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5 Ways You Can Improve Your Life While Sheltering at Home

June 26, 2020 By Lauren 1 Comment

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My family and I have been sheltering at home together for about 3 months now. Time at home can seem slow and monotonous at times. But with the right attitude, being at home can be beneficial. You can get things done that you might not have the time to do once life returns back to a new "normal." So today I am sharing 5 things you can do to improve your life while sheltering at home. Eat Well There are so many things we can't do right now, but one thing we can do is eat "well." Ideally, eating "well" will mean eating healthy for food, Continue reading...

A New Diet Plan for the Summer

June 15, 2020 By Lauren 3 Comments

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. Figuring out a healthy diet that’s delicious but won’t pack on the pounds can be really difficult. Now that summer is almost here, I really need to follow a sensible diet and shed some pounds. I think it will be easier for me now that I’ve been following “Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight” by Joel Marion. Bestselling author Joel Marion is a fitness expert and Continue reading...

The Secrets of the Revolutionary After 7 Diet Plan

June 1, 2020 By Lauren

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. \ I’ve never been one to diet – it just never seemed like something that could work for me. Most diets I’ve known have so many restrictions and so many rules to follow. It can be so disheartening and confusing! But I’ve been reading “Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight” by Joel Marion, and his rule-breaking diet seems like something I can Continue reading...

Always Eat After 7 PM

May 27, 2020 By Lauren

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. My weight has been on an upward creep for a few years now. It’s gotten to a point that I really want and need to do something about it! The problem is that I have never been good at dieting. I am also eager to focus on eating better for me foods. That’s why I am excited to be reading an advance copy of the book, “Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While Burning Fat Overnight by Joel Continue reading...

#QuarantineLife (Week 8) Plus, Celebrating 25 Years!

May 21, 2020 By Lauren

It's been 8 weeks since my family and I have been at home quarantined together. We've been hanging in there and finding ways to keep busy. My husband and daughters do homework and schoolwork from the kitchen table every day, and I work on my projects for the blog. We have been finding ways to have fun at home in quarantine when our work is done! My Latest Read Over the weekend I read the latest book by Amy Roloff, "A Little Me"Amy Roloff and her family are on the reality TV show, "Little People, Big World" on TLC. My daughters and I are big fans of the show! Amy, her ex-husband Matt, Continue reading...

Keeping Busy At Home

March 21, 2020 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links don't cost you anything, but may earn a small commission that helps to run this blog. I received free product from Winnie's Picks and Tuttle Publishing in exchange for my review. Thanks! My family and I, like many folks here in the U.S., have found ourselves spending more time at home. I thought I’d share some things we are doing to pass the time. How are you spending the time? Please share in the comments! Paint by Number A few month’s ago, Winnie’s Picks sent me a beautiful paint by numbers kit, “Field of Daisies.” I love the Continue reading...

Eco-Friendly Gifts for Her

February 20, 2020 By Lauren

Thanks to Nakturnal for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. These links don't cost you anything, but may earn a small commission that helps to fund this blog. These days, like lots of other moms I know, I've been trying to be more eco friendly. With all the dire headlines about climate change, I want to do what I can to be less destructive and demanding of our environment. With Mother's Day and spring birthdays coming up, I though it'd be fun to share a list of eco-friendly gifts Continue reading...

Friday Five — Fall Wreath, Kitchen Update, New Reads, Mulch & String Lights

September 27, 2019 By Lauren

Thanks to Tuttle Publishing for providing me with the books reviewed in this post. Thanks also to Thompson's Waterseal for providing the stain used on my DIY String Light Planter Posts. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Friday! I am so glad that Friday is here! To celebrate, I thought I'd take the time to share a Friday Five -- here I'll share some details about what I've been up to lately! $100 Room Challenge You may have noticed that this month I've participated in the $100 Room Challenge. The challenge is hosted by Erin of Lemons, Lavender & Laundry. This Continue reading...

No Peacocks! — Author Q&A and Giveaway

August 29, 2019 By Lauren

Thanks to author Robin Newman for providing me with signed copies of her children's books. This book contains Amazon affiliate links. I love a good book. I especially like a good book that's written by a friend! Author Robin Newman went to Bryn Mawr College with me. She recently wrote a new children's book, "No Peacocks!: A Feathered Tale of Three Mischievous Foodies." The book has gorgeous and colorful illustrations by Chris Ewald. Robin sweetly sent me (and signed) her new book. She also mailed and autographed a collection of the other adorable children's books that she's Continue reading...

Friday Five — House Cleaning & Eco-Friendly Home Improvements

March 22, 2019 By Lauren

I received free cleaning services and review copies of "The Girl He Used to Know" and "Gyoza: The Ultimate Dumpling Cookbook" in exchange for my honest review. This post contains Amazon affiliate and Stitch Fix referral links. Happy Friday, everyone! Today I'm sharing a Friday Five post. This post gives me the opportunity to share a little bit about things that have been happening here at Mom Home Guide. House Cleaning & 25% Off First Time Cleaning Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of having a house cleaning done by Just Right Maids of South Bound Brook, NJ. The company, Continue reading...

