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By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Aug 20th, 2009
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I was recently introduced to a book called Perseverance: How Young People Turn Fear into Hope and How They Can Teach Us to Do the Same, written by Carolyn Rubenstein. At the age of 14, Carolyn Rubenstein spent a summer as a volunteer at a place called Camp Sunshine. Here she helped children with cancer […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Aug 20th, 2009
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I recently had the opportunity to review a company called Out of the Box Sampler. If you love Etsy shops and Etsy products, you’ll love Out of the Box Sampler! Each month, various Etsy Shops provide items for a box of the month, so you get a bunch of different items and are introduced to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Aug 19th, 2009
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On September 1st, 2009, Walt Disney Home Studios Entertainment will release “DisneyNature: Earth” on DVD and Blu-ray. This movie has some spectacular vistas and journeys the Earth from pole to pole. Award-winning filmmakers Alastair Fothergill (“The Blue Planet”) and Mark Linfield (“Planet Earth”) bring Earth’s stunning brillia...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Aug 18th, 2009
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My family and I love the movie “Pete’s Dragon” – a Disney classic! It’s available on DVD starting today! You’ll want to pick up a copy of this movie for you and your family to watch over and over again. It’s one of those movies that can be enjoyed through the generations. Don’t forget to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 18th, 2009
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I love treats and especially love cookies! I had the opportunity to try out some delicious cookies from Gumdrop Cookie Shop. I was excited to open the box and see the bright pink tissue paper with the Gumdrop Cookie Shop sticker on it. The cookies were gorgeous and tasted so good! I love the bright […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Aug 18th, 2009
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Today, “Hannah Montana: The Movie” is coming out on DVD and Blu-ray!!! This is a fun and family-friendly movie you won’t want to miss, starring Miley Cyrus and Lucas Till. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for the Hannah Montana DVD giveaway! Here are a few clips for your enjoyment! Lucas Till Q&A Trailer Featurette: […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 18th, 2009
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I was recently introduced to Bowman Art and love the work that Dave Bowman does! I received an 8×10 picture of “Security.” It’s a beautiful depiction of the need we have for security and the security that the Savior gives us, his children. Here is a description of the picture from his website: “One of […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 18th, 2009
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Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I had the opportunity to review the Fiber One Yogurt Gift Pack. We love yogurt in our family so this was a real treat! Fiber One Yogurt is the only leading nonfat yogurt with only 50 calories and 5 grams of fiber (that’s 20 percent of the Recommended Daily Value). It’s also […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 17th, 2009
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Thanks to Crayola and MyBlogSpark, I had the opportunity to receive Crayola Creativity Package, which includes all sorts of fun goodies for the new school year! I have fond memories of Crayola and use their products with my own children. The Crayola Creativity Pack includes all of the following items:– 24-ct. Crayola Crayons (the quintessential […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 17th, 2009
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I love cookies! I was excited to work with The Cookie Boutique and sample some of their delicious and beautiful cookies. I received some yummy graduation treats. They looked great and tasted even better! I was also impressed by the excellent customer service I received from The Cookie Boutique.You can find all sorts of fun […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 17th, 2009
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I was excited to try out Boogie Wipes on my kids for the first time! I had seen Boogie Wipes on other blogs and was curious about what they were and how well they worked. I have to say that they went beyond my expectations. I received the Grape and Fresh Scent Boogie Wipes (packs […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 17th, 2009
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I grew up loving PLAY-DOH and it’s really cool to see my kids love PLAY-DOH! I was excited to have the opportunity to review the PLAY-DOH Coco-Nutty Monkey by Hasbro Toys! My 5 year old put it together before I had a chance to even see how it worked. I told him to wait a […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 15th, 2009
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I had the opportunity to review some fun things from Wilton. I received Wilton’s “Cupcake Fun” Book, which has so many amazing ideas for cupcakes! I had no idea there were so many different characters or fun things you could do with cupcakes! There are definitely some ideas in this book that I’ll be using […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Aug 15th, 2009
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I recently had the opportunity to read the book Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. It was a fun and easy read! The book starts out with Anna and her school years’ crush, Matt, who just happens to be her best friend’s brother. Anna’s birthday is perfect, made complete by a first kiss from Matt. […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 14th, 2009
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I recently had the opportunity to review a DVD from Michael Bublé, called “Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.” I really enjoyed his sound and think he is a fantastic performer! I would love to see him live in concert someday!Following his first #1 Pop album and his third platinum-plus disc, 2007’s Grammy® winning Call […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Aug 12th, 2009
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Thanks to One2One Network, I had the opportunity to review the “Rock of Ages” soundtrack! I really liked a lot of the songs, but it is not something I would listen to around my young ones. There were a couple of times I had to turn it off because a few swear words would jump […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Aug 12th, 2009
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Based on popular Demand, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will extend Worldwide Blu-ray Combo Pack efforts through December 2010. There is value, quality, and versatility included in the purchase of any Disney-Branded Blu-ray disc.This is important in a time when price, quality, and value are priority in the minds of consumers. “In a recent online […...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Aug 12th, 2009
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I love to cook but have never tried Mrs. Dash in our home. Thanks to Mom Central, I had the opportunity to try out the Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime Seasoning! We marinated our chicken in it. I enjoyed it and the hint of lime I would get in each bite. I love that Mrs. Dash […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Aug 12th, 2009
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Are you looking for a bright and cheery book that will leave you feeling good about yourself and about life? If so, then you’ll want to check out Scatter Joy: Living, Giving, and Creating a Life You Love by Kathy Davis! Kathy Davis is a celebrated artist, greeting card designer, entrepreneur, and chief executive and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 12th, 2009
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My family and I love meat! Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we eat meat! My family and I recently had the opportunity to try out some fantastic products from Hillshire Farm. The products we reviewed were the Polska Kielbasas, Cocktail Links, and Lunch Meats.I love Hillshire Farm’s Polska Kielbasa. I remember growing up […]...
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