Health

By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Nov 11th, 2022
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Today, on Redhead Mom, I’m sharing about getting a good night’s sleep in partnership with Kanuda. Have you ever woken up in the morning with a stiff and painful neck that makes you feel like your night of sleep wasn’t good for you? I have and it is no fun at all! In fact, it […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
May 1st, 2022
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Today, on Redhead Mom, I’m sharing a partnered guest post about strategies for managing anxiety naturally. Your body’s natural response to stress is anxiety. It’s a fear or concern sensation that could be triggered by a variety of variables, including genetics, the environment, and brain chemistry, according to researchers. If your anxiety is interfer...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Jan 17th, 2019
16 Comments
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This post was sponsored by Splenda Naturals as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Every year, I look forward to New Year’s Eve, but it also makes me feel anxious. Why anxious you ask? I know that with New Year’s comes Resolutions. I stopped making Resolutions […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Babies
May 11th, 2016
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This review was made possible by iConnect and Pampers. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine. Did you know that May 6th through May 12th is National Nurse Appreciation Week? It’s amazing how vividly I remember the labor, delivery and recovery from each of my children. I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Apr 7th, 2016
1 Comment
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Heart Association. All opinions are 100% mine. As a mother, I want only the very best for our children. My goals as a mom are to make sure they eat, have clothes, have a warm home to live in, get a good education, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Finances
Nov 24th, 2015
18 Comments
3785 Views
As self-employed individuals, both my husband and I are responsible for obtaining our own health insurance rather than through big companies or corporations. What does this mean for us? This means it’s time to start looking at our options for health insurance for 2016 during Open Enrollment and make the most cost-effective decisions for our family so we are [&hel...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Aug 24th, 2015
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Have you ever had a family member come down with flu-like symptoms or wake up with a rash and be faced with the inconvenience of rushing to Urgent Care? Perhaps you had to deal with the frustration of trying to get ahold of your doctor for an appointment that’s not a week out? With Doctor […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Body
May 20th, 2015
25 Comments
6275 Views
I have received information, product and materials from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of MOTRIN®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. Are you a woman with a busy lifestyle? I sure am! Taking care of my family, working from home, running errands and keeping up on […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
May 2nd, 2015
4 Comments
5624 Views
For the last few years I’ve slowly transitioned into a runner. Do I love to run? No. Well, not when I’m running, but I like the feeling of accomplishment when I’m done. Typically, I try to run a few times a week usually completing 3-mile runs.   But running tends to get boring. That’s why I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Mar 23rd, 2015
1 Comment
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    Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of the Tobacco-Free Kids Network. I’ve really loved learning more about Tobacco-Free Retailers, keeping our kids Tobacco-Free and sharing what I learn on my blog and social media channels. One of my favorite local stores to shop at is CVS. […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Feb 22nd, 2015
1 Comment
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Laguna Lake Park is a nice 375-acre park in San Luis just south of Cerro San Luis Mountain. This park used to have a beautiful 25-acre lake that has now shrunken to look more like a pond, but the ducks are still there and like to be fed. There is also a very nice playground […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Family
Jan 31st, 2015
0 Comments
4136 Views
Do you shop at Tobacco-Free Retailers? I definitely make an effort to do so. So why should you shop Tobacco-Free? What’s the cost of not shopping Tobacco-Free? Tobacco not only has health costs, but also financial costs. I was shocked by how much cigarettes cost in stores now. Some are as much as $8.00 a […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Jan 26th, 2015
15 Comments
4922 Views
With Winter comes holidays, parties and a chill in the air, but also the cold weather blues. Have you ever felt the blues during the Winter? The first ever Blue Monday – January 24, 2005 – was established as a marketing idea for a travel company to boost sales during the winter. Psychologist Cliff Arnall […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Jan 24th, 2015
1 Comment
6268 Views
I’m still trying to catch up on my hiking posts from the past few months. Finding the time, as I’m sure we all can attest to, seems harder and harder as the kids get older with all of their extracurricular activities…but I’ll save that for future posts because I digress and need to stay focused […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Jan 23rd, 2015
2 Comments
6302 Views
Riddle me this… Who can run like a Goddess while still here on Earth, drink the nectar of the gods in a place that looks like heaven? Answer:  YOU!!! Wait, what?!?  Now I’ve had the pleasure of participating in a lot of “fun runs,” mud runs, and a half marathon…but THIS run is just what […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Jan 5th, 2015
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5354 Views
What a way to end 2014! On Christmas day, Russel and I decided to get out and drive…just drive…find our own little adventure. Being kid-free this year it was easy for us to be on the go with no plans or expectations. For those of you who know me, I am always up for a […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Nov 26th, 2014
21 Comments
5168 Views
How much do our tweens really know about OTC (Over-the-Counter) Medicine Safety?  According to a few recent surveys, tweens got a failing grade.  In fact, not only did the tweens get a failing grade, but the vast majority of parents weren’t even sure whether OTC-related issues were being taught in their tweens‘ school.  Plus, 58 […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Nov 23rd, 2014
31 Comments
6777 Views
Are you a parent of a tween?  If so, how much does your tween know about OTC Literacy?  In other words, what does he or she know about Over-the-Counter medications?  A new research study showed that tweens got a failing grade in OTC medicine safety.  Yikes!!! What is OTC Literacy?  OTC Literacy is an educational campaign […]...
By Frank Gurnee
In Health
Nov 15th, 2014
31 Comments
4491 Views
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. What do you know about RSV?  When I hear the term, “RSV,” I immediately think of sickly babies and death.  It is […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Nov 6th, 2014
27 Comments
6077 Views
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for BAND-AID® Brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Those who serve in our military have a soft place in my heart.  My dad served in the Vietnam War before […]...
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