If you’re a TikTok fan and love gardening, chances are you’ve scrolled past at least a few videos about winter sowing. In these clips, you see folks scattering seeds into empty milk jugs or other plastic containers and setting them outside. Later, they joyfully discover healthy seedlings growing inside weeks later. The beauty of this technique is that you can get your plants started early—so you can have a thriving garden once spring arrives. Winter sowing works because when you plant seeds in mostly sealed, recycled plastic containers (like milk jugs or plastic salad-green containers) you Continue reading...
Quick and Easy Suncatcher Craft to Shake the Winter Blues
It has been bitterly cold the past few weeks here in New Jersey, and the snow is just not going away! I am NOT a winter person and haven't been enjoying his weather! So I decided to do some crafting to lift my spirits by making dried flower suncatchers. This DIY spring craft couldn't be easier, requires only a handful of materials and produces beautiful floral suncatchers! Supplies Plastic lid Glue (I used Aleene's, but you could also use Elmer's) Dried flowers (I used these dried flowers) Twine or string Hole Puncher Precision tweezers (optional: found it just as easy Continue reading...
Diamond Necklaces Are A Girl’s Best Friend—But I Chose This Trendy Style Instead (Plus Valentine’s Day Self-Gifting Ideas)
If you're like me, much of the jewelry you own has been gifted to you by your significant other or a loved one. I prefer gold jewelry, so my husband has given me some very nice gold items over the years, including a sweet diamond necklace. I rarely gift fine jewelry to myself, which means I haven't chosen much of my collection, which includes a gold ring and gold ball stud earrings, myself. In the past, I have purchased only a handful of my pieces, mostly from online jeweler, Aurate. I love their designs—they create gorgeous and quality jewelry at great prices. I rarely wear my delicate Continue reading...
DIY Staircase Gallery Wall—Part 2
As summer winds down, I finally completed a do-it-yourself project I started at the beginning of the season—a DIY staircase gallery wall. I had a gallery wall of sorts there before, but everything was hung a bit haphazardly. This time, I took careful measurements and used my new Cigman CM-S02 Laser Level to get everything straight and looking nice! I think it came out looking great! I just used frames I already had for my gallery wall, but if you put a gallery wall together, you might want to think about the kind of frames you choose. You could choose matching wood-toned ones or all black Continue reading...
How to Make a Staircase Gallery Wall – Part One
A few years ago, I created a gallery wall of family photos along the wall that runs next to our home's staircase to our second story. Our home's stairwell is a great place for a gallery wall since it's the first thing you see upon entering our home. I started the gallery wall when my kids were little, and I've added to it bit by bit—which resulted in a layout that was a bit chaotic. I recently got a very cool Cigman CM-S02 level—which is an awesome tool for all sorts of DIY projects—so I decided to finally make the layout of the gallery wall more orderly. Plus, now that my kids are older and Continue reading...
Best Home Office Accessories (Amazon Finds; Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This post is from Mom Home Guide's archive of fabulous decorating content. If you follow this blog, you know that I got a new job as a content writer in September. I love my new job! I set up a small spare bedroom as my home office. The bedroom was once my twins' nursery and is decorated in a Pooh Bear theme. I haven't done anything to the decor in the room because my kids' are so attached to it! But I have been adding awesome home office products that make working in my new home office so much more comfortable and fun! I have a snazzy new Continue reading...
Matcha Shamrock Cake
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This post is from Mom Home Guide's archive of delicious recipes. Welcome to Tasty Tuesday! On Tuesdays I like to share recipes that my family loves. Today I am sharing something very special -- a matcha shamrock cake that my sweet daughter made from scratch and decorated herself. I think the cake is so delicious and amazing! My daughters love matcha. In case you don't know what matcha is, matcha is a finely ground powder of green tea leaves. You can use it to make tea, but you can also use it to flavor other things - like this cake! My Continue reading...
Pretty Valentine’s Day Tote
This post contains Amazon affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. This post is from Mom Home Guide's archive of fun craft tutorials. Now that February is here, Valentine's Day is around the corner! Today I am taking a cue from one of my fellow bloggers -- Julie of My Wee Abode. Julie and I met one year at the Haven blogging conference. She blogs about small home solutions. She creates the most darling spaces with a few well placed and chosen details. She is an expert at making a big statement with small spaces! She recently created some sweet Valentine's decor from a woven tote. I Continue reading...
