Blogger of the Week: Outnumbered 3 to 1

This week’s featured blogger is Melissa from Outnumbered 3 to 1.

Tell me a little about yourself and your blog.

I’m Melissa and I am a mother, fiance, jewelry designer and blogger. I am caring and loving as well as impatient. I like to keep it real and just be myself. I blog at Outnumbered 3 to 1 about my everyday outnumbered life in a house full of boys. I also love to share reviews and giveaways with my readers as well as a couple of weekly memes.

Love the description of your family on your ‘About’ page. How would your boys describe you?

This is a tough one!

Well first of all, I’m called a “mean mom” many more times than I would like to be, but that’s because moms notice the stuff dads don’t, I suppose. Someone’s got to keep them in line right?! I would like to think they’d describe me as fun since I love to play around and have fun with them. I’m a pretty good cook and I hear that I’m the best cook ever quite often. Unfortunately, when it’s something they don’t like, it’s the opposite and I’m the worst cook!

What’s your favorite product that you’ve reviewed and why?  What would your kids’ picks be?

That’s a hard one, too. I have reviewed some really great stuff in the past 6 months. Off the top of my head, I have to go with the Platinum Collection Cordless Stick Vac from Hoover. We all love it, even the kids. It is so convenient and I haven’t pulled the regular vac out since I got this one! The Flor rug is at the top of the list too for sure. I love it! There are so many more too though. The kids like the toys and movies for sure. They love that I review and they get to try new things. I did ask them what their favorites are though and Lil Man said “I like all” and shrugged his shoulders. Big Bro said the Shred Sled. I think that was all the kids’ {and even some grownups’} favorite all summer!

Do you have a mentor, or anyone that you look to for advice in the blogging community?

I have not had one specific mentor but I have received advice from a number of different people in forum and ning communities as well as some of my readers. I would not still be here blogging today with out the support of my readers and people in the blogging community. Everyone has questions and it’s really nice to know that there are many places you can go to help find those answers.

Any advice to those who strive to become successful product reviewers?

Everyone likes free stuff, but it’s not just about the free stuff. You are helping to promote a company too, so don’t lose sight of that. It’s great to build relationships. It’s very easy to just review a couple of things here and there on occasion, but more than that really is work. Like anything in life, you will get out of reviewing what you put into it. If you want a lot, you’re going to have to give a lot. If reviewing is what you really want to do then go for it. Do not let other people discourage you and do not get discouraged when you hear no. You will hear that word a lot at first, but it’s the ones that say yes that matter. I am always willing to lend a helping hand, so feel free to contact me (@OutnumberedMama on Twitter!) if you have any questions.

Thank you to Melissa for sharing her story with us! Be sure to visit Outnumbered 3 to 1 to read her great reviews and anecdotes!

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