Friday Five – #LexusPetSafety and Fall Fun

October 19, 2018 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Friday, everyone! TGIF! This week went by quickly though, I have to admit! I am looking forward to the weekend and hope to squeeze some time in with my family. (My teen girls have a very busy social calendar!) Today I am sharing a #FridayFive post, in which I'll share a little of what I was up to this week! #LexusPetSafety Last Saturday, Shih Tzu pup, Mochi, and I attend the Lexus Pet Safety Event (#LexusPetSafety) at the Haldeman Lexus of Princeton. At the event were demonstrations on pet safety and care by expert dog trainer Nicole Ellis (who Continue reading...

Friday Five — What I’m Reading & Fall Decorating

September 28, 2018 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Friday, everyone! This week flew by so quickly, but I'm not complaining that the weekend is here! Today I'm sharing a Friday Five, a quick roundup of what I've been up to lately. Waterproof Dog Boots My family and I have owned our Shih Tzu puppy, Mochi, for about 8 months now. We’ve learned that puppies can be messy! Our house is filled with carpeting, so I’m always looking for ways to keep the floors clean. I recently received two sets of Pawz Water-Proof Dog Boots (in extra small). The boots go on relatively easily (after I got the hang Continue reading...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe – Taste Creations Blog Hop

June 4, 2018 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to fund this blog. Thanks! Welcome to the Taste Creations Blog Hop! The first Monday of each month, my blogging friends and I get together to share recipes. One of these friends, Rosemary Molloy, has written her first cookbook, and we are so all excited for her! Her book, Authentic Italian Desserts: 75 Traditional Favorites Made Easy, is now available on Amazon! To celebrate Rosemary's new dessert cookbook, my blogging friends and I decided to share a cake recipe Continue reading...

Friday Five – Road Trips & Spice Organization

April 20, 2018 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to keep this blog running. Thanks! Saturday Road Trip My twin teen daughters, husband and I had a fun mini road trip with our puppy Mochi last weekend. We first hit a local hot dog/hamburger stand for lunch. We then went to Halo Pub, an ice cream place that sells homemade ice cream. Our puppy turned 5 months old over the weekend, so we gave him his first taste of ice cream! He got his own cup of vanilla ice cream and loved it! Afterwards we went to Sayen Continue reading...

Friday Five – Book Signing & Road Trip

April 13, 2018 By Lauren

Happy Friday, everyone! Today I thought I'd share a #FridayFive post. In the post I'm sharing five things going on in my life or five things I've been interested in lately. 1. Lee See Book Signing Earlier this week, I did something new -- I attended a luncheon and a book signing for author Lisa See, and her new book, "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane." I've read five of See's previous novels, and am excited to read her new one! I love Lisa See's historical writing -- much of her writing delves into Chinese culture and history -- both in China, and here in the United States. Her new book Continue reading...

Currently — April (Kitchen Update and Reading List)

April 11, 2017 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Monday, everyone! Today my friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, and I are sharing our “Currently” posts. In our “Currently” posts, we share a little bit about what’s going on in our lives. Lately, I have been getting back into reading books and magazines. I read a lot of news and blogs online, but haven't been reading much print lately, so I've been eager to leaf through some books and magazines Sometimes, I just want to just enjoy some off-screen reading time. I'm currently reading Yellow Owl Workshop’s "Yellow Owl Continue reading...

4 Journals That Make Great Gifts

October 7, 2015 By Lauren

*This post contains affiliate links. With the holidays only a few months away, I thought I'd share something that I think makes a nice gift -- a journal! I have had a journal ever since I was a kid. I still have the journals I wrote in as a child, and they are so funny and interesting to read! I love keeping journals because they help me remember fun times and special moments that I might not otherwise remember! But after my twin daughters were born, I found it even harder to keep a traditional journal. I no longer have the time to fill pages with the day's events or just my Continue reading...

Back to School Savings with Barnes & Noble Mastercard #BNschoolsavings

August 29, 2015 By Lauren

This post is sponsored by the Barnes & Noble MasterCard, powered by Barclaycard. All opinions are my own. My daughters and I love to read! For us, a fun day is to go to our local Barnes & Noble and shop for some books and magazines! Last week, we went to Barnes & Noble with a gift card that was given to me by Barnes & Noble Mastercard. We used the gift card to purchase books that my twin tween daughters will need for the school year. Saving on School Supplies My daughters will enter the seventh grade this September. In their school, they are required to read at least 20 Continue reading...

Natural Accents Book Review – #makeithappenbloghop

August 2, 2015 By Lauren

*This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Today is the next installment of the Make It Happen Blog Hop! Each month, a group of bloggers tackle a new shared challenge while growing friendships and getting to know other bloggers. Last month's Make It Happen Blog Hop challenge was cooking, where I shared my snickerdoodles recipe! This month we will all review a favorite book we've read. Since I just adore reading books by other bloggers, and books about home decor, I am reviewing Natural Accents by Stacy Risenmay of Not Just a Housewife. Stacy's Not Just a Housewife is one of the Continue reading...

Love the Home Your Have Giveaway

April 28, 2015 By Lauren

*This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Hey, everyone! I want to share with you a really special book that I've had the opportunity to read Love the Home You Have by Melissa Michaels. Melissa is the woman behind the blog, The Inspired Room, one of my favorite blogs! She is one of my role models! Her book teaches regular homeowners like myself how to "Love the Home You Have" by making it the best it can be for you. My favorite part of the book is the "31 Day Love Your Home Challenge" (#loveyourhomechallenge) where she encourages readers to take small daily steps to create a home that's Continue reading...