Traveling

By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Jun 5th, 2013
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This past weekend, Frank and I had no kids, so we decided to go on a tour of the Central Coast on his motorcycle.  It was so much fun and such a pretty drive.  We drove up Highway 1 and then camped in Morgan Hill, California.  Post with more pictures will be coming soon!  ');...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Recent Posts
May 28th, 2013
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When the weather is great outside, we enjoy going on road trips – whether as a family or alone as a couple.  When doing that, we need to make sure that our vehicles are as […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
May 3rd, 2013
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Last weekend, our family had the opportunity to attend the Hyundai Epic Playdate in Goleta, California at the Dos Pueblos Ranch and it was so much fun!  Not only did I connect with an amazing brand, but it was an awesome family bonding experience!  Frank and I took our six kids (4 boys and 2 […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Budgeting
Apr 6th, 2013
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Vacation period is fast approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about your next family break. Whether it’s going to be a couple of days or a couple of weeks, it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune, as long as you’re thrifty with your spending and practical in your planning. This guide from PassSmart […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Mar 12th, 2013
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I love to travel and have been traveling since I was in junior high.  The first trip I took was to the gorgeous island of Maui (one of my Happy Places).  There I met a girl from Canada and we became friends and pen pals – which led to my next trip to Alberta, Canada.  […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Mar 1st, 2013
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My parents have traveled to Africa a few times now, and the pictures and memories they’ve brought back with them are amazing! How would you like to experience the beauty, sounds, and animal kingdom that is Africa – right from your own home? Thanks to BBC Worldwide, we can! And if you ever get the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Feb 7th, 2013
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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 Gurnee
In Recent Posts
Feb 7th, 2013
7 Comments
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I love to travel!  It could be traveling to foreign destinations or even traveling to another state – either way, traveling is something that I enjoy.  I have to admit that I have only been to Las Vegas twice in my life – once as a kid and once as an adult.  Believe it or […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Events
Dec 31st, 2012
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“Wish they all could be California girls……”  I’m a California girl through and through – and even more so a Southern California girl.  I grew up in Southern California, near the big city of Los Angeles – the city where many things can happen!  You’ll find all kinds of things to do with your family […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Holiday Gift Guide
Dec 12th, 2012
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This past Thanksgiving, Frank and I and  his kids headed down to Southern California to spend the holidays with family.  While I love my family, I still wanted to have our own personal space in the evenings.  Thanks to Hilton, we had the opportunity to experience Hotel for the Holidays! Traveling over the holidays can […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Recent Posts
Dec 7th, 2012
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I love to travel and with traveling comes planning!  That is where Gogobot comes in handy –  a social travel site that launched in 2010.  Gogobot has racked up accolades including being named one of Time’s top sites of 2011 and winner of the 2010 Crunchie award for Best Design.  Gogobot’s big win is that […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Holiday Gift Guide
Nov 21st, 2012
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The holidays are upon us and we at The Mommy-Files are excited to be partnering with Hilton HHonors and American Express to experience “Hotel for the Holidays.”  This Thanksgiving, American Express and Hilton HHonors will launch the 2013 Hotel for the Holiday’s program, exploring the benefits of staying at a Hilton property and the ability […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Sep 19th, 2012
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In July, I had the opportunity to visit Palace Resorts in Cancun, Mexico. I had never been to Cancun before and really enjoyed my time there. The Resort was gorgeous and the food was great! Not to mention all-you-can-drink drinks!                 Photos Courtesy of Virgin America From California, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Lifestyle
Aug 29th, 2012
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At the Thunder Over the Valley Air Show in Santa Maria, California – August 26, 2012....
By Shannon Gurnee
In Travel & Events
Jul 4th, 2012
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It’s time for a vacation…..yes!!!  I love vacation time, whether it’s traveling to a far-away destination or taking a staycation in my home town or a town nearby.  If I am bringing my boys with me, it’s usually a vacation that is closer to home.  However, if it’s a vacation with just Frank and I, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Aug 14th, 2011
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The summer is filled with travel and activities that keep us on the go.  So why not grab your Jif To Go™  and have a healthy snack handy when you need it during your travels?  Not to mention school is starting this week, if it hasn’t already started, and our kids are going to be needing healthy […]...
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