A few items of business to take care of today…
Hotel Update
I was advised late last week that our room block is sold out at the Springhill Suites. As of Tuesday morning, there were only three rooms left even at the regular rate. If you haven’t booked, do it now!
If you’re looking for an alternative, the closest option is the Hampton Inn.
Ticket Sales
Several have asked about number of attendees and conference ticket availability. We are expecting to host 300 bloggers and have just under 25 tickets remaining for SNAP!
We’re trying to work with the venue to add a couple more, but if you’re considering attending please REGISTER NOW! We will sell out.
Speaker Announcement
Please join me in welcoming some fun speakers…
Amanda Padgett, Everyday Elements
Amanda, a quirky, introverted homeschooling mom of four, is passionate about helping others learn their cameras and editing software. She shares helpful tutorials on photography and editing with Photoshop Elements at her site Everyday Elements, and also offers online workshops and actions for Photoshop and PSE to speed workflow.
Amy Huntley, The Idea Room
Amy is a wife and mother to five kids who keep her busy and happy. She runs The Idea Room, where she shares DIY home decor and remodeling projects, baking and her quest to further develop her photography skills.To de-stress, Amy likes running to nowhere and back and consuming large amounts of chocolate.
Brittany Egbert, One Charming Party
Brittany Egbert knows a thing or two about hosting a great party. From a very young age, she helped out with her mother’s catering business. Working behind the scenes taught Brittany two very important things: how to appreciate a great party and how to make delicious food look delicious. Brittany’s work in event planning lead her to launch a business and a blog – One Charming Party.
Brooke Walker, KSL Studio 5
Brooke Walker is the co-host of Studio 5, Utah’s #1 local lifestyle program. She also presents the “Family Focus” series on KSL News at 5, and is the host/producer of “Footprints of Faith,” a semi-annual program that features people of faith, and their inspiring stories. In her spare time, Brooke enjoys a good read or cashing in on quality “girl time” with her three sisters.
Char Coester, Crap I’ve Made
Char has a name that sounds like an amusement park ride. And when life deals you that, you can do one of two things: laugh or go make something. Char does both and then writes about it. Char has been married for 14 years to a guy who stalked her in college. They have 4 fabulous kids (10, 8, 5, and 2) who keep things interesting. She hates pudding and hugging.
Jaimee Rose, Jaimee Rose
Jaimee is a features writer for The Arizona Republic and contributes to USA Today. She received national recognition for her story about Stephanie Nielson, a blogger burned in a plane crash. She has appeared on 20/20, The NBC Nightly News, CNN and written for The Los Angeles Times and The Baltimore Sun. Jaimee loves vintage newspapers, her Granna’s ’40s hat collection, and muffins with frosting.
Jennifer Hadfield, Tatertots and Jello
Jen is the author of the craft & decorating blog Tatertots& Jello. She loves making something beautiful out of nothing – remake is her style!Jennifer is a mom of 4 who loves meeting new friends. She started her blog as a place to store creative ideas and projects. She believes anyone can be creative and loves encouraging other people to develop their creative side.
Jessica Erickson, Allora Handmade
Jessica has moved 23 times in the last 10 years. Her most recent move? Home to sunny San Diego. A constant craving for creativity led Jessica to launch Allora Handmade two years ago and a blog shortly thereafter. Today, she blogs about her journey as a successful handmade business owner, totally frazzled mom of two crazy boys and lover of all things yellow.
Kate Riley, Centsational Girl
Kate is better known around the blogosphere as Centsational Girl, a lover of all things design and DIY from small crafts to large spaces. Kate’s work has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens Special Interest Publications and on the Nate Berkus Show. You can catch up with Kate’s daily adventures in crafting, cooking, decorating, and home improving at her site Centsational Girl
Kendra Halterman, My Insanity
People often tell Kendra Halterman she’s crazy. Rather than take it personally, she’s turned it into a virtual hit. She blogs about all her crazy projects including parties, holiday decorating and traditions, DIY home projects and more at My Insanity. She is wife of one boy scout, mom of four extroverts, music teacher, and all-around mess-maker!
