
Blogger Buzz Event of the Year: Family Dollar Fabulous Atlanta Recap (Day 1) Tuesday 10 November, 2015

I am so excited to tell you about my two day experience with Family Dollar! Seriously this was one of the best, well planned and executed events I ever been too and it was catered to bloggers! I am sorry this post is delayed because this was hosted last month, but the month of October was very busy for me as I went on 3 press trips back-to-back after this event so forgive me if I am late…but its worth it! I was hand selected to be a premiere Family Dollar Fabulous Blogger Ambassador to experience this one of a kind event!
Family Dollar hosted it’s 3rd annual blogger oriented extravaganza soiree event in Atlanta for two days. It was literally the buzz of the city. Family Dollar hand selected 40 bloggers mostly Atlanta locals and a few out of town blogger to experience the fun of this amazing event. I am serious you all know I am like the Atlanta “It Girl” when it comes to events. I am the Kim Kardashian of Atlanta events (not really) so when I say this was a super FAB event…I mean it blew me and the other bloggers away. It was luxurious, it was interactive, lots of things to do and see and it was full two days worth of amazement!
So we started the event taking a charter bus full of us blogger to a local Family Dollar store. They just wanted to show us a preview of some of the beauty and fashion products the store already has. I wont lie…I do shop at Family Dollar occasionally but going into the store made me realize their beauty section was pretty extensive!
So the second stop on the charter bus was to The World of Coca Cola. This has really nothing to do with Family Dollar per say, but it was a cute way to get the blogger to do a local attraction. I been before…but I got to do a full tour and we ate an amazing lunch and got a chance to listen to Coca-Cola’s marketing team in regards to diversity work with bloggers with the brand. Coca Cola is one of the biggest brands in the world and it was fun to learn more about it at this attraction!

This bag was given to all of the bloggers so we can stuff all of our swag in here. I had no idea really how much!
It’s time to experience the FAB! I was not ready for what they had in store. We went to the actual FAB festivities where we were welcomed with blinged out shirts, and a Family Dollar Branded traveling bag that was designed to fill all of our swag items. When I say I have days, months and even maybe a years worth of product because of this event…I.AM.NOT.JOKING. I am going to do a separate review and video of all of the items from this event beauty literally I can open a beauty supply store with all the product. As a matter of fact I can open my own mini Family Dollar chain with all the items…it was a lot!
Day 1 Family Dollar Fab event: I had an opportunity to visit and talk to brands of African Pride, Cantu Beauty, Body Fantasies, Luster’s Pink Brand, Edge Nails, Aunt Jackie’s, and Goody’s.
Each booth had their own interactive activations of fun, games, giveaways and demos of the products. All of these brands are featured in all of the Family Dollar stores nationwide, some of them I didn’t even know were in Family Dollar so it was great to interact with these brands. Neshante (StyleIsShe.com) was my blogging buddy as we migrated to each station that day. We both had a ball as not only did we visit the booth and pick of swags, but got to talk to the marketing professional connecting the humans to the brands for a blogger brand connection.
After the booth activation for that day, it wasn’t done yet. We all got changed and had our own Night VIP reception! As if they didn’t spoil us enough it was a night of music, food and drinks to mix and mingle with the blogger and brands. A mini celebration of the days activities and chicness! It was cute!
This was only Day 1 and Day 2 is to follow! Family Dollar outdid themselves to cater to the bloggers and make us feel almost like mini celebrities. All of us was just for us, and crazy enough this isn’t the end of the recap. Stay tuned for Family Dollar Fabulous Day 2 Recap next post…
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Do you think Family Dollar is Fab for this?
OMG I was following this event on your Facebook page. Its so cool to see the full writeup. I can’t wait to see day 2. You packed a lot in 1 post. Way to go Kiwi!
This sounds like it was a great event. I always hit up Family Dollar. They’ve got all kinds of great stuff, and they’ve got it on the cheap.
WOW that looks like it was fun! They keep you busy all day! I am tired just watching it! GREAT fun post!
Well this sounds amazing so far! It’s awesome that they had so much swag to give to the bloggers they invited!
You go to the best events. It looks like all you ladies had a fun time.
I love Family Dollar!! What a great event you got to go to!! I love a good swag bag…LOL!!
What an amazing event to get to attend. I wish we had a Family Dollar closer to us.
Such a fun event. Everybody seemed to have enjoyed it all.
What a great event to attend! It looks like you ladies had a lot of fun at Family Dollar. I didn’t know they had a lot of health and beauty stuff in there!
wow, Family Dollar really went above and Beyond for you guys. What a fun couple of days it looks to be! I dont shop at Family Dollar often because I had no idea there selection was so large. It looks great and I’ll try shopping there again
Wow! I love to see so many designs of the Coca Cola bottle. How big or small were they? This must be a very fun experience that’s memorable. I hope we’d also have Family Dollar stores here.
Now this sounds like a great and successful event! I love your photos, you sure look like you had a grand time!
