Blogging Events

By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Feb 14th, 2013
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Red Carpet, cameras, bright lights, gorgeous dresses, celebrities, music….the Grammys!  I travel down to Los Angeles all the time for social media events, but this past Sunday was one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had in my blogging career.  It was absolutely priceless! When I received the invitation to attend the Red Carpet Event […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Feb 12th, 2013
5 Comments
12065 Views
I recently had the opportunity to watch Safe Haven before it’s release date in theaters this Valentine’s Day.  Let me tell you – I LOVED it!!!!  What I loved even more was getting the opportunity to meet actors Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel, Author Nicholas Sparks, and Musicians Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw.  It was an awesome […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Feb 11th, 2013
8 Comments
2605 Views
Today, I am excited to be traveling down to Los Angeles for The Croods Family Blogger Event from Dreamworks Animation.  I remember seeing the preview of this movie in the theater and thinking to myself that it was one that I would like to take the family to see when it came out.  So as soon as […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Feb 7th, 2013
8 Comments
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In 2012, I had some amazing trips I was able to go on for my social media career.  One of my most memorable trips of 2012 was the Outmywindow Blogger Event sponsored by Warner Brothers.  We not only learned about this great new application, but we also had the opportunity to tour the Warner Brothers […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jan 29th, 2013
60 Comments
7443 Views
Back in September, I was invited to a Blogging Event with Lee Jeans.  I hadn’t worn Lee Jeans since I was a girl in elementary school and was really curious about how different they were now that I am a woman!  I had NO idea that I would fall in love with the fit and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jan 23rd, 2013
6 Comments
3854 Views
Last weekend, we had the opportunity to see one of my favorite Disney classics, “Peter Pan,” on the big screen at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood!!!  That was my first time to the El Capitan Theatre and it was gorgeous!!!  You can also enjoy “Peter Pan” on the big screen at the El Capitan […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Nov 18th, 2012
3 Comments
2266 Views
I am super excited to be attending my second social media conference!  Can you believe it?  I’ve been blogging for over 4 years and this is only my second conference?  Now that I am working full-time on my career in social media, it’s time to really get the most out of these blogging conferences I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Nov 13th, 2012
72 Comments
6762 Views
This weekend, I was invited to check out the Grand Re-Opening of Orchard Supply Hardware in Pismo Beach, California.  It’s been a long time since I’ve visited Orchard Supply Hardware and let me tell you, after walking through the store and checking out the changes that have been made, I will definitely be back! For […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Oct 29th, 2012
4 Comments
3646 Views
Halloween is just around the corner and what better time than now to host a Disney Princess Halloween Party?  I had a great time planning this Disney Princess Party and the girls had even more fun!  At our party, we had 8 princesses, although only six would pose for a Princess picture.  We had Rapunzel […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Oct 23rd, 2012
23 Comments
3174 Views
Who loves a Girl’s Night In?  I do, I do!!!  I am planning on hosting a Girl’s Night In – Magic Mike Viewing Party next week. 5 or 6 of my girlfriends are gonna come to my house in their pjs and we’re gonna eat, socialize and watch Magic Mike on a big-screen tv!  The Magic Mike […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Oct 23rd, 2012
4 Comments
4083 Views
I live on the Central Coast and recently discovered a new Smart & Final opening in my hometown.  I was thrilled to be invited to the Grand Opening Preview of the 56th Smart & Final (the 3rd one on the Central Coast)!  Smart & Final is located on 1464 E. Grand Ave. in Arroyo Grande, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Oct 19th, 2012
5 Comments
3580 Views
Last month, I was invited to the first-ever Lee Find Your Fit” Blogger Summit – hosted by Lee Jeans in Kansas City, Missouri.  It was an awesome event!  I flew in and was greeted by one of the PR reps from Lee and a limo driver, plus we met up with Jamie from Blonde Mom Blog. […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Oct 8th, 2012
1 Comment
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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 Blogging Events
Sep 30th, 2012
186 Comments
11864 Views
I love Disneyland!  I grew up with many fond memories of Disneyland….and I know my boys do as well.  Recently, my family and I had the opportunity to visit Disneyland and experience Mickey’s Halloween Party for the first time!  Let me tell you, it was a TON of fun!!!  Not only did the kids get […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Sep 27th, 2012
6 Comments
3667 Views
Hi everyone! I am trying something new tonight on The Mommy-Files – a live blog post from the premiere of “Batman Live” at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. At the premiere, I will have the opportunity to cover arrivals on the Black Carpet, including celebrities you’ll recognize! Stay tuned for pictures and more information! […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Sep 19th, 2012
4 Comments
4081 Views
In July, I had the opportunity to visit Palace Resorts in Cancun, Mexico. I had never been to Cancun before and really enjoyed my time there. The Resort was gorgeous and the food was great! Not to mention all-you-can-drink drinks!                 Photos Courtesy of Virgin America From California, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Aug 5th, 2012
7 Comments
3256 Views
Photo courtesy of Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. In July, I had the awesome opportunity to attend a Blogging Event at the amazing Moon Palace Resort in Cancún, Mexico.  It was my first time to Cancún and I really had a great time.  I hope that some day I can go with Frank and experience the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Conferences
Jul 15th, 2012
1 Comment
2304 Views
Tanya from Mommy Goggles was my roommate for BlogHer ’11 and we had a blast! It’s hard to believe sometimes that I’ve been blogging at The Mommy-Files for 4 years now. My site has grown so much over the last 4 years, I’ve made so many amazing contacts, and had the opportunity to participate in […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jun 29th, 2012
4 Comments
4436 Views
I was excited to be one of two bloggers present at the Grand Opening Preview Event for the second Smart & Final to be opened in Bakersfield, California!  This was an “Invitation Only” event that took place on June 26th at 5:00 p.m.  This is the second Smart & Final location in Bakersfield – 4980 […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Beauty
Jun 19th, 2012
67 Comments
16757 Views
I am a natural redhead and have naturally fair skin.  My three boys have also inherited my fair skin.  All of us are very prone to sunburns, which makes spending time outdoors a challenge.  With the summer here, we enjoy spending more time playing outside in the sun without the constant distraction of remote controls, […]...
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