Hello! I just spent the day at ShiftCon – it’s an eco blogging conference that focuses on wellness, health, environment and more. There are tons of awesome bloggers and social media rockstars and companies that I saw and talked with. (This was the second year of the conference. I missed it last year.)
(StitchFix Dress)
The conference was in Los Angeles. Well, it was in Manhattan Beach but there might be a city of the same name somewhere else in the world so we’ll say LA for now. And now I’ve made it extra wordy for no reason. Anyway. I used to work in Torrance and drive through this area when I was in college so it brought back some happy lil memories. It was a good time in my life.
Okay, back to ShiftCon…
I started the day at a session about Omega-3s. It was crazy good! I learned about the difference between Omega 6s and 3s and where to get each and why they’re important and more. You know it’s a good session when the time flies and you didn’t even realize it’s over but you’re not ready to leave. I have turned into such a healthy living nerd. I don’t care.
Then we did shots of cod liver oil with smoothie chasers.
The Expo was full of vendors offering information about products that were all natural, non-toxic or non-GMO.
All natural deodorant – I told these people, “I really smell, but I’ll try it…”
Talked to the owner and creator of this lemonade with stevia.
This granola has some sort of addictive additive in it, I believe it’s called ‘peanut butter’.
Passed by the popcorn stand 4 times. Maybe 5.
I was like, “Dia de los muertos!” But they were like, “Halloween. “
This reminded me of what the Tarahumara Indians drink – chia, lime, sugar – right?
I got a ton of samples and am pretty excited to test some stuff out and report back. I’ve seen this set up at my local health food store and never really investigated. It was interesting to learn more about this and get some holistic supplements.
And I got the inside scoop about the most epic pumpkin product of the season… Pumpkin Puffins!!!! Have you seen these??
Available at Target. Goooooo!!!
Oh, and it was a super gorgeous day. No big. God Bless SoCal.
See you later!
Halloween? That display was def Dios de los Muertos….MexiCans know this stuff.
Shame you couldn’t boost more of the pumpkin puffins from that table. Sigh…
I do want to get to Dunkin as they have Pumpkin munchkins. I want to try them. Thankfully the South County store and the Santa Ana store are JUST far enough away to keep me from swinging by on a whim. I need to be deliberate and time doesn’t always allow.
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I live in Manhattan Beach! Glad to have you in my little hood 🙂 where was the conference? I didn’t recognize any of your pics.
I have never been to a fitness industry conference and found your awesome reviews! Do you have any first time recommendation?
Thanks
I always say I’ll try anything once, but I might decline a shot of cod oil. Those pumpkin puffins on the other hand…..
Conference looked like a lot of fun. Can’t wait to hear about some of the samples!
Pumpkin Puffins??? are you kidding? I may have to get some. I have a confession to make. I LOVE pumpkin everything too. But I was soooo disappointed yesterday when I had a Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Spice coffee and it was sweet. I don’t put sugar in my coffee, so I was super grossed out by the sugar in the syrup. I usually get a Toasted Almond which has no sugar in the syrup. That said, live and learn. I’ll have to come up with my own creation. This weekend? We did Rugged Maniac yesterday, a 5K obstacle course. It was super fun! Today I’m going shopping after church. Have to buy an entire new wardrobe since I lost so much weight. Have a great weekend! ShiftCon sounds so cool. Wish I could go. 🙂
Looks like it was fun and informative!!
My husband’s grandma actually lives up in Manhattan Beach, that drive is not so much fun, hope you were able to avoid rush hour #blerg
I don’t like pumpkin everything, but those puffins sound really good!
My weekend plans involve lounging around taper town 🙂
I finished lifetime half marathon #80 this morning (Saturday) and I’m headed to my hometown tomorrow to help my Mom and give me brother the “day off” from her. #IfYouKnewMyMomYouWouldUnderstandHeNeedsIt LOL
Who doesn’t love free samples!! This weekend is busy for me. I have a Bachelorette weekend to attend and my abuelitas birthday party to go to. Trying to juggle everything.
Ohhh I LOVE Manhattan Beach!! It’s so pretty there. What a fun convention! I would eat evvverything. oh man.
Weekend plans involve work, cleaning the apartment, and studying for the GRE. I hate math 🙁
Hope some of these great companies make it to FNCE this year!