For the past three years, my husband and I have attended the annual BlogPaws conference. There are countless reasons why it is important for us to attend. Since we are joining Wordless Wednesday, I thought it would be best to narrow my list down to a mere
5 Things I Love About the BlogPaws™ Conference.
BlogPaws offers sessions on all aspects of blogging for new and veteran bloggers.
Yes, that is none other than the famous Dr. Marty Becker who spoke at a session. I was star-struck when I met him earlier in the hotel lobby, but when he mentioned my blog during the class, I was so excited!
You get to eat great food and network with fabulous friends and brands.
We have been to the BlogPaws conferences in Las Vegas, Nashville, and Phoenix. All of the locations have had terrific food. One of the best parts of our days is discussing blog ideas and our pets with other like-minded people and companies.
Did I mention swag? Since both of us are attendees, we score twice the swag! That makes Bentley & Pierre very happy.
We are like children at Christmas when it is time to dig into our BlogPaws swag bags. Each year brings a bevy of new treats, foods, and toys to enjoy and share. A big thank you to all of the participating brands.
Your virtual friends become real friends and they are AWESOME!
Here are some of the many friends that we connected with during the fun-filled three-day event. I would love to spend an extra week just visiting. They are from upper right clockwise, Leah, Bernard, Christina, Amanda, Denise G. & Shasta, me, Darlene, Dexter & Carol, me & Jean Dion. Center photo includes: Front row~ Spencer the Goldendoodle, Robin, Sugar the Golden Retriever with her mom Rosalyn, me, DeAnna and Kona. Back Row~ Brittany (Spencer’s mom), Ann, Gina, & Cathy.
BlogPaws is pet-friendly! It gives us a chance to take a road trip with the boys as we explore the beautiful U.S.A.
Our travels to BlogPaws took us through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. We visited the lovely cities of Amarillo, Flagstaff, Sedona, and Phoenix along with stops at the Grand Canyon, the Petrified Forest, and Winslow. Bentley and Pierre loved traveling and we loved being able to have them join us.
We are joining our BlogPaws™ friends for
This sounds so fun!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I hope I can go one year!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun time. When you come home with treats and foods, what can possibly go wrong?
ReplyDeleteLove and licks,
Cupcake
So sad we had to cancel this year. No matter how many times you attend, you feel so left out if you are not there, but next year, we will be there. So much fun and so many great experiences.
ReplyDeleteGreat reasons :) I hope to go next year.
ReplyDeleteOMD Fun Food and SWAG... what more could anybuddy beg fur????
ReplyDeleteThose are all awesome reasons! I can't wait to go next year! :)
ReplyDeleteMom wants to attend one of these conferences. Maybe next year
ReplyDeleteLily & Edward
SWAG!!!! Sounds pawfect to me!
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
What a pawsome event! We're definitely gonna have to attend one of those conferences. Sam loves swag. 😉
ReplyDeleteWe are definitely hoping to make it one year!
ReplyDeleteMonty, Harlow and Ramble
BlogPaws conference looks so much fun! We really wanna go next time and meet you guys! That would be so much fun! :D
ReplyDeleteIt does look like it would be great fun to go!
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & mabel
Yep, I'm still going through all the swag! The dogs are loving the liver snaps from Rocco and Roxie.
ReplyDeleteYep, I'm still going through all the swag! The dogs are loving the liver snaps from Rocco and Roxie.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks for the shout out! I love that photo. And I love all of your reasons for heading to the conference. I agree with them all!
ReplyDeleteJean from Welcome to the Menagerie
Yep, those are all great things about BlogPaws. 'Specially the one about hanging out with friends. The mom said it was great seeing you there!
ReplyDeleteMeeting you, the family and especially rolling around the vendor floor with my man Bentley was the doodle best!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Meeting my blogging friends would be wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome reasons to love BlogPaws! We hope we can get back there soon ... maybe next year!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful list! Talk about being star-struck, my mom was when she saw you and the boys!!! ;)
ReplyDeletePawsome list! My favorite part was the people. So many good things about going.
ReplyDeleteGreat reasons! On my bucket list
ReplyDeleteThis conference changed my life; I'd never miss. I wish we had more time to hang out. I am grateful for your friendship. Great post!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for next year!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you got to meet Dr Becker, he's terrific!
ReplyDeleteLove & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
I missed you guys! Looks like you had so much fun!
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