Wednesday, November 6, 2013

8 Must Haves for Attending a Blog Conference

8 Must Haves for Attending a Blog Conference
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
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These are my 8 must have items if you are attending a conference or thinking about attending a conference.

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(1) Paper & (2) Pen

There is a reason I put this first. I bought a cute little notebook from Target that I still use for all things blog related.  I took so many great notes throughout the day that I still look back on for reminders. I wanted to make sure I was getting all of the speakers tips down as they were speaking, as well as anything else I wanted to jot down throughout the day. Also, it's all in one place so I can easily find it.

The personalized pen I got with my business cards and I LOVE it!  

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(3) Business Cards

I invested in these and I'm so glad I did. I went through VistaPrint and also got the pen pictured above. They also have tons of other products that you can customize. They both match my blog design, which I highly recommend. . That way when people go and visit your blog or site, they will easily relate to it cause they have seen it before. It was so great to exchange these with the other ladies I met. After getting home, I could review them, go visit their blog and/or go follow them on their social media outlets. I even wrote a few notes on them as people were giving them to me. If something stood out in our conversation or we had something in common, I jotted that down on the card for reference later.

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(4) Electronics i.e. iPad and/or iPhone

I'm so glad I decided to bring my iPad along. I actually ended up using this more throughout the day than my iPhone, which was great because the battery lasts so much longer. I didn't use my iPhone as much, which meant that my iPhone stayed pretty well charged. I can't go anywhere without my phone (mostly for child/babysitter reasons), but I keep a digital calendar and I also used this to take a few pictures of things, since I didn't bring an actual camera. I could keep it in my pocket at all times and was pretty covered throughout the day.

I used my iPad mostly to take some photos of slides from the various speakers slideshows. If I felt like there was just too much information to write down, then I would snap a picture of the slide for later use.

(5) Chargers

I actually bring these everywhere with me anyways, but I would say especially to a conference. I personally didn't need them, but I did have a couple people who borrowed mine and were in need of them. 

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(6) Calendar or Planner

Like I said above. I do keep a digital calendar in my phone, but I need, need, need my handwritten calendar for further planning and notes. There is just nothing like it. Visit Erin Condren for a planner like the one shown above. I love how I can customize it to show my life and personality.

(7) Cute & Comfortable Outfit

I knew it was going to be a long day, so I went with business casual pants, a dressy tee, and a cardigan with flats. It's an outfit that I actually wear to work. I felt good in what I was wearing and I am so glad I brought a cardigan as I was constantly hot/cold. Also, I am glad I wore flats. There is nothing worse than hurting feet while you're trying to mingle and make conversation.

(8) Confidence

I was terrified at first to put myself out there, but you know what? So was everyone else. And if they aren't they are a liar. Everyone is in the same boat. Everyone is putting themselves out there. Be confident in your brand and in yourself. There is no one else out there like you.

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Monday, November 4, 2013

Music Monday {Vol. 13}

Music Monday {Vol. 13}
Monday, November 4, 2013
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Music Monday is back!

I am so loving this song right now by Thomas Rhett.



"It Goes Like This"

Happy Monday friends!



Thursday, October 31, 2013

365 Photoaday Challenge {September 2013}

365 Photoaday Challenge {September 2013}
Thursday, October 31, 2013
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This is an Instagram re-cap of the photoaday challenge that I have been doing since the beginning of the year. Please note, this does not include other photos that I post or videos. You can find me over on Instagram @MrsMamaD

#day244 #sept1 Out to lunch @ Crave. It's sad, but we couldn't do it without the iPad. #lifesaver #photoaday365

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#day245 #sept2 Trying to get back on track with potty training and its not working. #undiesfail #photoaday365

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#day246 #sept3 First day in Early Pre School class room. New cubby. Full time. All day. Every day. #holdme #growingup #photoaday365

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#day247 #sept4 Homemade taco salad with all the fixings. Which isn't a whole lot cause I'm a picky eater. #yum #photoaday365

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#day248 #sept5 Just passed out next to her boyfriend Mickey Mouse. #photoaday365

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#day249 #sept6 Aqua-Doodle after bath. Cleanest form of entertainment. #toddlerfun #photoaday365

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#day250 #sept7 DQ date with the little. #yum #icecream #photoaday365

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#day251 #sept8 DQ everyday. PBP. #photoaday365

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#day252 #sept9 Had to fill this out for a book that they are putting together at school. #photoaday365

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#day253 #sept10 Surgery day. Ended up staying overnight. #funtimes #gallbladderssuck #photoaday365

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#day254 #sept11 Getting ready to leave. He was being camera shy. #orhewasjustcrabby #inpain #photoaday365

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#day255 #sept12 Cheesy chicken in the crockpot over noodles. So EASY & delicious! It will be on the blog this week. #food #photoaday365

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#day256 #sept13 Love getting needed clearance items at my fave store. #happyplace #haileysnewbed #photoaday365

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#day257 #sept14 Big girl bed in full effect. Woohoo!! #photoaday365

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#Day258 #sept15 Left: This is how we feel about today's Viking loss. Boo! Right: this is how we feel about a bath & haircut for Tony today. Yay! #photoaday365

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#day259 #sept16 "Look, Mom, we're holding hands." She sure does love her pups. #tony #puppylove #photoaday365

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#day260 #sept17 Puckett is such a snuggler. #puppylove #photoaday365

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#day261 #sept18 I picked her up from school and they had her hair in the cutest little top knot. #cutie #photoaday365

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#day262 #sept19 I've made some delish dishes this week. #yum #photoaday365

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#day263 #sept20 Picked up our 5K race packet today. All set for tomorrow morning. #photoaday365 #5K

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#day264 #sept21 Before and after our Vikings 5k. #fitness #vikings #dfam #photoaday365

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#day265 #sept22 Aldi does it again. Love and obsessed. #carbs #photoaday365

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#day266 #sept23 Love my new business cards! Shout out to @howsweetthisis #bbcready #photoaday365

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#day267 #sept24 Hailey made a bus. Love seeing her little art projects come to life. #newclassroom #newteachers #newfriends #photoaday365

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#day268 #sept25 Hailey's Halloween costume is coming together quite nicely. #halloween #photoaday365

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#day269 #sept26 My arm hurts from my flu shot. Wah!! #photoaday365 #wimp

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#day270 #sept27 Of course I have the regular version for my ears and the radio version for Hailey ears. #workwork #photoaday365

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#day271 #sept28 While visiting friends, Hailey was hanging out with Lucy the pup. #twopeasinapod #doglover #photoaday365

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#day272 #sept29 Reading a book, sitting in her chair at the top of the stairs waiting for Daddy to come back up. #daddysgirl #passtime #shelovesherbooks #photoaday365

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#day273 #sept30 Go big or go home, right? #pointsonpointsonpoints #illtakeit #ffb #photoaday365

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Happy Thursday friends!!

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