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Moms don't only want to talk about diapers (Shocking, I know!)

Mom101 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:58:50 -0500

Echoing Laurie's excellent sentiment:

While some of us are moms, we're also foodies and crafters and pundits and girlie girls and feminists and voters and artists even some damn good writers.

Say hi. I swear we won't make you look at photos of our kids. Unless you ask. (Then, just try to stop us.)

Mom-101
Cool Mom Picks.com

1000 Bloggers. Whew! :)

KristySF — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:17:30 -0500

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BlogHer's Conference & Event Planner
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Seconding Laurie

whymommy — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:25:14 -0500

You said it! I'm TOTALLY looking forward to meeting my MothersWithCancer blogbuddies ... but not because they have cancer ... because I've been so impressed with their FIERCE spirit!

See you all there!

(P.S. A newbie question for anyone still monitoring the thread ... how many bloggers are you expecting this year?)

Susan

http://toddlerplanet.wordpress.com

http://motherswithcancer.com

http://womeninplanetaryscience.com

Thanks!

hrwench — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:23:41 -0500

Sounds good - thanks!

JCK, You're Awesome

MomTwoBoys — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:30:52 -0500

I LOVE you and can't wait to be your roomie on Thursday night!

I'm going to print this list out, laminate it and stick it on my laptop...or somewhere I'll have easy access to.

i resolve

laurie — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:28:48 -0500

To try a little harder with the social stuff this year.

I am so glad to see the newbie conference, as I think this would have made a big difference for me. My advice to newbies is, if the first person you approach seems unfriendly, move on and don't take it personally. There are lots of wonderful women at BlogHer

The comments thus far are really, really helpful and I would add that it's great to go with a really open mind. I had the best time with folks whose interests would seem on the surface to be really different from mine!

And if you meet someone with 'cancer' in their blog name, don't assume that she only wants to talk about heavy stuff or doesn't know how to have fun! ;-)

Laurie

www.notjustaboutcancer.blogspot.com

Check in process

Elisa Camahort — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:10:00 -0500

Hi hrwench:

You don't need to bring your receipt. You could bring the confirmation number from your confirmation email if you want, but mostly we're going to be having all the badges already printed and ready and look you up by name.

So, most helpful: remembering how you registered...by real name or blogger pseudonym :)

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.org

Getting IN

hrwench — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:29:10 -0500

What is the "check in" process for/to the conference? Will we be sent some sort of e ticket or do we bring our receipt or what? :) thanks

Wow, you got it all JCK!

Elisa Camahort — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:09:21 -0500

Thanks for the recap JCK, that's really helpful! :)

Elisa Camahort
BlogHer
elisa@blogher.com

The Hot Tip List for Managing the BlogHer 2008 Conference

JCK — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:36:57 -0500

Let's see if I remember everything...

If I buy a lap top before BlogHer then I must remember to bring a lap top.

If I bring a lap top then I will have a roller bag to carry it and all the swag available. Or I will leave the lap top in my room.

If I don't have a lap top, that's OK. There will be other lamesters there with me.

I need to bring an extra suitcase for all the SWAG. And it is good stuff.

I will talk to anyone who has legs and if they look like a blogger, they probably are.

I will talk to more than 1 person. I will talk to at least 10. I will, at some point, stop talking.

I will wear comfortable shoes. This is life or death. Bring bandaids just in case I don't listen to this sage advice and need to provide for myself or others. Wardrobe is up to me, but definitely bring a sweater or light jacket. I can probably leave the fishnets at home.

A message board would be great!

Cards, cards and more cards. Bring your cards. Be sure and have a pocket for them and a separate pocket for everyone else's cards that you will collect.

Great shopping in the area. Within walking distance. Best to get credit limits extended on your credit cards.

Parties and conference in the same hotel. Yeah!

Have a one line description of my blog. Yeah...right. This will be my hardest challenge...Chatty Cathy here.

Never, but NEVER say you have JUST a personal blog or never, but NEVER say the word "JUST." Unless you have to go to your room for a breather, in which case you can say "You'll have to excuse me, JUST for a minute. I'll be right back." Then you can go back to your room and collapse - hopefully on a soft bed that cradles your curves.

Eat!! By GOD, eating is important. And you will be with WOMEN. And women LIKE TO EAT.

Ear plugs might be a good thing.

Don't take vacant or scowling looks personally, the person is probably not directing it at you.

Everyone is NICE at BlogHer. That is what it's about!

Parking is crazy expensive. So is gas. Carpool if you can.

And...try to plan a light schedule for the day or two after BlogHer because you will be tired. Probably not as tired as my husband will be watching our 3 and 4 year old by himself for 3 days...

Thank you for all of the great tips, everyone!! I am a BlogHer newbie, and I am SO excited about the conference and the opportunity to meet so many wonderful writers and community builders! And I think I just wrote a blog post...

JCK of Motherscribe

How many cards

Amy In Ohio — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:45:41 -0500

www.amyinohio.wordpress.com

You said bring the whole box - is 100 moo just too few? (like my poetry, eh?)

my husband I tried to eat at

katysabrat — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:29:00 -0500

my husband I tried to eat at Dottie's our last visit out there. The line was just a bit too long for us and we gave up. I'll get there eventually.

Thanks everyone for all the tips. I would have completely forgotten about the need for a sweater or light jacket (not that I wouldn't enjoy a reason to shop). I've got the moo cards ordered and they're on their way to me now!!

http://constantchatter.com

I am going to need bigger luggage than carryon..

Crunchy Carpets — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:21:08 -0500

I can see that...

Look for me at http://crunchycarpets.com or check out the ladies at www.wetcoastwomen.com

Shoot! These are some damn good tips!

Lovebabz — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:09:12 -0500

I truly appreciate all the info! I mean really! Thanks Sisters. This was so beyond helpful!

Love,

Babz

SF in July

wexfordgirl — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:01:09 -0500

I second the person who advised that you bring warm clothes. San Francisco in July can be very chilly, especially after the sun goes down.

Shopping break? Union Square is central for Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitters, and DSW Shoe Warehouse.

And I know breakfast is provided, but 3 short blocks from the Westin is the best breakfast in the city. Dottie's True Blue Cafe. There is always a line but it's worth it.

http://wexfordgirl.typepad.com

http://3fishstudios.com

BlogHer '08: Any Advice You Wanna Share?

KristySF — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:50:54 -0500

We're wrapping up the first official Pre-Conference Attendee guide (which will be sent to all those who have registered for the conference), full of information about how to prepare and what to expect at BlogHer '08.

But we thought -- hey, why not ask YOU what YOU think?

What advice do you have for the newbies? What advice do you have for the veterans? What do you wish someone had told you before you showed up for your first BlogHer Conference?

And if this is your first time attending, what is it you wish you could know ahead of time?

Please leave your comment below (along with your blog URL), and we may well feature your suggestion in our guide.

Deadline for getting into the guide is June 23, but you are welcome to leave your suggestions right up to and through the conference.