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Gifts Ideas for Teen Girls

November 11, 2020 By Lauren 1 Comment

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...

Christmas White Elephant Game for Families

October 28, 2020 By Lauren 19 Comments

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...

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

August 13, 2020 By Lauren

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...

Projex – Projecting Gaming Arcade Review & Giveaway

July 29, 2020 By Lauren

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...

How to Enjoy Your Backyard this Summer

July 3, 2020 By Lauren

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)

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 you 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. My twin teen girls have just started a second jigsaw puzzle since being stuck at home. They got their new puzzle -- of Stowe, Vermont -- during last 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...

Holiday Joy Checklist – (Free Printable)

November 27, 2019 By Lauren

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...

DIY Gift Box Advent Calendar

November 20, 2019 By Lauren

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...

Christmas Trivia for Family Game Nights & Holiday Parties

November 18, 2019 By Lauren

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...

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

November 15, 2019 By Lauren

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 Fun Christmas Traditions for Families with Teens

November 15, 2019 By Lauren

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...

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

November 8, 2019 By Lauren

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

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...

Back to School Tips & Ideas — MM #255

August 4, 2019 By Lauren

With back to school around the corner, moms and dads are searching for tips and ideas to make the new school year run smoothly. These 6 back to school suggestions from last month's Merry Monday link party are just the ticket for a successful school year for your kid! Back to School Organization Tips That Really Work -- Must Have Mom Free Printable Back to School Interview To Do with Your Kids Every Year -- Must Have Mom 5 Back to School Tips -- Delightfulemade Notebook Paper Pencil Pouch -- The Scrap Shoppe Blog DIY Travel Chalkboards with Storage for Kids -- DIY Continue reading...

Knights, Jousts & Magnificent Horses at Medieval Times (Save on Tickets)

July 15, 2019 By Lauren

Earlier this year, my family and I enjoyed a spectacular night at Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ. Medieval Times is a dinner and tournament experience that's fun for the whole family. My teen daughters were excited to be invited back to the castle last week for a behind-the-scenes tour, VIP access and training with some of Medieval Times' top knights! (Check out the bottom of this post for a coupon code from Medieval Times for as much as $19 off per person.) Unique Behind the Scenes Tour Upon entering the replica 11th-century Spanish castle at Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ, you Continue reading...

Topgolf – Family Fun, Golfing & Good Food

May 8, 2019 By Lauren

This post was sponsored by Topgolf of Mount Laurel, NJ. My family and I received a free visit to Topgolf in exchange for my honest review. My family and I aren't golfers, but we had an awesome time golfing this past Sunday at TopGolf in Mount, Laurel, NJ. Topgolf is a top-notch entertainment center for all ages that has locations across the U.S. The concept of Topgolf is really a lot of fun -- when you play at Topgolf, your family or party is assigned a hitting bay, much like you get a lane when going to a bowling alley. You pay for the bay by the hour, not per person, and up to six 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...

Puppy Summer Road Trip to New York & Canada — Part I

August 7, 2018 By Lauren

My family and I recently got back from an amazing road trip to the Niagara Falls, Canada and New York's Finger Lake region. Best of all, we brought our new Shih Tzu puppy, Mochi, with us! The trip passed by in a blur, and I can't believe that we are back home already. We adopted Mochi in January, and weren't ready to leave him in a kennel. I've read that the Niagara Falls and New York's Finger Lakes region is dog friendly. So we settled on upstate New York as this summer's vacation destination. I used the app, Bring Fido, to locate the puppy-friendly hotels and many of the sites we visited Continue reading...