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New Jersey to Vermont Road Trip Part 3 (Stowe and Auto Toll Road)

August 5, 2019 By Lauren 4 Comments

Last week I shared the second leg of my family's road trip from New Jersey to Vermont. (I shared about our Stowe, Vt., hotel, The Lodge at Spruce Peak, and our day checking out sights like the Beb & Jerry;s factory.) My family had driven up through New York State and stayed in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., one night to break up the drive and visited Burlington, Vt., before heading to Stowe. We woke up to a beautiful sunny morning our second full day in Stowe. I was happy since our first full day in Stowe was rainy. (That day we did the Ben & Jerry's tour and went shopping). My family and I Continue reading...

New Jersey to Vermont Road Trip – Part 1 (Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Burlington, Vt.)

July 31, 2019 By Lauren 8 Comments

Earlier this summer, my family and I took a beautiful road trip from central New Jersey up to Vermont. We saw so many pretty sights! We also brought our 18-month-old Shih Tzu puppy with us. We had a great time! Today I'm sharing the first leg of our trip -- from New Jersey to Saratoga Springs, NY. Vermont is about 6 hours away from my family's home in Central New Jersey. I thought it'd be nice to split up the drive to and from Vermont. That way, we could visit some additional areas and spend fewer hours at a time in the car. For the way up, I picked the beautiful town of Continue reading...

Finding What’s Best for my Puppy with Purina®

May 10, 2019 By Lauren

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GrowingUpPurina #CollectiveBias My puppy, Mochi, and I have grown so much together over the past year! When my family got Mochi, a Shih Tzu, in January 2018, he was my first dog ever. I didn’t quite understand him and his ways, but now I understand him much better! Everything about having a puppy was new to my husband, kids and me. We had to learn everything about what a puppy needs. For example, we had to figure out what kind of food is best for him and what toys he would like Continue reading...

Friday Five — Weekend Fun, Giveaway & Bathroom DIY

May 2, 2019 By Lauren

I received free admission to Medieval Times in exchange for my honest review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. TGIF, everyone! Today I am sharing a Friday Five. In today's Friday Five, I'll share a little bit of what I've been up to recently - including some weekend fun I shared with my family, a Mother's Day giveaway and my recent DIY project. Medieval Times On Saturday, I was invited to enjoy a fun afternoon out with my family at Medieval Times in Lyndhurst, NJ. Medieval Times is a fun medieval-themed show complete with gallant knights, jousting, medieval-style food and drink Continue reading...

Friday Five – Holiday Fun & Gingerbread Men

December 21, 2018 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Friday, everyone! It’s been a while since I shared a Friday Five. So I thought I’d share a Friday Five and give a peek into what I’ve been up to. It's been a busy week as my family gets ready for Christmas! Early Christmas Presents On Sunday, I received a package of Christmas gifts from my friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom. It really made my day! Carrie is a sweet friend - she picks out the most thoughtful gifts for me. The gift I love the most in my gift package is my "Friends Forever Never Apart 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...

Traveling Safely with Your Pet & the New Lexus ES — Plus $200 Gift Basket Giveaway

October 7, 2018 By Lauren

This is a sponsored post for the Lexus Safety Event at Haldeman Lexus of Princeton . My family adopted our adorable Shih Tzu puppy, Mochi, last January. Mochi is often in the car with us -- whether we are on our way to his vet visits, on vacation (we traveled with him to Niagara Falls and Canada in July) or on local weekend day trips. Because I am so focused on safety for my pup, Mom Home Guide is partnering with Lexus to help drivers better understand how to keep their pets safe in the car. Join me and Mochi this Saturday at a #LexusPetSafety event from 12-2 p.m. Continue reading...

PupBox Subscription Box Review – 10 Months

October 3, 2018 By Lauren

Thanks to PupBox for sponsoring this post. I received a free PupBox in exchange for my honest review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you have been following this blog, you know my family recently adopted a puppy! His name is Mochi, and he is a sweet 10-month-old Shih Tzu. He's a great fit for our family! I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to review PupBox, a fun subscription box service geared especially for puppies! Mochi has been enjoying his PupBox for a few weeks now. Every time a PupBox arrives on our doorstep, it's a good day. Our pup just loves his Continue reading...

Friday Five — What I’m Reading & Fall Decorating

September 28, 2018 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Friday, everyone! This week flew by so quickly, but I'm not complaining that the weekend is here! Today I'm sharing a Friday Five, a quick roundup of what I've been up to lately. Waterproof Dog Boots My family and I have owned our Shih Tzu puppy, Mochi, for about 8 months now. We’ve learned that puppies can be messy! Our house is filled with carpeting, so I’m always looking for ways to keep the floors clean. I recently received two sets of Pawz Water-Proof Dog Boots (in extra small). The boots go on relatively easily (after I got the hang Continue reading...

Puppy Summer Road Trip to New York & Canada — Part 3

September 5, 2018 By Lauren

This post was sponsored in part by K9 Sport Sack, which provided me with a K9 Sport Sack Air for my puppy, Mochi. The K9 Sport Sack Air made it easier to travel this summer with our new family dog! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Earlier this month, I shared some details of my family's road trip with our family dog, Mochi, from New Jersey, through Pennsylvania and up to the Finger Lake area, specifically, the gorgeous Keuka Lake. Today I will be sharing our trip to Corning, NY, and the Corning Museum of Glass and up to Niagara Falls and Canada! I love glassware and Continue reading...

