Central Coast

By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Oct 3rd, 2013
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I love being a part of the Social Fabric community and am participating in the #LuvSoFab Photo-A-Day Challenge.  While I post the photos on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, I thought it would also to be fun to post them on The Mommy-Files as well!  Check out my photos with “Hay.”  It was when I went […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Budgeting
Oct 1st, 2013
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Do you live on or near the Central Coast?  This weekend, Moo La La Boutique will be having it’s Semi-Annual Sale in Santa Maria, California.  This is my second time consigning with Moo La La because I had an amazing experience earlier this year!  Not only is it beneficial to sell items through consignment, but […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Hair
Sep 24th, 2013
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Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had curly, thick red hair.  I remember brushing it when I was a kid and not figuring it out until I was in junior high that you shouldn’t just brush curly hair when it’s dry because then you get the frizz effect.  That was when I started […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Recent Posts
Jun 16th, 2013
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I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. #ChooseSmart Here on the California Central Coast, Smart & Final is growing! We recently had a Smart & Final Extra open up in Arroyo Grande […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Lifestyle
Apr 17th, 2013
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    This past weekend, we headed down to Santa Barbara to go camping!  There were 4 adults and 6 kids and we all had a great time!  The kids went swimming, hiking, and just had a great time overall.  Pa took them on a hike and taught them Boy Scout things – such as […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In California
Apr 6th, 2013
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This weekend, Moo La La Boutique is having it’s Semi-Annual Consignment Sale on the Central Coast!  This is my first year participating in the Consignment Sale and I am so excited to learn about all of the goodies everyone will leave with.  Moo La La Boutique is a Seasonal Children’s Consignment Event that specializes in […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Food
Dec 18th, 2012
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Frank and I live on the Central Coast, which is known to many as wine country.  Believe it or not, it wasn’t until recently that I started drinking wine and I love all of the different flavors and varieties.  Wine is great for all sorts of occasions – gatherings with family and friends, media events, […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Events
Nov 13th, 2012
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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 Gosney
In Blogging Events
Oct 23rd, 2012
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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 Gosney
In Reviews
Jul 5th, 2012
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As a single mama of three boys, I am on a tight budget and use coupons whenever I get the chance.  I use a variety of coupons, including those from the newspaper, store ads, and online sites.  There are many coupon sites out there, but I was recently introduced to one that had me sold […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Lifestyle
May 30th, 2012
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A beautiful Pismo Beach Sunset!  I never even noticed these carved surfboards hanging from the walkway to the pier.  How cool is that?  Have you been to Pismo Beach before?...
By Shannon Gosney
In Lifestyle
Feb 19th, 2012
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At the Nipomo Park with the boys – view of the sun through the trees.  So pretty!!!...
By Shannon Gosney
In Lifestyle
Feb 6th, 2012
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Golfing in Nipomo, California.  I only missed the ball a few times – lol!  I lost a few balls on the course too.  It was tons of fun!...
By Shannon Gosney
In Blogging Events
Dec 27th, 2011
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My boys are having a blast with their dad and grandparents for part of Winter Break!  So, during that time, I decided to take a trip to Southern California to check out some of favorite places and visit some of my closest friends.  I’m heading to Candy Cane Lane of Woodland Hills to check out […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In California
Apr 15th, 2011
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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 Gosney
In California
Apr 15th, 2011
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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 Gosney
In Lifestyle
Apr 14th, 2011
5 Comments
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This has to be one of the most amazing pictures I’ve taken with my Canon SX30 IS Camera.  Meet John…our neighborhood Blue Jay!  He LOVES peanuts!  In fact, that is my hand in the picture AND I’m the photographer.  He’s saying hi with a peanut in his mouth while looking at the camera!  How freakin […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Lifestyle
Apr 10th, 2011
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Fun times at a birthday barbecue at the Nipomo Park – Nipomo, CA (Central Coast)!...
By Shannon Gosney
In Company Review
Mar 8th, 2011
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About a year ago, I met a mom in MOMS Club whom I found out was a Zumba instructor.  I had never taken a Zumba class before, but heard it was tons of fun.  I went to one of her classes and had so much fun!  Unfortunately, due to my schedule, I’ve been unable to […]...
By Shannon Gosney
In Lifestyle
Jun 9th, 2010
7 Comments
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This is from the Wilton Mom ReTreat.  This is the VP of Marketing.  He asked where I was from and I told him California – on the Central Coast.  He asked me what part and the conversation went from there.  It turns out that he is the son of a couple who my parents play […]...
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