I just want to take a minute to say thank you for all of you who follow my blog and who leave me comments – even when I sound like an emotional basketcase venting. The Mommy-Files is a place for me to write reviews about products I use and would buy as a mom (also […]...

I’ve been to Hawaii once and LOVED it! I would love to go back again someday! If you are visiting Hawaii and don’t want to bring your own camera equipment, be sure to check out Honolulu Camera , where you can rent cameras and related equipment. Hawaiian Tours offer a plethora of breathtaking experiences, from […]...

I hope everyone has a great weekend! I’ll be posting pics of the 2009 General Mills Eat and Greet Bloggers Event this coming week! ♥ Happy Saturday! ♥...

Pregnancy is an exciting part of life! Finding clothes that are comfortable and trendy is another important part of the pregnancy experience. If you are looking for a store that sells comfortable and trendy maternity clothes, you’ll want to check out Kiki’s Fashions. At Kiki’s Fashions, you’ll find unique and trendy maternity styles – much...

Thanks to Mom Central, I had the opportunity to review an Oscar Mayer Lunchables product. I think the Lunchables Lunch Combinations are yummy, but they are a little pricey to buy for each child for lunch, unless you find a good sale. However, you can also compare that to the price of a meal at […]...

Do you have a man in your life who loves Fantasy Football? Is it your spouse, boyfriend, dad, brother, or a friend? My dad loves watching sports. I remember him being a baseball fan and a football fan. I even remember him getting together with his friends for Fantasy Football. I was introduced to a […]...

This is my first segment of Monday Mingle – a fun theme started on Jennifer’s site Eighty MPH Mom! It was a lot of fun, so feel free to join in! Monday Mingle from Shannon Steen-Larsen on Vimeo. P.S. I hate it when the videos freeze your face in a weird pose (like this one […]...

The summer season is almost over, but it’s not too late to take a Wildwood Vacation! I was introduced to a new site that is user friendly and interactive. At Morey’s Piers, there is all kinds of information, from finding an amusement park to finding a Wildwood New Jersey Motel. Through the end of August, […]...

The Internet has come in handy for so many different things in my life. I use the Internet for my blog, emails, maps and directions, searching for family and friends, watching favorite tv shows, researching topics…the list goes on and on. High quality and high speed internet service is very important for many of these […]...

Hi everyone! Through blogging, I’ve met some fabulous people! One blogging mama I’ve gotten to know better is Amanda at Mommy Mandy! She was recently nominated as one of the finalists for her Trix Swirls Giveaway at 5 Minutes for Mom. Please go and vote for her when you get a chance 🙂 Let me […]...

I love when my parents come visit because my stepmom cuts hair! I took advantage of that this time and had her cut my hair. I really like it! What do you think?...

I love using the internet and have met many other blogging women like myself. I enjoy chatting with many of the blogging women I’ve met online. If you are single and Christian you may be interested in a chat room I found. This is a special christian singles chat room. At Christian Chat City, you […]...

Sorry for the delay, but as many of you know, my parents are in town visiting. I will be posting winners tomorrow – Friday! Have a great evening everyone!...

It’s the end of the day and my bed is just calling to me to come and lay down! I get the boys ready for bed, do my nighttime routine, put my jammies on, and climb into bed. Awwww….heaven! Having a comfortable bed is so important in my books! Whether you like to nap during […]...

You’ve sat down with your spouse, significant other, or friends for movie night. You put in a movie about sharks in deep water. It’s a quiet scene where the water is calm and it’s somewhat dark on the screen. You’re watching intensely to see what happens next. BAM! Out of the corner of the screen […]...

I just can’t enough of this Chocolate Ice Cream Cone! Chocolate!!!...

I was recently introduced to a company called BankFox. If you are looking for a new bank, BankFox may be the answer for you. At BankFox, you’ll find a comparison tool that makes it easy to choose a bank account that’s right for you. With this tool, you can compare features, branch locations, monthly fees, […]...

My parents are in town visiting and we were all excited to see them. My kids sat at the front window pointing out every car that passed by saying, “Nope, that’s not Grandma and Grandpa…Nope, that’s not Grandma and Grandpa.” Then a car pulled up in the driveway and my 5 year old ran to […]...

I had the opportunity to go to a Spa Night a few months back and had so much fun! It had been forever since I had a manicure and pedicure. Who knew that I would enjoy being pampered so much? If you live in or near Chicago, you should know that you can have the […]...

It’s been warm in Seattle and we’ve been spending more time out in the backyard playing in the evening. We’ve been playing a lot with our Nerf Football. The football is usually left on the lawn without a problem. However, today I came out to find this………………..Yes, apparently the black birds in our neighborhood not [&...