{special thanks to Diaper Diaries for demanding requesting that this post be written.}
The Blissdom Conference is a mere two weeks away! Earlier this week I got a fun blissdom-is-almost-here box filled with goodies from ConAgra (Blissdom’s biggest sponsor) and a sweet letter from Alli and Barbara encouraging us to get our Bliss on! The agenda at Blissdom is jam-packed: there is a special Weight Watchers walk every morning, a cocktail party on Thursday and Friday night and a Wear-Your-PJs party on Saturday evening.
Apparently, there are people that don’t think this is enough—as there are some awesome UNOFFICIAL Blissdom parties to round out the weekend! Here are the Top Ten Twelve Unofficial Blissdom Events That I Have Seen On Twitter {nice title, huh?}
::THURSDAY::
1. Country Party with Country Inn & Suites and Country Bob’s.
{Thursday, 7pm. Country Inn & Suites in Goodlettsville.}
They are providing free transportation and free food and you could win a free hotel room. What could be better?
2. Blissful Bites and Bubbles by Clever Girls Collective
{Thursday, 10:30pm-12:00am. Old Hickory Steakhouse at the Opryland Hotel}
This is for those who want to stay up LATE! After the official Blissdom Cocktail Party, the Clever Girls are keepin’ the party going! Not only will there be feather boas, they are also offering up a big fat prize (like a ticket to Blogalicious!) from tons of sponsors (including my friend Amy from MomSpark and Mom Made That!) If I can make it that late I will be there!
::FRIDAY::
3. Breakfast with Amy from Finer Things In Life.
Oh, wait. You’re not invited to that. I just emailed her and asked if we could get together. I love her blog and want to pick her brain a bit.
{Speaking of Amy, she’s going to be BLISS*TASTIC tomorrow!!}
4. Prep What You Are Going To Say To Harry Connick Jr. Party.
{Friday, 6:30pm. Everywhere.}
You’ll know you’ve got the right party when you see a group of women hyper-ventilating and writing notes on their hands. **This “party” has been moved because Harry’s performance and meet/greet has been moved to Friday night during the OFFICIAL Blissdom Cocktail Party from 7-9pm**
5. Savvy Blogging.
{Friday, 7-10pm. Radisson Hotel.}
Sadly, I think this is full. I will be there and I will be taking copious notes to share with you. And hey, go ahead and follow their hashtag #savvyblogging. It’s a conference in itself!
6. InCourage Beach House Party
{Friday, 9pm. Suite #5139, Cascade}
Oh, I adore the ladies of (in)courage! I hope I get to make it to this party. I know it’s going to feel as cozy as their blog. Plus, there is free food. And doorprizes. I love me a good door. </lamejoke>
7. Potato Tastemaker 2k10: Showdow
{Friday, 9-11pm. Lincoln Presidential Conference Rooms C, D & E }
My bbb Jo-Lynne and several other fabu bloggers will be cooking for us Top Chef style! And it’s sponsored by POTATOES so, you know, there will be stuff to eat.
::SATURDAY::
8. Share a Random Moment: A Prayer Breakfast with Robin from Pensieve
{Saturday, 7:30 am}
Does Robin know how to put it in perspective or what? Praying with my bloggy friends. I already have tears in my eyes!
9. Foodie Lunch with 5 Dollar Dinners and Savor the Thyme.
{Saturday, 12:30-3:30pm. Blissdom Ballroom}
A fun meet up during lunch with Erin and Jennifer. They’re not cooking but at least you get to see them eat!
10. Chat Consult with Mandi Oh, wait. you’re not invited to that, either. But, follow my lead. Go ahead and make plans to meet up with someone you admire! Let them critique you!
{Speaking of Mandi, don’t forget to download her free Blissdom Planner. You can copy this whole post into the printable schedule she’s made for you!}
::SUNDAY::
11. The Blissdom After Party Meet Up at The Pancake Pantry.
{Sunday, 9am.}
Hosted by Yours Truly. This is an honest-to-goodness meet up. There’s no sponsor. No private dining room. Nothing but the BEST Breakfast in the Whole Wide World at one of Nashville’s best celebrity hot-spots. Also, the first 50 people that arrive get a hug from me. Yeah. So, if you’re still going to be in Nashville, you MUST come eat with us. Leave me a comment if you’ll be there!
