Blissdom Swag Bag Giveaway!
Posted on 08 February 2010 by admin 
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I went to Blissdom this past weekend in Nashville. What is Blissdom? It’s an annual weekend conference for 500 women bloggers. Industry experts teach us all kinds of things from technical coding workshops to creative writing workshops and everything in between. I learned a lot and hope to put some new skills to use over the next few months. We were at the same hotel as the Tea Party with speaker, Sarah Palin, but I never saw her.
I did however, see two other celebrities: chef and entertainer, George Duran–host of FoodNetwork’s Ham on the Street and soon-to-be host of TLC’s Ultimate Cake Off.
And another little-known guy named Harry Connick, Jr! He and his talented band gave us Blissdom gals a private performance.
I also enjoyed visiting with Jenny from SouthernSavers.com. (For those that don’t know what we look like, I’m the brunette and she’s the blonde.)
Enough of that, though. There were lots of great sponsors (some big brand names) at the conference who gave attendees lots of swag and I want to share some with one lucky Fun and Frugal reader! Here’s a little goodie bag I put together. You’ll get some Cover Girl products, MAM pacifiers, Alexia snacks, a facial mask, ear warmers, Red Plum coupon clutch, a stainless steel water bottle and travel mug, and more, all in a reusable grocery bag! Here’s how to win: leave a comment telling me which celebrity you would most like to meet (or at least see in person) and why. I’ll draw one random winner Friday night, Feb. 12, 2010. The winner will have 2 business days to reply to my email notification or an alternate winner will be selected. One entry per person. (If you are receiving this by email and do not know how to leave a comment – click on the title of this post above “Blissdom Swag Bag Giveaway” and it will take you to the Funandfrugal.com blog. Click on “Comments” in the lower-right corner just below the post and enter the info requested. Or go to www.funandfrugal.com and enter “Blissdom Swag Bag Giveaway” in the search bar on the right and it will pull up the post and then you can leave a comment under it.)
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February 9th, 2010 at 12:36 am
oh how fun! i would love to have lunch with Jennifer Aniston. She just seems like such a sweet person. thanks for such a fun giveaway.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:48 am
bono. love him!
blissdom looks like it was a great time:)
February 9th, 2010 at 5:56 am
I’d love to have lunch with Julia Roberts. She is just so down-to-earth and funny
February 9th, 2010 at 7:37 am
I would like to meet Paula Deen! She’s so southern and down to earth!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:49 am
I’m with Sherry Fowler–I’d love to meet Paula Deen–AND have lunch!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:01 am
How Fun! Good for you!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:09 am
I would love to meet Steve Carell. I am sure I wouldn’t be able to stop laughing if I were around him. Who doesn’t need a good laugh?
February 9th, 2010 at 8:13 am
Ellen, for sure. She is funny and does so much good for people!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:28 am
I would have to go with Paulie Perrette because she’s so interesting. I love her in NCIS and would love to meet her.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:30 am
I would love to meet Ty Pennington. I think what he does is fantastic and would love to work on a house with him and crew.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Reese Witherspoon- A TN girl and she seems so sweet and laid-back.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:57 am
I would love to meet Paula Deen I love her story and her cooking! She has so much personality and seems so real! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:01 am
I would love to have lunch with Lynda Carter…I loved Wonder Woman as a child, and would love to talk to her in person.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Would love to meet Ellen Degeneres. She’s great.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:13 am
How exciting. I would love to talk to Jennifer from Southern Savers!! And Harry Connick, Jr. — WOW!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:18 am
I would like to meet Clint Eastwood for my hubby’s sake. I don’t really have any celebrity I want to meet. My hubby loves Mr. Eastwood’s movies so he is my choice. (John Wayne would be better but due to his death that is not possible.)
