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Duck Tape & Mason Jar Ring Suncatcher Craft

April 20, 2021 By Lauren 17 Comments

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Today I am joining my blogging friends to share upcycled crafts! I enjoy suncatchers, so I made a quick and easy suncatcher using a mason jar ring, small iridescent plastic beads, Duck tape and some string. I found all these items in my home. This is a fun craft to complete with kids. Be sure to check all my blogging friends' projects, too! (You can see thumbnail photos of their projects at the end of this post, or click on the links below.) Farm Girl Reformed | Sew Crafty Crochet | Mom Home GuideTreasures Made from Yarn | Little Continue reading...

DIY Flower Pot Beaded Wind Chimes

April 7, 2021 By Lauren 3 Comments

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I am happy that spring has finally arrived here in New Jersey! I am loving all the daffodils that are blooming in my front yard. I adore the warmer temperatures. I was feeling crafty recently, so I did a quick and easy craft for my backyard - wind chimes! I used an old terra cotta pot that I spray painted, cut out some vinyl designs with my Silhouette machine, and strung some beads and mini bells together. I got the beads and cute mini bells from Amazon. Terra Cotta Pot Wind Chimes For my new terra cotta pot wind chimes, I used the Continue reading...

How to Paint a Bathroom Cabinet in a Weekend

March 24, 2021 By Lauren 5 Comments

\Thanks to DecoArt for providing products used in my bathroom makeover. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I have been slowly working to update my home's master bathroom. Just before our daughters were born, my husband and I purchased our home in 2002. The master bathroom came with standard features - white tile floor, a large unframed bathroom mirror and an oak bathroom vanity. Today I am sharing how I easily painted the bathroom cabinet / vanity. Painting a bathroom cabinet is something you can do this coming weekend! I used Americana Decor Satin Enamels Paint by DecoArt (in Continue reading...

Zen Fairy Garden

March 16, 2021 By Lauren 18 Comments

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to the Pinterest Challenge blog hop! Once a month I get together with my blogging friends to tackle projects along a related theme. This month's theme is fairy gardens! The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! I decided to create a Zen fairy garden for my home's living room. My Zen fairy garden was inspired by mini fairy garden by Natalie Linda. I recently purchased a beautiful succulent planter/live arrangement from Etsy Shop, Arosezen. Arosezen sells beautiful succulent and Continue reading...

How to Install a MirrorChic Bathroom Mirror Frame

March 11, 2021 By Lauren 5 Comments

Thanks to MirrorChic for providing me with the mirror frame shown in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to Friday Finds! On Fridays I share products that I've tried and love. Today I am reviewing a bathroom mirror frame from MirrorChic.com. MirrorChic crafts custom mirror frames for bathroom mirrors. These beautiful and affordable mirror frames make it easy to frame any frameless builder grade bathroom mirror. Check out my how to video on how to assemble and install a MirrorChic mirror (at the end of this post). Beautiful Budget Bathroom Upgrades Over Continue reading...

Spring Bird Grapevine Wreath with Lace and Ivy

February 16, 2021 By Lauren 13 Comments

This post contains Amazon affiliate links at no cost to you. I can't believe that spring is only a little more than a month away! I love springtime. I enjoy hearing the birds return and seeing trees start to green and early perennials pop up in gardens and on lawns. (I planted some crocus in my front lawn last fall, so I excited to see those bloom.) I decided to make a quick and easy spring bird grapevine wreath to celebrate spring's upcoming arrival! I am sharing this post as part of the Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. Today my blogging friends and I all will be sharing our own homemade Continue reading...

Pink KitKat Sweetheart Cake

February 15, 2021 By Lauren 4 Comments

This post contains Amazon affiliate links at no cost to you. This past weekend I wanted to bake a Valentine's Day cake for my family. I thought it would be fun to make a pink KitKat cake - I've seen KitKat cakes on Pinterest and thought they looked great! It turns out one of my twin daughters wanted to do some baking, so she made the cake instead! She did an awesome job! Although I planned this cake for Valentine's Day, I think it'd be awesome for an anniversary or birthday, too! Plus, it's simple to make - this cake is made with cake mix and store bought icing. (Although my daughter did Continue reading...

Pretty Valentine’s Day Tote

February 4, 2021 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. 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 already had an adorable straw tote hanging in my bedroom, so I Continue reading...

Hang a Canvas Easily Without Nails (Friday Finds)

January 29, 2021 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. This Christmas, one of my teen daughters surprised my husband and me with a portrait of us that she painted. I was amazed by her painting. Her painted canvas is a beautiful depiction of my husband and me on our wedding day. I love it! I immediately wanted to put the canvas up on a wall. I wanted to hang the canvas without nails. (In my experience, there never is a stud in the spot you want to put a picture. Plus, I'd rather not have to get out a hammer.) My husband and I don't have any large framed photos from our wedding day. We couldn't Continue reading...

Friluftsliv – Why This Could be the Biggest Home Decor Trend in 2021

January 4, 2021 By Lauren

Happy New Year, everyone! 2021 is finally here. Although 2020 is over, life still isn't back to normal, as many of us socially distance/isolate ourselves to help stop the spread of Covid. But there is a lot you can do to make 2021 a better year - that's where the growing trend of Friluftsliv comes in. Friluftsli - And How It Can Improve Your Life in 2021 What is Friluftsliv? Pronounced "ree-loofts-liv," Friluftsliv is a Scandinavian word that means open air living. The Scandinavians inspired the cozy hygge lifestyle, and now people are embracing the Scandinavian concept of Friluftsliv, a Continue reading...

