By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Basics
Jun 7th, 2017
117 Comments
5357 Views
It’s so hard to believe that I’m going on 9 years of blogging now. I started my blog in July of 2008. It was my outlet to connecting with other stay-at-home moms who had babies at home. I’ve always loved to write, but never imagined making a career out of it. Heck, when I was […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Basics
Dec 1st, 2016
23 Comments
4259 Views
It’s hard to believe that it’s already December, isn’t it? Before we know it, we’ll be ringing in 2017! Ack! How is time going by so quickly? I don’t remember it doing that when I was younger. Ok now that I’m feeling old, let’s move on! Since everybody has eaten dinner, the dishes are done, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Basics
Apr 21st, 2016
22 Comments
5013 Views
I want to start out by saying that I love social media and blogging! Not only have I made lifelong friends through the subs from themarketingheaven.com on social media and blogging and been able to participate in some amazing opportunities, but I’ve also been able to have a career where I can help provide for […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Aug 21st, 2014
38 Comments
6906 Views
I’ve been blogging at The Mommy-Files for over 6 years now and still love it as much as I did when I started. With my blog, I’ve been able to help support my family, travel and share my thoughts and experiences with products we love and use in our family. What started as a hobby […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Jul 30th, 2014
61 Comments
6546 Views
It’s hard to believe that 6 years ago, I started The Mommy-Files. I was married at the time and had a family blog, but wanted a blog that was all my own. A blog where I could talk about motherhood (both the struggles and joys), connect with friends and family, and share my experiences through […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Basics
Mar 19th, 2014
6 Comments
4880 Views
I started blogging in July of 2008 and I still can’t believe it’s been almost 6 years! What started out as a hobby has now turned into my full-time career and I still love it as much as I did when I started. I never thought I would actually be able to make money from […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Feb 21st, 2014
5 Comments
2579 Views
For about 7 years, I was a stay-at-home mom. When I went through my divorce, I became a working mom. Let me tell you – it was scary putting myself out in the workforce again. Just the fact that I hadn’t worked in the field for 7 years immediately put me at a disadvantage as […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Basics
Jan 4th, 2014
20 Comments
3976 Views
Over the past year, I have seen my blog grow and blossom. I’ve had the opportunity to travel, serve as an Ambassador, attend conferences and work with companies that I love and products that I use on a regular basis. Somehow though, I’ve lost a little bit of that woman who was behind The Mommy-Files. […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Oct 16th, 2013
33 Comments
3606 Views
For a long time (up until the scandal and this recent video interview), I really liked Martha Stewart. I had even subscribed to her magazine at one point. I wanted to be as crafty and creative as she appeared to be. With the criminal charges against her, I have to admit that I looked to […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Randomness
Jun 18th, 2013
8 Comments
3748 Views
I love being a member of the Social Fabric community and as part of an effort to get to know each other, they started a Vlogging Challenge each week. This is my first Vlog for the series of challenges and I am so excited to get to know everyone else who is participating! Check it […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Birthday Shout-outs
Mar 30th, 2012
7 Comments
4467 Views
On Day 2 of my birthday trip in 2011, we had the opportunity to go to Universal Studios Hollywood and it was SO much fun! We parked in the Universal Studios parking structure and hiked through Universal City Walk, which was filled with so many great stores and restaurants. If you are ever in the […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Birthday Shout-outs
Mar 25th, 2012
7 Comments
4607 Views
Last year, my best girlfriend, Colleen, and I (and her man at the time) headed down to Los Angeles for my 32nd birthday. It was so much fun! We wen’t to PF Chang’s for lunch when we got there, Olive Garden for a mini reunion with some of my high school classmates that night, Universal […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Randomness
Mar 6th, 2012
1 Comment
1710 Views
It’s been a long week and tomorrow, March 7th, the Chrysler Blogger Face-Off will come to a close – at 4:59 p.m. EST (that’s 1:59 p.m. California time)! I just want to thank all my family, friends, and readers for supporting me with your votes and positive comments this far. It is definitely flattering to […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Events
Mar 4th, 2012
9 Comments
5285 Views
Happy Sunday everyone! It’s coming down to the wire in the Chrysler Blogger Face-Off. Only 3 more days left and I’m back down to 3rd place. Thank you so much to everyone for voting for me and supporting me in this contest. It means so much just to know that so many people care! 🙂 […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Randomness
Feb 27th, 2012
3 Comments
2170 Views
I was excited to be invited to participate in the Chrysler Blog-Off with 4 other bloggers. I wrote an article on traveling with kids and made a video with the boys. The winner will receive 4 round trip tickets to the Auto Show in New York in April and will also have the opportunity to […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Randomness
Feb 20th, 2012
17 Comments
3108 Views
In 2008, I created The Mommy-Files. At the time, I was a stay-at-home mom and wanted an outlet where I could talk about motherhood, post pictures, share recipes, and make friends with other moms online. Although I had a Bachelor’s Degree, I chose to take the opportunity to be at home with my 3 boys […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Randomness
Jan 12th, 2012
6 Comments
2846 Views
Last week, I had the opportunity to interview Food Network Star, Claire Robinson. If you know me, you know I love chocolate. Well, Claire loves chocolate probably just as much – specifically Dove Dark Chocolate. She was great to talk with and talked a little about New Year’s Resolutions and cooking. Below is the video […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Randomness
Nov 3rd, 2011
4 Comments
6670 Views
I have a hero in my life. She was a mother to two boys and a grandmother to four girls and three boys. She worked as a teacher for many years and was married to her college sweetheart, who was also a teacher. She put the needs of those around her before her own needs […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Randomness
Oct 28th, 2011
7 Comments
2787 Views
On the way to drop the boys off at school yesterday, we were listening to a radio show and the topic was trick-or-treating. I have fond memories of trick-or-treating as a little girl, probably up to my early teens. Then after that, I was happy if we bought bags of candy as a family, sat […]...
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