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By Shannon Gurnee
In Cell Phone
Jun 14th, 2013
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This is a sponsored post from our friends at AT&T.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Can you believe Father’s Day is almost here?  I can’t!  So, what is the best Father’s Day gift?  One that’s not complicated!  What’s better?  A portable Bluetooth speaker, or the latest smartphone?  ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Cell Phone
Jun 14th, 2013
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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Summer is here and that means lots of pictures!  Summer is that time of year when iPhone cases become vital for protecting the favorite mobile devices in our lives.  From […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Missouri
Jun 13th, 2013
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Missouri Division of Tourism for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. How many of us love to travel and feel like we desperately need a vacation?  We daydream of the perfect getaway, but just can’t seem to find the right trip to make everyone […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 13th, 2013
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    This is a sponsored post from our friends at Mattel.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. As the oldest of four girls, I absolutely adored Barbie growing up and was quite fond of the “pink aisle” at the toy store filled with Barbie products galore!  Now that I have two […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Jun 13th, 2013
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Bath tissue is an item we don’t skimp on in our home.  With a family of 8 living on a budget, we need bath tissue that is soft, budget-friendly, and does the job!  Thanks to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 12th, 2013
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This is a sponsored post from our friends at Oxygen Media. The giveaway is sponsored by Oxygen Media. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Are you ready for season 2 of I’m Having Their Baby?  Tonight, June 12th at 10/9c, Oxygen will be airing the premiere of the new season of I’m […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 11th, 2013
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  I received a prize pack from WaterPik to facilitate this review.  The giveaway is sponsored by WaterPik.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. I am always amazed by how much better I feel after I take a good shower.  By good shower, I mean warm water and relaxing flow of water […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 11th, 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, June 12th – 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST – Collective Bias #ThisIsStyle Twitter […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Mexico
Jun 10th, 2013
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Transportation, hotel, and accommodations were provided by the Turismo Ciudad de México via a PR firm to facilitate this post.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join a group of travel bloggers and visit Mexico City.  It was an awesome experience and I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Jun 7th, 2013
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Success® Rice.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. The other night, Frank grilled up some amazing Top Sirloin Steak on his new grill and it was so good!  We decided to use our leftover steak and a packet of Success White […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Beauty
Jun 7th, 2013
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A product sample was provided by ToiletTree. The giveaway is sponsored by ToiletTree. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. We are all pretty busy these days, aren’t we?  I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t focus on me as much as I used to or as much as I need […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Mexico
Jun 6th, 2013
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Transportation, hotel, and accommodations were provided by the Turismo Ciudad de México via a PR firm to facilitate this post.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. I have been to Mexico twice in my life – once through Tijuana to a suburb for a church-related project when I was in Junior High […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 5th, 2013
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I will receive compensation as a co-host for The Motherhood at the Twitter Party. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. This summer, Frank and I will be traveling with the three boys to Maui for my little sister’s wedding.  If you’ve traveled with kids before, you know that can be challenging!  Finding kid-friendly places [&...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Father's Day
Jun 5th, 2013
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Warner Bros.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Oh how the year is flying by!  It’s hard to believe that Father’s Day is almost here!  What are you doing this Father’s Day?  If you’re still not sure yet how […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Jun 5th, 2013
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This past weekend, Frank and I had no kids, so we decided to go on a tour of the Central Coast on his motorcycle.  It was so much fun and such a pretty drive.  We drove up Highway 1 and then camped in Morgan Hill, California.  Post with more pictures will be coming soon!  ');...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 5th, 2013
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I will receive compensation as a co-host for The Motherhood at the Twitter Party. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. I love Twitter Parties and today, I will be co-hosting an #RRtreehouse Twitter Party with the National Wildlife Federation and a team of other awesome bloggers!  I hope you can join us.  Here are […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 4th, 2013
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This is a sponsored post from our friends at Ghouls Helping Ghouls.  The giveaway is sponsored by the Ghouls Helping Ghouls Program.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Who loves to throw a party?  We do, we do!  Our girls love Monster High Dolls, so as soon as I learned about the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 4th, 2013
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The winner of the FREE LACTAID Coupon Giveaway is Bokhyun Y!!! The winner of the Del Taco $10 Gift Card Giveaway is Karrie M!!!! The winner of the Excedrin Biggest Headache Gift Pack Giveaway is Devon F!!! The winner of the Senokot Giveaway is Nancy D!!! The winners of the Nestle Fight Against Hunger Giveaway are Tabathia, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Jun 3rd, 2013
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I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. #pixbundle I love to take pictures! In fact, if you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, you know I love to take pictures. Whether […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Featured Blogger Friday
Jun 3rd, 2013
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Yes….Featured Blogger Friday is back!!!  I know – woot woot, right??!!  It’s been a while, but I’m back at it. As a blogger who’s been in the business (lol) for almost 5 years, I love “giving back” by putting other bloggers in the spotlight. It also gives me a chance to get to know other […]...
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