NotGoingToBlogHer
The whole blogosphere and Twitter is abuzz now that BlogHer09 is in full swing. It seems like anybody and everybody is in the Windy City of Chicago – taking in the views of Lake Michigan; meeting all their online friends; bonding; forming new friendships; attending seminars; handing out or receiving Swag, and generally having a grand old time!
Well, I didn’t find a Sponsor in time for this year (color me Green) 
so I’ll be trying really hard to find one so I can attend BlogHer10 ~
Fifteen moms will have the opportunity to win $100 sponsorships from Cozi, in conjunction with Mom of 2 Boys, Wife of 1 who is giving away $1500 for moms who couldn’t get to BlogHer this year and are feeling a tad out-of-it.
Make My Day and help me to WIN by leaving a Comment on This Post! 
Here’s My Top 10 Reasons Why I’m Not Going to BlogHer
- 10. I have to babysit the granddog at my house as daughter & her Hubster are in VT this weekend.
- 9. I have to go over to darling daughter’s house to take care of their cat since their cat doesn’t get along with my cat.
- 8. I have to feed their fish, too.
- 7. I have to feed my cat who’s12 and gets extremely upset if I am not the one who feeds him twice a day.
- 6. My husband of 35 years gets cranky extremely upset if I don’t feed him at least 3 times a day.
- 5. Going to BlogHer would mean I’d need a complete makeover – liposuction, haircolor, makeup and more, as I’m a Baby Boomer – can you imagine the stress I’d be under?
- 4. Going to BlogHer most certainly involves updating my wardrobe – which would possibly involve the purchase of a new bikini bathing suit for the indoor pool – horrors!
- 3. I’m a little too old to try to dance on the table anymore
- 2. Staying home is the perfect opportunity to re-fire, organize my chores (see picture above) and add recent events in our lives to my family journal using Cozi’s free family journal.
- 1. My husband just surprised me with some shopping spending money – lookout Marshall’s and TJ Maxx, here I come!
Join me at the Not Going to Blogher Party on Stickam Friday night!
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Have a great Non Blogher weekend!!
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I’m not going to Blogher either, and it only very recently that I even understood what Blogher is. Even if I had known in advance I wouldn’t be able to attend, cuz we have an important family function going on this weekend that I couldn’t possibly miss. Good luck winning the contest!
.-= Lin Burress @Telling It Like It Is´s last blog ..How to Be a Good Son-In-Law: Building a Great Son-In-Law Relationship With Your In-Laws =-.
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I almost spit my drink out from 6. My husband just might starve if I left him alone. Well not really, he can cook he just acts like he can’t. I hope you have a great weekend!
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Cute reasons!
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Good for you for going for the bikini. I have to stick with my SlimPerfect SlimDress. Good Luck on the contest.
.-= Keonte’´s last blog ..Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend =-.
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I didn’t make it to BlogHer this year either – hopefully next year!
.-= Kim Rowley aka @ShoppingKim´s last blog ..5 Ways to Stay Organized, Save Money =-.
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No BlogHer for me either. Making the most of a beautiful summer in New England (finally, mostly) with the fam.
.-= Deb´s last blog ..Interview with a bulimia survivor =-.
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Those are some pretty good reasons!
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Come one! Enough alcohol will make ANYONE dance on the table!
.-= Angie´s last blog ..Ghost Adventures: Ancient Ram Inn Investigation =-.
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I am not going to blogHer either (although I would LOVE to dance on the tables)
. And if you happen to get this in time…I am going to be on twitter at noon tomorrow ET at #notatblogher looking to tweet with anyone else who is not at blogher – so feel free to stop by and say hi. And hopefully we can dance on the tables as Blogher together next year
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..Furniture safety: preventing furniture and television tip-over injuries =-.
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I’m not going either and I’m so disappointed. Maybe next year.
At least I have fun weekend planned with my family.
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Have fun shopping! Sounds like you’ll have a full weekend!
.-= Staci A´s last blog ..Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with my Family This Coming Weekend =-.
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Good luck making it next year!!
.-= Emily´s last blog ..Week 19: Half way to full term! =-.
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Great post! Enjoy your weekend!
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I am staying home this weekend too! I loved reading your reasons for not going! Who needs BlogHer anyway, right? Ha, ha!! Those all sound like pretty good reasons to me. There is always next year.
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Good luck with the contest! Your lipo suction comment is cracking me up!!
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Man, that’s a lot of mouths to feed! LOL!
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You are NOT too old to dance on the table tops Cindi. If anything happens I’ll be there to catch you ;->
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Well, Chicago’s too windy anyway
Plus, I’d spend all my time eating Chicago style pizza.
