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23 November 2015 · 81 Comments

141 weeks and 5 days | Mumsnet Blogfest 2015

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So this weekend I trundled off down to Kings Cross; to Mumsnet Blogfest 2015! My third — and final — blogging conference for this year. 

Blogfest — run by Mumsnet — is where a number of my blogging buddies had all met for the first time last year but it was my first time.

Unlike Britmums and Blogcamp, early in the year, I felt like it wasn’t such a huge learning curve. Those first couple of conferences were such a huge deal; so much information to take in plus, as a newcomer, it was fairly daunting to walk into a room full of total strangers.

Roll on a few months and I didn’t feel as though I was in a room full of strangers. There were lots of friendly faces — some that I’d met before — some that I’d occasionally spoken to online — but all of the people there were chatty and friendly.

I got to hang out with my blogging besties for the day, hone my craft and mingle and network with some fab brands and some lovely bloggers — what’s not to love about that?!

Here are a few pics of my day.

Highlights from Mumsnet Blogfest 2015

Margaret Atwood at Mumsnet Blogfest 2015
Margaret Atwood at Mumsnet Blogfest 2015
Scenes from Mumsnet Blogfest 2015
David Baddiel at Mumsnet Blogfest 2015
David Baddiel at Mumsnet Blogfest 2015

Highlights included David Baddiel’s Think Bomb session, The Crumbs Sisters chatting about their You Tube  experiences and legendary film director Mike Figgis giving a talk on film-making.

Getting tips from a renowned and established professional is pretty amazing — especially as it was in a fairly intimate setting.

Plus seeing Emma from Brummy Mummy Of 2 win Best Vlogger was a highlight too. It was fab to see someone who is as lovely in real life, as she seems on the internet, be rewarded for all her hard work.

All in all, a fab day.

Such a treat to spend a few hours with some like-minded people who make this blogging malarkey so much fun. Coming to these events definitely gives me a real sense of purpose. It makes me so happy that I fell into this amazing industry!

So lovely to see some of my favourite online friends in real life.

Some of my faves at Mumsnet Blogfest 2015

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  1. Nicky Kentisbeer says

    29 November 2015 at 11:40 am

    Looks fabulous. I love conferences like this as you always come away feeling really uplifted. I have never been to one as a blogger but attended one on a stand several years ago when it was all quite new and was fascinated. I get the whole first time nerves thing. I would be exactly the same but I guess for all of us newbies it’s the next step. Shall miss you hosting #twinklytuesday and thank you Nicky xx

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      29 November 2015 at 7:31 pm

      Aah they’re SO good aren’t they?! I totally agree that you come away feeling inspired. Attending the conferences is now one of my favourite things as a blogger. I was SO scared, the first one I went to, I so very nearly bottled it and didn’t go!! I’m so, so glad I swallowed my nerves and went along.

      Thanks so much Nicky — that’s so lovely of you — it will be weird not hosting every week! xx

      Reply
  2. My Petit Canard says

    29 November 2015 at 8:10 am

    Hi Caro, great to see you had a lovely day! It looks like it was a great day and event. I Hoping to make it up there myself next year. Two years blogging and I’ve still to make my first blogging event. Roll on 2016 :-). Emily #TwinklyTuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      29 November 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Aah Emily!! I had been blogging for almost 2 and a half years before I went to my first blogging event!! ;) I was SO nervous for that first one but SO glad that I plucked up the courage and went along! xx

      Reply
  3. Jodie Allen at Budget Beauty and Babies says

    25 November 2015 at 11:10 am

    Looks like you had a fab time – a blogging conference is one of the things of my checklist for next year. I think it would be so useful and great to meet everyone is person rather! #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:22 am

      It was SUCH a fun day! Would definitely recommend :)

      Reply
  4. Julia @ Rainbeaubelle says

    25 November 2015 at 9:43 am

    Oh Caro it was so good to see you and I had an amazing day too – can’t we do it all again this weekend?! xxx

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:48 am

      It was BRILLIANT seeing you pet!! LOVED it!!! Looking forward to the next time already! :)

      Reply
  5. Pen says

    25 November 2015 at 8:35 am

    Hi, glad you had a good time. I thought about going but am not sure how I’d keep my anonymity. It sounds like a really useful conference though so I need to figure out how to make it work. Thanks #Twinklytuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 9:48 am

