That One Time... at Elevate Blog Conference {the deets}

2013-05-20T19:09:00.001-06:00

I looked out and saw this! I couldn't believe it was held on the beach! Newport Dunes was breathtaking, and the next time we are in Cali we are definitely taking our fam there! #mindblown

I drank out of the cutest mason jar complete with paper straw and all #cutestdecorever

The weather started off nice and toasty but it was a beautiful day!
Photo Credit Lora Knight Photography

I sat with ladies who I had never met in real life and totally felt like I was chatting with old friends Photo Credit Lora Knight Photography

I found myself in awe at the attention to detail everywhere I turned
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50+ woman came as bloggers and left as friends Photo Credit Lora Knight Photography

I was Nick Cannon and I found my wife Mariah Carey! Such a fun ice breaker game

and then we won a prize! #holla #winnerwinnerchickendinner
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When they had cute display after cute display

I caught a glimpse of my name tag and couldn't help but feel like I was a "legit" blogger with it on #sappyIknow

When generous sponsors gave away all this swag and more! #awholeposttocome! Photo Credit Lora Knight Photography

They had the cutest snack and drink station set up!

We made a fun decor craft that I can't wait to make more of! Of course I'll be sharing how with all of you.

Their beautiful examples Photo Credit Lora Knight Photography

When I met this fab lady who greeted me with a huge hug, then figured out she was "ROBIN!" #psychic

I got to hear these four amazing ladies share their stories and totally felt inspired and encouraged to share mine. Left to right top to bottom: Sarah :: Erin :: Kimmie :: Ashley Photo Credit Lora Knight Photography

I was introduced to Sole Hope

And I'm ready to bring it to Utah {more details to come!}
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Where this 8 month looking hot in her baby bump mama saved the day

When I chatted it up with the beautiful soul known as Erin, and I was totally humbled by her kind words. #mindblownagain

When I was ~~practically~~ drooling over the yumminess of the dessert table.

When they served glittered donuts and I died. See my girl Nay. Soul Sisters I tell ya.

When me and Lauren thought we had the "spaghetti game" in the bag since we are both shortays, and then ~~our spaghetti was faulty!~~ we lost. #wompwomp #rematch #rigged #soreloser

When I clicked with this down to earth, hilarious, AMAZEBALLS lady and wish we were neighbors.

When we hung out after the conference AND the bartender spotted us all a drink #hemusthaveathingforbloggers #winning

Other things that went down I want to remember:

A couple people asked how Megan and I knew each other outside of blogging, and when we told them this was our first time meeting they were in shock #awesomemoment

Dancing the cupid shuffle. Because dancing to that song is always a good time. #gotmydanceon

When I confessed to how MiaPia had electrocuted herself a couple days before to this group of ladies I had never met and I totally felt their love as they laughed with me {thankfully Mia was just fine!}, not at me and not judging.

Another picture overload of the fabulousness of Elevate #yourewelcome

If you're even thinking about going to a Blogging Conference, don't think! Just go! It's so worth it! Worth the money, worth the anxiety and nervousness, and even the momma/wife guilt of leaving your family for a couple days to hang out with some incredible inspiring woman who will just "get you". #soworthit

Do you recommend any specific conferences? What was your experience? Please feel free to share in the comments below!

What I Wore: Stripes & a Bold Design

2013-05-19T23:30:00.000-06:00

Dress: Ross, Wedges: Target Get yours here!, Bubble Watch: My Etsy Shop, Earrings: Walmart

This is the dress I originally bought for Elevate Conference.

As you can see I didn't wear it.

To save some moolah, I didn't bring a carry on with me. Everything I needed for the weekend I packed in my purse. Even tho it was roomy, not enough room to bring a gazillion outfits.

When I tried on the dress before leaving for the airport I just wasn't feeling it. At all.

So I put some outfits together till I found one that felt "right" and packed what I wore Saturday plus what I wore Sunday to come home in and I was off.

I do not, repeat, do not recommend this.

The whole time I was in knots thinking if I had made the right choice.

It ended up being fine, and I felt comfortable in what I brought, but I stressed myself out changing it last minute.

Has this ever happened to you before?

Do you check in a bag for a weekend away?

I must admit it was pretty freeing only traveling with my purse. Not having to lug a carry on and not having to worry about baggage claim made for a really nice trip.

The Tuesday night after I came back from my Elevate weekend away was my bestie Cerrisse's baby shower.

I hadn't even thought about what I was going to wear, then remembered the dress. Perfect!

So fun to celebrate Cerrisse who is the most stylish dressed Mama in the world and of course Miss Olivia who I can't wait to snuggle!

Here's a pic of M&M who also came and partied it up.
Seriously 2nd baby shower this month where I took both girls by my lonesome! #wootwoot But just FYI I don't recommend that either {winks!}.
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That One Time... at Elevate Blog Conference {the deets}

What I Wore: Stripes & a Bold Design