• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Display Search Bar
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Facebook Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Twitter Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Pinterest Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Instagram Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on YouTube Follow 5 Minutes For Mom via RSS

5 Minutes for Mom

Main navigation

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Course
      • Breakfast and Brunch
      • Snack
      • Lunch
      • Appetizer
      • Dinner
      • Dessert
    • Ingredient
      • Apple
      • Beef
      • Blueberry
      • Chicken
      • Chocolate
      • Cranberry
      • Peach
      • Pumpkin
      • Squash
      • Strawberry
      • Tomato
      • Vegetables
      • Zucchini
    • Method
      • Air Fryer
      • Baking
      • Grilling
      • Instant Pot
      • No Bake
      • One Dish
      • Slow Cooker
    • Type
      • Breads and Rolls
      • Cakes and Muffins
      • Condiments
      • Cookies and Bars
      • Drinks
      • Food for Kids
      • Gluten-Free
      • Main Dish
      • Pies and Crisps
      • Salads
      • Sandwiches and Wraps
      • Side Dishes
      • Smoothies
      • Soup
  • Crafts & DIY
    • Crafts
    • DIY
    • Kids Crafts
    • Printables
    • Scrapbooking
    • Sewing
  • Family Life
    • Giveaways
    • Lifestyle
    • Marriage
    • Motherhood
    • Parenting
    • Pet Care
    • Special Needs
    • Time Management
    • Travel
  • Holidays
    • New Year’s
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas

If only I were still there…

April 21, 2008 by Janice

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

ShareTweetPinPocketMail

OliviaI could get used to life in La Jolla, California – especially life in La Jolla with Sony and 14 fabulous Mom Bloggers!

I literally had my DREAM trip. I got to:

  • Hang out with incredible women who share my passion for blogging
  • Discover three great Sony cameras
  • Learn from the most fantastic photographer, Me Ra Koh
  • And even squeeze in some snuggles and fun with my baby Olivia.

(The only thing that would have turned the trip into a taste of heaven on earth, would have been if my husband and son could have flown down on Saturday and we could have spent the next week enjoying California living.)

I have so much to share about this fantastic experience, that I will have to break it down into a few posts.

In this post, I will introduce you to the other bloggers and share with you a few photos. (I was so busy every second of the day, that I actually didn’t get to take many photos. Ironic, eh? But, when other women were grabbing their cameras to shoot between sessions, I was grabbing my baby to nurse!)

In my next post, I will share with you about the three awesome cameras Sony was showing off to us, the Cyber-shot DSC-W170, Alpha DSLR-A350 and the HDR-SR11 High Definition Hard Drive Camcorder. They are the perfect cameras for moms – simple to use, intuitive design, great features, excellent quality, etc. If you are looking to improve your photos or are in the market for a new camera, be sure to read this upcoming post. I am totally impressed with what Sony has to offer.

After that, I will have a couple of special posts coming up featuring interviews and giveaways with Me Ra Koh and with Celebrity Wedding Photographer Robert Evans. (Robert photographed Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ wedding and Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s wedding, to name just a couple of his exciting clients.)

The highlight of my trip was learning from Me Ra Koh and I can’t wait to introduce her to you. She is an incredible talent and a gifted communicator and artist. Her passion for photography – especially her perspective of a mother photographing her children – is so empowering and inspiring. Check out her site for sure. She is a rare and beautiful gem.

Getting to meet Robert Evans was a “cherry on top” at the end of my already fabulous trip. Me Ra was doing a photo shoot that was being filmed by Robert Evans and Curt Apanovich for their site PhotographyMentor.com and invited any of us who would still be in town to come and watch. I couldn’t believe it! Everyone had already boarded their planes to go home or were otherwise booked up, so I was the only one from our group that went to watch. Robert and Curt were super welcoming and friendly and I got to observe not only Me Ra in action, but Robert and Curt in action too! I know – it is just mind blowingly cool!!!

Robert and Curt’s new site, Photography Mentor is one of the most impressive sites and photography tools I have ever come across. Every photographer, amateur or professional, should take advantage of this resource. I wish I could spend every day devouring all it has to offer. Make sure you keep your eyes open for this upcoming post.

OliviaSo – now for a few photos and to introduce you to the other bloggers who were there.

Olivia was one of the two babies in our group. And so they were the models for our photo shoot. Olivia was just a star!

She didn’t mind in the slightest that she had a ton of cameras and strangers in her face clicking away. She smiled and flirted away and enjoyed all the attention.

(She was also an angel on the airplane. She slept most of both flights and was perfectly relaxed when she was awake. Oh… and if you’re wondering how I managed with a baby there… I brought a sitter with me to look after Olivia while I was busy in the sessions.)

Olivia had quite the time hanging out at the pool with her sitter… I only got to sneak in a few minutes of poolside relaxation while I nursed.

Poolside with Olivia

As I said, hanging out with the other bloggers was as exciting as the cameras! Here is Stacy from MomCentral.com snuggling Olivia.

