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By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jul 26th, 2017
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This post was sponsored by Ling Ling and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you ever feel like you’re making the same meals over and over again and want to try something new? Or perhaps you have a favorite food and would love to try more products from the brand? In […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Los Angeles
Jun 24th, 2014
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Frank and I travel down to Los Angeles a lot!  We’ve found that sometimes it’s just easier (and more cost-effective) to take a taxi to get where we’re going.  Whether we’re heading to a baseball game, a concert or a press event, it can get expensive (and frustrating) driving around and searching for parking in […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Nov 13th, 2013
4 Comments
3439 Views
Disclaimer: This is post is written in partnership with Go Dirty Girl.  All opinions expressed are 100% mine. I had the privilege of running my first mud run earlier this month. Who is Dirty Girl? Dirty Girl is the nation’s largest women’s-only mud run. It’s a non-competitive, un-timed 5K muddy obstacle course that’s open to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Oct 21st, 2013
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Do you like getting dirty?  Wanna feel like a kid again?  I know I do! It’s been a full year since I ran my first (and last) half marathon.  I have checked that off of my bucket list.  What’s next? Let me get this off my chest now, I don’t like running.  There, I said […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Back-to-School
Aug 8th, 2013
27 Comments
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Can you believe that the Back-to-School Season is already here?  I can’t!  With the Back-to-School Season here, it’s time to go shopping for school supplies and clothes for our 6 kids.  With a big family, we want clothes that are fashionable, reliable and affordable.  That’s why we head to Old Navy for a lot of […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jul 29th, 2013
15 Comments
5277 Views
I am so excited to announce that from August 4th through the 6th, I will be heading down to Los Angeles for a very special Walt Disney Studios Bloggers Trip to celebrate the upcoming release of Planes and The Little Mermaid!  The trip will include the Hollywood Premiere of Planes and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Littl...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Events
Mar 17th, 2013
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In February, I had the opportunity to attend the Family Blogger Summit.  It was awesome meeting the team behind the adventurous and hilarious animated film, “The Croods.”  While there, we not only got to watch “The Croods” in 3D, but we also got to learn more about the making of the film.  It was an […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Giveaways
Mar 5th, 2013
44 Comments
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We recently traveled down to Los Angeles for a staycation and had a blast!  I was really excited to visit Medieval Times in Buena Park for a Saturday night dinner and show, since I hadn’t been to one since I was a kid – over 20 years ago!  I went with Frank (boyfriend), Colleen (friend) […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Events
Feb 14th, 2013
6 Comments
4677 Views
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 Gosney
In Blogging Events
Feb 12th, 2013
5 Comments
11628 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 Gosney
In Blogging Events
Feb 11th, 2013
8 Comments
2442 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 Gosney
In Blogging Events
Feb 7th, 2013
8 Comments
3250 Views
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 Gosney
In Blogging Events
Jan 23rd, 2013
6 Comments
3604 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 Gosney
In California
Dec 26th, 2012
0 Comments
10231 Views
Arriving at Grinchmas at Universal Studios Hollywood. I received a green “Grinchmas” bag for attending the media event.  Here we’re getting ready to go into the park. Do you love Universal Studios Hollywood?  How about The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?  Through December 31st, 2012, Universal Studios Hollywood will be celebrating Grinchmas!  I was fortun...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Events
Sep 30th, 2012
186 Comments
11647 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 Gosney
In Blogging Events
Sep 27th, 2012
6 Comments
3524 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! […]...
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