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By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Sep 4th, 2013
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Can you believe it’s time for our kids to go back to school?  Weird how it’s both exciting and stressful at the same time.  New teachers, classes, schools, and schedules can create a headache for parents – whether they have one or six kids in school.  Part of the headache was just waiting for the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Sep 3rd, 2013
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I’ve been blogging for 5 years now and have really loved getting to know everyone out there in the blogosphere.  With that being said, I’ve decided to start a new vlogging series called Talk About It Tuesday.  Each week, I’ll post a video with the week’s topic and a few questions that will help us […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Sep 3rd, 2013
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Do you love to participate in Twitter parties?  I sure do!  I have compiled a list of Twitter Parties I’ve found for the next two weeks with links to the RSVP pages.  Hope to see you all on Twitter!  Tweet tweet!!! Wednesday, September 4th  – 6:00 – 7:00 pm PST – Sprint M2M #DriveSafe Twitter […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Recent Posts
Sep 3rd, 2013
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arby’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. My very first real job growing up was as a cashier at Arby’s and to this day, I stil love eating at Arby’s!  I enjoy eating the classic sandwiches like the Regular Roast Beef, Arby Melt, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Sep 1st, 2013
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I remember seeing the ARM & HAMMER™ symbol in our kitchen cupboards and refrigerator when I was a kid.  Now my kids find the ARM & HAMMER™ symbol in our kitchen cupboards, refrigerator, and bathroom.  Yep – I said bathroom!  I’m excited to be joining a group of bloggers in an ARM & HAMMER™ Influencer Network over th...
By Shannon Gurnee
In App Review
Sep 1st, 2013
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This summer, I had an amazing experience participating in the AT&T “It Can Wait” blogger campaign.  One of the things I love about social media is the opportunity to spread the word and encourage participation in programs or causes I feel are important and that affect the well-being of those in my family and community. […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Sep 1st, 2013
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Do you love Scholastic books?  How would you like to receive free Scholastic books for your family?  You can do so with the “Every Day is a Big Day” program sponsored by Kellogg’s® Frosted Mini Wheats® and Scholastic.  The “Every Day is a Big Day” program invites families to complete monthly mini missions for an opportunity to earn […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Sep 1st, 2013
11 Comments
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September is National Preparedness Month and Master Lock is here to help us keep our families, homes, and personal belongings safe.  As a member of the Live Secure Safety Squad, I had the opportunity to review two items to make our home and personal belongings more secure.  I received a Laminated Padlock – No. 5D […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 30th, 2013
13 Comments
3125 Views
If you follow my blog, you know how much I love Twitter Parties!  You also know how important it is to me that we keep our family, friends and those around us safe while we’re driving.  How do we do that?  We don’t text and drive!  Well, Sprint has come up with a fabulous device […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Aug 30th, 2013
5 Comments
19607 Views
If you run a daycare with a child who has asthma, have a niece or nephew with asthma or even if your own child has asthma, you understand exactly how difficult it can be to care for a child who struggles with lung problems. Most asthmatic children have an emergency inhaler, but sometimes something more […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Cruising Life
Aug 29th, 2013
10 Comments
3436 Views
Frank and I went on a spontaneous mini vacation this past weekend! We set sail aboard the Carnival Inspiration out of the Port of Long Beach and headed down to Ensanada, Mexico. It was an amazing trip and I can’t wait for our next cruise!...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Aug 29th, 2013
562 Comments
23022 Views
Have you heard of Nicky Deuce before?  The new original movie from MarVista Entertainment, as seen on Nickelodeon is available on DVD in stores now!  The film stars iCarly’s Noah Munck, Degrassi’s Cristine Prosperi, and Steve Schirripa from The Sopranos. All details are below and we would also send you the same prize pack for your time. ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Recent Posts
Aug 29th, 2013
3 Comments
30013 Views
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pep Boys and Techron for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Keeping our car in the best possible shape is super important to Frank and I.  After all we use our car to take kids to school, go grocery shopping, drive to work-related events, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Aug 28th, 2013
12 Comments
4358 Views
I’ve been blogging for 5 years now and have really loved getting to know everyone out there in the blogosphere.  With that being said, I’ve decided to start a new vlogging series called Talk About It Tuesday.  Each week, I’ll post a video with the week’s topic and a few questions that will help us […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Aug 27th, 2013
16 Comments
6965 Views
At the beginning of August, I went on a fun trip with Walt Disney Studios Entertainment and met one of the cutest puppies I’ve ever seen.  He was only 10 weeks old and his name was Cooper, but his stage name was Rosebud.  He had the cutest super hero outfit on too!   At the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Cleaning Review
Aug 23rd, 2013
4 Comments
10479 Views
This summer was full of some of our greatest family memories!  They included trips to theme parks, barbecuing outdoors, a trip to Hawaii, swim parties, and more.  With 3 boys (and now 2 more girls and a boy), we’ve had our fair share of stains to treat from summer fun!  Stains varied from ketchup drippings […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Coupons
Aug 22nd, 2013
3 Comments
2158 Views
Have you shopped via RetailMeNot yet?  If not, then you are really missing out some great deals!!  Through RetailMeNot, members have access to Grocery Coupons, Printable Coupons, Coupon Codes, Free Shipping, and more.  RetailMeNot even has a Mobile App and you can sign up to receive Deal Alerts! Benefits of Being a RetailMeNot Member – […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Aug 22nd, 2013
643 Comments
26791 Views
I remember the excitement I would have with my sisters when we were little and Disney released a new title on VHS.  Yes, I said VHS people!  Well, today I get just as excited when Disney releases new titles on Blu-ray and you can get excited too because one lucky winner will have a chance […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Recent Posts
Aug 22nd, 2013
15 Comments
4481 Views
Over the summer, I have talked about AT&T and a new campaign they have called “It Can Wait.”  What can wait?  Texting can wait!  We’ve seen in television shows what can happen when someone’s texting (Quinn in an episode of Glee), but have we really seen what can happen in real life?  Let me introduce you […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Aug 21st, 2013
186 Comments
7456 Views
I had never heard of Smartfood before this campaign and was curious more about the product.  On Thurday, June 20th, the Smartfood brand and SELF magazine named the top-10 SMARTest cities in America.  In coming up with this list, the brand looked at five criteria to align with the goal of living and eating well. […]...
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