BlogPaws Is Coming! BlogPaws Is Coming!!

I cannot believe that BlogPaws 2012 is just SIX, count 'em SIX weeks away!

I was reading the BlogPaws newsletter this morning (have YOU subscribed? No? Click here) and there was some fabulous tips/advice that was offered by BlogPaw's own Yvonne DiVita:

Beautiful Yvonne
taken at BlogPaws 2011

"Is everyone ready forBlogPaws 2012? Get your suitcases out and start packing. It’s never too early to do that! Leave room for the fabulous swag you’ll be getting. Bring your business cards to share, remember to pack a sweater – air conditioning does get chilly sometimes. Otherwise, we’re business casual. If you have questions about the conference or Salt Lake City, please ask them on Facebook so we can reply there. That way, everyone will learn together – since others may also have the same questions you do! "

Yvonne

  While reading, I started remembering...

BlogPaws 2011 was the first time I had the pleasure/honor of attending. I was a "newbie" nervous, excited, I didn't know what to expect.

From the moment I entered the hotel, I knew I could just cast my fears (and some of my nervousness) aside and let the learning/fun/bonding/camaraderie begin!!

Would you want to miss this?

Some of the "Cat Women!!"
Photo given to me by Angie Bailey of CatLadyLand

More "Cat Women!"
Ingrid King, Deb Barnes and fat old, ME!
wearing my Cat Woman tennies!

 It is funny that Yvonne mentioned "Get your suitcases and start packing". Last year I was packed TWO WEEKS EARLY and last night my husband said, "You know, BlogPaws is only 6 weeks away. Are you packed yet?"

When Yvonne mentioned leaving room for "swag", until you have attended, you have NO IDEA!, I brought home so much swag even after having to leave some behind!! (If your suitcase is too small to handle it all you can give things to other bloggers via a Blogger Exchange table at BlogPaws  or BlogPaws will donate items that are left behind to animals in need).

last day at BlogPaws
my bags packed with swag

My BlogPaws tote bag hangs proudly on the wall
We now have a cat tower
but the bag is STILL hanging there!

As Yvonne mentioned you will want to bring business cards, LOTS OF 'EM!

I have some left over from last year but this year, in addition to my business cards, I am excited to bring TRADING CARDS that I had made last week by Toki Poki!!  I couldn't be more pleased!! I am going to be doing a more extensive post about Toki Poki on May 28th, but wanted to give you a sneak peek now. Check these out!

Front of card

Back of card

Are these just too cute or what??? The entire card ordering/creation process was a breeze!

There is one HUGE part of BlogPaws 2011 that I have neglected to show you, I am hoping it will be a part of BlogPaws 2012....

Have I sold ya yet?

Have you registered for BlogPaws 2012? If not, I am honored to be one of BlogPaws's "Paws On Patrol" team...I am part of a great group of people whose purpose is to help everyone who will be attending BlogPaws 2012. Have a question? Message me on Facebook or via my email cgittleman at mi dot rr dot com, if I don't know the answer, rest assured I will find SOMEONE who DOES! You can also direct any questions to BlogPaws on their Facebook page.

Want a 20% discount on your registration? Just enter this code BlogPaws2012-POPs-Caren
at checkout!!

"Newbie" to BlogPaws? Have you joined our Newbie Group in the BlogPaws Community? We are going to have a little "meet and greet" for newbies (and any "oldies" that want to attend, and there are some "oldies" oh ok, let's call them VETERANS, who will be meeting with us and offering their  expertise/advice), probably before breakfast on Friday June 22nd. (For anyone coming in Wednesday night, I will be there and would love to meet you then if you are available!)

This may be my second BlogPaws conference, but last year I had to leave a day early due to Hurricane Irene, so in many ways this year I STILL feel like a newbie! Rest assured those newbie jitters will pass the second you enter the warm and loving cocoon of all who make BlogPaws the  DYNAMO that they are, they are the  "online community site for pet bloggers, pet enthusiasts, pet people on Twitter and Facebook and brands eager to tap into a growing, vibrant, vocal community of serious writers, bloggers, tweeters....."

In other words...ALL OF YOU!!


Can't wait to meet you, learn with you, laugh with you and hug you!!


Now...I gotta run....have to start PACKING!!!