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Fall & Thanksgiving Front Porch

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I am so happy that the fall season is here! I love the cooler temperatures and all the gorgeous fall colors. I love decorating my front porch for the season. My home's front porch is tiny, and barely counts as a porch, however. So I squeeze as much decor as I can into a small space. I am sharing my fall and Thanksgiving front porch as part of the Pinterest Challenge. Hosted every month by Erlene of My Pinterventures, this blog hop encourages us to actually tackle those recipes, projects, etc., that we pin on Pinterest. This is the pin that Continue reading...

nearly natural faux wreath with green leaves and berries on a wall

Nearly Natural Seasonal Wreaths – Friday Finds

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Thanks to Nearly Natural for the wreaths that I am reviewing in this post. The opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Welcome to Friday Finds! On Fridays, I like to share reviews of some of my favorite products. These products are items that I own and actually use in my home. Today I am sharing two beautiful wreaths that I received from Nearly Natural. Nearly Natural sells natural looking faux Christmas trees, evergreen garlands and swags for the holiday season. They also have a lovely selection of silk flowers and plants, and faux outdoor plants. Decorating a Bedroom for Continue reading...

a painting of a vibrant field of daisies

How to Frame & Hang a Paint By Numbers Canvas (Friday Finds)

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Thanks to Winnie's Picks for providing me with the paint by numbers kit and canvas stretchers reviewed in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I recently painted a gorgeous paint by numbers painting of a Field of Daisies from Winnie's Picks. I've been wanting to hang my pretty new painting, so Winnie's Picks sent me a pair of stretcher bars to stretch and hang my Field of Daisies painting. (Thanks, Winnie's Picks!) So today for my Friday's Find column, I'm discussing my Winnie's Picks Field of Daisies print and my canvas stretcher bar set, both from Winnie's Picks. I Continue reading...

hand painted fall console table with copper and natural wood elements

Painted Sofa Table – Friday Finds

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to this week's Friday Finds post! Today I am sharing one of the best Amazon products I've purchased for my home - an unfinished International Concepts Shaker Sofa Table ($97). The hardwood table is 48in. W x 16in. D x 30in. H. My DIY painted sofa table is perfect for a small space, and I was able to style it the way I like with chalk paint and stain. By buying and finishing an unfinished console table myself, I was able to get exactly what I wanted while spending less. I got this table 6 years ago, and I still love it! I regularly Continue reading...

Bathroom wall stenciled with Rabat Allover Stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils

How to Create a Feature Wall with a Stencil

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Thanks to Cutting Edge Stencils for providing me with the stencil described in this post and used in my project. Four years ago I started stenciling a feature wall in my home's master bathroom. Life got busy, and I only finished the feature wall this year! I guess being stuck at home for months on end has some pluses! Now that the feature wall is finished, I thought it would be a great time to share how to create a DIY feature wall with a wall stencil. How to Create a Bathroom Feature Wall with a Stencil My husband doesn't love a lot of bright colors in the home, so I had painted Continue reading...

a hand-decorated Corpse Bride wine bottle with a Corpse Bride sticker and ribbons

Lighted Corpse Bride Halloween Bottle Decor Craft

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Now that Halloween is around the corner, my family and I are ready to watch some of our favorite Halloween movies! One of my favorite Halloween movies is the stop-motion, animated movie, Corpse Bride. This DIY Halloween wine bottle decor craft - decorated with Corpse Bride images and related themes, is a fun way to get a pretty, yet spooky ambiance for a fun Halloween movie night. This craft only took minutes to make, and I love the way it looks! DIY Lighted Corpse Bride Halloween Bottle For my Halloween Corpse Bride bottle craft, I Continue reading...

decorated galvanized tiered tray

Galvanized Tiered Tray (Friday Finds)

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Friday! Today I'm sharing a new column on Mom Home Guide called Friday Finds. In this column, I share some of my favorite Amazon finds. These Amazon best buys are some of my favorite purchases! I am a big Amazon shopper, and I am always looking for a good deal. Today I will be featuring my Galvanized Tiered Tray ($37.40). This tray and stand has 3 different levels. I enjoy decorating the tray throughout the seasons. Galvanized 3 Tier Tray I got my Galvanized Tiered Tray over a year ago because I love decorating my home for the Continue reading...

Fall Charcuterie Board & Snack Tray

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to Tasty Tuesday, a new feature on Mom Home Guide. On Tuesdays, I am sharing some of my favorite recipes. Today I am featuring a fall charcuterie board and snack tray. This charcuterie board is perfect for when you are hosting a small get together, or for an afternoon of movies at home with the family. My family and I enjoyed this charcuterie board one day recently while watching movies together. You might be wondering: What is a charcuterie board? Charcuterie is word that refers to cold cooked or delicatessen meats, but a charcuterie Continue reading...

DIY Halloween shadow box

DIY Halloween Shadow Box

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. With Halloween only a few weeks away, my blogging friends and I are getting together to share Halloween or pumpkin themed projects! I am sharing a cute and easy DIY Halloween shadow box. I made the box out of a wooden drawer organizer that I ordered that didn't fit my drawer. I figured my DIY shadow box would be the perfect spot to display miniature Halloween figurines. I am sharing my project as part of the Pinterest Challenge blog hop. The purpose of the Pinterest challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This Continue reading...

