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June 14, 2012

We’re Headin’ To Haven and a BlogHer Feature!


Whoo Hoo!!
 In exactly one week we are so excited to be hittin’ the road to Atlanta for the the very first Haven Conference and we want you to join us!! 

We’re going to take you on the journey with us as we Twitter, Facebook and Blog our way from Kentucky to Georgia and share with you all the happenings at Haven. 
We’ll be stopping at some fun sites along the way, hanging out with some of our best blogging buddies and even asking some questions of our favorite Blogger Superstars!
(insert our best Mary Katherine Gallagher impression here!)
We will keep you updated with all of the important Haven news like…what are the trending shoe styles among DIY Bloggers and who’s wearing the pj’s with the most paint stains! We’ll share some of the cute business cards we’ve collected as well as give you all the days highlights! Maybe even a video of Heather singing Karaoke and Debbie of Refresh Restyle dancing….she did promise and we’re holding her to it! 😉

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To get every last detail (and if you’re as nosy as we are…we know you’ll want every last detail…grin!) be sure you’re following us on Twitter and Facebook as well as here on the blog!

We also want to take a moment to share some exciting news!

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Vanessa’s post on Talking to your Kids about Adoption is being featured today at 3:00 PM EST on the front page of BlogHer.com as well as in the Family Topic as a BlogHer Spotlight! We’d be so appreciative if you would take a moment to visit her over there and leave a comment!

Well that’s about it! Lots of exciting things happening around here…can’t wait to see so many of our friends next week…and for us two sisters to have a fun adventure together and take you with us!

Don’t forget about our great giveaway going on all week from The Rusted Chain!

See you tomorrow for Inspiration Friday.

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  1. Ange says

    June 13, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    I’m torn between peeing my pants with excitement and throwing up a bit with nervousness! Haven here we come! Can’t wait to see your girls on Wednesday! Getting ready to party with all my favorite bloggers!

    Reply
  2. Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

    June 13, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    We who aren’t attending will live through you two! Have a BLAST!! And cracnk up the 80’s tunes. I want to sing along 😉

    I’ll check out the blogher post too.

    Reply
  3. Anna says

    June 13, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Yay!!! I can’t wait to meet your girls! It’s going to be so much fun! Just look for me, I’ll be the one the looks totally lost because I don’t know anyone! 🙂

    Anna
    http://www.askannamoseley.com

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 13, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    LOL ~ I love that graphic of you two in the car! : ) Have a ball! I know you will. I hope to get to one of these blogging conferences some day.

    Reply
  5. Judy says

    June 13, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Wish I could be there to meet you two. I will keep up with your journey.

    Reply
  6. NanaDiana says

    June 13, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Oh-You guys are gonna have SOOO much fun! I can’t wait to hear all about it- and take lots of pictures, too!!! xo Diana

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  7. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    June 14, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    can not wait to meet you guys!! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    June 14, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    I’m not attending the conference, but I understand I will get to meet y’all at dinner. Yippee!!

    Reply
  9. Debbiedoo's says

    June 14, 2012 at 3:31 AM

    LUCKY ducklings. You girls are going to have so much fun! Enjoy and I know you will keep us updated every step of the way.

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  10. Laurel Stephens says

    June 14, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Sounds like a blast!

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  11. Kim says

    June 14, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Oh How Fun!! You girls will have a ball … can’t wait to see your tweets from the road. I just got twitter … so I will follow you now!!

    Reply
  12. Debbie says

    June 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    You’re coming to GEORGIA, and you’re not coming to Savannah? Well, that’s just mean. Mean, I tell you.

    I will be signing up to follow on twitter because I’m just about as nosy and any human has the right to be. I don’t do much twitter. My only followers are my daughters. Ha! But I’m going to follow you.

    And Vanessa, congratulations. Actually I should say, “Go God” because He definitely wrote that post. I could see his signature all over it.

    Reply
  13. Miss Kitty says

    June 14, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Yeah! That is a darling collage of you girls on the way to Atlanta. I am coming too. I don’t know anyone yet “in person” but I feel like I do via blogging. I hope to meet y’all too.

    Reply
  14. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    June 14, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    My goodness.you two are going to have a blast!!! Be sure to get a pic of Debbie dancing:) Looking forward to hearing all about it.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  15. Eclectically Vintage says

    June 14, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    I clicked on your BlogHer link but couldn’t find your feature!
    Kelly

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      June 14, 2012 at 7:38 PM

      Hey girl. It’s probably not on the main page anymore, they rotate those pretty quickly, but it’s still at the top of the family page. 🙂 https://www.blogher.com/blogher-topics/family

      Reply
  16. DIY Show Off says

    June 14, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Counting down the days! Can’t wait! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    June 15, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    Hey ladies! Thanks so much for hosting. I’m really looking forward to meeting you guys next week. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Jen Gilday says

    June 15, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    I’m going to Haven too!!! See you guys there!!! Can’t wait!

    Jen
    athomeinthenorthwestblog.com

    Reply
  19. Daune | Cottage in the Oaks says

    June 15, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Yaaaaayyyy! I look forward to seeing you guys next week at Haven! It’s going to be a great time……

    See ya soon~
    Daune

    Reply

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