My name is Melisa and this is where I write about my family and the things that I love. Over the years, this blog has evolved as my life and interests have changed. In the beginning, it was just me, my husband, and our two dogs. We've since moved from Manhattan to a small New York suburb and welcomed two little girls into our family, Devon and Blake. This blog is a tribute to them and an attempt to document our lives—the good and the bad, the celebrations, the milestones, the growing pains, and, I guess, just the everyday stuff.
I want to teach my daughters that you can have a family and a career, that you can continue to grow throughout life, that you’re never too old to fulfill your dreams, and that being happy is a choice. It's unrealistic to think that you can have it all, but if you put your mind to it and truly believe, I think that great things are possible.
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FAQ
Where did you meet your husband? We grew up together and ran into each other at my high school reunion.What kind of camera do you use? I use a Nikon D60 {with the standard Nikkor 18-55mm VR lens} and a Nikon 55-200mm VR Zoom Lens
. I’m going to New York soon. What should I do? Here are some of our New York to-do lists. Keep in mind that bars and restaurants are constantly changing in New York, so you might want to double check the venues before popping by for a drink. For new restaurants and bars, I like Refinery29’s Drinking & Dining section and New York Magazine.
Can I send you a product to review? Thank you so much for the offer, but at this time I am not doing product reviews.
But I saw you wearing those clothes and that watch on your blog! Stop lying, Bee! It’s true, sometimes the girls and I do appear on my blog in clothing sent to us from very generous sponsors and designers. But I don’t actually review any products, and I only share things that I truly love. Clothing credits and gifted items are always found at the bottom of my posts.
Can I host a giveaway on your blog? Absolutely! Giveaways are available to sponsors of The Lil Bee and, for the most part, are executed on Wednesdays. Occasionally giveaways are grouped together for a monthly or seasonal opportunity. For more info, please contact me at melisa @ thelilbee {dot} com.
I just started a blog. How can I grow my audience? I wish I knew the magic formula, but unfortunately I don't think there's a fast track to success. The best advice I can give is to find your voice, be yourself, and interact with other blogs/bloggers often. Post about things that interest you, take quality photos, and double check for typos and broken links. Find your niche and be patient and diligent.
You make motherhood look so easy! How do you do it all? I get this pretty often and, while I am incredibly flattered, it does make me feel like a bit of a fraud. Being a parent is not easy. It’s super fun and we laugh all the time, but parenthood is also exhausting and a constant learning experience. I can’t physically write while changing two diapers and squashing a tantrum—if I could, my blog would probably be more about Trichotillomania. Instead, I write at the end of the day when the babies are in bed and I’m relaxing in front of the TV. I think up posts while driving or taking a shower, and then type them up later on my iPhone while riding the train into work. It’s not a foolproof method and something always piles up—namely, emails, laundry, and lack of sleep. If you read this blog long enough, you’ll pick up on my bad days and fears. I just try to focus more on the good stuff. And my family always come first.
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{melisa @ thelilbee}
