Travel & Events

By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Aug 22nd, 2011
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We love to have parties with our friends and family and jumped at the opportunity to hold a PBS Dinosaur Train: Dinosaur Big City Movie Viewing Party!  PBS KIDS’ popular show Dinosaur Train is launching its second season in August, and to kick it off, PBS KIDS is airing a one-hour Dinosaur Train movie special called Dinosaur […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Aug 11th, 2011
277 Comments
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On Tuesday, August 2nd, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment released Rio on Blu-ray and DVD.  With Rio, you can hang out with the hottest birds in town as the Rio party comes home with this music and dance extravaganza.  Bring home over an hour of exciting interactive features and exclusive bonus levels of Angry Birds Rio […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Jul 13th, 2011
13 Comments
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My boys had their first day of swimming lessons and LOVED it!...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Company Review
Jul 7th, 2011
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It’s summertime, which means the kids are at home with mom or dad most of the day.  Don’t stay home all day!  Get out and do some fun summer activities with your family.  What if you are struggling for ideas of activities to do with your family?  No worries.  NESTLÉ Family and their team of bloggers, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Jun 24th, 2011
41 Comments
3792 Views
I remember going to see Circus Vargas when I was a little kid.  There were clowns, elephants, tigers, jugglers, and so much more.  I haven’t been to the Circus since I lived in Southern California and was in elementary school……and that was a long time ago.  I was excited to receive an email announcing the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jun 19th, 2011
4 Comments
3178 Views
Who loves Gummy Bears?  I do, I do!!!  I had the opportunity to attend another fabulous Wilton Mom ReTreat in June and it was so much fun.  At the ReTreat, we were introduced to the cute and yummy Giant Gummy Bear.  I couldn’t believe how easy it was to make and how good it tasted! […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Jun 18th, 2011
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There are only 12 more days left in National Dairy Month!  We love Dairy in our home so it was fun to “celebrate” National Dairy Month as a Safeway Ambassador!  If you visit Safeway online, you’ll find recipes and coupons, plus you can even enter for a chance to win a trip for four to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jun 8th, 2011
3 Comments
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Last week, I had the opportunity to attend a Wilton Mom ReTreat and it was as much, if not more fun, than the other Wilton Mom ReTreats I’ve been to.  At the ReTreat, we were introduced to some fabulous new products coming out to stores soon.  I wish I could tell ya more than that, but […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jun 1st, 2011
3 Comments
3071 Views
I am so stoked to be in the beautiful city of Chicago again for my 3rd Wilton Mom ReTreat!  I love Wilton products, but I also really love the team.  When I see the other Wilton Mom Ambassadors and Wilton Team it’s like a family reunion.  We have great conversations about our personal lives as […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
May 31st, 2011
1 Comment
2071 Views
Over the past few months, I have learned a lot about the Child Hunger Ends Here Campaign, as well as Feeding America and ConAgra Foods.  I am so glad there is a way I can help feed families around the country while feeding my own family.  Here is a review of a few of the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
May 31st, 2011
5 Comments
9414 Views
   I was so excited to promote the Toys For Tots Literacy Program with a book reading by our local firefighters at The UPS Store in Nipomo, Calfornia!  The firefighters were more than willing to take part and brought some of their children’s favorite books.  Before the actual storytime event, there were preparations to be […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
May 30th, 2011
1 Comment
1879 Views
I have had an amazing experience the past few months serving as a Blogger Correspondent for the Child Hunger Ends Here Campaign.  I knew that economic times were hard, but I had no idea that child hunger was so prevalent in the United States.  Once I knew about this awesome cause, sponsored by ConAgra Foods […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
May 21st, 2011
2 Comments
3391 Views
At the end of April, I had a blast at the Frigidaire Stain Games in Los Angeles, California!  I met some amazing bloggers and their kids, as well as Jennifer Garner!  The “Stain Games” were conceived to celebrate Frigidaire’s new stain-fighting washer and dryer and help promote healthier lifestyles for children in need.  Let me […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Travel & Family Fun
May 20th, 2011
5 Comments
2673 Views
This summer, my hope is to take the boys to visit Lego Land in Southern California. I have never been and they’ve been asking to go for a while now. If you’ve done it before, you know that driving with kids can be a challenge, but it can also be a lot of fun! According […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
May 19th, 2011
695 Comments
20395 Views
What is the most powerful force on the planet for healthy weight change?  Is it the fad diets or gym memberships?  No! Together Counts believe that the most powerful force on the planet for healthy weight change is the power of teamwork – of making a commitment to get active and healthy together. Across the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Apr 15th, 2011
0 Comments
2707 Views
I am so thankful for the men and women that serve as firefighters for our county (and country).  Recently, we had a Cub Scout activity where my Tiger Cubs (and parents) had the opportunity to visit with our local firefighters.  At the visit, we learned about the equipment that firefighters wear and use, complete with […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Apr 15th, 2011
2 Comments
2094 Views
If you live near San Luis Obispo, located on the Central Coast of beautiful California, and you’d like to walk for a good cause, you’ll want to check out the MS Walk this weekend!  I learned about the MS Walk from another mom in my local MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support).  Here’s what Caroline […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Apr 11th, 2011
7 Comments
2510 Views
We love to watch movies in our home.  I especially LOVE to watch movies!  Just ask anyone who knows me!  Through The Mommy-Files, I’ve had several opportunities to review newly released movies and I just wanted to highlight a few of the movies I’ve seen that I would highly recommend!! ON BLU-RAY & DVD (REVIEWS) […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Apr 10th, 2011
2 Comments
1728 Views
Fun times at a birthday barbecue at the Nipomo Park – Nipomo, CA (Central Coast)!...
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