Hey, Remember me?

I stepped away from blogging for a few weeks to focus on getting the last little bits of my newest book turned into my editor and to knock out some major MY LITTLE PONY Fair 2013 planning. I've been also doing quite a bit of traveling and it just seemed that at the end of the day, after I had taken the time to answer the piles of email in my inbox, I just didn't have have the energy to write a blog post. Here's to hoping that I'll be able to update a little more frequently! I did manage to survive the winter months despite my loathing of the cold. It helped that I visited some warmer places to break up all the chill and gloom of the Midwest.

At the end of January, I traveled to Los Angeles, California and had the pleasure of being interviewed about both the 2013 MY LITTLE PONY Fair and my upcoming My Little Pony Collector's 2009-2012 Inventory for an episode for the Brony Clubhouse Network. I was able to visit with my friend and fellow collector, Cayci and tour her pony room.

 I met Cayci years ago at a collector event . She has such a bright and bubbly personality and is just a fun person to be around. Plus, she has a pretty great collection!

She goes by the name "Baby Medley" on the MLPArena, and she has an amazing Medley collection to go with her nickname!

In case you missed the episode when it was initially posted weeks ago, I've included a link so you can have the pleasure of watching me stumble over my words. You can also see my husband, Matt, stand there and look awkward. I just kept blabbering on and on and never really gave the poor guy a chance to chime in on anything. I guess it goes to show that when it comes to Ponies I never really run out of things to say!

Brony Clubhouse Network: Episode 6

Going, Going, Gone! That was Fast!

Tickets for the 10th annual MY LITTLE PONY Fair went on sale this morning at 9:00 am and three hours later, all of the top tier ticket packages were sold out!

Even if you missed out on snagging a coveted CRYSTAL EMPIRE, CANTERLOT, or PONYVILLE package (which included this year's Limited Edition Premium MY LITTLE PONY Figure), you can still purchase a Weekend General Admission ticket and reserve FREE tickets for the kiddos. This year MLPFair is offering free admission for children ages 12 and under. Plus, the MLPFair is offering merchandise presales through their ticketing system, so you can avoid waiting in the Fair Store line. Just order online and pick up your items upon check in at the registration desk.

If you have extra ponies taking over your basement (like me) or you are a Pony crafter, you can purchase a vendor booth and show off your wares. There are still a handful of booths left, so act fast if you want to be a vendor!

I'm SO excited for this year's event! I can't wait to celebrate the MY LITTLE PONY brand with all of you in July!!

Dinner and Ponies? Count me in!

Announced on the MY LITTLE PONY Fair Facebook page:

"Join us in celebrating the 30^th anniversary of MY LITTLE PONY!

Pony fans are invited to attend the first MY LITTLE PONY Fair Celebration Dinner and Hall of Fame Ceremony held Friday night, July 5^th at the Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing Hotel.  Be part of the magic as two lucky ponies are inducted into the MY LITTLE PONY Hall of Fame. Enjoy a lovely catered dinner with fellow MY LITTLE PONY enthusiasts and special guests before the hustle and bustle of the festivities on Saturday and create memories that will last a lifetime.

In addition to dinner, guests will be given a special MY LITTLE PONY Fair merchandise gift. A photographer will also be on hand to take pictures of you and your newfound pony pals. Suggested dress for this event is resort casual.  Seating is limited for this special event, so be sure to reserve your seat as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Dinner Menu:

Freshly brewed Starbucks® regular and decaffeinated coffee and freshly brewed iced tea, along with fresh baked rolls and sweet butter, antipasto pasta salad, field green salad with choice of two salad dressings, Chef carved Prime Rib of beef with savory au jus and horseradish cream, chicken marsala, salmon fillet with fresh dill and butter sauce, wild rice blend, roast yukon gold potatoes, grilled vegetables, and chef’s selection of dessert.

Cost for the MY LITTLE PONY Fair Celebration Dinner and Hall of Fame Ceremony is $30 per person. Tickets can be purchased through the MY LITTLE PONY Fair EventBrite ticketing website."

 

I'm excited for this "extra" event and am so happy that Hasbro approved it. There are always a bunch of people who go out on Friday night as a group for dinner, but this year we get to have an official Pony dinner!

 

2013 MY LITTLE PONY Fair Logos revealed!

In case you missed it....

“Our friends at Hasbro have created another beautiful logo for the 2013 MY LITTLE PONY Fair.

Check out Snuzzle!

 

Visit our Facebook page for the newest MY LITTLE PONY Fair updates including ticket and vendor booth information coming soon!”

Happy Holidays!

I realize that I'm a little late with my holiday well wishes, but I suppose it is better late than never. I hope you and your families had a wonderful Christmas (or Hanukkah) and that you have a terrific time ringing in 2013.

We had a lovely Christmas at our home (which included several new Ponies) and I'm now frantically trying to finish up all the party planning for L's second birthday party this Sunday. We're going with a Mickey Mouse theme this year and while I don't get to decorate with colorful ponies (boo!), I've been having fun planning and making all the decorations and favors.

My husband gifted me a Cricut machine for scrapbooking this Christmas and I'm looking forward to putting it to use for for future pony events and creating fun design elements for my Pony Event Scrapbook. I don't think it has been updated since 2009 and it is in serious need of some attention. I have loads of photos from the past three (eek!) years that I need to add. They really should make a My Little Pony Cricut cartridge. I'd be first in line to buy and it would get some serious use at my house.

Until next time, happy Pony collecting!

Black Friday Pony-Style!

Like much of the country, I set out yesterday to shop the Black Friday deals. It was a little crazy, but isn't that part of the fun? There wasn't anything I felt like I had to have so the day was spent wandering from store to store people watching and finding unexpected things I never knew I "needed" before, such as the first four seasons on Mad Men for $8 and multiple $5 fleece pull-overs from Old Navy.

In addition to random buys, I also purchased this adorable My Little Pony bubble bath set and a Pinkie Pie hand soap dispenser from Wal-Mart. I haven't been too big on buying up the FIM merchandise, but these were just too cute to pass up. They are seriously my favorite bits of merchandise yet (well, besides the Pinkie Pie bubble blower.)

 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. I know I did! I'll be sharing some exciting MY LITTLE PONY Fair updates next week so get your calendars ready!

Pony Season 3 and updates!

Are you excited about season 3 of My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic? I am!

I've been a little light on the updates, due mostly to getting a ton of things done behind the scenes of MY LITTLE PONY Fair 2013 and my soon to be released newest pony guide, The My Little Pony 2009-2012 Collector's Inventory. Exciting stuff! I'll have some announcements regarding both in the next few weeks and can't wait to share.

It is looking like the 2013 Fair is going to have some awesome additions to our schedule of events as well as some fun surprises for our attendees!