This past Sunday, I was lucky enough to participate in the Atlanta Blogger's Network second meet-up. It was so fun getting to know some ladies in real life that I read daily. I'm of course a bad blogger, and completely forgot to take pictures AT the meet-up. But Thanks to Becca and Melissa, plenty of other pictures were taken and we were given the OK to use them in our posts.
The meet-up was held at GlowDry. AKA: an absolutely beautiful blowout / makeup / beauty bar.
Becca and Melissa went all out! We had mimosas, muffins, and swag bags! I seriously felt like a celebrity!
We played games, won prizes, and sped dated other bloggers to get to know more about them. To let you really feel the experience: PHOTO DUMP!
New T-shirt! Super soft and super comfy!
My "swag!"
So yeah... tons of fun! I love these ladies and I'm SO blessed to be part of this awesome network.
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And it is Friday, So I'd like to give some shout outs to a few of my favorite blog reads from this week. Linking up with Meagan from All the Joys for Blogger Love / Friday Favorites!
+ Lindsay at Bourbon, Lipstick and Stilettos nailed it again with another awesome recipe this week. My food pinterest board is quickly filling up thanks to this lovely lady! This week was White Chicken Chili.
+ Lora at Heart of Life made me cry this week. Dancing With a Limp. A post about remembering her Grandmother after losing her two years ago. I lost my Grandma on my mom's side of the family last December. It's hard. This post was just so beautiful and so moving. The quote in Lora's post really hit me hard. It's so true though. Go read it, but brace yourself and grab the tissues!
+ Mary-Keith posted about Community this week. I love my little community. My friends and family in real life, and my friends that feel like family in the blogging world. I'm so thankful for both. Mary-Keith's post was a great reminder for just how important community is.
+ Anne at Love the Here and Now wrote about a really great organization! Operation Christmas Child. I love everything about this. It really hit close to home because when Zander was two, we were having a really tough time that year, and even lost our apartment. A wonderful family sponsored Zander for Christmas so he wouldn't have to go without, so this organization is something I feel very close to!
+ Rebekah at Living Lavender asked What's In A Name? Picking a really great blog name is probably one of the hardest things I was tasked with when it came to starting this little blog of mine. I absolutely LOVE my name (Thanks, Amanda) Rebekah's post was really great and thought provoking. Is your name one that will grow with your blog? Will you need to "re-brand"?
What were your favorites this week? Have you been to a blogger meetup? Tell me all about it! :)
+ Lora at Heart of Life made me cry this week. Dancing With a Limp. A post about remembering her Grandmother after losing her two years ago. I lost my Grandma on my mom's side of the family last December. It's hard. This post was just so beautiful and so moving. The quote in Lora's post really hit me hard. It's so true though. Go read it, but brace yourself and grab the tissues!
+ Mary-Keith posted about Community this week. I love my little community. My friends and family in real life, and my friends that feel like family in the blogging world. I'm so thankful for both. Mary-Keith's post was a great reminder for just how important community is.
+ Anne at Love the Here and Now wrote about a really great organization! Operation Christmas Child. I love everything about this. It really hit close to home because when Zander was two, we were having a really tough time that year, and even lost our apartment. A wonderful family sponsored Zander for Christmas so he wouldn't have to go without, so this organization is something I feel very close to!
+ Rebekah at Living Lavender asked What's In A Name? Picking a really great blog name is probably one of the hardest things I was tasked with when it came to starting this little blog of mine. I absolutely LOVE my name (Thanks, Amanda) Rebekah's post was really great and thought provoking. Is your name one that will grow with your blog? Will you need to "re-brand"?
What were your favorites this week? Have you been to a blogger meetup? Tell me all about it! :)