Let’s all try for BlogHer10
.-= Marcy´s last blog ..What’s Happening in My Classroom? =-.
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I’m not there either and will try my best to be there next year. I just started blogging six months ago, but it’s my life now. Blogging is so much fun! I would love to meet a lot of other blogging moms. Hey, hope to meet you there! Best, Dagmar
.-= Dagmar Bleasdale´s last blog ..Traveling With a Toddler — Day 6: Dogs, Pigs, and Lots of Running =-.
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Sounds like there would be a lot of starving people and animals had you gone away for the weekend. Here’s to staying home!
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend =-.
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Excellent REasons!!! I’m home with u as well. NO Blogher 4 me. Even though I live less than an hour away. I’d have withdrawals from not seeing the baby and my Mommy milkys would explode
.-= Nightowlmama´s last blog ..WW: Ready For the Major Leagues? =-.
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I’m not going either, but there is always next year, right?
Good luck to you! Feel free to come by and spread some comment luv for me, too! 
.-= Melissa @SavingCentswithSense.net´s last blog ..Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend =-.
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I’m not going either and I’m going crazy seeing all those tweets about it. But, I am going to try for next year. Also, I have to be rested and ready for my daughter’s wedding, that’s more important than anything right now!
.-= ConnieFoggles´s last blog ..Trix Swirls Cereal Review And Giveaway =-.
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My hubby gets upset too when I don’t feed him
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Great list. I started my top ten for why I am not heading to BlogHer, but couldn’t get past #1 I’m lame. Best of luck with the Cozi sponsorship!
.-= Christie´s last blog ..6yir8jq7dx =-.
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I’m not going to blogher also as I’m not even staying in USA. Have a great week nevertheless
.-= Dominique´s last blog ..My Favourite Kids Photo from 2007 =-.
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Great Post! I’d definitely take a shopping day, especially one funded by the hubby, over BlogHer anyday!!
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You gotta do what you gotta do to keep your cat happy!
I am hoping for a Non BlogHer Sponsorship too!
http://www.themombuzz.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html
.-= erin´s last blog ..Playskool’s Blogger Swag Bag has Mr. Potato Head! See them at BlogHer … or at Least Win some Swag! =-.
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I had to LOL about feeding your husband 3x a day. That’s cute.
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..Who Am I? =-.
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I’ll be partying with you on Friday night! I’ll make sure you don’t dance on any tables!
My fave? Babysitting the granddog. Who wouldn’t want to do that, right? Have a great weekend, Cindy!
.-= Angie Knutson´s last blog ..Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend =-.
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Oh I so want to go to 2010. Couldn’t go this year if I wanted to, baby girl (10 months old) would rule the roost until I got back.. I would like to go to 2010 and take my family… There is more to it that just partying…
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Hope you have a great weekend!
.-= Frantic Holly´s last blog ..Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend =-.
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Have a great weekend and good luck!
.-= Sandy´s last blog ..Great News! =-.
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I’m home, too! But I think I will make it up to myself by going antique shopping and doing a little giveaway on my blog.
Hey, we can’t all go to “the” ball, but we can certainly throw our own!
Gratefully,
Christy
p.S. Good Luck!
.-= Christy Jordan´s last blog ..Macaroni Salad =-.
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If you win, I expect to see you dancing on the table next year in NY
. I am considering going in 2010.
.-= Anne´s last blog ..We Have a Winner! =-.
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Cindi, I’m with you…. I’m having a little pity party of my own… The Hubs took me shopping the other day (I had a Macy’s gift card that he had won me on a Mother’s Day sweepstakes), and I hit a fantabulous Macy’s sale!! Of course I’ll have a post on my blog about the mall later on — “OH THE HORROR”.
I totally agree with numbers 4 & 5, I am not quite a baby boomer, but almost, so I know how it feels. Have a great weekend.
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It sounds to me like you have a lot of people (and animals) counting on you! Not going is a bummer, but there’s always next year.
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I’m sorry but I just cannot allow myself to believe that three is true. You are not old and you will never be too old to dance on a table
.-= John Pruitt´s last blog ..Road rage soccer mom mini van lunatics! =-.
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lovin’ the grandog…what a cute name! Have a great weekend and good luck!
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I love reason #1..haha. I’m not going either so we can keep each other company online all weekend
.-= Mommyof2girlz´s last blog ..Busy Body Book & Birdy’s Boutique WINNERS! =-.
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funny! great reasons
have a great weekend!
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Wow 35 years of marriage. That is awesome. Have a great weekend. Good luck on the contest!
.-= Christy akaThe Write Gal´s last blog ..Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend =-.