Olivia with Stacy from MomCentral.com

The women I got to know were:

  • Ciaran from MommiesWithStyle.com, Celebrity-Babies.com, CarandCaboodle.com
  • Jenny from Momminitup.com
  • Stacy from MomCentral.com, MomCentralConsulting.com and Mother-Talk.com
  • Deanna from DomesticChicky.com, Apronista.com and HappyHousewivesClub.com/hotmama.html
  • Kim from InAShoe.com
  • Tracey from Sweetney.com, MamaPop.com and RocknRompBaltimore.com
  • Erika from PlainJaneMom.com and emomsathome.com
  • Heather from TheDomesticDiva.org and idivalicious.com
  • Lisa from LisaReviews.com
  • Anne-Marie from AMamasRant.com, MyReadableFeast.com, ThisMamacooks.com, The-Write-Spot.com
  • Christina from GeekGirlfriends.com and Tynanwood.com
  • Amy from Amalah.com, MamaPop.com and Advice Smackdown on AlphaMom.com
  • Laura from PaulnLaura.com

Definitely click through and visit each of their fantastic sites.

I’ll be back soon with more about the three awesome cameras.

ShareTweetPinPocketMail
We Are Looking For A Virtual Assistant…
The Great Birthday Gift Giveaway

About Janice

Janice is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom. She's been working online since 2003 and is thankful her days are full of social media, writing and photography.

Reader Interactions


Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

11 Comments

  1. karla ~ looking towards heaven says

    May 13, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    How did I miss this!?! I was “talking” [im’ing] with Deanna today and she mentioned it.

    How absolutely fab for you!!!

    xo ~K

    Reply
  2. MoneyMom says

    April 25, 2008 at 10:14 pm

    Great website ..

    If any of you Mom’s needs some tips on making a little extra cash … great ideas below.

    http://freedollars.wordpress.com/

    Reply
  3. Robin (PENSIEVE) says

    April 23, 2008 at 12:59 am

    (Has anyone else mentioned the URL acts up when the try to link?? It’s happened the past several weeks in a row….).

    1) She’s an adorable model and I’m sure, the apple of many eyes!

    2) I’m working on my post for ya…:/.

    3) I’m so thrilled for your opportunity to do this! It’s the stuff I dream of, but I guess that would require a little more focus, huh?

    You’re an inspiration to me (and I’m going to look into those links VERY soon!!)

    🙂

    Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    April 22, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    Thanks for the nice re-cap and the introduction to so many great bloggers! I bookmarked several of their sites!

    How fun that Stacy from Mom Central was there! I’ve always wanted to meet her. She seems so warm and authentic.

    Great photos by the pool! Olivia is so sweet!

    Reply
  5. Domestic Diva says

    April 22, 2008 at 11:25 am

    You were such a joy to meet in person. You are very funny and such a fast talker! Your daughter is so cute. I swear I am not that shy all the time, I was just in shock of being one of the fifteen. I agree Me Ra was amazing and so is Sony for having us all there in beautiful La Jolla!

    Reply
  6. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    April 22, 2008 at 9:15 am

    Sounds like you had an awesome trip – can’t wait to see more about (and drool over) the cameras! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Sandy - Em's mommy says

    April 21, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Those are beautiful photographs… and what a cutie for a subject 🙂

    Reply
  8. Amber Stevens says

    April 21, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    So glad you had such a fantastic trip and experience! Wish your husband could have shared it with you…great pic by the pool.

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Bringing Moms Together

We are Janice and Susan, twin bloggers and work-at-home moms. We're here to inspire, encourage & empower you.

Meet Us…

Work With Us…

Subscribe via Email

to be first to read new posts

Trending Now

Raspberry Coulis – How To Make Raspberry Sauce

Raspberry Coulis – How To Make Raspberry Sauce

Among Us Costumes – How To Make Pretty DIY Among Us Cosplay Outfits

Among Us Costumes – How To Make Pretty DIY Among Us Cosplay Outfits

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Peppers Recipe

Oven Roasted Potatoes and Peppers Recipe

Instant Pot Apple Crisp that is Ready in Minutes!

Instant Pot Apple Crisp that is Ready in Minutes!

browse around

  • Posts by Susan
  • Posts by Janice
  • Favorite Recipes
  • Favorite Crafts
  • Giveaways
  • All Posts

Footer

Recipes

Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe and History

Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe and History

25 Awesome Rainbow and Green St. Patrick’s Day Treats

25 Awesome Rainbow and Green St. Patrick’s Day Treats

Easy Valentine Sugar Cookies

Easy Valentine Sugar Cookies

Crafts/DIY

DIY Flower Press – How To Press Flowers

DIY Flower Press – How To Press Flowers

Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids – Super Cute and Easy Valentine Craft Ideas

Valentine’s Day Crafts For Kids – Super Cute and Easy Valentine Craft Ideas

Animal Ears – How to Make an Easy No Sew Animal Ears Headband

Animal Ears – How to Make an Easy No Sew Animal Ears Headband

Giveaways

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Mom

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Mom

School Supplies List and Back to School Shopping Guide

School Supplies List and Back to School Shopping Guide

REDEEMING LOVE Set to Strike Gold on the Big Screen #RedeemingLoveMovie

REDEEMING LOVE Set to Strike Gold on the Big Screen #RedeemingLoveMovie

Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Facebook Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Twitter Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Pinterest Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on Instagram Follow 5 Minutes For Mom on YouTube Follow 5 Minutes For Mom via RSS
  • About
  • Contact
  • Work with Us
  • Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2023 5 Minutes for MomTheme by Melissa Rose Design and Once Coupled