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Twosday: HLS 2013 Edition

Published on September 17, 2013 By Emily. Updated on September 17, 2013

I really want to write a full Healthy Living Summit 2013 debrief post, but this week probably isn’t the week to do so.  In addition to being gone all weekend, this week is super super crazy.  Still, I couldn’t let another day go by without sharing a little bit of my adventure.

HLS13 collage

Awesome places I ate
1. Chino Latino, where I shared Popocate, Queso Fundido and Coconut Shrimp Curry with some of my blogger friends.  All of the dishes were excellent.
2. The Local, where I ordered the Patio Plate as an entree for dinner on Saturday night.  It was the perfect choice; the cheese and the fruit were amazing.

Lessons I (re)learned
1.  Drink lots of water, especially if you’re walking around in the sunshine.  How many more times do I have to learn this one?
2.  Bloggers are even more awesome in person

Most useful summit sessions
1. Lights, Camera,  Action – which finally inspired me to start thinking seriously about making videos
2. From Blog to Job (I love my job, but there were some great tips)

Minneapolis places I really enjoyed
1. Target – I didn’t realize that Target was headquartered in Minneapolis until I arrived.  So, of course, I had to wander into the two story store just blocks from our hotel.  The most shocking thing? I didn’t spend a dime!
2. Fulton Brewery – A group of us made the trek out to the tasting room on Friday afternoon and it was really fun.  In addition to yummy beer poured by very friendly and accommodating staff, we had a great time getting to know each other and eating from a nearby food truck

Awesome food served at the summit
1. Make Your Own Soup Bar – with a selection of ingredients and your choice of broths
2. Make Your Own Fajitas

Attractions I didn’t check out
1. The Mall of America – If I’d had another day, I probably would’ve made the trek, but locals said it wasn’t worth it and it was a little far from the hotel given the amount of time I had
2.  A Twin’s Game, but that shouldn’t surprise anyone

Experiences I loved
1. Teaching a mini-demo about IFTTT
2. Live blogging

Friends I made (you know, besides everyone)
1. Emily, from More Than Just Dessert
2. Megan O, Then Heather Said contributor

Friends It Was Great to See (you know, besides everyone)
1. Stina from Running in Chucks
2. Laura from Becoming the Odd Duck

Purchases I’m happy with
1. Terra, by blogger Gretchen Powell
2. The less than $5 I paid to take the light rail to and from the airport and hotel.  Easy, lovely, inexpensive.

I have a million more things to say, but 9:00 is seriously pushing it for bedtime this week.  Stay tuned for a more cohesive post about my wonderful HLS trip when life settles down a bit.

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  1. Katie says

    September 18, 2013 at 12:02 pm

    If you’re ever looking for a getaway in the winter, I would recommend Mall of America, they now have a hotel that is attached, and a mini theme park inside. But its true, when there is good weather to be had outside, you really aren’t missing anything.

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