For those of you are that are wondering if this is turning into a Blissdom/LOST blog, I deeply apologize. This is just what you get when your blog is entitled “ohAmanda”…I just post about whatever Amanda likes. Anywhoo—I really wasn’t going to do a Top Ten about Blissdom but this morning when Asa woke me up at 5:15 and I was laying there wondering if I should get him up or pretend I couldn’t hear him I had a great idea for a Top Ten {Tuesday} list:
TOP TEN OBJECTS AT BLISSDOM
(I know you’re getting excited just thinking about it.)
1. Business Cards
Yeah, everyone at Blissdom had a poken ( a lovely gift from ConAgra). But nothing can replace the fun of trading business cards. Of course, some people were even a little more creative. I got chocolate with blog info on it, toothpicks and even a poppy.
2. Red Rubber Ball
The first keynote at Blissdom was by a man named Kevin Carrol. Anything I say about him here will be a complete letdown. Within 2 minutes I was in love with him. He is inspiring, articulate and challenging. I already bought his book Rules of the Red Rubber Ball: Find and Sustain Your Life’s Workfrom Amazon.
3. LUCK
This may be a whole post in itself. I went to both of Scribbit‘s classes (of course) and in the first class, Blogging With The Stars, they asked each blogger what they think made their blog grow. Scribbit’s answer was LUCK. LUCK! Of course, she listed other things but she said that it comes from a good amount of luck–who you know, when you launched, etc. Can I tell you how encouraging that is?
4. Necklace
We got a Lisa Leonard necklace in our swag bag! LISA LEONARD. ‘Nuff said.
5. Potato
Over the past few months, a group of bloggers had been involved in a vlogging competition hosted by the US Potato Board. Blissdom was their final showdown. There were potato-tinis (mashed potatoes in a martini glass), lots of loud music, a little dancing…and well, you can read Jo-Lynne’s Tastemaker recap and see me in a TEAM JO-LYNNE shirt!
6. Whiteboards
Well, there was only one. A small whiteboard that any and everyone could write a note to sweet Anissa. Then we took pictures of ourselves holding the whiteboard and they will be shown to Anissa as a blissful gift. See all the Blissdom Loves Anissa photos!
7. Bags
There were laptop bags, Gussy bags and swag bags but most importantly there were adorable Blissdom Land’s End bags. I love me a big bag.
8. Pacifiers
OK. So, there weren’t too many of these around. But I did snag a pacifier from Mam, one of the Blissdom sponsors. It’s actually a USB drive. Isn’t that cute? They totally win the prize for most adorable way to give me info.
9. Popcorn
ConAgra was one of the Blissdom sponors. So every time you walked into the lobby there was mountains of food to choose from. But my fave? The Orville Redenbacher bar. They even had chocolate covered popcorn.
10. Smoky Eyes
Covergirl brought Smokey Eyes to Blissdom. We were treated to an eye-makeover by some professional makeup artists. It was quite fun and I definitely came out smoky. (See yesterday’s pictures…) But I love this shot of me and my makeup artist mid make-over. Cool, huh?
Did I miss something? What else did you see at Blissdom?
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Do you have a Top Ten list? If you’re here via #blissdom, I’d love for you to link up today–your list can be about Blissdom, bears or babies. Or whatever. If you’re here because you just love me, well, you know what to do. But if you don’t, read all the juicy details at my Top Ten {Tuesday} page.
Musings of a Housewife says
Fun recap! And seriously, it meant a lot to me that you wore my shirt. 🙂 Luv ya honey!!
.-= Musings of a Housewife´s last blog ..What I Learned This Week =-.
Darcie - Such The Spot says
Was that pacifier pack in the bag really a USB drive? Oops. I left mine behind in the room thinking I had no use for it. That’s what I get for being a swag snob I guess.
That mashed potato bar was adorable, right? Not to mention the deliciousness…
.-= Darcie – Such The Spot´s last blog ..A Little Bit of Bliss and That =-.