      I know a blogger who — due to her work — has to remain very, very anonymous. I met her (in real life) at the MADS and found out she actually has a pseudonym! I think there are lots and lots of bloggers on the same boat. You’d be in good company. You just have to be honest when you meet people — I think everyone would respect your privacy though :)

      Reply
  6. Laura says

    25 November 2015 at 7:21 am

    A really interesting read. I’m only six months into my blogging journey but I’d love to attend some blogging events next year – it’s just very daunting the first time like you say :) #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 9:49 am

      I highly, highly recommend it!! Choose a small scale on to begin with. I went to BlogCamp in Birmingham first and that was lovely! Only about 80-100 people! Not so daunting as one with 500!! :)

      Reply
  7. Random Musings says

    24 November 2015 at 9:54 pm

    I guess after a few events it becomes like a reunion rather than being strangers. I would love to attend some blogger events at some point. Thanks for hosting your last #TwinklyTuesday hope to still see you around :)
    Debbie

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 9:57 am

      That is ABSOLUTELY what it felt like!! YES! Much more like a reunion — certainly not anything to be daunted or nervous about, in comparison to the first I went to! :)

      Reply
  8. This Mum's Life says

    24 November 2015 at 9:23 pm

    Wow! That looks amazing! As a newbie, I think conferences like that are quite a way ahead in the future, but I’d love to muster the confidence to go on day! I think I’d be a little star struck, meeting all the bloggers who I look up to!
    #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 9:59 am

      If you’d told me, this time last year that I’d have been to three, I wouldn’t have believed you!! They’re SUCH good fun! A lovely way to meet the people you’ve been chatting to online. I highly recommend it — but perhaps start with a smaller one first :)

      Reply
  9. John Adams says

    24 November 2015 at 8:52 pm

    I keep meaning to go to Blogfest but it hasn’t yet happened (I’d be one of the four awkward looking dad bloggers at the back). Seems like you enjoyed it and I had the god fortune to briefly bump into Emma of Bryummymummyoftwo myself the other day at a different event! #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:00 am

      Aah it was SO good John! I saw Tim (Slouching) again which was lovely! I think more men should come to these events! Even it out a little bit!! :)

      Reply
  10. Claire at Tin Box Traveller says

    24 November 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Aww, it sounds like you had great fun. I had a diary clash so didn’t make it this year but I’m looking forward to a few events in 2016. Sad to hear it’s your last Twinkly Tuesday (I missed the announcement last week), but I get where you’re coming from. Time to get some free time back! #twinklytuesdsay

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:02 am

      It was brilliant — less so for learning but awesome to see everyone again!! Hope to see you at one next year?! And yes — I have just this round of comments to do for Twinkly Tuesday and then Mondays and Tuesdays will be all mine again!! :)

      Reply
      • Claire at Tin Box Traveller says

        25 November 2015 at 4:47 pm

        It would be great to meet you in the ‘real world’ – I have so many Dolly questions! ;) My next blogger event is Traverse in April and then Britmums in June. I’m hoping a few more might crop up in between :) X

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        • The Twinkle Diaries says

          30 November 2015 at 2:34 pm

          YES! It would be so lovely to meet you!! Haha! We’d end up talking just about caravans, I bet!! I’m not going to BML next year — I’m off to Blognix in March and Blogtacular in June but I think I’d definitely do Blogfest again — I really, really enjoyed it! :)

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  11. Karen (@karenjwhitlock) says

    24 November 2015 at 7:39 pm

    Was so lovely to see you gorgeous lady!! Looking forward to Blognix and being able to spend a bit more time with you for chatting and drinking gin x

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:02 am

      Amen to that!!! It was fabulous to hang out with our little group wasn’t it? I loved it — can’t wait for the spa weekend!! :)

      Reply
  12. Elaine @ Entertaining Elliot says

    24 November 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Sounds like a great day was had! I really want to attend one of these big blogging events next year, would be great to put some faces to people I chat to online! #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:23 am

      It was FAB! Although I’ve since found out there were so many people there that I didn’t even see!! We need to hold signs with our names on!!!

      Reply
  13. Laura @ Life with Baby Kicks says

    24 November 2015 at 5:40 pm

    This sounds like you had an absolute blast! I can’t wait to eventually get round to going to a blogging conference and meeting people in real life, I’m sure it will be soon.

