Holiday Gift Guide

By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 14th, 2010
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Back in March, I served as a Rice Krispies Ambassador and created a Springtime Treat on The Mommy-Files!  I was excited when The Motherhood asked me to participate in a Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Holiday Recipe Box Challenge.  I, along with 30 other bloggers (Rice Krispies Brand Ambassadors) were asked to create our own unique Kellogg’s […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 13th, 2010
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We had a blast at the Cookie Exchange that my stepmom and I hosted.  At the Cookie Exchange, each guest took home a Peppermint Bark Treat and a Cocoa Cone.  The women really liked them and couldn’t believe how easy the Cocoa Cones were to put together.  There are so many holiday decorating and gift […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 13th, 2010
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I love working with Wilton and recently had the opportunity to host a Cookie Exchange, featuring many Wilton products.  At the Cookie Exchange, each guest took home a Peppermint Bark treat, which I put together with the help of the Wilton Holiday Peppermint Bark Kit.  It was easy and fun and I have to admit, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 11th, 2010
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I have fond memories of Avon growing up. I remember the products being affordable and fun!  I loved it when my mom bought us girls the flavored lip balms and the tall, pink bottle of bubble bath.  That was the best bubble bath I’ve ever used, as of today.  It’s not surprising that many look […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 7th, 2010
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I have loved working with Hershey’s and with Christmas right around the corner, I’m sure that Santa is stocking up on Hershey’s goodies for the boys’ stockings!  Hershey’s has different treats for the holiday season, including Rolo Reindeer Cane, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Santa, Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme Nutcracker...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Dec 6th, 2010
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I love working with NESTLÉ and was thrilled when they asked me to be one of four bloggers participating in the Holiday Exchange blog campaign!  If you haven’t checked out the NESTLÉ Family Holiday Celebrations website, you should do so today!  The site was created to help Moms (and dads of course) find tips, tools […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Dec 4th, 2010
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I grew up with Orville Redenbacher’s products.  I remember my parents pouring kernels from the plastic Orville Redenbacher’s container into the Popcorn Air Popper.  The popcorn always tasted so fresh.  Now that I have a family of my own, I don’t use the Air Popper, but use the Orville Redenbacher’s Microwave Popcorn.  Our favorite brand [&hellip...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 3rd, 2010
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My boys love to play with puppets!  I used to love to play with puppets as a child as well.  I remember getting out the brown paper bags and coloring my own puppets.  My sisters and I would then have my dad and stepmom sit down on the couch in the front room and watch […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 3rd, 2010
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I remember going to Choir practice with my mom when I was younger and browsing through the Avon catalogs for the holidays.  I loved that as a kid, even I could buy things out of the Avon catalog and enjoy them.  I could also buy things to give as gifts.  Today, when I look through […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 1st, 2010
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I was super excited to have the opportunity to review an absolutely gorgeous Diamond Pendant from Helzberg Diamonds. It is gorgeous and would be an amazing gift for that special someone in your life (or even for yourself)!  From Helzberg Diamonds, you’ll find a variety of Rings, Necklackes, Earrings, Colored Gems, and more! The 1/10 […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 1st, 2010
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I have an awesome giveaway opportunity just in time for the holidays!  Enter The Last Airbender Giveaway contest for a chance to win special Last Airbender prizing! Entering is Easy! Simply retweet the following message by midnight (PST) on Sunday, December 5th, 2010 for a chance to win!  1 winner will be chosen and alerted […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 30th, 2010
538 Comments
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I love Sears and am somewhat familiar with the Craftsman line of products.  However, I most recently had the opportunity to check out the Craftsman workwear, including a Hooded Shirt Jacket, T-shirt, and Coveralls.  Dirt, grease and grime can take their toll on clothes, but with Craftsman Workwear, the Dupont Teflon fabric protector repels and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 30th, 2010
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I love Christmas and I really love gift baskets!  Thanks to GourmetGiftBaskets.com, I had the opportunity to review the Nutcracker Drum Christmas Gift Basket!  This gift basket is filled with lots of yummy goodies and is one of the many Christmas baskets you’ll find at GourmetGiftBaskets.com.  This is a perfect gift to give to a […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Nov 30th, 2010
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I love Hickory Farms products, especially around this time of the year, when we are entertaining family and friends. Thanks to Mom Central and Hickory Farms, I had the opportunity to review the Perfect Picnic Basket.  This is such a cute and fun product, not to mention it’s filled with yummy goodies! The Perfect Picnic […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Holiday Gift Guide
Nov 30th, 2010
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I was excited to receive a fun package in the mail from PLAYMOBIL .– the Knights Take Along Tower and Pirates Take Along Dungeon.  My boys love to use their imaginations and build things and the the PLAYMOBIL Mini-Take Alongs are perfect for them, particularly my two older boys!  You can find the Mini Take-Alongs […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 30th, 2010
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My boys and I love to watch VeggieTales!  They are funny and the shows are filled with singing.  Big Idea Entertainment released VeggieTales: It’s a Meaningful Life on DVD on October 5th, 2010.  You can purchase this fun DVD in stores and online, retailing for $14.97. VeggieTales: It’s a Meaningful Life includes an original new […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Nov 29th, 2010
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On November 16th, 2010, Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment released SpongeBob SquarePants: Legends of Bikini Bottom on DVD!  My kids love SpongeBob SquarePants along with his group of friends, including Patrick, Gary, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, Squidward, and Plankton.  You can purchase the DVD in stores and online, retailing for $19.99. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: LEGEND ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 29th, 2010
124 Comments
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I was excited to have the opportunity to work with BSW Toy, Inc. and review the T-Rex Dig Site, as part of the Excavation Station toy line.  If you’re looking for a toy that will expand your child’s creativity and teach them at the same time, you should check out the T-Rex Dig Site! With […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 29th, 2010
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I grew up watching Charlie Brown and my boys love the cartoon as well!  On October 5, 2010, Warner Home Video released Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales on DVD.  Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales originally premiered on ABC in 2002 and is comprised of a series of delightful animated vignettes, each of which showcase a different member […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In CD Reviews
Nov 28th, 2010
94 Comments
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I love this time of year! In fact, I start listening to Christmas music the day after Halloween…yes, I do! On October 12th, 2010, Sony MASTERWORKS / DRW Entertainment released “Wilson Phillips: Christmas in Harmony.”  I was really excited to review this CD because I loved Wilson Phillips when I was younger.  In fact, I […]...
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