Giveaway

By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 9th, 2010
103 Comments
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On December 14th, 2010, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing Mother and Child on DVD!  The film stars Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, and Kerry Washington and is rated R.  The DVD will be available for purchase in stores and online, retailing for $28.95. DVD SYNOPSIS: From writer-director Rodrigo Garcia (TV’s “Big Love,” “Nine Lives”...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 6th, 2010
86 Comments
4272 Views
Clean and spot-free dishes are something I must have in my home.  When I open up the cupboard, I EXPECT to see clean and ready-to-use dishes waiting for me.  Thanks to Mom Central, I had the opportunity to try out FINISH Quantum and JET-DRY Turbo Dry. Dishwashers save a lot of time and energy, but […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Dec 4th, 2010
243 Comments
12475 Views
I grew up with Orville Redenbacher’s products.  I remember my parents pouring kernels from the plastic Orville Redenbacher’s container into the Popcorn Air Popper.  The popcorn always tasted so fresh.  Now that I have a family of my own, I don’t use the Air Popper, but use the Orville Redenbacher’s Microwave Popcorn.  Our favorite brand [&hellip...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 30th, 2010
538 Comments
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I love Sears and am somewhat familiar with the Craftsman line of products.  However, I most recently had the opportunity to check out the Craftsman workwear, including a Hooded Shirt Jacket, T-shirt, and Coveralls.  Dirt, grease and grime can take their toll on clothes, but with Craftsman Workwear, the Dupont Teflon fabric protector repels and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Nov 26th, 2010
404 Comments
15173 Views
I love NESTLÉ’s products and am happy to bring the NESTLÉ Family Holiday Celebrations Giveaway to The Mommy-Files.  NESTLÉ Family wants to help you and your family with your holiday preparations by providing you with all the products to help with your holiday needs.  NESTLÉ products include CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, TOLL HOUSE® Morsels, TOLL HOUSE® […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 26th, 2010
111 Comments
4605 Views
For many of us, football season creates memories and good times we have with family and friends – from Thanksgiving to the SuperBowl.  Families across the country like to gather on Thanksgiving day with family and friends and watch football together.  Many families even play flag football on Thanksgiving Day as a way to burn off calories […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 24th, 2010
164 Comments
6501 Views
I am so excited that Tangled is coming to the big screen tomorrow!  I have been looking forward to it for a while now.  Yes, an adult that WANTS to see a cartoon in the theaters!  I’m sure I’m not the only one though. On November 24th, Walt Disney Pictures will release Tangled in theaters […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Nov 17th, 2010
307 Comments
13365 Views
Of all the cheese brands available in the market, I prefer Tillamook.  I love the flavor and the smooth texture of Tillamook cheese!  In fact, I often find myself pulling a block of cheese out of the refrigerator and slicing a piece of cheese for a light snack.  The boys LOVE cheese and crackers and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Nov 15th, 2010
549 Comments
17640 Views
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE See’s Candies!!!  I was thrilled when I opened up a package containing a pound of yummy Deep Dark Chocolate Truffles from See’s Candies!  When I go to See’s Candies, I always create a custom box of chocolates, so having the opportunity to try new flavors was really fun for me over […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 14th, 2010
313 Comments
13652 Views
I love the Central Coast, but one of the things I wish they had here is Mimi’s Cafe.  I have so many good memories of Mimi’s Cafe when I was growing up.  Just the thought of their French Toast with Orange Cream Cheese Filling and their muffins….man, it makes my mouth start to water.  I recently learned that […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Nov 11th, 2010
412 Comments
10946 Views
Growing up, we had Butterball Turkeys every year at Thanksgiving.  To this day, I still think that Butterball turkeys have the most flavor of the turkeys out there and cook up beautifully!  This year, I was happy to have the opportunity to purchase a Butterball turkey and continue in the tradition of serving up a […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Nov 9th, 2010
86 Comments
5895 Views
Last month was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and you may have noticed pink everywhere you went.  According to Komen.org, 10 million peoople could die of breast cancer in the next 25 years.  As breast cancer continues to affect many of our loved ones, we look for every possible way to support the cause.  This fall, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Nov 4th, 2010
288 Comments
7529 Views
I LOVE chocolate and love working with Hershey’s!  I was excited to have the opportunity to try Hershey’s Drops, which will be coming out in stores in December!  I received a package of Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Drops and Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme Drops.  Both were good, but I especially preferred the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Oct 28th, 2010
293 Comments
7610 Views
Halloween is coming up this Sunday and you may be trying to think of what kind of fun Halloween finger foods you can serve at your party or get-together.  You may even just be looking for a fun dish to serve your little ghouls and goblins!  Hilllshire Farm is introducing the new Turkey Lit’l Smokies […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Randomness
Oct 23rd, 2010
66 Comments
2919 Views
Halloween is a week away and kids all over the country are anxiously anticipating dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating!  While we as parents want our kids to have fun on Halloween, we also want to make sure they are safe! Child pedestrian safety expert Moira Donahue with SafeKids USA encourages parents to remind their little […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Oct 22nd, 2010
246 Comments
12708 Views
On October 5th, Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment released Ni Hao, Kai-lan: Princess Kai-lan on DVD.  I was talking to a friend about Ni Hao, Kai-lan and how much her daughter loves the show.  The mom was amazed by how her daughter was learning to speak Chinese from Ni Hao, Kai-lan, but wasn’t picking up […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Oct 22nd, 2010
261 Comments
11254 Views
On October 5th, Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment released “Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure” on DVD.  My boys and I have already watched the DVD a few times!  You can purchase the DVD at stores and online, retailing for $19.99. Synopsis: It’s time to celebrate Nochebuena with Dora in Dora the Explorer: Dora’s […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Oct 22nd, 2010
518 Comments
10502 Views
We live in a world where we find ourselves busy with email, IM and BBM!  When was the last time you really reached out and talked to someone over the phone?  According to a survey by VTech Communications, the largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer, 97 percent of Americans believe talking regularly is important for healthy […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Oct 22nd, 2010
251 Comments
9484 Views
I love PartyLite products!  Recently, I had the opportunity to review the Mini Pumpkin Jar Set, a Layered Slim Hurricane Jar, and the Sly Black Cat Refillable Holder.  Not only are these items adorable, but they really brighten up the room with the Halloween and Fall spirit! I really like the Mini Pumpkin Jar Set!  […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Oct 20th, 2010
495 Comments
19179 Views
Halloween is just around the corner and Fall is here! I had the opportunity to work with 1800flowers.com on a Halloween/Fall Review on The Mommy-Files. The bouquet I received was gorgeous. I am continually impressed with the quality of flowers, bouquet structure, customer service, and prices I find from 1800flowers.com.  I received the Fields of […]...
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