There is Something to Be Said About Mom 2.0

mom2summit

As a dinosaur in blog land, I've attended many conferences & events.  When you've been blogging for seven years, you've heard it all, been there/done that, and seen everything.  That's not entirely true but that was how it came to feel over the years.  So what did I do?  I quit going.  I focused on family and did my own thing, but there's … [Read more...]

NYC Blogher 2010 Recap

robert Verdi and Lori Falcon at Getting gorgeous

I LOVE NYC and I love Blogher but by Friday night, I was ready to come home!  In fact, I went into "shutdown" mode right before the Hallmark party.  Before I get to the good, I'm gonna start with the not so good and that was mostly the walking.  I have no problem with walking but when you're in NYC, a few blocks to them is like a millions blocks … [Read more...]

$5 for Consideration, Paying for Others if Denied

fivedollar

Yesterday Trisha wrote a post about the Savvy Blogging Summit put on by some women (not Trisha).  There a few things I'm not fond of but am specifically against the fee. The NONREFUNDABLE $5 fee to apply to even be considered to attend the summit. Just to say that again..... You pay $5 to apply. You may or may not be approved. If chosen … [Read more...]

Blogher 09 in Chicago on July 23-25

If you recall, last year I won a pass to Blogher in San Fransisco, CA. This year, I plan to have a sponsor while attending Blogher 09 in Chicago!!  I'm very excited to attend this year for several reasons.  I'm looking forward to the networking of course but I really want to meet all the fabulous bloggerst that I haven't met yet!  And being … [Read more...]