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{Blog*Sugar event}

March 8, 2011 · 22 Comments
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Have you heard of Blog*Sugar?

Ohhhhhh, let me introduce you if you haven’t ;]

My sweet friend Rachel is planning//organizing it, and if you LOVE to blog and connect with other women you must come! If you have a love for the LORD, you must come! If you love cupcakes, you must come :]

“Blog Sugar is a faith centered blogging event who’s foundational purpose is to inspire bloggers to create the best blog they can. We strive to help bloggers grow, think outside the box and inspire others through the passion and unique talents the Lord has gifted them.”

The details:

When: Sunday, September 25th from 3pm – 10pm
Where: Westminster, CA {about 10 mins from Long Beach}
What: Meet + greet, appetizers, and a formal dinner followed by a time of “sugar cubes” — break off sessions that attendees go to to hear specific topics {about 30 minutes each}. Basically, TONS of fun, awesome speakers {see below!} and delish food & treats! **And swag!
The cost: $60

Speaker line-up:

Click here for more info on the speakers :]

PSSSSST! Did you see I’M speaking???! {yeow!}

Want to go?
Head over to their website & register! I’d seriously LOVE to see you & meet you!

Small group settings are a really great way to meet others and connect on a unique level. And I have to add this: Bring your family! Or your hubbs! ~ Come out to California for a long-weekend/quick vacation. Attend Blog*Sugar Sunday afternoon/evening, the rest of your trip will be yours. {Did that convince you? ;] }

Add the Blog*Sugar button to your blog ~

Blog*Sugar

Seriously — I hope to see you ♥

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  1. katy reitz (lil' alice) says

    March 8, 2011 at 6:04 am

    wow, sounds like a great event. can’t wait to hear more about it! too bad i’m in michigan!

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  2. hannah says

    March 8, 2011 at 6:52 am

    holla! i am registered and ready to meet some awesome bloggers!
    xo

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  3. Southern Gal says

    March 8, 2011 at 6:58 am

    Oh, that is so amazing. Would love to attend, but it won’t be happening. I’m sure you’ll do a great job. I would love to hear you say “Yeow!” in person.

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  4. danielle says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:37 am

    we will meeeeeeeeet in september!!!! :)

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  5. Marie R. says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Oh man I REALLY want to come! If I didn’t live on the opposite side of the U.S., I would TOTALLY be there! If anyone wants to sponsor me, I wouldn’t turn it down! ha! j/k! Hope ya’ll have a great time!

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  6. Katie says

    March 8, 2011 at 7:59 am

    Awww I’d LOVE to go. Wish it was closer! have fun!

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  7. Lauren Stennett says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:02 am

    Aww I wish I could go, its sounds great!

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  8. Mela Kamin says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:16 am

    Did not know about this event … love seeing you’re on the line up, love the name & sugar cubes for the break out sessions? – can’t. hardly. stand. it! Love Cali & have my other Gussy Girl niece out there (and bro-in-law), so could totally make it a fun & family trip. Hmm.

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  9. sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:55 am

    Oh my gosh I would LOVE to attend this!

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  10. Lauren says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:05 am

    I so would if I could!!! Have a blast! :)

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  11. Emmy says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Um, yay!!! Do you realize that is in my neck of the woods??? Gussy’s coming to So Cal!

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  12. meg duerksen says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:18 am

    good morning! i snagged your arrangement of speakers. :)
    i can’t wait to meet YOU!!!!

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  13. Dallas says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:29 am

    Oh wow this sounds great! I wis I could come and hear you and all the other ladies speak…does any one know if there is something like this in Canada?

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  14. Joy says

    March 8, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    oh, how exciting! i sure wish i could come! you gals are going to have so much fun!!

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  15. Cora Anne Designs says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    So cool! That Rachel girl – I tell ya, she’s something! How fun for all of you!

    Jill

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  16. Pam says

    March 8, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Oh wow, that sounds like FUN! Wish I could make a CA trip possible…

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  17. Janene says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Excited that there’s something in CA–with great speakers!! I need to make this happen!!

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  18. cindy says

    March 8, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    Need and East Coast event like this!!!! Boston area!!!! please!!!! But have a great time and blog about it for all of us who are not able to make it!!
    Cindy

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  19. Suz @ Suz's Treats says

    March 8, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    What a wonder lineup of woman. That’s going to be wonderful I’m sure. Don’t think I’ll be able to make it back to the west coast since will have just been in CA for BlogHer. Will you be at BlogHer?

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  20. Sarah-Anne says

    March 9, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    another time i wish i could be there!! oh well, the pics will have to tide me over. ;)

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  21. Bernice says

    March 10, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Aww I so wish I could go! Maybe if I wasn’t on the other side of the world it’d be a little easier!

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  22. Cassie says

    March 10, 2011 at 7:18 am

    I wish I lived closer to Cali-I would be there if I did!

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