February 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am
I would love to meet Sarah Palin, because she seems to really have her finger on the pulse of a lot of the country, and because we share a lot of the same beliefs.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am
I would love to have lunch with Britt Nicole. A christian artist. Love her new cd!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:34 am
I would want to meet Payton Manning! before Sunday, I would have liked to meet him because he is an amazing player and I have watched him for as long as I can remember – he is my football hero!…however, after Sunday and that AWFUL, AWFUL performance, I would like to meet him just so I can smack him and say “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!?!?!” !!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:38 am
I would love to meet Jake from the Bachelor only to ask what is wrong with him. Of course I am happily married but I am into that show right now. Thanks for all you do!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:49 am
My son, Tyler, has a congenital heart defect called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and has had to have 6 heart surgeries in his little 3 years of life. Because of Tyler, I would like to meet musician and song writer, Paul Cardall. He is an inspiration to those whose children has congential heart defect. He required a heart transplant and did it with grace and humor (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705329163/Paul-Cardall-gets-new-heart.html).
Thanks,
Tammy
February 9th, 2010 at 10:02 am
I would love to have my son with me and meet Nick Jonas. My son was diagnosed with diabetes about a year ago and ever since then the Jonas Brothers ( Nick in paticular ) have had a special place in both our hearts. ~Tracy~
February 9th, 2010 at 10:10 am
i love this site ! just keep the savings coming
February 9th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I would love to meet Bono. I’ve been a huge fan of U2 for years. What fun it would be to have him sing a song to me.
February 9th, 2010 at 10:27 am
I would love to meet Candace Olson and have her redecorate my whole house!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:37 am
I’d like to meet Sandra Bullock. I think she’s a great actress.
February 9th, 2010 at 10:42 am
I already am good friends w the celebrity I would most want to meet. It’s YOU! (Does that count?
February 9th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Looks and sounds like you had a great time! The people I would like to meet have already gone to be with Jesus but I know I’ll get to meet them one day.
Amie Simple McFerson and Smith Willglesworth. They operated in such awesome power from God they are celebraties to me. 
February 9th, 2010 at 10:55 am
I think it would be fun to go to the MythBusters set, and meet the crew, and do an experiment.
Or maybe go get a cooking lesson from Alton Brown or Bobby Flay.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:02 am
I’d love to meet a director like Steven Speilberg since my son is obsessed with making movies with my camera.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:05 am
In honor of Black History month I would like to have met Rosa Parks…i believe she paved the way for women to be assertive and take charge of their lives…
February 9th, 2010 at 11:31 am
I’d like to meet Julia Roberts and talk to her about raising her kids. We both have b/g twins and a singleton.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:44 am
Awesome! Looks like you had a great time. I would like to meet Nicolas Cage.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:52 am
I would like to meet and have a discussion with Suze Orman so that she could tell me how to invest the money that I’m saving from my use of coupons!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
I would love to have lunch with dave ramsey he seems so full of information but I would also like to have lunch with bon jovi. Kbroderi@msn.com
February 9th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
I woud love to meet Julia Roberts or Sandra Bulock. I like both of their work.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Like to meet Alton Brown, we enjoy his shows.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
I’d like to meet Martha Stewart to see what she’s really like. I love her recipies.
February 9th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
That looks like you had so much fun! I’d love to meet Robert Pattinson…I know, I know….but he’s just so darn good looking!
February 9th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
i would like to meet Reese Witherspoon. I think she is an awesome lady with a down home attitude. She loves her children and always takes time out of her “life” for her kids. I think she’s great!
February 9th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
I would like to meet Tim Hawkins. The ability to make others laugh is a wonderful gift and Tim was sure blessed with that gift. He is great.
February 9th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Hmmm. I don’t really know who I’d like to meet. I guess just having lunch with someone new would be fun!
February 9th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
I would love to meet Megan from the Fox News Channel.
February 9th, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I would love to meet Temple Grandin and discuss with her about growing up with autism.
February 9th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
I would love to meet Ellen. She is so hilarious and is so giving. I would love a few minutes to hang out with her!
February 9th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Alton Brown! He’s my foodtv hero.
February 9th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
I would love to meet Bob and Jillian from the Biggest Loser. But I would be afraid that they would make me work out, lol.
February 9th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
I would have to say any star of HGTV (David Bromstad or Candice Olsten). I would love to pick their brain on how to decorate my living room!
February 9th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
i would love to meet former Pres. George W Bush. i really admired how he stuck to his convictions.
thanks!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
I would like to meet Glenn Beck. He seems like a character!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
I would love to meet Angelina Jolie. She just seems like such an interesting person. I would love to know what shaped her and why she does all the goodwill that she does nowadays.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Maya Angelou. To hear her speak would be grand. I was unable to make it when she was here a few years back.
