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Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for the Season

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While spring and summer are two of the most anticipated times of the year, every season has something unique to celebrate or be happy about. Like, who doesn't love the beautiful scents and colors of fall! If you’re like most people, you will want to keep your home looking chic and smelling fabulous all year round, for all the seasons. The best part is that there are so many things you can do to bring the current season’s vibe into your home while maintaining a beautiful look. But sometimes the choices can seem overwhelming, and some decor ideas can be a bit expensive or difficult to pull Continue reading...

Favorite Amazon Finds

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Thanks to Long Rich for sponsoring this post. I am a big Amazon shopper and am always finding new favorite products. In this post, I'd thought I'd share some of my new favorite finds! Among my new faves are a soft and comfy plush throw, a dog bed for my pup, a cross-body bag, a monocular telescope, bluetooth headphones, and a set of silicone baking pans. Large and Comfy Dog Bed My Shih Tzu Mochi is my loyal companion. He sits by my side as I work in my office for my day job. I felt sorry for him since he often would sleep on the floor by my feet, so I decided to get a big fluffy Continue reading...

Vacation at Waterfront Finger Lakes Cottage

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My family recently returned from a week-long stay on Keuka Lake in New York's Finger Lakes. Our waterfront cottage was located only a block or two south of Penn Yan, which was convenient for short trips into town for shopping or picking up groceries and takeout. Penn Yan is also a fairly short drive to towns like Hammondsport and Watkins Glen for day trips. We had a fun week of visiting local farms, shopping, and splashing and paddling in the lake. Beautiful Keuka Lake I love Keuka Lake. When I was a kid, my grandparents lived in Penn Yan a few blocks from the lake, and we used to stay a Continue reading...

Healthy meal with Progresso Light Chicken Noodle Soup and stuffed peppers

How Weekly Meal Plans Can Better Serve You & Your Elderly Parents’ Diet

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*This is a guest post. People who juggle different roles in their lives can find it very hard to dedicate time to their elderly parents, who need constant care and attention. During the pandemic, many people quarantined themselves along with their elderly parents so that they could take care of them. But in certain scenarios, it almost becomes an impossible task that calls for external help. One of the most important parts of giving elderly care is meal-prep that suits an older adult’s dietary restrictions. For instance, it’s most likely that your elderly parents have diabetes or Continue reading...

These Amazon products make wonderful gifts for anyone who has a home office.

Best Home Office Accessories (Amazon Finds; Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas)

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you follow this blog, you know that I got a new job as a content writer in September. I love my new job! I set up a small spare bedroom as my home office. The bedroom was once my twins' nursery and is decorated in a Pooh Bear theme. I haven't done anything to the decor in the room because my kids' are so attached to it! But I have been adding awesome home office products that make working in my new home office so much more comfortable and fun! I have a snazzy new sit-to-stand desk and several smart-home features that I've added to the space. Continue reading...

A standing desk is a great gift for a mom home office - Amazon has mine available!

Flexispot Kana Pro Bamboo Standing Desk Review (Mom Gifts – Amazon – Idea)

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Thanks to Flexispot for providing me with the desk reviewed in this post. This post contains affiliate links. I started a new full time job as a content writer at the end of September. I love my new work-from-home job, but haven't been liking what sitting at a desk all day has been doing to my body. My legs get sore and tight, and I have carpal tunnel. My physical therapist tells me that it's not good to be sitting all day. So when I was given the chance to try out the Kana Pro Standing Desk ($499.99) by Flexispot, I jumped at the chance. My new standing desk has turned out to be Continue reading...

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Gift Idea: Custom Sweatshirt

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Thanks to Rush Order Tees for sponsoring this post. I received an early holiday gift the other day, and I couldn't be happier! Rush Order Tees designed a custom sweatshirt for me using my Mom Home Guide blog logo. It came out perfectly! To make the sweatshirt, I simply gave Rush Order Tees an image of my blog's logo. They tweaked the logo to make it look even better and made a beautiful, comfy sweatshirt for me! I like that their products are made with love in Philadelphia, not far from where I went to college. Custom Fleece Sweatshirt My order arrived shortly after it was Continue reading...

rustic faux christmas tree by a window with snowflake decals

Christmas Trees on Parade & Ornament Giveaway

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Today I am getting together with Terri from Christmas Tree Lane  and my blogging friends to share our Christmas trees for the Christmas Trees on Parade blog hop! We will all be showing our Christmas trees and giving away a Christmas-tree ornament! Visit my giveaway later in this post, and use the links below in my post to enter my friends' ornament giveaways, too! Last year, I got a new Christmas tree to display in my living room's bay window. I've always wanted a tree for that space, so I was happy to finally be able to display one there! The space is small (it's next to our Continue reading...