Love the nails! Very pretty & fun!
I also love the fun cocacola photos! I’m a huge diet coke fan. “Pepsi okay” NO! Water for me in that case 🙂 I know some people can’t tell the difference but I can!
What an amazing experience! It is always so awesome to get the opportunity to visit with other social net workers and experience products. It looks like it was truly a spectacular experience!
This event looks AMAZING! I had no idea that Family Dollar had our favorite brands for hair care. You’ve convinced me to give it a try.
wow! this looks like it was so much fun! I LOL’d at the Kim Kardashian of blogger events! haha!
This looks like a fantastic event! I love the Family Dollar for just about anything. It’s good to get hair and body items and we have one in our town for a quick stop in!
All of the sights, the pampering and the FUN! What a great event, so cool to work with Family Dollar
What a great event. You ladies had so much fun and it was just day 1. Looking forward to hearing about day 2.
Looks like a totally awesome event! You look like you had a great time, too.
This looks like a fun event. I still have not made it to any blogger events. I need to get out there more!
I’m so jealous!! You look like you had an amazing time in these pictures. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been to a Family Dollar, but I’m really curious now to see what kinds of beauty products they have now.
Family dollar is awesome! I am so glad that you girls had a fun blogging day! Everyone looks so gorgeous!
I love both things. Atlanta and Family Dollar! Looks like a great time.
I love to shop at the Family Dollar store. I always find a ton of great deals. This looks like it was an fun event.
Looks like Family Dollar knows how to spoil the bloggers! I haven’t shopped there in quite some time. I should go see the values they have in their beauty section for myself!
You always get to go to the coolest events! I would rock those edge nails. Cuteness!
I’m glad that you got to experience all that they had in store for you. It looks like a great event.
This looks like a great time. I love the different stations. I would love to participate in a Family Dollar event.
Family Dollar did a great job with this. It looks like you had a great time!
OOOH!This looks like it was an ah-mazing event! I hope they do one in the DC area so I can get in on the fun 🙂
What a fabulous event! Looks like you had so much fun!
Wow! What a fun event! Family Dollar really went all out to make this event a blast. I saw some of the pics and videos on IG and I could tell that everyone had a good time. Love your hair by the way. 🙂
Siobhan
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This looks amazing!! I can’t believe how above and beyond Family Dollar seemed to go!! You look like you had an amazing time and took some really fun photos! Congratulations on such a great opportunity and experience…
Wow! The event itself is amazing and look at all those bloggers, you look awesome girls! Looks like everyone is having fun. I hope there are opportunities like that too here in my place.
Seeing and reading about how much fun this event was, I wish I was there with you. Looks like Family Dollar outdid themselves in organizing such a fabulous event. One of the best parts of these kind of events is the networking – you have the chance to meet so many fellow bloggers, not to mention all that great knowledge that you can learn from the brands.
That was a fun event! You’re so popular now like an artist, I’ve seen you in a billboard and magazines.
WOW!!!! Why can’t we have events like this in LA. I am super jealous. It seems like you all had a great time. I’m really excited that Family Dollar has all of these great products!
Looks like an amazing event! Nice job Family Dollar 🙂 You did a great job taking pics too.
So much fab in just a weekend. It seems like Family Dollar is making a come up. They had a really cute wrap I wanted to buy.
Wow looks like such a fun event! I don’t think we have Family Dollar here in Canada, but this was fun to see!
Sounds like a fun event. This was a great opportunity for bloggers and btands to connect.
What a fun event! I love the Coca Cola Museum, don’t you?!
This event was truly all the buzz on social media! I wish I had been there because it looked amazing. I loved all the photos and it looks like Family Dollar did an amazing job in planning and preparation!
It was worth the wait! It looks like you got to see some really neat things and went home with a bounty. I wish there were a Dollar General near me.
That was an amazing event saw it unfold on social media. Yes, Family Dollar is absolutely fab for this event.
I had no idea Family Dollar had all of that. Looks like a great event!
This truly looks like a fabulous and fun event. I shop at Family Dollar for household items. I never think of checking the beauty section; that’s about to change! They truly hosted what looks like an awesome event. Can’t wait to see the goody bag !
This definitely looks like it was such a fun event! I see KP the Texture Man was all in your hair, such a fun guy I met this past summer at a DC event 🙂
What a fun blogging event to get to attend. Family Dollar did an amazing job putting putting on the event for the bloggers. Looks like a fun group of women to spend time and have fun with.
What a cool press pass you had! I love all of the different Coca Cola designs, and the Family Dollar ‘fabulous’ shirt – I want one!
How cool that this was an event especially for bloggers. They put a lot into it. I didn’t know they carried so many beauty brands either. Good stuff!
We don’t have a Family Dollar here near us in California, but it sounds like a great store. Sounds like you had a great time!
Omg what a fun event!!! I just love Family Dollar!!! Such a great store
This seems like it was such a fun event! Your pictures do a great job capturing what what a fabulous night this was.