Quick Lists to prepare for BlogHer #Blogher13

The countdown to BlogHer has begun! If you’re like me you’ve started to print out all of your paperwork and it’s quite a stack. *phew* There’s a lot of things you have to remember before you go, so let’s make sure not to forget any of them!

Yes, we’re going to have a good time – I can’t promise we’ll see any light up floors like I found in Chicago last month. But we’re going to have a great time! Yes, we’re going to networking, be professional and enjoy the city too – but let’s not lie, we’re excited about the parties too!

Here’s a quick list to make sure we don’t forget some of those important things for BlogHer this year!

• Pack your essentials – don’t forget your toothbrush, undies and pajamas.. those are what we always seem to leave behind!
• Pack a couple outfits a day, remember we have at least two events a day – you may need to
• Have good pair or two of walking shoes – I always come home from Chicago with blisters on my feet, and that’s a normal day walking!
• Pack early, double check it before you go! Just don’t over pack, or you’ll run out of space!
• Business Cards
• Extra batteries/power supplies

Print out your Paperwork!

• Your Hotel Reservation
• Your Parking Reservation
• Any Flight information
• Any Party/Event tickets
• Your receipt and ticket for BlogHer
• Any Maps you might need – have you looked at how close some of these parties are to one another? Or how far?
• Important phone numbers – what happens when your phone dies (it will) and you need to call your blogger roomie? Have their number written down!
• Vouchers or tickets to any local attractions you chose to do.

Download the BlogHer App! 

• Get to know it
• Load up your schedule on there
• Put the addresses of your events in there – it’s quicker to pull up to tell a cabby!
• Find your friends and add them
• Check out the vendors that area listed
• Or plan which sessions you plan on going to!

Pack these extras if you have room:

• an extra dufflle bag – you know you’re getting some goodies to take home, find a way to condense them. If you’re flying make sure it fits in the carry on size, or can be easily checked.
• a luggage scale – don’t get hit with expensive luggage fees!
• a plastic tote or two (if you’re driving) – condense and make it easier to fit things in your trunk!
• Baggies – Ziploc or similar for business cards
• Envelopes – keep your receipts: meals, cabs, hotel costs etc can be written off as a business expense, you want that info for your taxes!
• An Umbrella
• Extra socks.. you’ll thank me later.

Bring Cash – Why do you need it?

• To buy souvenirs!
• For cab rides
• To ship extra stuff home – be sure to do this before you get to the airport! There should be a shipping company at BlogHer, otherwise find the nearest FedEx or UPS Store to your hotel.

Did I miss anything? Are you ready yet?