New York City, the place where dreams come true! I started to write this post on the train headed back home after Blogger Bash 2016 ended. So many ideas were swirling through my head. All the incredible people that I met, other bloggers, brand reps, and conference organizers. The new people I met were wonderful, but what fills my heart is seeing old friends. The bloggers I met last year are still my best friends this year. They are people I love having in my life through all the ups and downs of blogging. They are the ones who “get me” and understand what being a blogger is all about. I really enjoyed spending a few days with my people. Going to any conference and leaving your family at home is not easy, but I have realized that everything that I learn and experience is for a reason. Seeing that my family got along perfectly fine without me, that is priceless.
While I was in New York I was logged in to one of my son’s Pokémon Go accounts (yes, there were some arguments about which account I would use in New York). New York is the ultimate place to play Pokémon GO. My son could not believe how many Pokestops, Gyms and Pokémon were flying all over the place. New York City is so amazing for just about every reason you can think of.
I know that I became a blogger to share my voice and find some meaning in my life. When I started my blog 5 years ago I could not have imagined how enriched I would become as a blogger. I believe that everything in life happens for a reason. There is a definite reason that I started blogging and I am so happy that I took that chance.
If you are considering a conference, don’t think too hard, just do it! Don’t make any more excuses, just buy that ticket today. You need to network with other people who understand what you do. You need to learn from others how to improve your craft. You need this time to work on yourself, your passion and your future.
One of my favorite parts of Blogger Bash this year (and last year too) was the Care Bears Brunch. I loved Care Bears when I was young and my daughter is picking right up where I left off. Being a #shareyourcare Ambassador is so much fun. We have been working with the Care Bears on a number of posts, here, here and here and my daughter also showed off some of the newest Care Bear products coming out this fall here, the adult size Union Suits, or Onesies are going to be awesome once the weather gets colder! Jessica Carscadden was an excellent speaker at the Care Bears Brunch and she really touched my heart. You can read more about her project here. Jessica collects stuffed animals and then drops them off to fire departments and police stations so that the stuffed animals can provide instant comfort to a child who is in a scary emergency situation. Take a minute and read all the wonderful thngs that Jessica is doing. And finally, I am happy to share with you a fun Care Bears Giveaway. I hope you will take a minute and enter to win this Care Bears prize pack Giveaway.
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It sounds like you had an amazing time! I’m sure that you were swamped when you got back. I know that whether traveling for work or pleasure it seems like I always come home to so much work piled up and so many things to do – even if I thought I left with everything caught up!
So true! No matter how much you get ready to go away when you come back everything is totally overwhelming. I guess it is just the way it has to be!
I went to NYC for the first time this year too! It was awesome! I love the share and care program (probably because I’m a huge care bear fan too!) this is a great giveaway!
The share your care program is just awesome! I wish the entire world would take the pledge, then maybe we could all get along and it would end with world peace. Ah, wishful thinking!
Sounds like you had a great time at Blogger Bash! And what a great giveaway!!
Blogger Bash was awesome. Good luck in the giveaway!
It sounds like you had a fun time at the Blogger Bash. I’ve always been a huge fan of care bears Love this giveaway!
Care Bears are so lovable, I can’t see how anyone would not like them! Blogger Bash was amazing and I can’t wait to go back again next year.
Who doesn’t love the Care Bears? I’ll pass on Pokemon Go though. I have been blogging a long, long time and I have never gone to a blogger convention. One of these days I will.
Pokemon Go is not for everyone! I only play to help my kids get more Pokemon 🙂 I know you would love a blogger conference, I hope you can get to one soon!
This Blogger Bash sounds like it was a blast and I too have always loved Care Bears. I will have to share this giveaway with my nieces for their little girls. Kudos to Jessica Carscadden for the awesome work she does collecting the stuffed animals for the children who need instant comfort. Thanks for sharing your experience and the giveaway
Thank you Rebecca! Jessica Carscadden gave us such a powerful message to share. I am going to have my daughter collect some of her many stuffed animals so we can also share with children who need them. Just like the care bears say, sharing is caring!
Totally agree. The Care Bear Brunch was one of my favorites too! Loved see you and hanging with you! Same place next year! xo
Yes! Same place next year, except hopefully without the boat part!
Blogger Bash is something that I want to experience attending to. This sounds like fun!
I know you would love to come to Blogger Bash, it is just a super fun time with learning and networking. I hope you can join us next year.
Blogging is full of such incredible people from all backgrounds, and it truly is amazing! Congrats on your successes and opportunities that have come your way!
I haven’t been to Blogger Bash, but it is on my list. I feel the same about my own blogging career. It was a path I didn’t expect, but so thankful for it.
I am constantly surprised at how much I have gotten out of blogging. I also never expected to be where I am today.
Aw, such a fun giveaway! I can’t believe Care Bears are still around – I remember them from when I was younger!
Care Bears are such a classic! They will probably never go out of style!
I have seen so many incredible posts about Blogger Bash and hope one day to attend. I love Care Bears and think this giveaway is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for visiting! Blogger Bash is so great, it is hard to even put it into words. I hope you enter the giveaway and good luck!
I would have loved to attend this event. I’ve never been able to go to any blogger events before. I love this giveaway too. My girls love Care Bears!
You need to get to a blogging conference! I hope you will enter the contest.
This is a great prize pack. My kids love the Care Bears. I am excited to play my Pokemon Go when I am in New York.
Pokemon go is so much fun in New York! Way better than our country roads. Good luck in the Care Bears contest!
What a fun conference to attend! I love to attend blog conferences and network with other bloggers, it’s fun to learn about other bloggers!
Going to conferences is so much fun. You should come to Blogger Bash next year!
That is the cutest carebear giveaway ever. I saw them at Target the other day and I think Santa is going to have to bring one for my boys. They are just so cute and bring back a lot of memories.
I hope you entered to win these Care Bears so you do not have to buy them! Good luck!
Wow, New York is definitely the place to go for Pokemon Go. My kids would be in heaven!
New York really is the place to play Pokemon Go. My kids are hoping I take them back for some Pokemoning!!
What a great giveaway! I loved watching Care Bears when I was a little girl and this brought back so many memories. Joined the giveaway. Good luck to me! 🙂
Good luck to you!! Care Bears also bring back so many warm memories for me. I hope you are a winner!
I missed the carebears event when I was there but it looks like a TON of fun
I am so sorry you missed the Care Bears brunch, it was pretty awesome. Jessica was a great speaker and it was great fun to hear about all the new Care Bears products coming out this fall. Thanks for visiting!
Blogger Bash is on my wishlist of conferences! Yet again it looked amazing this year! I found myself nodding as I was reading your post! I can relate on so many levels! Keep it up! Your giveaway is too cute! Care Bears are a huge hit in our home.
Thank you so much Kristine! I hope you can make it to Blogger Bash next year! Good luck in the giveaway.
I love the care bears! I used to watch a VHS of one of their movies over and over and over again. It was such a great time in my life, that luncheon looks like a blast!
I agree with you, when I think of the Care Bears it brings me back to my happy place and the easy days of being a young girl!
I need to play more pokemon. It drains my phone battery so much though-and that can be so frustrating!
That is true. If we are playing Pokemon Go we usually take along one of those portable battery chargers!
We love playing Pokemon Go too..LOL! What an awesome giveaway.
THank you! Good luck and thank you for entering!
I bet bloggers bash was really fun and amazing. good luck for the giveaways
Blogger Bash was so much fun! I can’t wait until October, I have 3 conferences scheduled.