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My trip to Seattle for the Cinnabon Event was short and sweet (hehe, no pun intended). I had such a wonderful time and it will take me time to write up about Jerilyn and everything she told us. This trip was so personal and intimate, no lectures or board rooms. We all relaxed and had a wonderful time in Jerilyn’s home on Bainbridge Island. Jerilyn is the brain child to the Cinnabon. She was asked one … Read entire article »

On Tuesday I fly to Seattle for a really fun Blogger Event with Cinnabon! I seriously can not wait to go!  We get to meet the CinnaMOM and take a tour of Jerilyn’s farmhouse. Bake and well, have a grand time!  When you read this below you know were going to be tasting some scrumptious Cinnabons! We would love for you to join us in making this indulgent new treat while learning more about Jerilyn’s new … Read entire article »

As most of you know last weekend my family and I were invited to the Mom Blogger Holiday Event at Disneyland. The girls had a blast!  We started our day off at Build-A-Bear Workshop for the ABC Family Event:  Holly & Hal Moose  introducing the new ABC Family movie Holly & Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure. After the fun party at Build-A-Bear my family and I enjoyed a few hours at Disneyland before heading to California … Read entire article »

On Wednesday November 3rd I flew to Ohio for the wonderful Smucker’s Event. This event was a smaller group of bloggers and I have to say I really felt that we all connected and had such a wonderful time together. Two of the moms have their own cookbooks, which I can not wait to check out. I got to meet Shannon from TheMommy-Files and see other bloggers who I love! The bloggers who were at the … Read entire article »

On November 1st I left for Plano Texas to attend the Frito lays Immersion Event.  I had the privilege to attend a fantastic event with some great bloggers. Katja from skimbacolifestyle.com Andrea from mommysnacks.net Lori from acowboyswife.com Lea Ann from mommyswishlist.blogspot.com Julie from momspective.com Erika chicshopperchick.com Toni thehappyhousewife.com Diane from fittothefinish.com Tanya from mommygoggles.com I met up with Tanya at the Airport and we took a cab together to the hotel. That  evening we met up with quite a few of the girls. Katja, Andrea and … Read entire article »

  Last month I was invited to New York City for the Euro Pro Ninja Launch! Not only did I get to go but they also flew out my husband Patrick (who has his own dad blog). The event took place on Sept. 23rd and 24th. Pat and I had a great time flying all the way from California to NYC on Wednesday, we arrived in NYC around 5:40 or so and by 6:30 we were already … Read entire article »

We got to Santa Monica around 7PM, it took us a few hours to get out here. After checking into the Loews Hotel we made our way up to our room where we were greeted with a fun bag full of toys for the girls. (boy toys for the release of the games we get to try out and see tomorrow). Oh and two books from Astro Boy! We took the girls to dinner and here we are … Read entire article »

  We were invited to a wonderful Blogger Event in Los Angeles this weekend thanks to D3Publishers. Not only was I invited to this awesome event but so was my entire family! We are all excited for this “Behind-the-Scenes” tour on Saturday! And then spending Sunday at the Santa Monica Pier! The event includes: · Visit Papaya Studios, the game developers of Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks · Enjoy a special Kamen Rider Dragon Knight demonstration featuring members of … Read entire article »

So it’s been one week since getting home from NYC and I have to say things have been CRAZY here at home. We have been running around like chickens with our heads cut off, and will be leaving here in a few hours to go check out Mickey’s Trick or Treat Party at Disneyland! I am super excited because I get to see Caryn!! Anyways, I had to share this great picture Kristin took of Pat … Read entire article »

As most of you know I was supposed to go to the Eat and Greet this past week but due to a Family Emergency I was not able to attend. Thankfully I was able to attend Table Talk! The Twitter hashtag for the event is #tabletalk and you can watch all the live tweets from the event here. There is a great group of bloggers attending the event! General Mills Table Talk Event Attendees Amanda: Gourmet Mom on the Go Amanda: Mommy … Read entire article »

  Top Mom Bloggers Join Sara Lee Soft & Smooth to Help Educate America’s Moms about Whole Grain Nutrition through Social Media   DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (July 27, 2009) – Sara Lee North American Fresh Bakery, makers of Sara Lee Soft & Smooth, the best-selling bread brand in the country, brought 13 of America’s influential mom bloggers to the Kitchens of Sara Lee for the first ever Sara Lee® Soft & Smooth™ Back-to-School Nutrition Summit.  Moms were gathered to … Read entire article »

Last week on Tuesday I flew to Chicago for the Sears/Kmart Home Design Blogger Summit at Sears Holding Corporation. We got there on Tuesday and luckily I had about an hour to relax in the room with Tanya and catch up on the past week. At 6 we went to a wonderful cocktail party and delicious dinner! mmm… pasta my favorite! We were able to meet all the moms, some I have previously met so … Read entire article »