Samuel

some out takes, blissdom, and fabulous Oreck

by Rachel Marie Martin February 20, 2012

by Rachel Marie Martin

This week I leave for the Blissdom Blogging Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Now, I must secretly confess to you that when this was planned back in early November I was so excited because I was thinking I would be leaving the snow of Minnesota.

However, there is no snow.

So, much to my I wanted to escape from the depths of a deep freeze and snow covered winter heart, I will not be leaving behind piles of snow. But, I still will be going south — where it should be warmer. How did all of this some about? Well, for this trip to Blissdom Oreck completely sponsored my trip there. Can you believe it? I so love them. Amazing company, amazing products, and amazing support. 🙂

Months ago Oreck sent me a Forever Series Gold Vacuum via UPS {that was a great day} for our family to try out, review, enjoy and then host a give-away. When the box arrived the boys climbed {just look at that little Samuel} on that shipped box. Now, instead of shipping something to my house Oreck will be ~~shipping~~ sending me from my house to Nashville.

Speaking of Samuel, one of the things that I absolutely love about my Oreck vacuum is that it traps all of those allergens that bug him so much. {Get it? Bugs him? Hate those dust mites….} When I was talking with his doctor about allergies one of the things she recommended was that we get an excellent vacuum. I told her I already had one. Thanks, Oreck.

And look at this package that Blissdom sent me as an attendee. That’s my tag {note to self — remember to bring all of these wonderful extras}, and a business card holder, and a tag for my suitcase, some sweet coupons, a Jewel cd, and an, oh so needed, planning and packing list. Wish that they could help me with my to-do list….

I am getting a bit nervous about travelling and flying again — this time it’s from Minneapolis to Chicago to Nashville. Cool thing, though? I’ve never been to Tennessee. So, I’ll get to color Tennessee in on my atlas of states that I’ve visited. Yep. Got one of those. My dad started me on it when I was young and I still get a thrill every time I visit a new state! That luggage tag? Going with me to Nashville.

Oh yes, are you looking for those out take pictures? Well, a couple days ago I needed Hannah to take some pictures for a post coming up. Of course, Samuel was sitting on my lap being a cute. When it was time for pictures to come Samuel decided that he just had to eat his food. This is the result. Put your coffee down so you don’t spit it out on your screen when you laugh as you see them…

And that’s my miscellany monday. Except it wasn’t too full of miscellany {except for those funny last two pictures}, but was more about Blissdom and my sponsorship through Oreck. And that? That is beyond generous. Me, a mom of seven, getting blessed to spend 4 days learning more about blogging, and social media, and getting to spend more time with friends. I am extremely grateful, Oreck. Thank you. And if you’re attending Blissdom, let me know or look for me there — I’ll have a sweet Oreck bag that I’m carrying.

linking with my fab friend, Carissa, who has also been blessed by Oreck. 🙂

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Rachel Marie Martin

Rachel Marie Martin is the author behind Finding Joy and the books, "Get Your Spark Back," "Mom Enough," and "The Brave Art of Motherhood." She is fiercely passionate about living an authentic, joy-filled and driven life and because of that writes powerful truth for others hoping to be the catalyst for change.

8 comments

carissa at lowercase letters February 20, 2012 - 2:18 pm

and i was totally blessed by Oreck, thanks to you! so thank YOU!!! : )

you are going to have to fill me in about Blissdom! i’m so so thrilled for you. this is big time. nashville is a place i really want to go… kelly has a conference there in sept and i’m thinking of taking the kids and tagging along (the only problem? his conference lasts 8am-10pm. so i’d be on my own with the kids! kinda scares me in a new city). let me know if it’s a must see city. : )

oreck really thought of everything, didn’t they! you will be all set! and flying? you’ve had a lot of recent miles clocked, you’re turning into a pro. no worries.

i’ll pray for your trip. have extra fun for me.

xoxo!!!

Jenilee February 20, 2012 - 2:46 pm

you will love Tennessee!! enjoy your flight and your special blog time away… SO wish I was going too… *sigh But, I’ll follow along from home!

Gwen Toliver February 20, 2012 - 3:17 pm

How fun!! I’m so glad you get to go – hope it’s relaxing, refreshing and encouraging!

BARBIE February 20, 2012 - 6:42 pm

That’s so exciting Rachel! Have a blast.

ginanorma February 20, 2012 - 8:07 pm

We feel the same way about Oreck over here, amazing company, we’ve had ours since 2003, and they are wonderful!!!

What is this trip you are going on?!

Alicia February 20, 2012 - 9:10 pm

have a fabulous time!!

Heather's Blog-o-rama February 21, 2012 - 2:32 am

Have a fabulous time. I’ve heard nothing but good things about Oreck vacuum cleaners. What a blessing to get one for free to try out 🙂 🙂
Have fun at the Blissdom Blogging conference. I’d love to know what kinds of topics they cover. I’m especially interested in how people generate extra income from their blogs or by taking advertising. In truth, anything to make a blog better 🙂 🙂

Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 😉

Lynn February 21, 2012 - 6:42 am

Been forgetting to ask if there’s a carpet cleaning company around there called Zerorez? It’s supposed to be the very best especially getting rid of dust mites, etc…
So thankful for the assurance we have in Christ! Praying!
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