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Big Changes in My Life Since my Empty Nest

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My twins both started college this fall. Coming home to an empty house after my husband and I dropped both of them off was hard. I found that I was weepy on and off for at least the first week or two. I still miss them now, but I have been doing a lot better. A big reason why things have improved is that I have a new job! So exciting. I am working as a content writer for a media company. My job keeps me very busy but I have been having a lot of fun. I also find that I have less time to think about how much I miss my kids. I always planned to go back to work full-time again once my Continue reading...

compact NewAir fridge perfect for a dorm, decorated with a white board and a Bryn Mawr College mug

Twin College Move Ins – and a NewAir Compact Refrigerator Review

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Thanks to NewAir for sponsoring this post. I received a NewAir compact fridge (SKU NRF031BK00) in exchange for this review.  @newairusa, #ShareYourNewAir, #Beveragefridge, #newairusa, #newairexclusive, #newairambassador, #mynewair My twins moved into college last week. One started at Bryn Mawr College (where I went to college), and one began at Smith College. It was an emotional week, filled with highs and lows. Now I have a house empty of my two sweet kids. Luckily, however, I saw one of my children over the weekend, as my husband and I brought a new Newair 3.1 Cu. Ft. Compact Mini Continue reading...

large dinosaur at Dino Safari at Freehold Raceway Mall

Dino Safari at Freehold Mall

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Thanks to Dino Safari for sponsoring this post. Grab a prehistoric passport and join over 40 giant moving dinosaurs on a globetrotting expedition at Dino Safari, a completely drive-thru dino adventure for the whole family. This fun, interactive experience for the whole family will run from July 10 - August 1 at Freehold Raceway Mall. From the comfort of your car, you and your family can get up-close-and-personal with the most fascinating prehistoric creatures —from the mighty T. rex of North America to the giant amphibious Spinosaurus from Africa. Learn Continue reading...

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Celebrating Graduation in a Big Way – Mega Yard Display

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Thanks to Card My Yard Millstone for partnering with Mom Home Guide for this post. Yesterday my twins graduated from high school! I can't believe how quickly time has flown! Surprisingly, I didn't cry at their graduation ceremony yesterday. But I admit that I did cry the night before! I happened to drive by my kids' high school Tuesday evening and got weepy. I realized that I will no longer be driving my twins to school! Even though I thought I didn't like driving them to school at about 7 am whenever they missed the school bus, I did enjoy those times together in the car. I've Continue reading...

best gifts for high school graduates

Best Gift Ideas for High School Graduates

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This post contains affiliate links. My twins will be graduating high school this month. My, how time has flown! I've been looking for gift ideas for high school grads that they are sure to appreciate. I've assembled this list of the best gifts for high school graduates and high school graduation. I think any high school grad is sure to appreciate these high school graduation gift ideas! College Gear Gifts for High School Grads Any high school graduate heading off to college would appreciate gear and other memorabilia from the college they will be attending! Items that will be Continue reading...

Christmas gift ideas for teen girls

Gifts Ideas for Teen Girls

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps fund this blog. Thanks! This week is flying by -- I can't believe that Christmas is getting so close. I have a lot to do! On my Christmas list are gifts for my twin teen daughters. As a mom two 14 year olds, I know how hard it can be to shop for teen girls. I thought I'd share this  list of gifts that most teen girls would be happy to find under the Christmas tree. Cute Mugs If your teens are like mine, they adore cute mugs. Continue reading...

how to host a family Christmas White Elephant Game

Christmas White Elephant Game for Families

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Now that my daughters are teens, we have been looking for a new Christmas Eve tradition to play together. We used to put out milk and cookies for Santa Claus and "magic reindeer food" out on the driveway for Santa's reindeer. But now that we don't do those traditions anymore, I thought that it might be fun to play a family "White Elephant" game on Christmas Eve. I am sharing this list of fun unconventional Christmas movies as part of the Festive Christmas ideas blog hop! This blog hop will share lots of holiday ideas, recipes, crafts and decor ideas to make the Christmas season extra Continue reading...

Asbury Park beach at sunset

Healthy Tips for Amazing Family Travel and Summer Fun with Your Kids

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This post contains affiliate links. If your family is like mine, you’ve been spending a lot of time at home lately because of the coronavirus. It’s quite possible you may be experiencing cabin fever. These are some ways you have fun close to home while staying safe. Hit the Great Outdoors Since the coronavirus hit my state, my family and I have been sticking close to home. (We usually travel to somewhere fun over the summer via road trip - check out our family road trips to Vermont and Niagara Falls.) One way we have been having fun and doing some traveling is by going on Continue reading...

Project gaming console with "laser" blasters

Projex – Projecting Gaming Arcade Review & Giveaway

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Thanks to ProjeX for sponsoring this post. Mom Home Guide participates in the Amazon Associates affiliate program. These shopping links cost you nothing and are for your convenience. Mom Home Guide may earn a small commission for including these links. Sheltering at home can be both stressful at times, and at other times, boring. I was excited to have the chance to try something new and fun - ProjeX, a gaming console that can project an arcade-like game on a blank wall. With this system, your family can blast targets, ducks and aliens. All you need to play this game is the ProjeX gaming Continue reading...