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:10 am

      Aah I hope so Laura! It would be lovely to meet you!! :)

      Reply
  14. Fi - Beauty Baby and Me says

    24 November 2015 at 4:43 pm

    A great post – I was so gutted I had to miss out this year as I am so heavily pregnant! Just reading this makes me excited for next year though x

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:11 am

      Aah then you’ve got an exciting year to come! A new baby AND some fab blogging conferences to look forward to! :)

      Reply
  15. Baby Isabella says

    24 November 2015 at 4:33 pm

    My mummy went to Blogfest last year and didn’t enjoy it, she was too scared and skint to go back this year, so it’s good to read others posts from this year x thanks for sharing. #TwinklyTuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:12 am

      Aah that’s no good! No need to be scared at events like this! Everyone was so friendly :) I thought it was a lovely event :) xx

      Reply
  16. Silly Mummy says

    24 November 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Sounds like a good day. I couldn’t go, but maybe next year! #twinklytuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:45 am

      Aah it was really, really fun! Hope to see you next year! :)

      Reply
  17. Jade Munro says

    24 November 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Ooooh … sound like a fab experience. It has not even crossed my mind to attend, but you look like you had so much fun I might have to see if Im able to come to next years one.
    xx

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:46 am

      Definitely do! :) It was such a fun event! :)

      Reply
  18. Julie Downes says

    24 November 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Sounds like it was pretty amazing. I bet David Baddiel was good too, he’s always funny on tv. #twinklytuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:49 am

      Aah Julie, it really was good! David Baddiel had me in stitches! :)

      Reply
  19. Fatima @ Baby Toddler Me says

    24 November 2015 at 12:53 pm

    It sounds like you had a lovely time, and were really energised by it! It must have been a lovely way to round off your 2015 blogger conferences! #TwinklyTuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:49 am

      It was brilliant Fatima! So nice to see all my blogging buddies again and lovely to learn new things about this industry we’re in!

      Reply
  20. Sara @ Handy Herbs says

    24 November 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Sounds like you had a great time – how lovely to meet up with fellow bloggers. I can imagine how daunting it must be when you attend your first blogging event. Fab to come away with useful tips too! Thanks for sharing #TwinklyTuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:51 am

      I was pretty terrified the first time, I must be honest! But the second and third were SO exciting — I was so excited to see everyone again, there were no need for any nerves! :)

      Reply
  21. Coombe Mill says

    24 November 2015 at 11:37 am

    I’d love to have been in on the You Tube session, that sounds like the winner of the day from what I’ve been reading. May be I’ll get there next year too #TwinklyTtuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:52 am

      It was really excellent! Although it makes me realise that I’ve got a LOT of work to do on my YouTube channel!!! ;)

      Reply
  22. Sarah says

    24 November 2015 at 11:09 am

    Looks a great day out. I’m hoping to attend my first blogging events next year – would love to meet some of the people I’ve been getting to know online :)

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:24 am

      I hope to see you there pet! :)

      Reply
  23. Cheryl @ ReimerandRuby says

    24 November 2015 at 10:32 am

    What a lovely event and a great way to get together with other bloggers! I have not attended blogfest yet, would be nice to attend one in the future and meet other wonderful bloggers too. #TwinklyTuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:52 am

      It was a great day pet! Hope to see you there next year! :)

      Reply
  24. Sugar&Rhubarb says

    24 November 2015 at 10:28 am

    oooh it looks fab. I’m thinking of attending next year if everything blog wise is still going. I can imagine that your first one in terrifying though!
    #TwinklyTuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 10:53 am

      Definitely worth biting the bullet and plucking up the courage to go to one! I was really nervous the first time but my nerves had gone for the second and third!