12. Photo Walk with i heart faces
{Sunday, 10-11:30}
Any level of photographer can meet at Broadway & 5th Ave near Ribby’s BBQ and shoot some of the great scenes in downtown Nashville. This sounds so fun!
Any other parties I missed? Leave me a comment and link to it so we can all make sure to be there!
:: :: ::
So do you have a Top Ten list to share? It can be about anything—Top Ten Favorite Movies, Top Ten Things You Will Not Miss While You Are At Blissdom, Top Ten Reasons To Leave Me A Comment. You can view the offical Top Ten {Tuesday} rules if you’d like but the CliffNotes are like so:
1. Write a Top Ten list on your blog.
2. Link to little ole me.
3. Enter the URL of your post on the MckLinky below.
4. Click/Comment/Stumble/Tweet the rest of the Top Ten {Tuesday} Participants!
Easy enough, right? Can’t wait to see you at Blissdom!
The Diaper Diaries says
I am crying!!!! My flight leaves at 6:30 on Sunday. Which is ridiculously early so I am already sad, but I am missing that breakfast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oh amanda says
*sob* I’m crying, too!
Renae @ Madame Deals says
Thank you so much for compiling this list! It is very helpful to have it all in one place!
.-= Renae @ Madame Deals´s last blog ..Earn a Free Ticket to a Disney Park by Volunteering =-.
Christine says
The Pancake Pantry is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! I just may have to come. We should probably be prepared to wait though…the line is always out the door!
.-= Christine´s last blog ..How to cut your time online in half (or more!) =-.
oh amanda says
Oh, yeah! We’re gonna have to wait. But that’s part of the fun, right?!
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Christine says
Absolutely!!
.-= Christine´s last blog ..How to cut your time online in half (or more!) =-.
Shannon says
Thanks for this wonderful list! I had wondered if there was one. This will me first blogging conference. I will there on Sunday all day and would like to do the breakfast. Is it near the hotel as I won’t have a rental car?
oh amanda says
It’s about 20 minutes away (per mapquest) but I’m sure you can hitch a ride! 🙂
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mandi @ it's come to this says
Fun Stuff!! Oh & count me for breakfast;)
.-= mandi @ it’s come to this´s last blog ..In this season =-.
Musings of a Housewife says
Oh I totally want to come to your breakfast!! WOOHOOO! (And thanks for the shout out!)
oh amanda says
Please do!
Amy @ Finer Things says
Honored to be on your list. Can’t wait to meet up! 🙂
.-= Amy @ Finer Things´s last blog ..Menu Plan – Pantry Challenge Week 4 =-.
Hillary @ The Other Mama says
OK- I learned about SO many get togethers from this post! TOTALLY educational! I’m NOW in on the prayer breakfast (do I need to e-mail Robin?) And Foodie lunch? I’m so there.
Wait… one more… what was it? Oh, YES! The Breakfast with YOU!!! I’m in, baby!
Dang… what AM I going to say to Harry. Do you think I can get in a quick, but sincere, love confession in a few seconds.
PS- I’ll be at Tastemakers, Incourage and totally missed out on savvy blogging. #BlogFail.
xoxo,
Mandi @ Organizing Your Way says
LOL! How fun to have made your list! Everything else has a time…we need a time!
.-= Mandi @ Organizing Your Way´s last blog ..1-Year Subscription to ReadyMade for $6! =-.
Becky says
I will definitely be at the breakfast, considering we are traveling together! Ha!
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Blogging Goals for 2010 =-.
Jeni says
That all sounds like so much fun! I was sad that I wasn’t going to be able to attend, but I’m having a reunion with my college roomies that same weekend – maybe next year!
.-= Jeni´s last blog ..Top Ten Tuesday: Rainy Day Activities =-.
Monica says
What a great list!! Looks like we’re going to be attending some of the same events. And I am so going to try to make it to your breakfast…my flight out doesn’t leave until 1, so I’m sure I can do it! I just can’t wait until next week!!
.-= Monica´s last blog ..Menu Plan Monday – Week of Jan. 25 =-.
oh amanda says
Yay!! It will be so fun!
