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By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Oct 4th, 2013
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Michelina’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. In our home, food is not only something we enjoy eating, but it creates bonds and memories we can enjoy for a lifetime.  I have good memories from my childhood surrounded by eating experiences with my […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Oct 4th, 2013
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Football season is here and that means tailgating parties, barbecues and lots of yummy food!  While our guests enjoy a variety of foods at tailgating parties or Game Day get-togethers we host, we almost always finds that chocolate is something nobody turns down.  I even love to have chocolate on hand for snacking on, especially […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Oct 3rd, 2013
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I love being a part of the Social Fabric community and am participating in the #LuvSoFab Photo-A-Day Challenge.  While I post the photos on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, I thought it would also to be fun to post them on The Mommy-Files as well!  Check out my photos with “Hay.”  It was when I went […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Recent Posts
Oct 3rd, 2013
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Hi everyone!  If you follow my blog, you know that I recently tried to start a Talk About It Tuesday Vlog segment on The Mommy-Files.  However, instead of being limited to just Tuesdays, I decided to start The Mommy-Files Vlog Series on my site.  Check out my first feature of the new Vlog Series....
By Shannon Gurnee
In Movie Review
Oct 3rd, 2013
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Are you ready to snuggle up together and enjoy a brand new journey the whole family can share this howl-iday season?  If your answer is yes, you’ll want to check out the Alpha and Omega Movie, arriving to Blu-ray and DVD on October 8th!!!  This Blu-Ray Combo Pack and DVD will be available exclusively at Walmart, as […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Body
Oct 2nd, 2013
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I love shopping at Bath & Body Works.  Literally, I could spend hours walking around and smelling the different scented lotions and hand washes.  I especially enjoy the foaming hand wash, of which I recently bought 3 or 4 different varieties.  In an effort to save money on my shopping habit, I typically wait and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Green
Oct 1st, 2013
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We all know we should work together and do our best to keep our planet clean, but sometimes we just aren’t sure where to start.  I grew up with the knowledge of recycling our aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, cardboard boxes and paper, but what else is there?  Should I eat only organic foods? […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Oct 1st, 2013
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If you want to teach your kids about nature then introducing them to the birds in your backyard is a fantastic way to do it. The process of creating a bird-friendly environment is also a fun activity to enjoy as a family. Here’s how to get started. Bird Feeders and Tables Having bird food available […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Oct 1st, 2013
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As a busy mom, I love it when I discover (or create) recipes that are easy, budget-friendly and yummy!  I recently had the opportunity to create a recipe using Musselman’s Apple Butter.  What is Apple Butter you may be asking?  Musselman’s makes their apple butter the old-fashioned way, by long slow simmering in kettles with […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Budgeting
Oct 1st, 2013
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Do you live on or near the Central Coast?  This weekend, Moo La La Boutique will be having it’s Semi-Annual Sale in Santa Maria, California.  This is my second time consigning with Moo La La because I had an amazing experience earlier this year!  Not only is it beneficial to sell items through consignment, but […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Oct 1st, 2013
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Football season is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill and start sharing some of your favorite Tailgating creations with family and friends.  Well, we love to grill here in our home – whether it’s over the open flame or in a pan on top of the stove!  In fact, we […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Sep 30th, 2013
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Tomorrow, October 1st, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing The Little Mermaid: Diamond EditionDiamond Edition on Blu-ray and DVD!  I loved watching The Little Mermaid as a little girl and am so excited to introduce it to our kids.  In fact, they’ll have to listen to me sing the songs as we watch the movie – […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Sep 30th, 2013
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Do you believe that magic is made around the kitchen table with those special moments that will last a lifetime?  I sure do!  I especially love when our 6 kids are all together!  I always wanted a big family (4-6 kids) and now I have it.  We laugh and joke and talk about our days […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Sep 30th, 2013
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In today’s fast-paced world, we can get pretty busy and overlook taking our medications at the right time every day.  After all, a medication is only as affective as how often you take it, making sure not to miss a dose in a given period of time.  There are many reasons people don’t take their […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Sep 30th, 2013
17 Comments
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Pumpkins and spice and everything nice!  That’s what I immediately thought when I discovered Nestle Coffee-Mate liquid creamer in the Pumpkin Spice flavor at our local Walmart.  Doesn’t the name alone sound appealing?  Well, let me tell you – the scent and flavor are just as yummy as it sounds!  For me, not only is […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Sep 29th, 2013
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I love watching Modern Family!  It is both light-hearted and funny.  I still can’t believe they have just released their fourth season on Blu-ray and DVD.  It seems like just yesterday they were in their first season on television!  The laughs – and the awards – just keep on coming for the #1-rated Modern Family, winner o...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Sep 29th, 2013
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Physical fitness is without question the best and healthiest way to lose weight and stay in shape. People who exercise regularly are more likely to live longer and healthier lives with a much lower chance of illness and disease. Exercise helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol and can even reverse the effects of some diseases, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Sep 29th, 2013
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It’s that time of week again! Time to post your giveaways! Feel free to link up your giveaway below or click on the giveaway you are interested in entering! Have a great week everyone! Be sure to enter these giveaways on The Mommy-Files as well: – Cure the Contagious Colors Prize Pack Giveaway (ends September […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Sep 28th, 2013
15 Comments
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With 6 kids, eating out can be a challenge!  Not only for how the kids may behave in the restaurant, but for the total cost of the meal.  Restaurant.com is a great option for us when we want to go out to eat with kids. Restaurant.com is the trusted and valued source connecting restaurants and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Sep 26th, 2013
4 Comments
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Do you know much about the Affordable Care Act?  I didn’t know that much about it until I participated in a webinar with Anthem Blue Cross and WellPoint spokesperson Ellie Kay and Patrick Blair the other day, thanks to The Motherhood.  Did you know that 42% of Americans are unaware that the Affordable Care Act […]...
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