      Reply
  25. Becky, Cuddle Fairy says

    24 November 2015 at 10:27 am

    What a cool event! It really is inspirational to spend time with fellow bloggers. I always leave encouraged & happy. It is an amazing network to be a part of! Thank you for hosting x

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  26. Mummy Fever says

    24 November 2015 at 10:19 am

    Looks like you had a good day – I’ve never been to a blogging conference as there isn’t anyone to look after my 4 to free me up to go, wish I could link up remotely lol #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:01 am

      Aw that’s too bad! Some people had babes in arms there but I think you’d be run ragged with four littles in tow! xx

      Reply
  27. Rebecca U says

    24 November 2015 at 10:18 am

    I really should have taken more pictures – you captured the sessions well. Glad you enjoyed it – I wish everyone would wear a massive sticker on their head or something with their name haha #twinklytuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:03 am

      Were you there????!!! Ohmygod! I can’t believe I missed you!!!! That’s such a blooming shame!!! Yes! Or carry a balloon with their name on maybe?! ;)

      Reply
  28. Aisling Özdemir says

    24 November 2015 at 9:44 am

    Looks amazing and I cannot believe David Baddiel was there.. I had such a crush on him as a teenager, lucky you! #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:03 am

      Thanks so much pet :) xxxx

      Reply
  29. Rachel says

    24 November 2015 at 9:40 am

    One day I will be brave enough to go to one of these! Looks so much fun! #twinklytuesday xx

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:04 am

      Do it Rachel! The first one is pretty daunting but it’s lovely once you’ve met everyone once! :)

      Reply
  30. Fionnuala says

    24 November 2015 at 8:43 am

    Sounds fab. I need to get myself to one of these conferences in 2016!
    #twinklytuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:05 am

      YAY! It would be awesome to meet you in real life! :)

      Reply
  31. Frances Thompson says

    24 November 2015 at 8:26 am

    What an amazing experience! I haven’t been to a blogging conference yet but love hearing about them. It must be strange seeing people in the flesh after seeing them online! #twinklytuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:05 am

      It’s so lovely!! You’re in a room full of friends who are total strangers!! It’s a weird feeling :)

      Reply
  32. wendy says

    24 November 2015 at 8:18 am

    Looks like you had fun day. I am yet to brave a blogging conference, maybe next year. Sounds like there were some really interesting talks, I bet you learned lots xx #TwinklyTuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:06 am

      I really do recommend it Wendy! Go for one of the smaller ones to begin with, like BlogCamp etc… they’re SO much fun! :)

      Reply
  33. Katy says

    24 November 2015 at 8:10 am

    Ah wish I could have seen you. Glad you had a great time. xx

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:06 am

      I know!! I asked after you but you were sunning yourself in Greece?!! I can’t say I blame you! ;)

      Reply
  34. Anna Brophy says

    24 November 2015 at 8:03 am

    I feel energised and excited just reading about this. Here’s hoping there’s one down here in Melbourne (or something similar), soon!!! #TwinklyTuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:07 am

      Aw fingers crossed for you Anna! I hope you manage to find one! :)

      Reply
  35. Sarah Howe says

    24 November 2015 at 7:50 am

    It sounded and looked great! Couldn’t make it due to seeing Peppa with my daughteR! Already booked Brit mums though xx #twinklytuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:25 am

      Aaah Peppa! Yes — you definitely couldn’t have missed that!! :) I’m not going to BML next year — am going to Blogtacular instead! Will be going to Blogfest again though :)

      Reply
  36. Kim (sisterkin) says

    24 November 2015 at 7:47 am

    I’m definitely booking tickets for sisterkin next year. #TwinklyTuesday

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    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:07 am

      Ah do it Kim! It was so much fun!! :)

      Reply
  37. lizzie ( firstooth ) says

    24 November 2015 at 6:52 am

    It sounds like a fabulous day! #twinklytuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:07 am

      It really was Lizzie! Hope to see you there next year! :)

      Reply
  38. Mackenzie Glanville says

    24 November 2015 at 6:20 am

    I’m glad you had such a wonderful time, it really does make us thankful to be bloggers seeing the community spirit for it #TwinklyTuesday

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:08 am

      I totally agree! I thought it was a solitary pass time when I started! How wrong I was!! :)

      Reply
  39. Mini Travellers says

    23 November 2015 at 10:01 pm

    What an ace way to spend a day, I totally agree with your highlights, there was something special about Mike Figgisin that environment too!

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:11 am

      It was FAB wasn’t it? Just loved it all!!! xx

      Reply
  40. Sarah Christie says

    23 November 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Caro I love this, and the photo of us all is just fab. It was just a great day, I loved spending the time so so many lovely people and great friends xxx

    Reply
    • The Twinkle Diaries says

      25 November 2015 at 11:12 am

      I loved it too!! What an awesome day!! :)

      Reply

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