I have been working really hard to acquire a sponsorhip to Blogher10. I have contacted many companies to ask for help. Companies I have worked with for months and a couple that I have worked with for over a year. But to much my sadness no one was able to help me financially with my trip. The companies already invested their marketing money elsewhere or were already sponsoring others.

As a Mommy Blogger who has a family of 6 (total) I just cannot take from my families budget to plan a trip to Blogher1o for myself and leave my family without a vacation at all.

I have already paid for my ticket to Blogher10 but there is a ton more expenses than that to go. This years conference is in NYC. That alone should tell you there will be a hefty price tag on the trip.  I have been trying really hard to be frugal about going. I got a ticket via the Megabus to go that was $15. I got in touch with 2 friends to share a room, so we could split the cost by 3.  And I have been doing everything possible to make it less expensive since I don’t want to interfere with the family budget.

But even after making all of these less expensive plans, it will still have a hefty cost for me.

The Hotel room will be at least $300, then who knows what I will put out in Taxi fare’s. Then I will need to eat while I am there, and of course bring home some souvineer’s for the family, since of course I will be away and missed very much. And also shipping home some items might be something I won’t be able to avoid since the Megabus only allows 1 small carry on and 1 small suitcase.

All of these thoughts alone get me anxious and make me start to rethink even going at all.

I mean, My husband works so hard at 2 jobs all year long. Would it be fair for me to go on a trip to Blogher for over $700 alone and him and the kids stay home and won’t get to go on a vacation, because we cannot afford both?

Or should I see my ticket and take the family on a much needed vacation ?

This is what has been going through my head the past few days and I worry, as a mom would.

Well, I still keep thinking to myself, if I can just work harder and earn the money somehow I still should be able to go.

So, I have sought out some ad’s for my site to earn some money and have participated in some more paid post programs. And then TODAY I saw 2 posts on friends blogs : http://islandlife808.com/daily-life/win-a-2000-sponsorship-to-blogher-2010/
AND
http://www.barefootmommies.com/?p=9400#respond

It is to Win a $2000 sponsorship to Blogher10  from the awesome people at Energizer !

I couldn’t believe my eyes!  I would be able to goto Blogher 2010 without worries and have a fantastic time seeing my online friends and meeting new ones and also connecting with brands and companies. AND, I would be able to surprise my husband and kids with a much needed vacation !!!  With $2000 I would definitely be able to do both.

It would be the smartest way to recharge myself and my family !!! (The same way an Energizer Smart Charger charges batteries)

I can still goto NYC on a less expensive way, with the Megabus and sharing a room with friends to save money, and still take my family on a frugal fun vacation!

After being so stressed about everything I definitely need a recharge !!! I would love to go and support Energizer. They are already a brand I use and love  and being a Plus Size Mommy I am big and fluffy and keep on going just like the Energizer pink bunny! We would be a perfect fit !

Thank you Energizer for having this wonderful contest to support Bloggers. Even if I do not win, I am appreciative that you support us. And THANK YOU @kailani for giving the chance to win as well. Even if I do not win, I would love to meet you at Blogher10 if I am able to go.

The Plus Size Mommy