New Bedroom Art & Acrylic Print Review (Plus Coupon Code)

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Thanks to Canvas Discount for providing me with my custom acrylic print for review. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Welcome to Friday Finds! On Fridays I share information about favorite products that I've tried and own. Today I am sharing about a beautiful custom acrylic print that I had made through CanvasDiscount.com. When it comes to decorating my home, I love decorating with photos from my family's travels to places both near and far. I've recently added a beautiful custom acrylic print from CanvasDiscount.com to my home's master bedroom. The print really brightens Continue reading...

farmhouse style bed with a cozy gray plush Therapedic blanket, white sheets and a fall leaf wreath on the wall

My Cozy Fall Bedroom

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Welcome to Friday Finds! In this new Friday regular post, I'll share information about some of my favorite products. Today I am sharing details about the Therapedic weighted blanket and cotton sheets that I have added to my bedroom for fall. Now that September is here, I am excited for fall ! I am looking forward to cool nights, cozy blankets and fall decor. I already have my bedroom all set for fall! This week I added some colorful autumn decor to my bedroom and added cotton sheets and a cozy weighted blanket by Therapedic. Comfy Reversible Weighted Blanket I am very excited about Continue reading...

A DIY face mask rack made with double coat hooks, pretty chair rail molding, and spray painted a beautiful blue green

Back to School DIY Mask Rack

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Create a beautiful and useful DIY wall face mask storage rack for this fall in minutes with pretty chair rail molding and easy to install and sturdy coat hooks. Thanks to Jack N Drill for supplying the coat hooks used in this post. A thank you also goes to ColorShot for providing me with the spray paint used in this tutorial. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. It's time for the August Pin Challenge! The purpose of the Pinterest challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This Continue reading...

magnetic spice to tins

Friday Finds: Magnetic Spice Tins with Chalkboard Labels

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Organize your spice stash with these handy refillable spice magnetic tins that come with printed labels and can stick to your fridge. Welcome to a new feature on Mom Home Guide! On Fridays, I will be sharing and reviewing favorite products that I purchased. Many of these are products for the home that have made my life easier! One of my favorite purchases is a 12 Magnetic Spice Tin Set (approximately $22) that I recently bought. I like it so much that I got a second magnetic 12-tin set. Each magnetic spice tin can hold an entire bottle of McCormick-brand or similarly sized spice Continue reading...

chocolate chip cookies on a baking rack

How to Bake the Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies (Tasty Tuesday)

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Today I am sharing an AMAZING chocolate chip recipe as part of a new series, Tasty Tuesday, on Mom Home Guide. On Tuesdays, I will be sharing recipes for some of my favorite meals and treats. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. These links cost you nothing, but I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. My absolute favorite cookies are chocolate chip cookies. When my daughters and I make chocolate chip cookies, there is one recipe that we use. It's a recipe for "The Very Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Ever." The recipe is in the 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...

string lights hung from DIY planter posts

Easy Patio Planter Posts for String Lights

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Thanks to Thompson's for providing the Waterseal Waterproofing Stain used in this post. I've always wanted to add extra lighting to my home's patio. When we moved in, our patio only had the one light fixture by the back door, which did little to light up the patio. Last summer I put up simple patio planter string light posts that I secured with Sakrete (quick setting concrete) in planters and hung string lights from. Last week I decided to add a few more DIY patio planter posts and an extra length of string lights. I chose Edison-style outdoor string lights for my DIY string light Continue reading...

DIY Painted Cornhole Boards

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This post contains affiliate links. Since my family and I have been sheltering in place for the past two months, we have been enjoying our time together. One thing we've been enjoying are the unfinished cornhole boards that my husband gave me the Christmas before last. I finally got around to painting them over the weekend. I love how my DIY painted cornhole boards turned out! I am sharing my DIY painted cornhole boards tutorial as part of the monthly Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This Continue reading...

Readying a Patio for Summer (Plus Water Feature)

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Thanks to Aquascape for providing me with the patio and fountain described in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. With summer less than a month away, I have been readying my home's backyard patio for summer. Last week I took out the leaf blower and blew off all the dirt and leaves that had accumulated on the patio over the winter and this spring. Over the weekend, I got out my patio pond from  Aquascape. My patio pond is a 33-inch square slate-like container that looks wonderful on my Continue reading...

DIY anniversary gift tag

DIY Faux Leather Tags for Gifts & Organizing

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Thanks to Kraft-Tex for providing me with the kraft-tex paper fabric used in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. It's time for the May Pin Challenge! The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month's challenge is about Father's Day or projects geared towards the men in our lives. For this month’s challenge, I made quick and simple DIY tags for gifts and organizing. (One of the tags is a special anniversary gift tag for my husband.) This is the pin that inspired my project.  TO JOIN NEXT MONTH’S Continue reading...

A Good Night’s Sleep — How to Get Enough Zzz’s

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I received the Therapedic® Polar Nights™ pillows in exchange for my review. Therapedic is sold exclusively through Bed, Bath and Beyond.  These days friends and family have been telling me that they have been having trouble sleeping. With all that's been going on lately, it's understandable! I have been having some trouble, too. So, I've been taking extra steps to make restful sleep easier to come by. I think some of the things I have been doing to get better sleep may help you, too! Wind Down Before Bed I have to admit that I love to watch late night TV! My habit is not Continue reading...

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