Work gets in the way of a lot of my life. She said;
When I knew better I did better.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I have always thought Julia Roberts was a talented, down to earth person.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Ok, I’m probably a dork for saying this, but I’m a huge Doctor Who fan, so I would love to meet David Tennant, the 10th doctor.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
I would love to spend time with Dolly Parton. I love her songs and her humor.
February 10th, 2010 at 1:05 am
I would like to meet Jillian. I think she is tough with a big heart, and she is coming to the She! Expo in Chattanooga this summer, so I think this might actually be a possibility for me!:-)
February 10th, 2010 at 1:05 am
It would have to be Oprah. So much talent and goodness wrapped into one package.
February 10th, 2010 at 8:18 am
i cant choose just one! i would love to meet all of the food network stars:) they are all awesome and i have been watching that channel for years.
February 10th, 2010 at 10:20 am
I’d like to meet Rachel Ray or Paula Dean!
February 10th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Mac Powell from Third Day. My husband and I have loved them since their very beginning. We have enjoyed their concerts and think that he would be such a cool person to meet and chat with.
February 10th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I would love to Meet Kate Gosselin. I have have been a fan for several years. I always loved to watch her organize and clean on the show and to handle all those kids!!!!
Thanks for all your hard work Gloria!
February 10th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I would love to meet Carrie Underwood b/c I just love her voice!!
February 10th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I would love to meet Paula Deen! She seems like such a genuine and nice person. I would love to get cooking tips from her. Thanks!
February 10th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Josh Holloway from LOST! He wouldn’t have to talk – I could just sit and look at him! Thanks for the opportunity to win swag!
February 10th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
I would love to meet David Bromstad. I was already a fan of home/deco shows in general but his approach is fresh and he looks like a fun person to be around.
February 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
John Mayer- he is very interesting and frank with the press!
February 10th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
I don’t know if she’s a “celebrity” anymore, but I’d love to have met Julie Andrews, because she seemed like such a fun person to know.
alaskawildrose AT Gmail DOT Com
February 10th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Hmmm, not sure…maybe Laura Bush. I think she’s someone you could just sit and have a chat with.
February 11th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
I would love to meet Sandra Bullock. She seems like she would be really friendly and fun to hang out with.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Oh, hard to choose! I would have to pick either Rachael Ray or Martha Stewart. They both have such great ideas!
February 12th, 2010 at 7:32 am
I’d like to meet Tom Hanks. I’m a huge fan of this incredible actor!
February 12th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Will Smith… I like how he stands by his morals. You don’t find that everyday!!
February 12th, 2010 at 9:27 am
Jenny,
I would love to meet Harry Connick Jr. b/c he is such a multi talented person. He can act, sing, play, etc…..plus he’s not too bad to look at either !!
thanks,
MR
February 12th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Ellen D – she is very kind and generous to others and is always helping out those in need. She is also way funny and I can’t watch her show without laughing.
February 12th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I have always wanted to meet Billy Graham. I feel like he has impacted our world for Christ more than anyone living now or in the recent past. He is an incredible man of God and has truly lived his life to represent Christ!
I am glad you had fun at Blissdom- I can’t wait to hear more about it. Also glad you got to meet other bloggers.
February 12th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
I don’t know of any celebrity that I would want to meet but I’ll put a vote in for Donald Trump for my husband, I know he would like to meet him for financial advice.
February 12th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I’d like to meet Helen Hunt… I’ve always liked the movies shes done as well as I loved her on Mad About You! That was such a great show!
February 12th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
I would like to meet Emily Deschanel, she plays Dr. Temperance Brennan in Bones. I love that show! I think it would be neat to be on the set and meet the other actors and actresses.
February 12th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
HELL-O I WOULD LOVE TO MEET MICKEY MOUSE. MY 1 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ABSOLUTLY LOVES HIM AND FOR ME TO MEET HIM AND GET HIS AUTOGRAPH FOR HER THAT WOULD BE PRICELESS..LOL.. THANKS
February 12th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
HARRY CONNICK JR WOULD MAKE MY KNEES SHAKE. HOW WONDERFUL TO GET A PRIVATE CONCERT. THANKS FOR SHARING