How to Bake the Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies (Tasty Tuesday)
Today I am sharing an AMAZING chocolate chip recipe as part of a new series, Tasty Tuesday, on Mom Home Guide. On Tuesdays, I will be sharing recipes for some of my favorite meals and treats. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. These links cost you nothing, but I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. My absolute favorite cookies are chocolate chip cookies. When my daughters and I make chocolate chip cookies, there is one recipe that we use. It's a recipe for "The Very Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever." The recipe is in the Continue reading...
How to Save & Hang a Jigsaw Puzzle (With No Frame!)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links cost you nothing, but they may earn a small commission to help fund this blog. Thanks! My kids love completing jigsaw puzzles. They also like to save and hang them. I have glued and framed jigsaw puzzles together for them before, but I didn't have a frame this time. So I devised a super easy and inexpensive way to preserve and display them on a wall without a frame. Preserving a Jigsaw Puzzle One of my all-time favorite jigsaw puzzles that my kids completed is of Stowe, Vermont, where my family and I have visited on two summer Continue reading...
Easy Dollar Store Wreath for St. Patrick’s Day
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links cost you nothing, but may earn a small commission that can help to support this blog. Thanks! The dollar store is a great place to pick up craft supplies for home decor projects. The last time I was in a dollar store, I picked up 3 craft supplies and was able to put together a super sweet dollar store wreath for Valentine's Day. That day, I also snagged the craft supplies needed to make a quick and easy dollar store wreath for St. Patrick's Day. Each wreath only cost me about $3! Today I'm sharing the dollar store wreath I made for St. Continue reading...
My Painted Kitchen Cabinets—Nine Years Later
Thanks to General Finishes for sponsoring this post. General Finishes provided me with the stain blocker, paint and topcoat that I used to paint my kitchen cabinets. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to run this blog. Thanks! It's been about nine years since I painted my home's original oak kitchen cabinets white with General Finishes Milk Paint—time has flown! It was fairly easy to paint the cabinets, and they continue to look great and I still love the look! The best part is that I was able to give Continue reading...
DIY Window Seat Box Cushion
Thanks to Premier Prints for providing the beautiful fabric that I used to make my DIY box cushion with custom piping. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to the monthly Pinterest Challenge blog hop, hosted by Erlene of My Pinterventures. Every month my blogging friends and I challenge ourselves to tackle and complete a project, craft or recipe that we've pinned on Pinterest. This month I decided to make and sew a box cushion with homemade piping for my home's living room bay window! The inspiration for my project was the piped box cushion from Pretty Handy Girl. I love the Continue reading...
DIY Easy Panel Curtains
*This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This content is from Mom Home Guide's archive of amazing decorating tutorials. While it's now winter, spring will be here before we know it! In this post, my blogging friends and I are sharing our spring-inspired crafts and home decor. For my part, I'm sharing how I gave my living room a sunnier spring look by sewing DIY panel curtains. I love how these easy DIY curtains came out! Be sure to check out my friend's spring projects at the bottom of this post! Beginner-Friendly Panel Curtain Tutorial I've been wanting to make my living room Continue reading...
Felt Valentine Heart Wreath
Happy Monday, everyone! It's hard to believe that Valentine's Day is less than a month away! This new year has been flying! Today I'm getting together with some blogging friends to co-host our Valentine's Day Holiday Craftacular! Be sure to visit my friends' tutorials and home tours on their blogs today -- I'll be sharing the links to their projects toward the end of this post! Valentine Heart Wreath I decided it's about time I took down my Christmas wreath. I wanted to put up a Valentine's Day wreath, but I didn't own one! So I decided to make my own. I started out by repurposing an Continue reading...
Valentine’s Day Pillows
Today I am sharing with you my easy Valentine's Day Pillows decor idea -- my craft is a super easy way to add some Valentine flair to your existing pillows without having to spend much money -- that's always good, right? Check out my Valentine's Day pillows tutorial toward the end of this post! Plus, I am co-hosting a spring craft blog hop challenge with 17 other bloggers! The challenge is a fun way to find new Valentine's Day, President's Day and Mardi Gras decor and craft tutorials -- and get to know some great blogs! Please feel free to link up your own Continue reading...
