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5 Simple Ways to Enhance Your Family’s Health

October 16, 2017 By Lauren

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NatureMadeFamily #CollectiveBias Now that the school year is in full swing, my family's life has been busy! With homework and after-school activities, we sometimes don't focus as much as we should on healthy routines. I came up with a checklist of 5 good-for-us routines my family (and yours) can follow throughout the school year. Exercise a Few Times a Week I used to be a runner and my kids ran run cross county in middle school, but now that we aren't running so much, our exercise Continue reading...

Taking Some “Me” Time — 12 Months of Goals

October 3, 2017 By Lauren

Welcome to the next installment of 12 Months of Goals. Each month, my friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, and I each take a moment to set a personal goal for ourselves. I find that when I take the time to set a goal each month, I am much better at getting things done. So far this year, most of my goals have centered around accomplishing a certain DIY task -- like painting my kitchen's cabinets or updating my home's master bedroom. But for my October goal, I am going to do something different. I am going to resolve to not take on too many DIY or blog projects. That's because in June, I was Continue reading...

Fall Fab Fit Fun Reveal & $10 Off Your First Box

September 29, 2017 By Lauren

This post contains a FabFitFun referral link. If you subscribe to FabFitFun, I get a discount on my next FabFitFun box. Thanks! FabFitFun is a beauty, wellness, fashion, and fitness subscription box. I've received three FabFitFun boxes to date. I love them! I got my Fall 2017 FabFitFun box not long ago. It's my favorite FabFitFun box so far. Seeing a FabFitFun box waiting on the doorstep is always fun! I opened my FabFitFun box as soon as I got it inside. My teen daughters sat with me as I opened the box. They have fun seeing what's inside my FabFitFun delivery, too. Continue reading...

Get Well Care Package from a Good Friend

September 4, 2017 By Lauren

Here at Mom Home Guide, I've been working not as hard as I normally do. I usually have a slew of projects that I'm working on. Since my breast cancer diagnosis in late June and my lumpectomy in late August, however, I've been focusing on my health. One thing that made me smile during all this was a care package from my good blogging friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom! (Read more about my breast cancer journey.) The package arrived the same day that I got good news from my surgeon -- she told me that in all likelihood my breast cancer will be cured with treatment with low chance of Continue reading...

My Cancer Journey – Breast Lumpectomy

August 28, 2017 By Lauren

I just had a lumpectomy for the breast cancer that was discovered in my breast in late June. As surgeries go, I suspect it wasn't the worst it could be, but the experience was worse than some of the other surgeries I've had. (Specifically, it was worse than the bunion surgery and wrist surgery I had.) Lots of Pre-Op On the day of my lumpectomy, I arrived at the hospital at 7:30 a.m. There was the usual stuff -- signing forms and showing my insurance and ID cards, etc. Soon I was taken to an upstairs room, asked questions, gave a urine sample (pregnancy test) and changed into a hospital Continue reading...

My Breast Cancer Journey — Mammogram Call Back & Biopsy

August 22, 2017 By Lauren

I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I have a family history, but I never expected to be facing something like this so soon - at 50. It all started with my yearly mammogram. A Mammogram Callback I went for a yearly screening mammogram in June. I opted to pay $50 extra for a 3D mammogram, A 3D mammogram is thought to find more cancers than traditional 2D mammograms do. In past years, all my mammograms have been fine. (I have been getting mamograms since at least 40, I think. It's been a while.) After the mammogram, I picked up lunch to share with my twin teenage Continue reading...

Currently – A Diagnosis & Trying to Stay Hopeful {August}

August 15, 2017 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 my "Currently" post. In this monthly post, I share updates on what's going on in my life. This summer has been a tough one for me. A yearly mammogram in June turned up what I've been told is early stage breast cancer. I have surgery scheduled for later this month. The diagnosis has upended my summer, as well my general usually upbeat outlook -- I'm hoping to get my life back on track after the surgery and treatment. Cancer is Continue reading...

Enjoying Summer Rays Safely in the Backyard

May 16, 2017 By Lauren

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BlueLizardSummer #CollectiveBias Once summer hits, my family and I love to enjoy the sunny weather in our backyard. We play bocce and croquet together, read in the backyard or by our patio pond, and enjoy meals on the patio. Although we love to take in the warm summer sun, I always provide protection for me and my family from the sun's harmful rays. A lot of people forget to protect themselves from the sun when playing or relaxing close to home. Sure, we bring Continue reading...

12 Months of Goals — January Goal

January 2, 2017 By Lauren

*This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy New Year everyone! Today my friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, and I will be sharing our goal for January. We used to focus on three goals each month, but this year, we decided to devote more time to just one goal each month. So for January, my goal will be … develop a fitness and health regimen for the New Year. My husband and I are both planning to focus on losing weight this year. We’ve both been putting on some pounds in the past few years. I especially have been gaining some pounds since I was diagnosed with a hypoactive Continue reading...

