Are you a blogger? If so, are you going to Blogger Bash in New York City next month? In 2015 I went to my first 4 blogging conferences and I learned so much from each of them. But Blogger Bash will always be a very special memory for me, as it was my first blogging conference and also my first time being away from my family. My family survived and so did I. Not only did I learn how to improve my blog, I made some amazing blogging friends who have turned into some of my besties. Is it really July next month and time for Blogger Bash? Last year at this time I was unsure, I had no idea what to expect. Blogger Bash was a million times better than I could have imagined. This year I not only get to attend Blogger Bash again, but I am also an Acorn Ambassador. If you want to join us, there are still tickets available. Use the code BBA2016 for a $60 discount on your ticket, or click here, but hurry before they sell out! Don’t be intimidated if you have only started your blog recently, Blogger Bash is for you. Or maybe you have been blogging for 5 years and you want to learn how to take your blog to the next level, this conference is for you too! Are you an introvert and you prefer staying behind your computer screen? Believe it or not, this conference is perfect for you as well.
Top 5 Reasons you should join me at Blogger Bash
- Network with other Bloggers, make some online friends, and help each other out! Meet other bloggers WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU DO!
- Network with amazing brands, see the latest products (before they even appear on the shelves) and make some great connections.
- Attend awesome parties! The conference is on a luxury yacht, docked near the Statue of Liberty, how cool is that?
- Learn how to make your blog even more awesome than it already is. Tons of great sessions and great speakers right at your fingertips!
- Delicious Food! Be prepared to eat some heavenly food and be treated like royalty.
This was the view outside my hotel during last year’s Blogger Bash. Being in New York City was so much fun. We visited Times Square, attended the Blue Man Group, and walked all around Manhattan. I am sure you can think of a million excuses why you cannot get away from work, or your family, or from everyday life to jet off to New York. We are all busy, but making the time to attend Blogger Bash was a turning point for me. I got serious with my blog and never turned back, and I am so glad that I did.
Last year I was reunited with some of my favorite childhood characters, the Care Bears. I could not believe the huge comeback that the Care Bears have made over the past few years. I never would have imagined that my daughter would be a Care Bear fan, just like I was at her age. We have watched and rewatched the Care Bears on Netflix many times. Do you know how jealous my girl was that I got to take this picture with this huge Care Bear? Her jealousy subsided when I showed her the Care Bears t-shirt and other goodies I brought home for her. I signed up to be a #ShareyourCare Ambassador of The Care Bears last year. I love to share my love and kindness just like the Care Bears do each day.
The Care Bears are really showing up everywhere. These adorable cups and mugs have quickly become the favorite ones in our house. We even had a small fight break out over who the blue Care Bear Mug would be used by. I love the message the Care Bears send, we should all be sharing our love just like the bears do. The Care Bears have other super cute products that you can buy including wall art as we reviewed here, Care Bear reusable cups (pictured above and found on Amazon) and reusable bags that we posted on Instagram. One last box arrived from the Care Bears and I asked my husband what was in the box. He sent me this photo below while I was at work. This adult onesie or union suit looks like it will be awesome this winter (found at Target) !
So what are you waiting for? Book yourself a ticket to New York and join me at Blogger Bash.
I know you love Social Media as much as I do, so go ahead and follow the Care Bears on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You should also follow Just Play Toys on Twitter!
The Care Bears Cousins are debuting this fall in the cutest stuffed animal collection. Do you know how excited these super soft cuddly Care Bears made this girl? She said it was better than her birthday! Brave heart Lion, Cozy Heart Penguin, Bright Heart Raccoon and her favorite Lotsa Heart Elephant will be available soon, and will range in price from $2.49-$39.99!
We love all our new Care Bears goodies so much we made a Youtube video
I am attending Blogger Bash 2016 as an Acorn Ambassador. Products from American Greetings/Care Bears Brand were sent to me to use and test at no cost, my thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
I have never been to a blog conference because I always thought why but then I have heard such great things that happen and the people that you meet that i know that I have to attend one soon. This one sounds great and I love New York!
You really need to try to get yourself to a blogging conference! It is SO worthwhile! And you are in NYC, all around totally awesome time!
I love the care bear onesie!! Hahaha! That’s perfect! Thanks for all great advice! I love Blogger Bash! If it wasn’t for me attending it, I would of never met you my friend! See you soon!
One of the best parts of going to blogging conferences is meeting other bloggers. When I talk about blogging with school friends, they look at me like I am speaking a foreign language. And don’t get me started on social media, no one gets that either! The best part of Blogger Bash was meeting you and my other awesome Yotel buddies!
I don’t see any details here for the “Blogger Bash” – any info?
Hi cat, you can read all about blogger bash here, http://bloggerbash.com and click this link to buy a ticket http://bit.ly/BBNYCacorn
Care Bears, wow… what a blast from the past! I remember having a Care Bears sleeping bag back in the 80s, I HAD to have it because it was purple…lol! I wish I was going to blogger bash, but NYC is quite a hike from Aarhus, Denmark 🙁
What a small world! We went to Aarhus years ago when attending a wedding in Denmark, so beautiful! Yes, NYC would be quite a trip for you, but you would have an amazing time!