Land of Lovings says
Looks like so much fun! I am totally bummed that I missed it again this year, but I’m vowing to make it next year no matter what!
Julie From Inmates says
It sounds like y’all had a great time! I am going to try my best to make it next year! =)
.-= Julie From Inmates´s last blog ..What I Learned This Week [About Painting] =-.
AmazingGreis says
I’m participating in the Top 10 for the first time. I wasn’t at BlissDom, though I so wish I was. I just couldn’t get it to fit in to my schedule/budget. I have already vowed that no matter what I will be there next year. I hear it’s amazing!
.-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..Top Ten {Tuesday} – Television =-.
thegypsymama says
NO – a pacifier USB drive! Ah-dorable! That would have been at the top of my list too. Well, that and anything by Lisa Leonard, naturally!
Allison says
The Orville Redenbacher bar would have been my favorite. Chocolate covered popcorn sounds so yummy right now.
.-= Allison´s last blog ..Why I Started Blogging =-.
Melissa@Simply Mel says
loving that pacifier USB drive! How brilliant! lol I’m really starting to get a little jealous with all this blissdom talk I keep seeing all over the place. I’m going to have to go one year if possible! And what suh-weet gift bags and goodies you got!
.-= Melissa@Simply Mel´s last blog ..Top Ten Tuesday =-.
Beth says
Oh, wow. It sounds like you had a marvelous time.
Someday, I’m going to make myself go to one of these things. It seems like it’s a fun way to meet people and learn things.
Also, checking to see if I can find that book.
Nikowa Lee says
Didn’t make it this year, but next year-I’m there! 🙂
.-= Nikowa Lee´s last blog ..Friday’s Experiment: Acid =-.
Janna says
I love the pacifier USB drive!
Did somebody say mashed potatoes? :0) YUM!
.-= Janna´s last blog ..Field Trips (and Vacations) I would Like to Take =-.
Wendy says
Your smoky eyes look awesome! I almost wish I could’ve been there. 🙂
.-= Wendy´s last blog ..Yes, I’m Obsessed =-.
amber says
It sounds like a blast! I wish I could have been there – and certainly hope I will be next year!
.-= amber´s last blog ..Top Ten Reasons Winter Blows. =-.
Julia says
Love the pacifyer. What a cool USB. I ove reading about Blissdom.
.-= Julia´s last blog ..Top ten Tuesday =-.
Amy Andrews says
Aw man! Orville Redenbacher bar – how’d I miss that? And I also missed the Blue Bunny whatever-they-had-that-had-to-be-good-because-IT-IS-ICE-CREAM (or frozen yogurt…whatever). But I do think I ate my weight in chocolate drizzled Poppycock.
Janmary, N Ireland says
Added you to my Reader.
Enjoying reading everyone’s Blissdom recaps – maybe some year I might get to join you – I mean, Ireland and Nashville are practically neighbours!!!
.-= Janmary, N Ireland´s last blog ..Learning more lessons =-.
Charissa @ MiMi's Babies says
Thanks for the meme. I just wrote a blog post and linked up. This is our first week, but I hope to become a regular.
Love the whiteboard and pictures for Anissa. That is a wonderful idea. 🙂
.-= Charissa @ MiMi’s Babies´s last blog ..Ten Reasons I love being a Boy Mom! ~ My three sons and I. =-.
Hillary @ The Other Mama says
I got a REAL pacifier from MAM. Just sayin’…
And, where oh where are the ice cream bars? I miss them. And YOU!
.-= Hillary @ The Other Mama´s last blog ..Attack of the Killer Robots: A Love Story =-.
Will Blog for Shoes says
Sounds like it was so much fun! I’m so jealous, that I’m pretty much avoiding everyone’s Blissdom posts. 🙂 I’m petty like that!
That pacifier USB drive is AWESOME & I love the mid-makeover pic. You look TRES GLAMOROUS!
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