StyleWe Giveaway & FabFit Fun Box Review

December 21, 2016 By Lauren

This post contains affiliate links. With the New Year coming up, I've been thinking about New Year Resolutions. I've been so focused on being a mom the past few years, so I'm overdue for a style and fitness makeover! I've been looking for great fashion finds online because, hey -- I'm not much of a shopper. I'm not one for shopping at the mall, but I can do some online shopping! I recently discovered fashion site StyleWe. StyleWe follows the latest fashion trends, features designers from around the world and offers lots of ideas on how to update a wardrobe. I can Continue reading...

Holistic Wellness Bundle Giveaway for Yoga Enthusiasts

December 20, 2016 By Lauren

I received the products below in exchange for sharing my honest opinion. With Christmas and the New Year coming up, I thought I would offer a fun giveaway to Mom Home Guide's readers! The giveaway is sponsored by Brentwood Home, a creator of comfortable and healthy items for the home made from organic, nontoxic, and natural materials. Through this giveaway, Brentwood Home will give to one Mom Home Guide reader a Brentwood Home Holistic Wellness Bundle, valued at $153. The Brentwood Home Holistic Wellness Bundle includes a meditation pillow designed with guidance from one of Los Continue reading...

December Goals

December 5, 2016 By Lauren

*This post contains Amazon Associate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to run this blog. Thanks! Today I am sharing my monthly goals for December. Every month, I set three monthly goals for myself. These goals are smaller things I hope to achieve or accomplish in the next few weeks. I’ve found that goal setting, or establishing small goals each month, helps me to get things done! My friend Carrie at Curly Craft Mom got me started on this helpful habit of goal setting! The recap of my November goals are at the bottom of Continue reading...

Holiday Home Winter Toolkit & Easy Placemat Pillows

November 29, 2016 By Lauren

I have received information and materials from Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WinOverWinter #CollectiveBias With Christmas coming, I'm doing what I can to make my home beautiful and comfortable for my family. I recently made easy Christmas throw pillows -- one for each family member. These pillows are incredibly easy to make and require next to no sewing. If Continue reading...

Post Bunion Surgery & Toe Spacer

October 10, 2016 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small fee that helps run this blog. Last summer I had bunion surgery for a severe bunion on my right foot that I've had since I was about 10. During the surgery, the surgeon inserted pins in three of my toes. I was hoping that my foot would be perfect after surgery, but now, more than a year later, I'm back in physical therapy for an often sore and swollen foot. This is what my foot looked like last July, one day after my bunion surgery. My foot felt like it was improving for a while, Continue reading...

5 Essential Weight Loss Tools

September 29, 2016 By Lauren

This post is sponsored by the Beets BLU Wireless Body Fat Scale. I received a scale in exchange for my review. All opinions expressed in this post are truthful and 100% my own. 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. Now that my kids are back to school, I hope to spend some time this fall getting myself back in gear! A big part of that plan is trying to shed some pounds. Since having kids, I've put on a few pounds that I've love to take off! I've gathered 5 items that I think will be Continue reading...

5 Ways to Eat Healthier Today

August 30, 2016 By Lauren

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Weight Watchers, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #WWFoodsAtShopRite http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV This summer, I shared many great times with my husband and kids. We traveled together, had fun times at the movies, and played pool and miniature golf. We had wonderful dinners out and trips for ice cream. Lots and lots of ice cream. This fall, I need to put getting into shape and healthier eating on my to-do list. Healthy Eating Tips This fall I plan to get Continue reading...

How to Prepare for the Back to School Sports Season

August 17, 2016 By Lauren

I have received information and materials from JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, LLC. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. #PositivelyPrepared #BacktoSchool #CollectiveBias In three weeks, my kids will be back to school. My daughters are in middle school and will have a full schedule with cross country practices, music lessons and homework. My daughters were hoping to get into shape for the fall sports season this summer, but with day after day of high heat advisories, they weren't able to get much running in. Continue reading...

August Goals

August 1, 2016 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission that helps to keep this blog running. Thank you! My friend, Carrie at Curly Crafty Mom, got me started on setting small, personal goals each month. Setting these small goals for myself really help to get things done! I set goals for July, but I have to admit that with a two-week family summer vacation, and with my kids out of school for the summer, I didn't get that much done. But, I did make some progress on my goals. Because I know I will be busy this month Continue reading...

July Goals

July 1, 2016 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission that helps to keep this blog running. Thank you! I can’t believe that July is already here and that summer is in full swing! Now that my kids are home for the summer, it will be both harder and easier to achieve my personal goals for the month. My friend, Carrie at Curly Crafty Mom, got me started on setting small, personal goals each month. Setting these small goals for myself really help to get things done! Accomplishing some of my personal goals will be Continue reading...

Water & Your Health #SeeWaterClearly

May 17, 2016 By Lauren

*Thanks to Hellenbrand for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Contaminated drinking water has been in the news lately, so everyone knows that having safe and clean drinking water for you and your family is important. Even if your home gets city water, it can still contain contaminants that could make the water unsafe for both you and your home. (Check out this Hellenbrand infographic to see how water can pick up contaminants on the way to your home.) I've been trying to drink more water lately. I know I don't drink enough water, and Continue reading...