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This tie-up curtain is so easy to make - you can even make it if you can't sew!

Easy Tie-Up Curtains

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Thanks to Premier Prints for sponsoring this review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. You may have read that almost two years ago I got a full-time writing job with a company that I love! Since I am a remote worker, I really enjoy outfitting my home office to make it as efficient and as pleasant to work in as possible. My "officemate" is my 5-year-old Shih Tzu pup, Mochi, so I recently made a DIY cushion for a two-person loveseat from Amazon so he and I can sit together while I work. (Check out this DIY cushion tutorial for details on how to make a cushion like mine for your Continue reading...

I love my NewAir chest freezer! It looks great in my kitchen, too!

NewAir Cubic Foot Mini Deep Chest Freezer

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Thanks to NewAir for sponsoring this post. I received a mini deep chest freezer in exchange for my review. This post contains affiliate links. I keep a NewAir mini beverage fridge in my kitchen in addition to my regular full-sized fridge. It's super handy for storing my kids' favorite beverages and snacks and offers lots of storage. So when I saw that NewAir has a new mini deep chest freezer (Product Model: NFT050GN00), I totally wanted to add that to my kitchen! NewAir makes fantastic products. The freezer comes in gray and military green (I chose green, my favorite color)—it's Continue reading...

diy box seat cushion

DIY Box Cushion & Office Love Seat

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Thanks to Premier Prints for sponsoring this review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. A few months ago, I got a cute little loveseat for my home office. My little pup likes to snuggle up with me during the day, and there isn't room for him in my regular office chair. So I got this cute little loveseat from Amazon for the two of us. The only problem is that the mini sofa isn't comfortable enough to sit on for 7-8 hours a day. So I got myself some 3-inch foam that I cut to size to make my own cushion. I got a super cute bird-print fabric by Premiers Prints at ShopFabric.com and Continue reading...

Careboda neck and back massager

Favorite Amazon Finds

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Thanks to the Careboda Neck and Back Massager for sponsoring this post. I received a Careboda Neck and Back Massager in exchange for my review. I am a big Amazon shopper and I am always finding something new that I love! So today I am sharing some of my recent favorite Amazon finds. Careboda Neck and Back Massager I frequently experience very sore and tight muscles, so I was very excited to try the Careboda Neck and Back Massager. The massager comes with a convenient padded back rest that has a hook on it, so I can hang it from the back of a chair. The massaging unit has two Continue reading...

A table set with fun outdoor dinner plates, outdoor placemats, serving pieces and sterling silver dinnerware.

Creative Ideas for Hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch

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Mother's Day is a good time to show how much you love your mom and other moms in your life. Whether you decide to eat out or stay in and prepare a delicious homemade brunch, Mother’s Day is perfect for spending quality time with family and friends. If you could use tips on how to make every moment special on this momentous occasion, read on. Create a Colorful Brunch Spread with Home-Baked Quiche and Fresh Fruits  Treat mom to an unforgettable brunch this Mother's Day with a magnificent array of vibrant, delicious dishes perfect for any special occasion. You could create a dazzling Continue reading...

dog in front of a TV in a living room with a sectional sofa and a wood floor

Pet-Friendly Hardwood Floors

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I've been wanting to install pet-friendly hardwood floors in our home, especially since we got our Shih Tzu pup about 5 years ago. We've been good at keeping our carpets pretty clean since we moved into our home about 20 years ago, but the carpets have gotten significantly less clean since we got our dog—it's very hard to keep carpeting looking good when you are a dog owner! But I've been noticing lately that there are many new wood flooring options on the market now that would be perfect for my dog-friendly home! Engineered Hardwood Floors for Pets I have been reading a lot about Continue reading...

Fluffy new Therapedia pillows

Comfy Whisper by Therapedic Cooling Foam Cluster Pillows Review

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Thanks to Therapedic for sponsoring this post. I received free product in exchange for my review. For me, nothing is as luxurious and comfortable as settling into bed at night with crisp, clean sheets and big fluffy pillows. So I was happy when my husband and I added new oversized Whisper by Therapedic Cooling Foam Cluster Pillows, available at BigLots, to our bed recently. Amazingly, the pillows sell for less than $20 each—they feel like they should cost a lot more. New Therapedic Pillows I used to love snuggling under LOTS of blankets at night, but lately I often find myself more Continue reading...

Hello sign on an autumn console table on a wood round and in front of a white wooden pumpkin

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...

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...

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...

easy DIY projects for updating a bathroom

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...

blue velvet with gold scissors

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...

contemporary paintings by Sir13

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...

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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