I can’t go this year, but I wish I could. I’ve never been to a Blogger Bash before, and I’ve heard really neat things about them. I hope you have an amazing experience while you’re there.
I am really looking forward to this trip! Thanks for visiting.
Blogger Bash sounds like an amazing event for a new blogger like myself. I would love to learn more about blogging and meet more people who love social media as much as I do. May be next year.
As a new blogger you would learn so much at blogger bash! You should really try to fit a conference into your schedule, you will be so glad you did!
Continuing education is a good thing for any blogger. Newbies, especially. can get a lot out of attending a blog conference.
Great point! We can always learn new things, and a blogging conference is a great way to continue your education!
I want to visit NYC so badly!
If you have not visited nyc you really have to plan a trip!
The care bear body suit is the best.
Isn’t that body suit amazing?? Every adult should have one!
Never been to one, have fun.
Thank you so much! I am really looking forward to it.
Have a great time at bloggers, wish I could be there.
I hope you have fun! I will be following you all through out the conference from home. I am bummed that I couldnt swing it. Maybe next year. Have a great time and give us an update!!
So sorry you can’t join us this year! You can follow along on Twitter #acornbbnyc to see all that is going on! Thanks for visiting!
I attended my very first blogging conference in April and it was AMAZING! I would love love love to go to Blogger bash. I hear you can write all of the expenses off on your taxes. Is that true?
You have been bitten by the conference bug! Now that you have been to one, you know you need to go to more! Yes, if blogging is your business, you can take off conference expenses!
I WISH I was going! Not only do I love blogging conferences but I LOVE NY:-D. If only I didn’t live so far and have that pesky budget 🙁
You have to join us at Blogger Bash~ Combine a great conference with New York and you have a winning trip!
I love the Care Bear stuff, so cute! I am not going to be attending but I would love to go! It just isn’t going to work for me right now but I can’t wait until I am ready to head to some blogger conventions and meet ups once all of my medical stuff is in order. They look like a great way to connect!
I really hope you feel well enough soon and that you can attend a conference! Make sure to follow along on social media!
Oh how I wish I could attend this conference! I love conferences and NYC is one of my favorite places on Earth! If I win the lottery this weekend I’ll book my ticket ASAP – if not, have fun for me!!!
I hope you win the lottery and join me in NY next month!!
It is so funny trying to explain blogging to people who don’t have a blog. That is what makes blog conferences so nice, everyone gets it. They know the ins and outs of what you do everyday, when your real life friends question your sanity.
So true! It is difficult to explain blogging to most people! I love being surrounded by people who understand me!
You must be so excited. I have never attended a bloggers event this big before. It’s always nice to meet other bloggers. I’m sure you’ll learn so much and all the participating brands are amazing.
I am really excited. I can’t wait to see my friends I made last year. Learning valuable information is just the cherry on top!
There is a cat blogger conference this week in I think it was Arizona. The advertisers treat them pretty good and even supply meals!
I heard about that pet conference! If I lived closer I would totally take my Dog there. She loves to blog and review products 😉
I can’t believe that I’ve never attended a blogging conference considering the fact that I have been blogging for almost 10 years. I would love to network with other bloggers since none of my friends where I live know what it’s like to have a blog. I’m sure I would learn a lot and by the looks of your pictures I would have a great time too. Thanks for sharing!
Oh my gosh, you really need to get to a conference soon! You would be so happy meeting your “people”!
This is amazing, so glad to hear that blogger bash is as great as I have heard it is. I used to be in NYC all of these years and only started blogging after I moved from there last year, what an irony. I wish to attend of these soon.
Have a ton of fun!
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Maybe it is time to visit NYC again this summer! Blogger Bash is really so much fun. I am so looking forward to it.
I love that Care Bears onesie! I loved the Care Bears so much as a little girl!
I just got in the mail yesterday the women’s Care Bears onesie and it is too cute! I really think these will be popular this winter!
We visit NYC 9 yrs ago and we are planning to go back soon. There is so many things you can do in NYC. The Liberty Tour, Empire State , restaurant or by just walking on the park. I can’t wait to go back soon!
NYC is so awesome! Just walking around is so much fun. I hope you get to visit again soon. Thanks for visiting!
I have never been to any Blogger Conference before but they seem like a lot of fun. This looks like it was a blast for sure. I have to say, I am loving all the Care Bears! I use to love them when I was little.
Way cool! I love this post. I never thought of going to a blogging conference. I will have to try to plan to attend one soon!
Blogging conferences are great for so many reasons. You learn a lot, you meet other bloggers, and you come home with tons of new ideas!
What a fun conference! I want to go next year.
It is really a lot of fun. I hope you can attend next year.
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