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By Shannon Gurnee
In Family
Mar 23rd, 2012
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As soon as I found out I was expecting each of my little boys, I immediately became filled with excitement and the desire to keep them as healthy and safe as I possibly could.  Once they arrived and I held each one in my arms, it became my MISSION to keep them as safe and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Mar 21st, 2012
3 Comments
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As parents, we want the best for our children.  We want them to learn as much as they can so they can grow up to be successful, happy adults.  That being said, how often do you find your children choosing something educational over watching TV?  Not too often, right?  Despite our best efforts to motivate […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Mar 21st, 2012
5 Comments
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I love to be pampered and love it even more when I feel beautiful!  What woman doesn’t?  Thanks to Mom Central, I had the opportunity to check out Meaningful Beauty for a month.  I also gave a set to a friend of mine to try it out as well. The kit came with Skin Softening […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Mar 11th, 2012
7 Comments
11728 Views
I grew up eating the yummy foods from Chef Boyardee – Ravioli, Beefaroni, and other favorites!  As a mom of 3 boys, I have continued to the Chef Boyardee tradition in our home!  I was recently invited to hold a Chef Boyardeelicious Recipe Party with my family and friends.  We were provided all sorts of […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Press Release
Mar 8th, 2012
3 Comments
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Before this campaign, I was unfamiliar with the Future Fortified Program.  As a parent, I know how important it is to give my children the essential nutrients they need to lead a healthy life.  Often times, this comes down to a simple trip to the store for bags of groceries filled full of items with […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Feb 22nd, 2012
3 Comments
3505 Views
As a busy mom, it is often a challenge to take time out of the day for myself.  Sometimes paying attention to how we look can take a back seat to life.  Ask yourself the following questions.  Date night?  Maybe once in a blue moon.  Me time?  The bathroom does NOT count!  Taking care of […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Feb 17th, 2012
70 Comments
4282 Views
With 4 people (me plus 3 boys) in our home, I do a LOT of laundry!  I also want to save money and limit the number of loads of laundry I do.  The easiest way to do that is to combine your clothes in the washer.  I am very hesitant to do this though because […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Reviews
Feb 9th, 2012
1 Comment
1935 Views
Do your kids love to play computer games?  If so, they’ll love the new Toon Boom’s Doodle software!  With the software, your child can create pictures slide by slide, making fun and hilarious cartoons.  The software helps to spark his or her imagination and bring out the creative side of your child. With Valentine’s Day […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Baby Products
Jan 17th, 2012
4 Comments
2592 Views
The holiday season may be over, but the giving doesn’t have to end!  You can help take care of families in need with “Healthy Essentials” for you and your family from Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies.  It’s as simple as saving money on the trusted brands your family uses on a daily basis […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jan 5th, 2012
146 Comments
5424 Views
I am super excited for the opportunity to be a Shout Ambassador with Mom Central!  As a Shout Ambassador, I had the opportunity to try out Shout Free and Shout Color Catcher with Oxi.  My mom has been using Shout products for years, so it is a brand I’ve grown up with and come to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Holiday Fun
Jan 4th, 2012
2 Comments
1998 Views
Over the holiday season, I had the opportunity to host a Hickory Farms In-Home Party and it was a blast!  Hickory Farms is one of our family favorites during the holidays and throughout the year.  During the holiday season, we enjoy the meats, cheeses, and crackers, as well as the super delicious cheese ball.  Thanks […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Dec 19th, 2011
3 Comments
3253 Views
Oh man!  I cannot believe that Christmas is now only 6 days away!  However, for me, it’s really only 5 days, since the boys will be spending Christmas morning with their dad and we’ll be celebrating Christmas on Christmas Eve.  Am I ready?  No, not totally, but I’m getting there.  It’s forecasted that Wednesday is […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Nov 29th, 2011
7 Comments
3168 Views
I love my Filtrete Fast Filtering Water Pitcher and use it many times a day!  As a mom of three busy little boys, I have the goals of maintaining a healthy home, reducing waste and energy consumption, and saving time and money.  I have found that Filtrete Home Filtration Products from 3M can help me […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Christmas
Nov 29th, 2011
1 Comment
6363 Views
This Thanksgiving, my family and I had a blast playing the new Uno Roboto House Rules Game!  He is so cute!  It’s simple to set up and fun to play.  If you enjoy playing UNO, you’ll like the new Uno Roboto game.  The boys got a kick out of recording their names and hearing it […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Nov 24th, 2011
0 Comments
5093 Views
I have been amazed by and love using my Whirlpool Duet Front-Loading Washer and Dryer.  They have helped me to save money and time, and I love doing the laundry now!  In fact, sometimes I take a mommy time-out and just sit, watch, and listen to them as they run through their cycles.  They are […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health / Personal Living
Nov 13th, 2011
2 Comments
5528 Views
I was so excited the day the delivery guys brought my new Front Loading Whirlpool Duet Washer and Dryer.  They are awesome!  So many of my friends heard about my opportunity to add them to my home and have “oooo”d and “awwww”d over them.  One friend even commented that it was like Disneyland in my […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Product Review
Nov 1st, 2011
0 Comments
2986 Views
I LOVE my Whirlpool Duet Front Loading Washer and Dryer and use them almost every day!  Not only do my washer and dryer deliver fresh, clean clothes to me after each cycle, they also save me energy, money and time.  As a mom of three on a budget, I can always use savings where I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Back-to-School
Oct 21st, 2011
4 Comments
2673 Views
As a mom of 3 boys, I have definitely seen my fair share of laundry stains!  I can also tell you that I KNOW that OxiClean can get some of the toughest stains out of my kids’ clothes.  I can remember the first time OxiClean was recommended to me and a friend told me that […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Back-to-School
Oct 20th, 2011
3 Comments
3187 Views
As a parent, dealing with picky eaters or busy schedules can make it a challenge to make sure my kids are getting the nutritional support they need, let alone in a way they actually enjoy.  New Emergen-C Kidz, now specially formulated just for kids, provides key vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and antioxidants, which can play a […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Sep 15th, 2011
3 Comments
3972 Views
As a mom of 3 boys, I am CONSTANTLY doing laundry.  The fact is that there is no end in sight when it comes to washing, drying, folding, and putting away laundry.  It’s even worse when you have a dryer that takes two cycles to dry instead of one – ugh!  I can’t tell you […]...
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