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By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Jun 23rd, 2009
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I love to bake and I love to bake things with my children. Thanks to Chronicle Books, I received a copy of Cook It in a Cup by Julia Myall. This is a great cookbook with “Quick Meals and Treats Kids Can Cook in Silicone Cups.” I LOVED the Silicone Baking Cups and my kids […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 22nd, 2009
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I love bracelets and have never owned my own charm bracelet (with charms I got to pick out). However, I recently had the opportunity to pick out my very own Charm Bracelet from Charm Factory. They were GREAT to work with and I loved the bracelet I received. Customer service was excellent and the bracelet […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Jun 22nd, 2009
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I watched the “Nobel Son” on DVD the other day. I have to say it was an interesting movie with a twist at the end (not at all what I was expecting). It had some scenes that were quite difficult for me to watch and overall was an intense movie!“Nobel Son” was released by Twentieth […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Jun 22nd, 2009
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I love to use Lea & Perrins Sauce in some of my recipes, as have others since 1835. I was recently introduced to and had the opportunity to review Lea & Perrins Thick Classic Sauce. One word describes it – Yummy! I love that it’s thicker, creating a heartier marinade and sauce when you use […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 20th, 2009
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Summer is pretty much here! The hot weather is abundant in many places and the thirst for water is more noticeable to many! Did you know you should be drinking “at least” 8 glasses of water a day. If you have a Nalgene bottle, it will be that much easier to get the water you […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Jun 20th, 2009
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My husband LOVES sailing so I was super excited to watch the Disney DVD “Morning Light” with him. Walt Disney Pictures release “Morning Light” on DVD and Blu-ray on June 16th. It’s a great movie about the “true-to-life, unscripted account [of] how a crew of young adults set sail to compete in the oldest and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Jun 20th, 2009
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The other night we watched a cute movie called “Paul Blart: Mall Cop.” I’ve heard a few people say that they weren’t very happy with the movie – it’s one of the many Happy Madison Productions (by Adam Sandler). I on the other hand, really enjoyed it. It was rated PG and we were able […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Jun 19th, 2009
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I love Chicken Soup for the Soul books. They are fun to read and inspirational. I had the opportunity to review yet another wonderful edition – Chicken Soup for the Soul: Campus Chronicles. This is a great book – whether you are or have a high school student getting ready to leave for college or […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 18th, 2009
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I was recently introduced to a great service provided by Picnik. Do you want to spice up your pictures and send them to family and friends? You can do that with Picnik! With Father’s Day coming up, Picnik is a great resource.I can be computer-illiterate at times and I have to tell you…it was fun […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 17th, 2009
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I grew up with all girls, but my dad LOVED gag gifts. Yep, we had the fake barf, chopped off finger, wig…the list goes on and on. When I was introduced to Norman PhartEphant, I immediately thought of my dad and knew this would be an awesome Father’s Day present! However, once my boys saw […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 16th, 2009
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I love Build-A-Bear products! My kids love Build-A-Bear products! In fact, they were super excited to receive the all new Patriotic Pup recently – a huggable, red, white, and blue furry friend. With the 4th of July coming up, the Patriotic Pup is the perfect way to help your child show his patriotism! You can […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 16th, 2009
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I am working on building our family’s food storage, including food, water, paper products, and more. I love to buy food storage items at Costco, especially the canned goods. However, when I go to stock my cupboard, I often find myself being overwhelmed by disorganized cans of food – making it difficult to find what […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Jun 16th, 2009
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I loved the book The Noticer, written by Andy Andrews, New York Times best-selling author of The Traveler’s Gift. Talk about an uplifting and positive tone – you’ll find it in The Noticer. Based on a true story, The Noticer is about an old drifter by the name of Jones who has a gift for […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Book Review
Jun 15th, 2009
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I listened to Dr. Laura for such a long time (before I had kids and could actually hear the radio). I really enjoyed many of the things she had to say and points she had to make. I had the opportunity to review her recently published book In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms and I have […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 15th, 2009
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I am at the computer a lot – whether I am checking my emails, IM-ing with family, or posting reviews, giveaways, and other fun things at my blog! I had the privilege to review the super cute Personalized Mouse Pad from Lollipop Papers. The Personalized Mouse Pad I received is so cute and really brightens […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Jun 15th, 2009
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I love granola! I had the opportunity to try out some super yummy granola from MixMyGranola! The great thing about MixMyGranola is that you can either buy it premixed or mix it yourself. That’s right! You get to choose what you want in your granola.I chose some yummy ingredients for my granola mixture. I started […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Jun 15th, 2009
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My kids are growing up fast! Sometimes, digital pictures just don’t get everything! That’s where a camcorder comes into play. I remember growing up, my parents had a video camera, but the thing was huge – you had to balance it on your shoulder and use the bulky VHS videos to record movies. Not anymore! […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 14th, 2009
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Summer is almost here! 3 kids later, a bikini is the farthest thing from my mind! I was excited to receive the Babette Tankini from Layers Clothing. So cute, comfortable, and actually looked pretty darn good on me (if I don’t say so myself)! I love that it has a top and a bottom and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Jun 14th, 2009
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I love Uncle Ben’s Rice. I had the opportunity to review a new product by Uncle Ben’s Rice called Ready Rice in both Jasmine and Basmati Rices. It was awesome! All I had to do was open the package, stick it in the microwave, turn it on, and in no time at all, I had […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Jun 13th, 2009
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I had never heard of Jon & Kate Plus Ei8ht until I started reading other bloggers’ reactions to the show. I was curious to say the least! I had the opportunity to watch Jon & Kate Plus Ei8ht: Season 4, Volume 1: The Wedding…and I have to tell you….I LOVE IT! I was cracking up […]...
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