Do you guys remember a couple of months ago when I wrote this awesome post about how I deserved to be the Grande Scholarship Winner to a trip to DESTINation : Brandcation in Destin, Florida? Well, very surprisingly, I won the scholarship and it is now my duty – and absolute pleasure – to tell…
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The Adventures of Pear Summer at Brandcation
My first Brandcation was Brandcation Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in October, 2011. I was a very last minute attendee and I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I knew Jen from Life with Levi on an internet-personal level. I knew that Mickey from A Helicopter Mom was going to be there and that I had…
Brandcation HUGE Thank-yous
As you know, I had the enormous pleasure of visiting Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with 33 other bloggers during the first week in October. We were sponsored by many, many companies who showed us the time of our lives. Here is your one-stop shop for the generous companies who donated swag, free entrance, and meals to…
A Titanic Surprise in Pigeon Forge
I’ve been saving this article for last, not because I want to keep it to myself, but because of many things I experienced in Pigeon Forge, TN on my recent trip to Brandcation, The Titanic Museum Attraction was the most surprising. To be honest, I’m not sure that this enormous boat in the middle of…
Dollywood in All Its Glory
As a gal who grew up going to Disney on her grandfather’s golden pass, it takes a whole lot to impress me in the whole theme park arena. I get bored easily so I need something new, fresh, and exciting to keep my interest. I wasn’t sure what to think when I heard that we…
How to Relieve Cabin Fever
About two weeks ago, I had reached a point in my life as a stay at home mom where I was strongly considering a trip to the Psych ward at the local hospital. That might be a little dramatic but good gracious it’s how I felt. I looked forward to bed each morning as soon…
CLIMB Works for a Zippin’ Good Time
Brandcation in Pigeon Forge, TN was full of “firsts” for me. First time away from the kids, first time vacationing in a cabin, first time to Tennessee, first time to the Smoky Mountains, first time going on vacation with not a soul I know, and my first time zip lining. Two things that I miss…
How to Pack for a Blog Conference
This past week I had the esteemed privilege of going to Brandcation in Pigeon Forge, TN. It was my first blog event and I wasn’t quite sure exactly what to pack so I just packed my entire closet and everything with an electronic plug in my house. I’d like for you to learn from…