Why Living Trusts Matter in Elder Law Planning
Planning for your future isn’t just about safeguarding your assets — it’s about preserving your independence, protecting your dignity, and ensuring peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. Yet despite these benefits, 55% of Americans still don’t have essential estate planning documents in place, leaving important decisions to chance rather than choice. But when it comes to elder law planning, a living trust can be especially important. It allows you to maintain control over your property during your lifetime while putting clear plans in place for how your assets will be managed if Continue reading...
How To Really Optimize Your Bedroom For Sleep
If you’re not getting the quality or quantity of sleep that you would like from your bedroom, then you might want to start by looking at the room itself and how you’re using it. In reality, a lot of us get distracted by decor and style choices when we should be designing a room around a specific purpose. The purpose of the bedroom is, of course, sleep. So, how do you make sure that you’re maximizing the space in keeping with its real objectives? Here, we’re going to look at a few upgrades you can make relatively easily and inexpensively. Photo courtesy of Pexels.com Control Your Continue reading...
5 Low Friction Fixes for a Quieter Family Home
An active family home is full of movement—active conversations, kids rushing from room to room, and the steady rhythm of everyday tasks. But all that activity can come with an unwanted soundtrack—rattling doors, scraping chairs, squeaking hinges and the constant grind of different surfaces rubbing together. The good news? You don’t need a major renovation to restore a sense of calm and soundproof rooms. With a few simple, low-friction fixes, you can reduce the noise and create a quieter, more peaceful home atmosphere. Add PTFE Furniture Sliders to Heavy Pieces Shifting heavy pieces like Continue reading...
Understanding Property Division in Divorce
Currently, the divorce rate in the US for first marriages is 41%. And according to the Pew Research Center, even gray divorce among older couples has been increasing. One of the major concerns during the divorce process is the division of their properties. This process can also be complex, as it involves not just assets but also debts. The property division laws vary by jurisdiction. In this sense, courts typically follow specific legal principles to guide what counts as marital property and what each spouse is entitled to receive. Let’s find out how it works to protect your Continue reading...
Financial Planning Strategies for New Parents
Welcoming a new baby into your family is an unforgettable experience—filled with joy, wonder, and plenty of adjustment. Along with the excitement of bringing new life into the world comes a whole new set of responsibilities. Before long, that tiny bundle will be consuming much of your time, energy and heart. Between sleepless nights, endless diaper changes and learning new routines, it’s only natural to start thinking more carefully about your finances and how to plan for this next chapter in your family's life. It's a good idea to start planning now for your baby's education, healthcare, Continue reading...
What Are Your Priorities When Choosing A Place To Rent?
If you’re looking for a new place to rent, it’s always a good idea to enter the market with your mind focused and your eyes set on a clear set of priorities. That’s how you can make sure that you don’t move into a place that might be initially attractive, but doesn’t meet your needs over time. Before you begin your search, consider these priorities that are well worth considering to find the perfect place for you. The Budget First and foremost, you need to calculate how much you can realistically afford to pay. A common rule of thumb is to keep your rent at or below 30% of your gross Continue reading...
How to Secure Your Frameless Bathroom Mirror Like a Pro
A frameless mirror can be a perfect addition to your small bathroom. First, it’s a lot easier to clean (frames tend to gather dirt grime), and it will blend in better with the background, especially against a tiled backsplash. Because it has no frame, a frameless mirror will create a seamless look that can make Continue reading...
Here’s What You Need to Do Before You Fall in Love with a House
It can happen so quickly. One day, you’re casually thinking of a family home—the forever home where you’ll settle in for decades. Then you tour a few houses, and suddenly your mind is assigning purpose to every room. That corner becomes the reading nook. The awkward wall transforms into a gallery. Even that random patch of sunlight in the kitchen feels like a sign. Before you know it, you’re not just looking at a house—you’re picturing your future. Your life unfolding there. Your children growing up there. Generations of memories taking shape inside those walls. But as you know, buying a Continue reading...
Which Brands Are Known for Organic Cotton Toddler Underwear?
Got a toddler who fusses every morning over scratchy waistbands or tags that poke? You're not alone, but there's hope! Many parents are discovering that organic cotton toddler underwear makes a real difference, not just for comfort but for peace of mind. Organic cotton feels softer, contains fewer harsh chemicals, and breathes better against delicate skin, so your little one will feel much more comfortable. More families are choosing organic fabrics for the items their toddlers wear closest to their skin—especially during potty training and long, active play days. But shopping for organic Continue reading...
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