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How to Enjoy Your Backyard this Summer

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With the Coronavirus on the increase, it's unlikely that my family and I will be traveling for summer vacation. Even if my family doesn't go away this summer, there are ways to have fun -- even if it's just in our own backyard. I am hoping to have lots of summer backyard fun with my family! Roast Hot Dogs & S'Mores This weekend, we won't be going to a cookout with family and friends. But we might enjoy some time around our new fire pit. I recently purchased a Landmann fire pit(at 50% off ) from Amazon. Eventually I would like to build a DIY paver fire pit around our metal Continue reading...

Pantry Inspiration (How to Save on a Custom Pantry)

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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...

jigsaw puzzle taped on the back wit duct tape and hung with Command Strips

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

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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...

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Keeping Busy At Home

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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...

Print out this free holiday printable for simple things you can do to spread the joy of the holiday season with friends,family and neighbors

Holiday Joy Checklist – (Free Printable)

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  Welcome to the 9th day of the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, hosted by Shirley of Intelligent Domestications  and  Erlene of My Pinterventures. Between Nov. 11th and December 6th there will be hundreds of new ideas shared by over 55 Co-host bloggers!  Go here to see our kick-off collection of Holiday ideas as well as all of this year’s talented participating DIY and Foodie Blogs. Download this year's November and December calendars with all of the topics and dates so you can make plans to watch for ideas! Today we are featuring free Continue reading...

A cute and simple Christmas advent calendar made out of inexpensive gift boxes.

DIY Gift Box Advent Calendar

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These affiliate links cost you nothing but may earn a small commission to help fund this blog. Thanks! Welcome to the 6th day of the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, hosted by Shirley of Intelligent Domestications  and  Erlene of My Pinterventures Between Nov. 11th and December 6th there will be hundreds of new ideas shared by over 55 Co-host bloggers!  Go here to see our kick-off collection of Holiday ideas as well as all of this year’s talented participating DIY and Foodie Blogs. Download this years November and December Continue reading...

These 25 Christmas trivia questions are fun for your holiday party or get-together.

Christmas Trivia for Family Game Nights & Holiday Parties

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Welcome to the 5th day of the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, hosted by Shirley of Intelligent Domestications  and  Erlene of My Pinterventures Between Nov. 11th and December 6th there will be hundreds of new ideas shared by over 55 Co-host bloggers!  Go here to see our kick-off collection of Holiday ideas as well as all of this year's talented participating DIY and Foodie Blogs. Download this years November and December calendars with all of the topics and dates so you can make plans to watch for ideas! Today we are featuring Party Games! Scroll down below to Continue reading...

Lauren of Mom Home Guide navigates a lofty obstacle at the TreEscape course at Mountain Creek

Zip Lining at TreEscape at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, NJ

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Thanks to the folks at the TreEscape Aerial Adventure Ropes Course for providing my family and me a fun day of challenges in the trees free of charge. All opinions expressed here are my own. My family and I had a fun day together at the TreEscape Aerial Adventure Ropes Course at Mountain Creek over the weekend! The course is an exhilarating combination of rope walks, obstacles, climbing elements and zip lines in a beautiful forest in Vernon, NJ. Mountain Creek is a 4-season resort located in Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey. My daughters were excited about spending a day zip lining Continue reading...

25 Christmas traditions to share with your teen

25 Fun Christmas Traditions for Families with Teens

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Welcome to the 4th day of the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, hosted by Shirley of Intelligent Domestications  and  Erlene of My Pinterventures. Between Nov. 11th and December 6th there will be hundreds of new ideas shared by over 55 Co-host bloggers!  Go here to see our kick-off collection of holiday ideas as well as all of this year's talented participating DIY and Foodie Blogs. Download this year's November and December calendars with all of the topics and dates so you can make plans to watch for ideas! Today we are featuring Holiday Kid Activities!   We Continue reading...

Stop by this blog hop for hundreds of ideas on how to celebrate the holidays this season with recipes, gift ideas, crafts and decor inspiration!

Holiday Ideas Blog Hop – 4 Weeks of Gift, Recipe & Decor Ideas. Plus Giveaway!

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Need some Christmas and holiday ideas? Today my blogging friends and I are sharing 50 of the BEST DIY Holidays Ideas to get your holidays and Christmas season off to a great start! We will also be sharing a fantastic giveaway, too! (See the bottom of this post for the giveaway.)   It's the 5th year of the Holiday Ideas Blog Hop!   If you aren’t familiar with this annual blog hop, it’s a 4 week event where 50+ bloggers share Christmas ideas 3x a week. Scroll down to meet this year's Holiday Ideas Team and grab the free printable event calendars! The official Holiday Ideas Blog Continue reading...

No Peacocks! — Author Q&A and Giveaway

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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...

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