Health / Personal Living

By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 27th, 2012
239 Comments
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A day in the life of a mom can be long – with running kids to school, working, preparing meals and cleaning – and leave you feeling sorry and wanting a massage.  However, how many of us have access to our own personal masseuse?  This is where the Smart Wand from LELO comes in to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 27th, 2012
9 Comments
6193 Views
I can’t believe that Christmas is almost here!  Christmas shopping is underway and so is the search for the perfect stocking stuffers for our kids.  Every Christmas, we have a tradition of the boys unwrapping a gift on Christmas Eve.  That gift is always a pair of new jammies.  This year, the kids will get […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Oct 29th, 2012
2 Comments
2929 Views
Have you ever held a donation drive – whether it be food, clothing, or hygiene care?  I did and it was AMAZING!!!  I combined a Halloween Party and a “hygiene care” drive for children and their families in our community.  I was excited to participate in the Champions for Kids Dial Into Giving Simple Service […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Oct 18th, 2012
1 Comment
2854 Views
When you think of health insurance and your family’s health, what do you immediately think of?  Many people think of bills being paid or discounts on health costs, but WellPoint has different goals in mind.  WellPoint is one of the largest health benefit companies in the nation.  The company has affiliated health plans in 14 […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Oct 8th, 2012
1 Comment
1930 Views
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and our friends at Estroven have given us at The Mommy-Files the opportunity to host a Sleep Pink-themed party!  Estroven, is safe multi-symptom menopause relief solution, invited us to band together with other women during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by “Sleeping Pink” – and hosting pink-themed get-...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Oct 8th, 2012
3 Comments
2610 Views
Our First Aid Kit needed a makeover, so we decided to make it over with the BAND-AID® Adhesive Bandages with QUILTVENT® Technology from Sam’s Club.  If you don’t have a membership to Sam’s Club, it’s easy to get one.  You simply head to the Member Services desk and ask for a membership.  You will pay $40 and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Sep 27th, 2012
1 Comment
3786 Views
I love my Whirlpool Washer and Dryer.  They are my most favorite appliances in my home – and I use them almost every day!  As a single mama to three active little boys, our home life gets pretty dang busy!  My Whirlpool Duet Front-Loading Washer and Dryer definitely simplify our home life.  How does it […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Sep 24th, 2012
1 Comment
3357 Views
I grew up using Crest and Oral-B products and jumped at the opportunity to try out the new Crest and Oral B Pro-Health products.  I am very self-conscious about my smile and my breath.  I want a bright and clean smile, with minty-fresh breath.  I want to be able to have the person I’m talking […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Jul 9th, 2012
2 Comments
2298 Views
Who here likes acne?  Anyone?  No hands at all?  Of course not!  You can perfect your skin with Clearasil® PerfectaWash.  Thanks to Mom Central and Clearasil®, we had the opportunity to check out Clearasil® Perfecta-Wash!  My boyfriend’s oldest daughter is going through adolescence, which can create a challenge for a young girl’s skin.  She was really excit...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
May 31st, 2012
2 Comments
5410 Views
What is the first thing you do when you see your child has a scrape or cut?  You hug your child, let him or her know everything will be all right, and grab a Band-Aid to make everything better, right?  For nearly 100 years, moms (and dads and grandparents while we’re at it) have relied […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Babies
May 24th, 2012
13 Comments
12736 Views
I remember being a little girl, finishing with my bath, and my mom using the Q-tips to get the wax out of my ears.  I remember getting ready for Winter Formal in high school and dipping a Q-tips in nail polish remover to fix a tiny smudge on my finger.  I remember when I had my first […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
May 18th, 2012
58 Comments
5069 Views
I was recently introduced to a great book called Bread is the Devil, written by Heather Bauer, R.D., C.D.N. and Kathy Matthews.  I also had the opportunity to talk with Heather extensively on the phone.  It was a great experience! In her book, Heather talks about how you can “Win the weight loss battle by […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Family
Mar 23rd, 2012
7 Comments
2636 Views
As soon as I found out I was expecting each of my little boys, I immediately became filled with excitement and the desire to keep them as healthy and safe as I possibly could.  Once they arrived and I held each one in my arms, it became my MISSION to keep them as safe and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Mar 21st, 2012
876 Comments
29150 Views
I remember how excited I was for my first little boy to arrive.  I had never been a mother before and had no idea what to expect when he came into our lives.  Most new moms expect the sleepless nights, crying babies, and diminished sexual desire, but do they expect constipation?  No way! “As a […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Mar 21st, 2012
5 Comments
12386 Views
I love to be pampered and love it even more when I feel beautiful!  What woman doesn’t?  Thanks to Mom Central, I had the opportunity to check out Meaningful Beauty for a month.  I also gave a set to a friend of mine to try it out as well. The kit came with Skin Softening […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Beauty
Mar 20th, 2012
417 Comments
12272 Views
Life as a mom of 3 boys can get pretty dang busy and sometimes with a busy schedule, it’s hard to fit in a beauty routine?  I mean, how many of us moms have run our kids to the school and taken a quick trip to the grocery store in sweats with no makeup on […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Mar 19th, 2012
3 Comments
2417 Views
Over the past 4 weeks, my boys and I were invited to take the Oral Care Challenge with Listerine and Walmart, via a campaign with The Motherhood.  As part of the campaign, we were sent a package of goodies, including Mouth Rinse (for adults), Mouth Rinse (for kids), Dental Floss, and Toothbrushes.  My boys loved […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Feb 22nd, 2012
3 Comments
3514 Views
As a busy mom, it is often a challenge to take time out of the day for myself.  Sometimes paying attention to how we look can take a back seat to life.  Ask yourself the following questions.  Date night?  Maybe once in a blue moon.  Me time?  The bathroom does NOT count!  Taking care of […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Feb 21st, 2012
3 Comments
2074 Views
What is the first thing you notice on people?  For me, the first thing I notice is the person’s smile.  With that being the case, I myself am very dedicated to keeping my boys’ smiles and my smile healthy!  Thanks to Listerine, Johnson & Johnson, Walmart, and The Motherhood, I have the opportunity to participate […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Baby Products
Jan 17th, 2012
4 Comments
2606 Views
The holiday season may be over, but the giving doesn’t have to end!  You can help take care of families in need with “Healthy Essentials” for you and your family from Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies.  It’s as simple as saving money on the trusted brands your family uses on a daily basis […]...
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