By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
May 30th, 2011
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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
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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
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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
20349 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
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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
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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
2509 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
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Fun times at a birthday barbecue at the Nipomo Park – Nipomo, CA (Central Coast)!...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Mar 14th, 2011
6 Comments
2727 Views
My oldest son, Brian, is in first grade. This month, the students were given the task of building a Leprechaun Trap for St. Patrick’s Day. Brian and his grandma (my stepmom) worked together to put up a fabulous Leprechaun trap! Check out the video below! I am so proud of him!...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Dec 6th, 2010
326 Comments
10460 Views
I love working with NESTLÉ and was thrilled when they asked me to be one of four bloggers participating in the Holiday Exchange blog campaign! If you haven’t checked out the NESTLÉ Family Holiday Celebrations website, you should do so today! The site was created to help Moms (and dads of course) find tips, tools […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Travel & Family Fun
Aug 29th, 2010
5 Comments
2178 Views
A month or so ago, I worked on a fun campaign with The Motherhood and Marriott – Marriott’s Tots Travel Too. It was a blast! I met some great moms and put together a video of traveling tips from some moms I know. Believe it or not, I won for the best video in the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Aug 2nd, 2010
6 Comments
2843 Views
I have had nothing but good experiences working with Marriott as a company and was thrilled to participate in a campaign through Mom Central – the Marriott “Nickelodeon Your Stay” Blog Tour. All across the country, summer vacations are taking place and families are looking not only for a fun, family-friendly destination, but a place […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jun 23rd, 2010
744 Comments
9854 Views
Summer is here and families are packing up their bags and their kids and heading out to fun destinations. This summer, I’m planning on taking my boys to Disneyland and we are so excited about it! Taking vacations can be fun, but traveling with tots can definitely have it’s challenges. Anybody who has traveled with […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jun 13th, 2010
13 Comments
3718 Views
I was so excited to be invited to the Wilton Mom ReTreat in Chicago at the beginning of June. I love baking and really wanted to learn how to decorate my cakes! I had a great time in Chicago and loved getting to know the Wilton team, the Wilton Products, and my blogging friends! I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
May 2nd, 2010
6 Comments
1882 Views
This is John. John is a Blue Jay who loves peanuts. My dad has trained him to take peanuts out of our hands and it’s so neat when he flies up to you and takes it right out of your hands! Check out the video below. P.S. I totally realized I forgot to include Sam’s […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Mar 28th, 2010
6 Comments
2188 Views
Easter is right around the corner and you may be wondering what fun activities you can do with your family. Here are a few ideas: 1) Dye Easter Eggs. This has always been a tradition in our family. You and your family will have lots of fun as you get creative and design bright-colored, personally […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Events
Mar 4th, 2010
6 Comments
3359 Views
I recently had the opportunity to visit McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant in Downtown Seattle and was thoroughly impressed. The view was beautiful, the restaurant was inviting, the staff was friendly, and the food was divine! I visited McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant with my friend Katie for a Girl’s Night Out. We both were really impressed...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Events
Mar 4th, 2010
2 Comments
2110 Views
If you have ever seen the movie, “Fiddler on the Roof (2-Disc Collector’s Edition),” you probably recognize the name Topol. Here is a clip of Topol from the movie. I am super excited that “Fiddler on the Roof” (the Broadway musical) is coming to Seattle in May. In fact, we’re just waiting for tickets to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Feb 9th, 2010
9 Comments
2098 Views
Going on vacation can be fun but challenging with little kids. Here are my 10 tips for creating a fun family vacation! 1) Sing fun songs together with your little ones – Wheels on the bus, She’ll be Coming Around the Mountain, and others 2) Play “I Spy” with your kids on a long road […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Jan 9th, 2010
21 Comments
2792 Views
I loved going to Disneyland when I was younger. My mom worked for the company, so we got to go all the time. It was amazing! A flood of memories came back to me on our most recent trip to Disneyland. As we were standing in front of the train station and the Mickey Mouse […]...
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