I started blogging on a family blog in April of 2008. I began to put more and more of my “ideas” on my family blog to share with others. But I began to fill up my family blog with ideas that I didn’t necessarily want in my family “journal”. So The Idea Room slowly came into existence in Jan/Feb. of 2009. It has grown ever since thanks to my great followers!
I am a married, stay at home mom to 5 great kids. They are my inspiration for almost all of my craft ideas and projects. I am a former High School Science Teacher (Human Biology and Biology) and love teaching and learning new things.
I enjoy photography, sewing (if it is a quick and easy project), knitting, crocheting, drawing, and baking. I love nature and being outdoors. Our family loves to go hiking and camping together. I also love running when I can find some free time to go.
I love reading a good book and have lately found that I can work on a project while listening to a book on tape. I love music and my i-pod can be usually found close by.
And last but not least, I love CHOCOLATE!
My beliefs:
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I hope you enjoy this blog and my projects. Feel free to contact me for any reason! I love getting emails and “meeting” new people. My email is 2theidearoom@gmail.com.
What are my Terms of Use?
If I use someone else’s idea I will always link you to the place I found it. If you see something on this blog that you like, feel free to use the ideas for yourself and/or share them with others. Please do not copy any text or pictures without asking first!
Can I link to your blog and/or use your pictures?
I love to share my ideas and projects and do not mind if you are using them and giving me proper credit. You may use my pictures as long as your link back to my website and do not alter them in any manner.
**If the picture is one of my children please do not use on your blog without permission.
What kind of camera do you use?
I have a Nikon D40 camera that I love. I also take a lot of my pictures for this blog using my 55-200 mm lens. Here is a link to some other questions relating to photography that I have been asked.
How do I manage to do all I do with 5 kids and a husband?
I try to be very organized and efficient. I have a daily routine and schedule that I TRY to follow so I know what needs to be done and when. I do not watch TV (except for Survivor), mainly because I would rather be busy crafting or sewing. If I do watch TV, I make sure I am doing something while watching.
My kids are great sleepers and go to bed early and the baby takes a 2-3 hour afternoon nap while the other kids are at school. I do a lot during her nap time or at night when kids are sleeping.
My husband also travels with business frequently so sometimes I have a lot of free time at night to do whatever I want!
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