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Keeping Busy At Home

March 21, 2020 By Lauren 6 Comments

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...

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...