The pose was his idea! And yes, he is THAT handsome and fit 
Wordless Wednesday: Me and Mr. Clean at the Housewares Show!
March 14, 2012 By
No Friday Fives Today, I’m Heading To Chicago For The Housewares Show!
March 9, 2012 By
This weekend is the International Housewares Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, and I was honored to be invited for the third year in a row to attend as a member of the Internet Media (sounds so fancy, doesn’t it?). What makes this weekend even better is that I spend it with my dear friend Lisa from My Thoughts, Ideas, and Ramblings (and about a bazillion other blogs too, that girl is a blogging beast). I’m forever grateful to her family for letting me basically take over their basement rec room for three nights so I don’t have to spend a fortune on a Chicago hotel room!
Lisa and I always have a blast at the Housewares Show. It’s hard to describe just how huge McCormick Place is to begin with, then to fill up three humongous expo halls with what is probably a million different things to look at? It’s crazy and exhilarating and exhausting and eye-opening and well, FUN!
Because our email addresses are available to exhibitors, Lisa and I start getting emails about a month before the show, inviting us to stop by certain booths. We try to stop by every booth that invites us personally. You’d think half a day on Saturday, a full day on Sunday, and a few hours on Monday would be enough, but it won’t be!
Guess who we have appointments to meet in person? It’s two very famous celebrity chefs, and I’ll give you a hint – one of them likes to say “BAM” when he cooks That’s right, we are meeting EMERIL LAGASSE!! We are also meeting Curtis Stone, who is such a hottie that I’m going to have to try to resist the urge to just stand there with my mouth hanging open.
I’ll take as many photos as I can (only Internet Media people can take photos, which makes us feel even more special!), and when I get home I’ll start rounding up my favorites on MomReviews and MomCooks. I’m hoping I’ll be able to do some fun reviews and giveaways, too!
So, wish me luck and keep me in your thoughts and prayers please as I drive the 217 miles to Lisa’s. I can’t leave until after Chris gets home from his business trip to California! He lands at 3:30, I pick up the rental car, and then I hit the road. Chicago, here I come!
Early Bird Registration is almost over for the Brands and Bloggers Summit!
March 21, 2011 By
I’m so excited to be heading to Chicago this summer for the Midwest Moms Media Brands & Bloggers Summit! I want as many bloggers as possible to come to this one day event, so I want to make sure everyone who reads Table for Five knows about a great opportunity to save on registration.
What it is: A power-packed summit full of the Midwest’s (and beyond) most influential mom bloggers and brands marketing to women and families.
Why you should register by March 31st: Early-Bird Blogger Registration gets you a Full Ticket including Breakfast, Lunch, Sessions, Coffee Break, and Exhibition Hall for only $98.00 plus a $3.44 fee. After March 31st, the price raises to $150.00.
When it is: Saturday, July 16 2011 from 9:00-6:00 CT.
Where it is: DoubleTree Hotel Magnificent Mile, Chicago Illinois
Hosted by: City Connect Media, Inc. / Chicagonista (a/k/a the fabulous MJ Tam!)
Who can go: EVERYBODY!
How to register: Go to the Midwest Moms Media Brands & Bloggers Summit ’11 page on EventBrite
What a great opportunity to meet companies who want to work with you and spend time with other bloggers! Register soon!
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