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You’re never too old to dance on a table! lol Hope you have a great weekend!
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..How many is too many? =-.
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I am not going either – BOO HOO!
.-= Katie´s last blog ..Giveaway Galore Weekend!! =-.
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For #3, you are NEVER too old to dance on tables, rofl. Check out my blog comment and follow! Would love to hear from you! http://singlemamachallenges.blogspot.com/
.-= Jacqui´s last blog ..Top 10 Reasons I am Excited to Stay Home with My Family this Coming Weekend =-.
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I’m not going to blogher either, but I think your list of reasons are completely valid. i hope you win this contest. Thanks for visiting my blog. Happy Saturday Sitsfest!
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Hi! Popping over to visit from SITS today. Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!!
I would love to be at BlogHer too, but I’m a home-grown southern blog and not a money-maker blog so my pocketbook can’t afford that kind of stuff!
Love that list – I share a few common things there I think!
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Weekend Cocktails – The Perfect Mojito =-.
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Are you sure you aren’t me? My kids don’t have fish, but most of reasons #10-2 apply to me, too.
I definitely need to work on #1.
.-= Susan52´s last blog ..Changing Lives With Squidoo =-.
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LOL ~ I understand about the cat!!
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LOL, you have a lot of feeding to do this weekend!
I’m sharing the comment luv from MomDot.Here’s my post
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I like how most of your list is about having to feed some creatures.
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I didn’t even know what BlogHer was until this morning and I live in the Chicago area. I had some of the same reasons for not going to the eBay Radio Party. Funny how it is always the woman’s responsibility to feed everyone! Have a great weekend and good luck!
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I’m here right now! Next year it will be in NYC!
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I’m not there either sad
I would be thrilled for some shopping money too
.-= Kristi´s last blog ..I’m in between a palm tree and another palm tree =-.
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Sounds like a good time
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I’m not there either..but shopping money with your hubby sounds really cool!
.-= Maopa´s last blog ..Safeway Deals 7/22 – 7/28/09 =-.
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I like the list. Good luck and have a great weekend.
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Good luck to you.. Can I go with you on your shopping spree? hehehe..
.-= chubskulit´s last blog ..Fun in the kitchen =-.
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All very good reasons! Good Luck
.-= Nessa´s last blog ..Top Five On Friday: Girlz Rule!! =-.
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Good luck! My fav? Hub gets cranky if not fed!
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.-= Angela Ison´s last blog ..A Man Saves His Wife’s Life By Yelling. =-.
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Hey Cindi,
Family is the best reason of all to be home! Very funny post!
Good luck next year!
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Hi Cindi .
All excellent reasons to stay home. Especially the wardrobe one.
.-= valmg´s last blog ..Calling All MidAtlantic Foodies And Readers – TD Bank Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival Ticket Giveaway =-.
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Shopping spree money sounds fun! Definitely worth staying home! Good luck on the $100.
Please share the comment love:
http://www.unorganizedmomma.com/2009/07/10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay-home.html
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Like you, I’m a Baby Boomer and hesitate about the BlogHer event. Maybe next year.
.-= Karen´s last blog ..Obama’s Post Racial World =-.
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I think we should both go next year. I was hesitant this year also, along with other things, but maybe we will get friendships and education out of it!
.-= Brittany´s last blog ..Winners! =-.
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Oh I hope you win the money it will help you get even more bikinis for your buck at Marshalls.
.-= Christine´s last blog ..The Boyfriend Rules at our House =-.
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Wow, sounds like you need to come visit. Hubby LOVES to cook
Too bad he doesn’t love cleaning the kitchen lol.
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Love your list! Good luck
I hope to go next year too, but hadn’t heard of being sponsored. Something I’ll have to Google 
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I don’t blame you honey! I’m so sad you couldn’t make it, but hopefully we’ll both be able to make it next year.:)
.-= Jacqueline Renner´s last blog ..Nature’s Baby Organics Giveaway! =-.
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Good Luck On The Contest!!!! Hope you win!!!!!!
.-= Mary Disney´s last blog ..Women’s Skirts Newly Listed! =-.
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I was there, it was fantastic, and no, you would not need a total makeover. I didn’t! LOL
Next year, you will go and you will LOVE it!
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Happy Sunday! I am making way through all of the comments I received when I was featured on SITS. It really is a great SITSahood.
Thank you so much for visiting me and have a blessed day!
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Great list, and you sure are [valued] by your family! The good news about not going to BlogHer is that, in addition to seeing streams of comments on Twitter and Facebook, we can look forward to reading dozens of blog posts written by those who did attend. I hope you get to go next year! ~Arleen
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Love your reasons! Have a fantasti weekend
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Just came over from Momdot. Nice to read everyone’s lists.
