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No Peacocks! — Author Q&A and Giveaway

August 29, 2019 By Lauren 15 Comments

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 2 Comments

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...

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...

Puppy Surgery, FabFitFun & Almost Summer

June 1, 2018 By Lauren

This post was sponsored in part by Cave Tools, which provided me with product in exchange for my review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I may receive a small commission that helps fund this blog if you click on an Amazon link. Thanks! It’s been a while since I posted! Things have been busy here at Mom Home Guide! In today’s weekend roundup, I’ll share a bit of what I’ve been up to. FabFitFun Box I received my summer FabFitFun box on Friday! I really love all the items in my newest box. Be sure to stop by next week to see all the details about Continue reading...

A Fun & Easy Gift Wrapping Party

December 18, 2017 By Lauren

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine alone. #ServeWithACoke #CollectiveBias With Christmas around the corner, my family and I have so many presents to wrap! My teen daughters, husband and I exchange gifts with each other, family and friends. We also like to buy presents for local children in need. We like to wrap gifts together during a gift wrapping party to make wrapping presents easier and more fun. I put together some tips and ideas on how to have a a festive and productive mini gift wrapping party. You can use these Continue reading...

Gifts Ideas for Teen Girls

December 13, 2017 By Lauren

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 Continue reading...

Making a Basement Rec Room {12 Months of Goals} #DonateStuffCreateJobs

December 12, 2017 By Lauren

Hi, everyone! Welcome to this month's 12 months of goals post. Once a month, my friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom and I each set a monthly goal for ourselves. We've found that setting small achievable goals is a great way to get stuff done! I'd like to work on clearing out some stuff from my home's basement for my goal this month. We have a lot of junk down there! Now that my daughters are teens and like to have their friends over more often, it would be nice to have a big space for them to host their friends. My home has a very open floor plan, so the only private space they have Continue reading...

Back to School Printables & New HP All-in-One Printer

August 16, 2017 By Lauren

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateWithHP #CollectiveBias My twin daughters are going to high school this fall -- they will be freshman! With the harder classes and extra responsibilities, they will need to be super organized. To help them get their school year off to a good start, I designed some printables. These printables can be put in binders to help them stay on track with their school assignments. I printed the printables with my family's brand-new HP Deskjet 3722 All-in-One Printer/Copier/Scanner. I Continue reading...

Summer Adirondack Chair Gift Basket Idea

June 27, 2017 By Lauren

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CelebrateAllSummer #CollectiveBias Summer is a big gift-giving time of year for me and my family. There are lots of summer birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate, not to mention graduations! I recently came up with a fun summer gift idea that I think would be perfect for just about any occasion. To me, summer is a time to kick back, enjoy and relax. So I thought it'd be great to package some fun summer recreational items in an Adirondack chair to gift someone special some Continue reading...

Summer Bucket List

June 21, 2017 By Lauren

Happy Wednesday! Today I am joining a bunch of bunch of bloggers in sharing our summer bucket lists! So this is my "bucket list" for this summer! Enjoy our family vacation to Disney. Our family will be traveling to Walt Disney World this summer, and we are really looking forward to it! I've been making plans and reservations for our trip, and am hoping this vacation will truly be a special one for us! Make the most out of this summer with my husband and daughters. This is the first summer that my daughters will be home all summer and won't be going to any summer camp! Continue reading...

Birthday Party Ice Cream Soda Float Bar

June 20, 2017 By Lauren

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SoHoppinGood #BlueBunny #BombPop #CollectiveBias My family had a great weekend -- my husband and I hosted a combination birthday/graduation party for our twin daughters. They had a blast! Their birthday falls around the Memorial Day holiday, but because of everyone's busy schedules, we only just got to throw them a party on Saturday. A big part of the celebration was the ice cream soda float bar that I put together for them and their friends with Blue Bunny® ice cream and The Continue reading...

Birthday Party Candy Bar

June 16, 2017 By Lauren

I received complimentary items from Oriental Trading for my candy bar in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. My twin daughters turned 14 last month. May was such a busy month, so we didn't get a chance to throw them a birhtday party close to their birthday. So later this month, my husband and I will be hosting a fun candy bar party for our kids and their friends. I picked up all the items for the party from Oriental Trading. Oriental Trading has so many fun items and options for planning a birthday party! The first items I chose Continue reading...

Currently {June}

June 6, 2017 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Once a month, my blogging friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, and I share what we each have been "Currently" been up to in our lives. Today's Currently post is a way to share details about our lives beyond our usual DIY, recipe, fashion and craft posts. Birthday Girls This week my twin daughters celebrated their 14th birthday! I can't believe that they are 14 already! Their birthday fell on a school morning. So, just after 6 a.m. I got up and picked them up donuts, a Strawberry Banana smoothie and iced coffee for their birthday Continue reading...

A Graduation Party on a Budget

May 30, 2017 By Lauren

*This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My twin daughters will be graduating eighth grade this month. I can’t believe how quickly time has flown! I’ve been researching some ideas for putting a graduation party together without busting the budget. I’ve been finding that I can host a great party while sticking to my budget, all with the help of Groupon! One place that I have found savings with Groupon is with 1-800-Flowers. Through Groupon, I can get 40% off graduation flowers. I can order flower centerpieces, bouquets and even balloons. I really like the It's Your Day 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...

Buttercream Cupcake Recipe & Easter Party

April 2, 2017 By Lauren

*Thanks to Oriental Trading for sponsoring this review. I received free product in exchange for my honest review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Now that spring is here and Easter is around the corner, I thought it'd be fun to come up with a party idea should my twin teens want to host a mini get-together with their friends. They all love cupcakes, so I came up with an idea for a fun spring/Easter cupcake party! The centerpiece of the party are delicious vanilla cupcakes with buttercream icing that my daughters and their friends can decorate. The recipes for the Continue reading...