Kim Demmon, Today’s Creative
Kim started her feature site about five years ago. Today’s Creative Blog was thought up and started all within 5 min. Kim craved seeing new blogs that had creative projects and figured there must be more people just like me who wanted the same thing…She’s been sharing her favorite sites ever since. Kim is a busy mom who adores her young son and teaches fitness classes.
Laci Davis, Laci Davis Photography
Laci runs a successful photography business, Laci Davis Photography and works as a regular contributor to Utah’s #1 lifestyle show, KSL-TV’s Studio 5, Laci’s popular series “Laci’s Latest” breaks down the new, hip and happy trends that shape our state, and shape our style. Her favorite job is playing “mom” to Navi, Gray and Annsli - and she loves dancing to the music of her rock star husband.
Lara Garner, Less Cake {More Frosting}
Lara {aka Ellie G} is the author of Less Cake {more frosting}. A blog about everything she loves including, but certainly not limited to, large amounts of frosting. She is a graphic designer and has worked on everything from blogs to fabric and corporate logos. Lara loves being a wife and mother of two. She’d also love to move-in to Disneyland. She’s pretty accomplished at singing in the shower.
Marie LeBaron, Make and Takes
Marie is the founder and managing editor of Make and Takes and is a mother of 3 living in Seattle. Marie graduated with an Early Childhood and Elementary teaching degree, taught 4 years of kindergarten, and now shares many of her tips and tricks she’s learned over the years on her blog. Marie recently published her first craft book called, Make and Takes for Kids: 50 crafts throughout the year.
Megan Dunford, Persimmon Floral Design
When Megan was young, she couldn’t help picking her neighbors petunias, secretly stashing marigolds in her pocket, or arranging daisies in soda pop bottles. Megan studied design and then created Persimmon Floral Design in 2005. Megan is well known for her unique and beautiful flower arrangements and is featured regularly on My Craft Channel.
Shelley Smith, House of Smiths
In September 2009, Shelley and her husband Cason started a blog to document progress on their home remodel – a real shift in design and style. They’ve worked hard to find fun, new ways to update, change and decorate their space on a budget, earning them the respect of hundreds of thousands of readers. Shelley is also a full-time Mom to three beautiful girls.
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the lineup keeps getting better & better!! i’m jealous .. already looking forward to reading all the awesome posts that will be up after snap! hopefully i’ll be able to go next year {fingers are already crossed!}
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Wow! This is really going to be a great conference. What a great line up!
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Yay, excited to be added to this fabulous list of speakers!
Also, I just booked a room at the Hampton Inn. They said if at least 4 other rooms are booked for SNAP, then they will give our group a discount. So if you book a room there, make sure to tell them you’re with SNAP! Just fyi!
Marie & Beverly,
Anna Mosely (ask Anna) and I have a room at the Marriott and we are looking for 2 roommates if you, or anyone else you know might be interested in staying with us.
We are lots of fun!!!!
Andrea
Wow!! I am so excited about the conference!! Thank you for putting so much time and effort into putting everything together!!
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So many great speakers!!! The only disappointment I’m feeling is there are so many I want to hear, and I know I won’t be able to get to them all. A good problem to have.
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so excited to go!!! and meet all these awesome ladies!!! yay!
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Cannot wait!
There goes the neighborhood…
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Wahoo! If I keep up this excitement level…I might have to pull out the depends.
Lara {Ellie G} recently posted..Vintage Photo Pillow-With a Twist
So glad I got my hotel room already! And can I just say I will have a BIG issue with all of these fabulous speakers if there is more than one track! I want to hear them ALL!!
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So excited to meet and greet so many wonderful women! I am excited for the synergie that will be produced there. TOTALLY impressed with the line up. Can’t Wait!
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I cannot even tell you how excited I am about this list of speakers! I am excited to be attending in just a few short months. Thank you Tauni for all you are doing to put this together for us!
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Tasha, You are ALWAYS so very sweet. Thank you for your kinds words.
xoxo