Have a great evening!
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As you can tell…you are not alone, many of us did not make to Blogher this weekend!..and it looks like quite a few of us are enjoying this beautiful New England weather. For once, no rain!
I for one, absolutely love your blog! It sounds like me, especially with the animals. All the animals have to be settled first and its the same when my daughter goes away!
You deserve to win the sponsership! I think you will! Good Luck!
.-= Mary Evans´s last blog ..Set 3 Holiday Snowman Napkin Ring Festive Gold Trim =-.
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My mom could relate to you. SHe is constantly watching her granddogs this summer and not going on her own vacation.
SO, it is the perfect excuse for missing BLOGHER. 
.-= Margo Dill´s last blog ..I’m Not Weird, I Have SPD–Blog Tour with Author Chynna T. Laird =-.
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Love your list. Add me to the list of “hers” who didn’t make it to BH 09. Hope your weekend was great.
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Wow! You’ll need a sponsor for the conference, the traveling, and all the cosmetic stuff too.
Hope everyone is well fed and you’re able to find a sponsor in 2010.
.-= Jendi´s last blog ..Sunday Poem ~ On File =-.
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I so want to attend Blogher next year. Especially since it’s in a city (New York)that I’ve always wanted to go to.
I loved reason number 5, lol. I’m a Baby Boomer too. Maybe we can room together next year.
.-= Rhonda´s last blog ..Oh Snap – Blog Give Aways =-.
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Cindi
I did not go to BlogHer either -like the 10 reasons-especially the hubby and family things
Shopping never hurts either
Bet your weekend was Great~!
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funny LOL I like the one about your hubby. Mine needs his meals too. blessings
.-= Stefanie Hartman´s last blog ..Summer Fun =-.
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LOL!!!! I’m not going either.. but we will be at ’10..it’s in N.y….
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Ok, I guess I’m out of the loop. What exactly is a BlogHer? Hope you have fun and goodluck!
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Did I miss Blogher 09? Oh crud! Oh yea, I lost my calendar around Jan 4th. If I didn’t sleep with my laptop, I’d probably lose that too.
I really got a chuckle out of your list. It really is good sometimes when we’re feeling a bit sad to list all the reasons we couldn’t do the thing we really wanted to do.
I think I’ll make a list of ten reasons I’m not going to stop eating chocolate.
ta-dah!
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Great list! Love it…
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I ddn’t go either.
good luck
.-= Barbbara Platt´s last blog ..Blog Hop ’09 – I’m Barbara, and this is my hubby Henry =-.
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Sounds like my kind of fun. LOL!
.-= Alex´s last blog ..Are Marketers Annoying Mommy Bloggers? =-.
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Hope you enjoyed your non BlogHer weekend as much as I enjoyed mine!!!
.-= Anne Younger´s last blog ..Stories to Tell =-.
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Hey Cindi,
Sorry for the belated comment…..hope you had a fantastic weekend anyways!
I’m looking forward to attending next year myself….went to a different live event last weekend though….they’re SO worth it!
Heading to blogworld in Vegas in Oct.
Great reasons too….
Kim
.-= Kim Doyal´s last blog ..Featured Content Gallery pdf tutorial =-.
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I won! Thank you to everyone who commented and helped make this a reality!
I will use the Scholarship towards attending BlogHer10 in NYC next year!
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wow there is a wonder mom here
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Well, you have 10 valid reasons of not going to blogher. That’s good enough to just stay at home with your family. Hope you enjoy you non blogher weekend.
.-= Patrice´s last blog ..Moms Work at Home with Online Marketing =-.
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I didn’t go either, and I had a fabulous weekend. Hope yours was great too!
Wanted to let you know also that I left you a little award on my blog.
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hope im not too late cindi! …. Oh yeah you gotta spend that shopping money before someone else spends it for you lol
Good luck mate
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I can especially related to #’s 4,5 and 6 and I love #1, so I don’t blame you for not going.
Way too much stress and by staying you got rewarded with the cash. That’s a no-brainer in my book.
Cute Post!
.-= Terri Brooks´s last blog ..Blog Marketing Mini-Course =-.
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Congratulations Nicole for winning the T-Shirt from the KidsWear Giveaway that you won for commenting on my Cozi post for August (Send Me to BlogHer10)
Please forward name/address for shipping, and I hope you’ll become a subscriber to my blog!
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Great list, fun to read. Good Luck, hope you win the contest!
.-= madly59´s last blog ..madly59: @Sobits Gobble, gobble! =-.
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