjoy Jen's blog. Her features from her weekly party have introduced me to blogs that I wouldn't have found any other way.
ReplyDeleteLoved reading and learning more about Jen! I enjoy both of your blogs! :)
ReplyDeleteJen's blog was one of the first that I started reading, I've always felt that although I don't know her, she blogs in a way that makes you feel as if you're old friends. It's great to hear that she's struggled with a lot of the things that us smaller blogs have. Great interview, thanks! :)
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