Allison says
So jealous, I wish I was going. Next year maybe.
Erin aka JANE4girls says
ooh I feel like a stalker, lol. I will be at #5, #7, #9 and if I can hitch a ride #10
.-= Erin aka JANE4girls´s last blog ..In Search of Sponsorship =-.
oh amanda says
Oooh, I love stalkers! 😉
Vanderbilt Wife says
1. I didn’t know you were going to SavvyBlogging. Me too! Yay!
2. You know I am ALL ABOUT The Pancake Pantry!!
Jessie
.-= Vanderbilt Wife´s last blog ..Books are the quietest and most constant of friends =-.
Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect says
Oh, good! I’m so glad you decided to do the breakfast!! 🙂 And this list is perfect – I was just thinking of doing the same thing. Very helpful!! 🙂
.-= Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect´s last blog ..A Valentine’s Day Date Night =-.
Amy @ I Heart Faces says
We have a FREE photowalk on Sunday at 10 am for the first 50 people who sign up.
There are a few spots still available. Info here if you scroll down…
http://iheartfaces.blogspot.com/2010/01/looking-forward-to-week-2-our-birthday.html
Downtown Nashville
February 7, 2010
Meet at Broadway & 5th Ave near Ribby’s BBQ
10 – 11:30 am
Cost is FREE
Anyone & any level of photographer is welcome to attend.
.-= Amy @ I Heart Faces´s last blog ..Girlfriends Photo Challenge & Vintage Pearl Giveaway =-.
oh amanda says
Oh yay! I’ll update the post now!
.-= oh amanda´s last blog ..Top Ten {Tuesday}: Unofficial Blissdom Events =-.
Valerie says
I’ll probably be at the breakfast, hope so anyway. I’ve got a husband with me….. does he have to wait in the car? 🙂 I think he’ll be interested in meeting you all by then.
.-= Valerie´s last blog ..Carolina Cutie Guest Post =-.
Valerie says
PS…. you know me as vsliker on twitter. (meant to leave that in the name blank)
PSS Can a person PS a comment?
.-= Valerie´s last blog ..Carolina Cutie Guest Post =-.
Heather @ Not a DIY Life says
Me=jealous. I will live vicariously through you, mkay?
.-= Heather @ Not a DIY Life´s last blog ..Scripture Prayers =-.
Krista says
Every post about Blissdom makes me cry! I SO want to go, but it was scheduled too close to our BIG TRIP, so I’m not able to make it. I’m going to have to go into serious negotiations with my husband to see if I can make it to Blogher. I’m SO jealous!!
.-= Krista´s last blog ..Top Ten Tuesday – Things I’m Looking Forward To On Our Trip To Disney World =-.
KAT says
Oh my! You didn’t tell me HARRY is going to be there!
Now I really, really, really want to go!
You girls are going to have SO MUCH FUN!
Can’t wait to hear about it!
.-= KAT´s last blog ..Proof that this herbivore can cook meat! =-.
Becky says
I wish you could go too, KAT. It won’t be the same without our other blogging sisterchick!
.-= Becky´s last blog ..Top Ten Tuesday – Blissdom Edition =-.
Marie {Make and Takes} says
Great list! I want it all, even the one on one’s you put together! You’re a smart girl!
Off to go sign up for all the parties!
.-= Marie {Make and Takes}´s last blog ..A Chinese New Year Feast Fit for a Tiger =-.
Real Life Sarah says
Thanks for posting this Amanda! I am kind of clueless on the parties right now, just hoping I won;t be wandering around friendless trying to find everybody!
.-= Real Life Sarah´s last blog ..Get Real on MomTV: Waste Not Want Not =-.
Amanda @ High Impact Mom says
Hello!! I am so eating with you on Sunday morning!! Can’t wait to see you…
.-= Amanda @ High Impact Mom´s last blog ..Mamavation Monday: Maintaining My Composure…and My Weight =-.
Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom says
I definitely want to make it to breakfast Sunday, as long as you don’t mind if I bring the whole clan? 🙂
Thanks so much for this list – I’m late to the party so I have a lot of last minute planning to do!!
.-= Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom´s last blog ..Gooey and Delicious! Chocolate peanut butter treats =-.
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