Blogger Meet-up Recap

On May 20th I attended a Blogger Meet-up. I've said it once already, but I'll say it again...

They are also extremely nice and very welcoming. It doesn't matter if you have been blogging for 2 year or 2 months, they will welcome you with open arms... literally... most are 'huggers,' which I love. :-)

Together we donated 170 pounds of food to local good shelves. Thanks to Molly of The Snyder 5 for organizing such a cool event!

I chatted with some ladies I have known for a little while and some others who I had never met. It was so great to be able to get together with these ladies and be part of this amazing network.

Me and Mary of Fit this Girl!

- You should read Mary's blog because she is an awesome person who will motivate you to get moving and smile while you are doing it. :-) She's also a runner extraordinaire who is following her dreams and I respect that SO MUCH.

Me and Cindy of Healthy Heart Journey, and Jen of Prior Fat Girl

- You should read Cindy's blog because she posts adorable photos of herself and organizes cool events like the Walking Club.

- You should read Jen's blog because she is incredibly honest and has an amazingly inspirational story.

Me and Darcie of Gust Gab

- You should read Darcie's Blog because she posts cool things like her 'Summer Bucket List' (totally stealing this idea for myself) ...she also posts adorable photos of her two kids... who are adorable. :-)

Me and Allison of O My Family and Jen of Grow with Graces

- You should read Allison's Blog because she's an honest and funny mommy blogger (see this tweet) and because she has a sweet giveaway going on right now that you should definitely go check out!

- You should read Jen's blog because she's doing the Couch to 5k Program too (woo!) and because she posts things like 'Thankful Thursdays' which I may have to do in my other blog (perfect for scrapbooking and memory keeping!)

Some more great ladies I got to meet and talk with (but didn't get photos of!)
- Liz of Random Thoughts of a Lutheran Geek
- Robin of Just After Bedtime
- Suzi of Pink Vanilla Cupcakes
- Angie of Fumbling Toward Family

I got to the event around 6:00pm. I told Jason I should be home by 8:00pm. At 9:00pm, I looked at the clock and literally couldn't believe I had been there for 3 HOURS! Times goes by fast when you're in good company. :-)

A Blogger Meet-up for a Good Cause

Tonight I will be attending a Blogger get-together with over 40 local blogging ladies.

This will be my second big blogger meet-up in Minnesota. I have gotten to know a few of these ladies over the months I have lived in the area and, let me tell you, I am reminded every day that bloggers are among the nicest people ever. Pair that fact with the 'Minnesota-nice' nature of the people here and the outcome is overwhelmingly welcome and encouraging and, best of all, FUN!


The meetup has been organized by Molly who is an advocate for the Child Hunger End's Here charity organization. Us bloggers will be bringing non-perishable food items to donate to local food shelves. I just love when good people get together to do good things. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. :-) We'll all be getting together at Nye's Polonaise in Minneapolis. [Find a list of attendees here.]

I can't wait for this get-together to be able to connect with some of the bloggers I met at the last meet-up, as well as meet some of the bloggers I follow but haven't met yet (but feel like I know already!)

If you are in the Twin Cities area and would like to contribute to the End Child Hunger cause, you are in luck! Area bloggers have rallied together to donate items for a local rummage sale where all sales will be donated. And you can go!!!

Minnesota Bloggers Rummage Sale

SATURDAY, MAY 22

8 AM-1 PM

1227 MONTREAL, ST. PAUL

HIGHLAND PARK SHELTER

For more information, check out Molly’s Blog.

Easy, right? Go and pick up some good stuff and help out a good cause! (I, unfortunately, will not be able to attend the rummage sale since I had to work, but I will be making my donation together at the meet-up because I am all about supporting a good cause and helping those in need.)

To all my blogger friends who will be there tonight, I can't wait to see you!