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My First Blog Conference & New Kelly Moore Camera Bag

September 18, 2012

I think I am the luckiest lady that attended Bloggy Boot Camp in Dallas this past weekend with the SITS Girls!

I couldn’t wait to go to my first blog conference so I could learn a few things about blogging.  What a great experience!  I met some of The Nicest Women!  I wish I was able to meet more!  Don’t you love a room filled with 175 women with a common interest all lifting each other up and encouraging one another (especially in this day and age where so many feel compelled to bring other’s down)?!

We started the day with breakfast, seminars and networking.  This was followed by lunch, breakout sessions, more seminars and snacks.  There were opportunities to meet with companies for possible sponsorships as well.  It was all done right!  The SITS girls are full of knowledge that they wanted to share with every single person in the room.  Not only were they were all extremely knowledgeable, they were witty and humorous too.  I spent a lot of time laughing, along with everyone else in the room.

I definitely walked away from this conference feeling uplifted and confident that I am on the right path with my blog.  I also walked away with a brand new camera bag from Kelly Moore.  I won it in a raffle at the end of the day.  I truly could not believe it when my name was called!  I was in shock!  I ran up to collect my bag and announced that I had just gotten a new camera to put in it.  How cool is that?!  Thank you Kelly Moore for donating this bag!  Please go to the Kelly Moore website to see all of the camera bags that she sells.  They don’t look like your typical camera bags.  These look more like handbags, and can actually be used that way as well.  They come in many different colors and styles.  I have pictures of mine below (both empty and filled with my new camera and accessories).

The Kelly Moore Mimi Satchel Camera Bag

The inside is padded with removable dividers to customize the bag
I filled the bag with my new Canon T3 camera and extra lens
What an amazing and unexpected ending to an already amazing day!
Thank you to the SITS Girls!!
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  1. Sara says

    September 18, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    That camera bag is too cute. Quite a few bloggers attended this conference so wondering what the best thing you learned from it was? I’m your newest follower from the hop.

    Reply
  2. Makaila says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    I looove this bag. I have not been about to find a camera bag I love (well, one that doesn’t cost $150!) and recently bought a Jessica Simpson bag that I’m hoping to convert to a camera bag.. I’ll have to check these out first tho!

    I just hopped on the Hop! Thx for hosting!
    Distinctly M

    Reply
  3. anika♥Lee says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    That conference sounds AWESOME!!!! And that bag is SO cute!!!! I am adding that to my Christmas list! 🙂 Newest follower via GFC Blog Hop 🙂

    Reply
  4. Sarah Marie says

    September 18, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Stopping by from the Hop, New follower! Come back and say HEY!

    http://sarahmarieyankee.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  5. THE mom says

    September 18, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    That camera bag is gorg! so jelly you went to BBC in Dallas!!! I’m 3 hours away in Austin and decided way too late that I wanted to attend. Oh well, next time.
    I’m your newest follower from the GFC blog hop…thanks for co hosting!

    Nicole
    http://theboyslockerroom.blogspot.com

    Reply
  6. BeaumontGirl says

    September 18, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    That sounds like so much fun! You should write a post with their top favorite tips for new bloggers! 🙂 Following you!!!!

    http://thebees3.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  7. Laura says

    September 18, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    The conference sounds amazing! love the camera bag, so cute!

    Reply
  8. Niki Caron says

    September 18, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    I love your camera bag! I just got my first DSLR and I’ve been looking for a good one – I’ll have to check out Kelly Moore!

    I’m your newest follower from the GFC hop! 🙂

    xo Niki
    http://www.glossyblonde.com

    Reply
  9. Christie says

    September 18, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Hi! I’m your newest follower from the hop and look forward to connecting with you!

    Christie
    http://satisfactionthroughchrist.blogspot.com

    Reply
  10. Krystal Caracol says

    September 18, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    YAY! How awesome! Very cool bag too, so sweet! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    September 19, 2012 at 1:55 am

    Sounds like it was the most amazing conference! Love your camera bag!

    Rebecca
    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

    Reply
  12. Holly says

    September 19, 2012 at 2:45 am

    Found you on the GFC hop! I’m a new follower 🙂

    Holly, http://mymommyandwifelife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. Gina says

    September 19, 2012 at 4:29 am

    Such a fun camera bag!! I have been in the market for a new one, will have to check the site out 🙂 New follower from the GFC hop!!

    Gina
    http://ramblesbygina.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Kelly @Leafy Not Beefy says

    September 19, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Love that bag! Found you from the GFC hop 🙂

    Reply
  15. Crystal @MissCrystalMakeup says

    September 19, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    Sounds like you had a great time. Congrats on the new camera bag! xo

    Reply
  16. Nelle Creations says

    September 19, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Wow those bags are awesome!! I really want one.
    Found you from the GFC Blog Hop! Hope you can check out my blog and follow back if you like it.
    http://www.nellecreations.com
    Win a $10 Gift Card to Decorate Your Home

    Reply
  17. Veronica and Daniel says

    September 19, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    SO exciting to win a drawing – and what a perfect prize for you! I have been wanting to attend a blog conference, but have not found one close to home yet…it sounds like you had a great time!

    Reply
  18. Marie-Eve says

    September 20, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Lucky girl, those Kelly Moore bags are amazing !!! I love the ones by Jo Totes too !

    My Blog – A Pretty Nest

    Reply
  19. Tami Marie says

    September 20, 2012 at 1:28 am

    Cute bag. 🙂 I am your newest follower from the GFC hop. If you have a moment and would like to, you can visit me here The Things We Find Inside
    Thanks,
    Tami

    Reply
  20. tiffani says

    September 20, 2012 at 2:28 am

    How fun and I love the bag. I am super jealous, I so want to go to a blog conference. Please share all the cool stuff you learned!!!

    Reply
  21. Amanda says

    September 20, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Hi, I am your newest follower. Over from the blog hop. Love your camera bag! Have a good night.

    Amanda
    http://www.mommyiscoocoo.com

    Reply
  22. Chris says

    September 21, 2012 at 12:21 am

    Hi Stacie, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
    http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

    Reply
  23. CHAS says

    September 23, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    I love that bag and would totally use it as a purse. Congrats!

    Reply
  24. Rachael says

    September 24, 2012 at 12:59 am

    Stacie in HD! Woot Woot! xox -Rachael

    Reply
  25. Daidri Smythe says

    March 16, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    What an experience, sounds like a winner all around. I’m so glad you mentioned the camera bag you won; I’ve been searching for a new one that looks more like a handbag. I’ll be sure to check them out. Congrats on your SITS feature as well, glad to have found your site.

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