Best 10 Posts of 2020 (Crafts, Recipes and Projects)

December 29, 2020 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Well -- 2020 is almost over! It's certainly been a year! It hasn't been the best of years, but at least I've gotten some fun projects done this year. Today I am taking the opportunity to share the projects and recipes from 2020 that have been most popular with Mom Home Guide's readers! Here's wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year and hoping that 2021 will be a better year for us all. Lighted Snowflake Wine Bottle Last year I did a few wine bottle crafts.I discovered the fun of using transparent colored spray paint for glass. I Continue reading...

How to Warm a Room this Winter – and NewAir Heater 10% Off Discount Code

December 4, 2020 By Lauren

Thanks to NewAir for providing me with the NewAir Whole Room Heater, Whisper Quiet, reviewed in this post. @newairusa #newairusa My daughter has the coldest room in the house. The room juts out from the back of our home and has multiple exterior walls. So it gets quite chilly! I got her an extra comforter this year to help keep her warm at night. But now that she spends most of her days in her room for remote schooling (our school system is all remote currently), she needs more than just a comforter! So I did some research on how to best warm a room this winter. Luckily, the folks at Continue reading...

Nearly Natural Seasonal Wreaths – Friday Finds

October 16, 2020 By Lauren

Thanks to Nearly Natural for the wreaths that I am reviewing in this post. The opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Welcome to Friday Finds! On Fridays, I like to share reviews of some of my favorite products. These products are items that I own and actually use in my home. Today I am sharing two beautiful wreaths that I received from Nearly Natural. Nearly Natural sells natural looking faux Christmas trees, evergreen garlands and swags for the holiday season. They also have a lovely selection of silk flowers and plants, and faux outdoor plants. Decorating a Bedroom for Continue reading...

How to Create a Feature Wall with a Stencil

September 29, 2020 By Lauren

Thanks to Cutting Edge Stencils for providing me with the stencil described in this post and used in my project. Four years ago I started stenciling a feature wall in my home's master bathroom. Life got busy, and I only finished the feature wall this year! I guess being stuck at home for months on end has some pluses! Now that the feature wall is finished, I thought it would be a great time to share how to create a DIY feature wall with a wall stencil. How to Create a Bathroom Feature Wall with a Stencil My husband doesn't love a lot of bright colors in the home, so I had painted Continue reading...

Back to School DIY Mask Rack

August 18, 2020 By Lauren

Create a beautiful and useful DIY wall face mask storage rack for this fall in minutes with pretty chair rail molding and easy to install and sturdy coat hooks. Thanks to Jack N Drill for supplying the coat hooks used in this post. A thank you also goes to ColorShot for providing me with the spray paint used in this tutorial. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. It's time for the August Pin Challenge! The purpose of the Pinterest challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This Continue reading...

Beginner Paint by Numbers Tips & Tricks

July 27, 2020 By Lauren

Thanks to Winnie's Picks for supplying me with the paint by numbers kit shared in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I recently completed a beautiful paint by numbers kit by Winne's Picks called Field of Daisies Paint by Numbers Kit." I love the happy colors in the painting, and am looking forward to framing it. I am so happy that I completed the painting - at first I thought I never would! It took a while - I encountered a few problems at first. But once I discovered some ways to make the painting go easier, I enjoyed painting more! Today I am sharing what I learned! Continue reading...

A Good Night’s Sleep — How to Get Enough Zzz’s

May 14, 2020 By Lauren

I received the Therapedic® Polar Nights™ pillows in exchange for my review. Therapedic is sold exclusively through Bed, Bath and Beyond. These days friends and family have been telling me that they have been having trouble sleeping. With all that's been going on lately, it's understandable! I have been having some trouble, too. So, I've been taking extra steps to make restful sleep easier to come by. I think some of the things I have been doing to get better sleep may help you, too! Wind Down Before Bed I have to admit that I love to watch late night TV! My habit is not Continue reading...

DIY Beaded Wind Chimes

April 21, 2020 By Lauren

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. With my family spending mostly at home these days, we have been enjoying more time in our backyard. I have been working to make the space more enjoyable for us. I recently put together an easy DIY beaded wind chimes craft that almost anyone can put together with supplies from her craft stash! I'm sharing my DIY beaded wind chimes tutorial as part of today's Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants (and you Continue reading...

Pantry Inspiration (How to Save on a Custom Pantry)

April 16, 2020 By Lauren

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If your family is like mine, you are eating more at home. For my family, that means that our pantry has become quite full! The shelves in our pantry are overflowing as we stock up on essentials. I could use more space and better organization! I have been looking for pantry ideas and inspiration. The coat closet converted into a DIY pantry just off my kitchen has become too full. It no longer looks nowhere near as tidy as it does in the below photo! To make this DIY Continue reading...

How to Save & Hang a Jigsaw Puzzle (With No Frame!)

April 1, 2020 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links cost you nothing, but they may earn a small commission to help fund this blog. Thanks! Hey, everyone! How are you all doing? If you are like my family, you are finding yourself stuck at home with more time on your hands as we wait for life to return back to normal. My family and I are finding ways to keep busy -- I recently preserved and hung a jigssaw puzzle for my daughters. I also found a way to save and hang a jigsaw puzzle with no frame! My twin teen girls have just started a second jigsaw puzzle since being stuck at Continue reading...