Puppy Summer Road Trip to New York and Canada – Part 2 (Keuka Lake)

August 14, 2018 By Lauren

Last week I shared details about the first leg of the vacation my family took this summer. We went from New Jersey, through Pennsylvania, to New York's Finger Lake region, and finally, to the New York and Canadian sides of Niagara Falls. In last week's post, I shared the details and photos of our stops in two picturesque Delaware River towns -- Phillipsburg in New Jersey and Easton in Pennsylvania. We ate in Phillipsburg at a place overlooking the river and did some shopping in the gift shop at Crayola Experience. Check out my Puppy Summer Road Trip to New York & Canada - Part Continue reading...

A Cool Dog Bed for Puppy this Summer

August 7, 2018 By Lauren

This post is sponsored by K&H Pet Products, which provided me with a Coolin' Pet Cot in exchange for my review. We have at least a month more of summer here in New Jersey, and it's been a hot one! My poor Shih Tzu (whose has tons of hair) has been one unhappy pup with all this heat. Luckily we have found our puppy a cooling dog bed. We recently got our pup a Coolin' Pet Cot by K&H Pet Products. The cooling dog bed has given him some escape from the brutal summer heat. During the day, my family's Shih Tzu usually prefers to sleep on the cool slate by our fireplace or Continue reading...

Puppy Road Trip Pack List — Plus 15% Off K9 Sport Sack

July 20, 2018 By Lauren

I received a K9 Sport Sack for free in exchange for my honest review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to run this blog. Thanks! My family is planning our first ever road trip this summer with our new dog, a male 8-month-old Shih Tzu named Mochi. We adopted him in January. It turns out that traveling with a dog is like going somewhere with a toddler. We have to pack a lot of extra stuff! My family and I plan to drive from New Jersey to Niagara Falls (at the New York/Canadian border) with Continue reading...

Friday Five – Garden Planters, Puppy Gear & Bathroom Update

June 15, 2018 By Lauren

This post was sponsored in part by Keter, Cave Tools, K9 Sport Sack and Enchante Home, which provided me with free products in exchange for my review and honest opinion. 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! Hi, everyone! I can't believe that it's already Friday! With Friday here, my daughters only have a half week of school left. Hooray! I can't believe that they have already completed their freshman year of high school! I'm very proud of them. They worked very 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...

Friday Five — Decor Luncheon & Car Trips with Puppy

May 4, 2018 By Lauren

This piece contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, it doesn't cost you anything, but I earn a small commission that helps to keep this blog running. Thanks! Happy Friday, everyone! This week has flown by! Today I'm sharing a Friday Five post -- in this post, I'm giving the details about five things that's been going on in my life. Spring Refresh Luncheon Last weekend I attended a Home Refresh for Spring Seminar hosted by 3B's Fine Furniture Consignment in Robbinsville, NJ, and taught by my good blogging friend, Tee of Beauteeful Living! The Continue reading...

Friday Five – Road Trips & Spice Organization

April 20, 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 keep this blog running. Thanks! Saturday Road Trip My twin teen daughters, husband and I had a fun mini road trip with our puppy Mochi last weekend. We first hit a local hot dog/hamburger stand for lunch. We then went to Halo Pub, an ice cream place that sells homemade ice cream. Our puppy turned 5 months old over the weekend, so we gave him his first taste of ice cream! He got his own cup of vanilla ice cream and loved it! Afterwards we went to Sayen Continue reading...

Friday Five – Book Signing & Road Trip

April 13, 2018 By Lauren

Happy Friday, everyone! Today I thought I'd share a #FridayFive post. In the post I'm sharing five things going on in my life or five things I've been interested in lately. 1. Lee See Book Signing Earlier this week, I did something new -- I attended a luncheon and a book signing for author Lisa See, and her new book, "The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane." I've read five of See's previous novels, and am excited to read her new one! I love Lisa See's historical writing -- much of her writing delves into Chinese culture and history -- both in China, and here in the United States. Her new book Continue reading...

Hall Framed Canvas Gallery Wall

March 11, 2018 By Lauren

Thanks to Photowall.com and VELCRO® Brand HANGables™ for sponsoring this post. I received free product in exchange for my honest review. If you've visited this blog before, you might know that my family has adopted a puppy! Our pup, whom we've named Mochi, is an adorable approximately 4-month-old male Shih Tzu. He has become part of the family! I've been wanting to create a family gallery wall for some time now. I thought that now that there is a new family member in our house, now would be a good time to start that gallery wall. I decided a good space for the gallery wall was Continue reading...

Banana Oat Dog Biscuit Recipe

February 27, 2018 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, it costs you nothing, but it earns Mom Home Guide a small commission that helps to fund this blog. Thanks! It's been about a month since my family and I adopted an adorable Shih Tzu puppy. We call him "Mochi." The little guy keeps me busy, but he's also very sweet and a lot of fun! We're in the midst of trying to housetrain him, which means feeding him a lot of treats. I wanted something healthier than the store-bought treats we've been getting him. So, yesterday I Continue reading...