Hi friends and happy Monday!
I hope you all had a wunderful weekend. I spent mine in Atlanta at the Type A Parent Blog Conference. My friend Jaime was speaking at the event and had an extra ticket that she shared with me. I'm obviously not a parent (unless you count dog Mom!) but she promised me that blogging was the focus on the conference and I would not feel out of place. She was right! I had a great time learning new blogging tips and meeting some great people.
So today I thought I'd share some of the weekend fun, phone photo dump style... Here we go!
Type A Parent Conference 2015
The conference started with a kickoff "Not So Scary" Disney Halloween Party! Any excuse to wear my Minnie Mouse ears is good for me. 🙂
There were a few official dressed up Disney characters. Cruella called me a rodent and had me stand like a "fashion model." Still laughing about this picture!
I got to spend time with some new and old friends including Susanna.
The first full day of the conference started off with much more serious attire. I was thrilled to be able to go to an entire day of classes on everything from Instagram to freelance writing. I'm such a nerd, but I enjoy soaking in new knowledge.
Regardless of your chosen field, knowledge is power!
The conference was in Buckhead and it felt pretty cool to be in a city for a few days. I love my mountains, but it was a nice change of pace to be in a city.
For dinner I met up with Genelle, Susanna, Jen, Karen and Jaime. We went to Southern Art! Art Smith is the chef and it focused on upscale southern meals. It was amazing.
I'm actually still dreaming about these biscuits and homemade pickles!
The night was capped off by another party sponsored by the Type A conference. It included a fun s'mores bar!
The second full day of classes started off early, but I was excited to soak up more knowledge! Blogging is a constantly changing medium and I feel like there is always something to learn.
Lunch was hosted by YouTube and they even accommodated vegetarians, which warmed my heart. This salad was pretty tasty!
After another day of great classes I met up with Theresa, Andrea and Susanna. We had an amazing Mexican dinner before getting ready for the closing party.
The closing party was an 80's theme! You guys know I love a theme party... so I went all out. We had a great time. It's was fun to get away and spend time with other amazing women that I have so much in common with.
What a great weekend! I am so grateful for these friends and experiences like this.
I hope your week is off to a great start! Come back tomorrow for an delicious 30 minute stove top soup featuring kale and tortellini!
And of course, have a Marvelous Monday! Thanks for the linkup Katie.
Your turn!
What did you do this weekend?
What is the last conference you've been to?
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
That sounds like such a good time! I've never been to a blogging conference before!
JulieWunder says
You'd love it 🙂
Andrea says
Those biscuits!!! Yum
JulieWunder says
I know! They were off the charts!
Runaway Bridal Planner says
Oh my gosh, so much fun!!! Love all the photo's, and I think Cruella was right, that is a fun photo pose!
Sounds like it was a really fun coference!
JulieWunder says
Totally! She is hilarious!
Maureen says
Love the outfits! I have never been to a blogging conference....hoping to change that in 2016!
JulieWunder says
Thank you!! It's a lot of fun and you meet great people!
Dani @ Dani California Cooks says
We must have just crossed paths in buckhead this weekend! We were staying at the intercontinental for a wedding. What a coincidence! Was at southern art this morning 🙂
JulieWunder says
Omg! That's crazy!!! It's such a small world sometimes! I hope you are having a blast! We stayed at the Grand Hyatt across the street.
Jaime says
So glad you had a good time! When I attended my first Type-A conference, I was a cat mom. I wasn't a mom to a human until the third or fourth one I went to. 😉
JulieWunder says
Haha! Thank you again for the ticket! It was great! And so nice to meet everyone 🙂
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
It truly was such an amazing time! I'm so glad you came and that we got to hang out, learn and have fun together. Can't wait for the next one! Now on to our goal lists....:)
JulieWunder says
Haha! Yes, we should have a recap lunch 🙂
Farrah says
hehehe, I got so confused when I read the title of this and was wondering if I'd somehow missed that you had a kid! :O
Looks like you had a lot of fun though--I love your outfits! :]
Mandi Korn says
Looks like you had a really great time. Do you go to Blog conferences often? Do they help?
JulieWunder says
I've only done this one, the Food Blog Forum (the time it was in Asheville) and Blogging Concentrated (more of a class than conference.) It is cool to connect with other people and I always get some really good takeaways.
Jess @hellotofit says
I'd love to attend a blogging conference one year! It's hard because I have to get continuing eds for personal training so it's hard to justify ANOTHER conference for something I don't get paid for, yet. Great re-cap!
JulieWunder says
I totally understand! That's a lot of conferences! It's a lot of fun if you get the chance.
Mary Beth Jackson says
Looks like a great time, I love the 80's picture! A blogging conference is definitely on my bucket list for next year!
JulieWunder says
It's a lot of fun and you get some great information. I hope you get to go!
Blane Sherer says
Glad you enjoyed the conference.
Love that 80's theme picture.
JulieWunder says
Thanks! So much fun!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
I've not been to a blogging conference yet but it is for sure on my list for this year. If you know of any must attend ones let me know!
JulieWunder says
I'll let you know! This was a very last minute decision!! I'd love to go to a fitness one!
Dan Steadman says
well that looks fun back in the ATL....our weekend was a wash again...week 3 of training is off and going (week 2 was a hot mess with no 15 mile run)
JulieWunder says
Ugh! The rain is getting the best of the running!
Nick says
Glad you are getting good use of those ears.
JulieWunder says
Totally! 🙂
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
So much fun! ANd in my city....
JulieWunder says
I thought about you at the southern restaurant 🙂
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
What a fun weekend! Bulkhead is my favorite area, so I always love going there and exploring a bit. Ok, I love Atlanta in general : )
JulieWunder says
Me too! It's a cool place... especially AFTER I parked my car for the weekend 🙂
Jessie says
I can't get over how hot those browns shoes are your wearing in the first few photos. Please share where you got them from 🙂
JulieWunder says
Ahhhh!! They are super awesome. They are from our local outlets. I found Micheal Kors for $30!!! And the are comfortable.