I love this cozy orange, black and gray Autumn bedroom

Feathering an Empty Nest

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Thanks to Therapedic for providing the products reviewed in this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. #Therapedic #RoomRefresh #HomeRefresh My twin teens both started their first year of college at the end of August. (One is at Smith College, and another is at Bryn Mawr College.) It's an exciting time for them, but a hard time for their mom! I miss my kids. I've always been close with my teens. They went to high school remote for half of their high school junior year and all of their senior year, so we spent even more time together. It's been an adjustment for me now 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...

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Easy Ways to Update a Bathroom on a Budget

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If you have been following my blog, you might have noticed that I have been updating my home's master bathroom little by little with budget DIY bathroom projects. I think I can finally say that it's complete! I totally have changed the look of my home's builder-grade bathroom. I like the way it looks now! You can give your bathroom a budget makeover, too! Take a look at these easy DIY bathroom projects that you can do. Paint Your Oak Vanity If your home is like mine, the bathroom came complete with oak vanities. Not too exciting. Or perhaps you just want to change the color Continue reading...

a cultured marble vanity updated with a Giani marble countertop kit and Ekopel sink and tub refinishing coating

Easy Budget Sink Update

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This post contains affiliate links. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission that helps fund this blog. Thank you! If you have been following my blog, you may have noticed that I've been updating my previously boring and blah builder-grade bathroom bit by bit. I painted a stenciled feature wall using a Cutting Edge stencil, painted the oak vanity with DecoArt Satin Enamels Paint, installed an easy to hang MirrorChic bathroom mirror frame and added a beautiful glossy painted Giani marble counter! (I painted and updated the counter myself!) I Continue reading...

Countertop that looks like new after being painted with a Giani marble countertop kit

The Secret to Getting Marble Counters on a Budget

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Thanks to the makers of the Giani Marble Countertop Kit for partnering with me on this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. This post contains affiliate links. These links won't cost you anything, but may earn me a small commission. My husband and I have owned our home for about 19 years now. Some things in our house are starting to show their age. With two daughters entering college in the fall, I have been looking for ways to update my home on a budget. Luckily, I have found a fantastic way to update kitchen and bathroom counters. I recently used a Giani Carrara White Continue reading...

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Decorating with Velvet

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Today’s guest post is provided by Yorkshire Fabric Shop, a provider in Yorkshire, United Kingdom, of quality upholstery fabrics from around the world. Thanks to Yorkshire Fabric Shop for sponsoring this post. The elegant look of velvet has made many homeowners look forward to buying it. Many would prefer buying velvet fabric among all other fabrics, as it drapes beautifully when used as curtains and is a luxurious fabric for upholstery. Velvet fabric is a must-have for many homeowners and is preferred by many for decorating their houses. Velvet is a fabric that tops other fabrics out Continue reading...

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Original Paintings Mother’s Day Art Giveaway

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With Mother's Day only a few days away, I thought it would be fun to host a Mother's Day giveaway here on Mom Home Guide! I love displaying artwork throughout my home - especially ones filled with vibrant and happy colors. Local New Jersey artist Sir13 will be giving away a pair of 8x8" limited edition original abstract artwork (valued at $450) from his Urban Collection to one lucky Mom Home Guide reader. (Read down to the bottom of this post for information on how to enter!) I think just about any mom would love to receive these paintings as a gift from this Mother's Day art Continue reading...

suncatcher craft with mason jar ring, iridescent beads and duck tape

Duck Tape & Mason Jar Ring Suncatcher Craft

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Today I am joining my blogging friends to share upcycled crafts! I enjoy suncatcher crafts, so I made a quick and easy suncatcher using a mason jar ring, small iridescent plastic beads, clear 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 | Continue reading...

DIY flower terra cotta pot wind chimes with beads and bells

DIY Flower Pot Beaded Wind Chimes

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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 are a fun and easy craft. Terra Cotta Pot Wind Continue reading...

comfortable recliner from Amazon

Recliner Chair Sofa Review (Friday Finds)

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Thanks to Yaheetech for providing me with the recliner chair sofa reviewed in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Friday, everyone! Thanks for stopping by! Today I am sharing something that my family and I have added to our family room - a beautiful new recliner chair sofa from Yaheetech! The recliner has a small footprint, and is excellent for relaxing at home. It's perfect for my home's narrow living room. I am sharing my review of the Yaheetech Recliner Chair Sofa as part of my regular Friday Finds column. In the column I share reviews of products that I Continue reading...

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How to Paint a Bathroom Cabinet in a Weekend

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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...

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Zen Fairy Garden

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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...

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