Preparing for a Blogger Continuing Education Conference
BlogPaws 2016 Phoenix
It is FINALLY here! I finished patient’s charts this morning (my day job as a Nurse Practitioner) and tomorrow morning we start our road trip to the #BlogPaw 2016 blogger continuing education conference in Phoenix Arizona.
This is my second #BlogPaws conference, we went last year to Nashville, and it was an PAWsome experience. I learned so much and met so many people I now think of as friends. I’ve been able to spend more time this year getting to know more bloggers and it has made me even more excited about this year. I honestly didn’t think that was possible!
I’ve been preparing for the event for months, updating and ordering more business and media cards, thinking about what to wear to Saturday night’s Nose to Nose Awards Banquet, deciding where we are heading on our road trip there (this has changed several times and just today we decided we need to see the Grand Canyon together), getting my hubby to finally sign up so he has full access to the events and thinking about what to bring for Shasta.
There is absolutely no one size fits all packing list but I thought I’d share mine.
BUSINESS PACKING 
- Media Cards #100
- Business Cards #200
- Books #10
- Bookmarks (Swag from Harley’s Story)
- Spiral Notebook
- Pens
- Laptop
- Phone
- Chargers
- Travel Tripod
- Photo lenses for phone
- Selfie Stick
ME PRE
- Pedicure and Hair
- Blog and Social Media Clean up
CLOTHING/ETC
- Awards dinner dress
- Awards dinner shoes
- Flip Flops
- Tennis shoes
- Jeans (since inside might be cool)
- Light weight jacket (same reason as above)
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Bathing suit
- Cover up
- Beach towels
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries
- Jewelry
- Camping clothing (2 nights worth)
I’m lucky since this year we are driving I don’t have to limit my list, if your flying I recommend leaving a lot of space for all of the swag! The sponsors are VERY generous!
SHASTA’S PACKING LIST
Photo from Deposit Photos
- Immunization Records
- Leash
- Harness
- Towels
- Portable food dish
- Portable water dish
- Medications
- First aid kit
- Dog Shampoo
- Dog brush
- Shoes (see a terrific post by our friend Karma about visitng Arizona with a dog)
- Belly Bands
- Belly Band pads
- Travel Water Bottle
- Travel Bag (so Shasta can rest comfortably while we are in sessions)
- Extra poo bags
- Food
- Treats
- Whistle base station
- Natures Miracle Cleaning Supplies
- Pet photo
Notice who has the longest list…. There are so many great posts about preparing for a blogging conference.
Check them out!
Dog Mom Days-Last Minute Preperations
The Chronicles of Cardigan-How to trim your packing list (You’ll be barking/laughing out loud)
The Chronicles of Cardigan-Introvert Recap of BlogPaws 2015
Dash Kitten-What the is BlogPaws
Irresistible Pets-The Ultimate Guide to Blog Paws (Nashville but it applies to Phoenix as well)
Fidose of Reality-How to go on Road Trips with a Dog (great review of VERY important safety tips)
Barking from the Bayou-Dog Friendly Road Trip Tips
So I could keep going, but you can check them all out since we are joining the linky party.
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Have fun!
So much fun! Hopefully we can catch up with you during an August trip to SD.
I’m just seeing this now, but I so love that Shasta’s list was the longest. It would have been the same way if Ruby came with us! So glad we were able to hang out in Phoenix. I had so much fun and can’t wait for our next meet up!
Yeah, somehow they always end up with a larger packing list. Is it that way with kids too? BOL! I am so glad we were able to meet and hang out! I’ve met a kindred spirit and look forward to our next meet up as well!