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How to Find the Best Bargains at Closeout Sales

February 27, 2023 By Lauren 1 Comment

When a retailer goes out of business, there’s a big chance it means big savings for consumers, but not always. If you aren’t careful, you could wind up paying too much for leftover merchandise. A little research can prevent you from losing money. How to Find Bargains at Closeout Sales With market research and some planning, you can find great discounts. I got my wrought-iron patio table and umbrella during a closeout sale, and if I had not found the sale, I wouldn’t have been able to get a table of that quality—it was such a wonderful find! Here are 10 tips to help you Continue reading...

Valentine’s Day TrendHim Giveaway

January 27, 2023 By Lauren 24 Comments

Thanks to TrendHim for sponsoring this post. I received free product in exchange for my honest opinion. Today I am partnering with TrendHim.com to host a Valentine's Day giveaway! TrendHim is a Danish company that offers cool and stylish accessories for men. So, if you are shopping for your man for Valentine's Day, be sure to check out TrendHim! The website has beautiful bags, watches, wallets, jewelry and more that should put on a smile on your guy's face this Valentine's Day! Plus, they are giving away a $50 TrendHim voucher that a lucky Mom Home Guide reader can use to pick out Continue reading...

RushOrderTees Custom Apparel Review

January 11, 2023 By Lauren Leave a Comment

RushOrderTees sponsored this post. I received free product in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own. With Valentine's Day coming up, I've been looking for cute gift ideas for my husband and kids. I recently had the opportunity to give them some Valentine's Day gifts early, thanks to RushOrderTees, based in Philadelphia, NJ. The family-owned custom apparel company recently gave me the opportunity to try out their products, which I used to make a comfy Mom Home Guide sweatshirt for myself and custom T-shirts for my husband, kids and myself. I am very happy Continue reading...

6 Tips for Financing a Second Car for Your Household

December 13, 2022 By Lauren Leave a Comment

There are many reasons why you might want to get a second car. Perhaps your current set of wheels can’t accommodate the needs of your growing family, or maybe it has seen better days and is no longer reliable on the road. Maybe you have a teenager who recently got their driver’s license and always wants the car. But while having a second car can be a big convenience, it s a big decision that you will want to think through. Consider these tips before buying a second car for your family. Important Considerations When Buying a Second Car Consider a Used Car If you’re Continue reading...

My Fall 2022 Stitch Fix Box

November 8, 2022 By Lauren

Happy November, everyone! I can't believe how quickly the months are flying by! It's been just over a year that I've been in my new job as a remote content writer for a Philadelphia-area media company, and I felt that I could use some new work-from-home clothes. I also broke my ankle a few months ago, and sadly, while I recuperated, I put on some pounds. I am still working on getting my ankle back to 100%. I need to work on getting back into shape, but until then, I also need some new duds! So, I definitely need some new clothing. I wanted the clothing to be comfortable, look good on Zoom Continue reading...

Lovepops Greeting Card Review

August 27, 2022 By Lauren

Thanks to Lovepop cards for sponsoring this post. Both my twins recently went back to college—they are in their second year. I miss them so much! I like to send them special surprises throughout the year to let them know that I am thinking of them. I recently learned about Lovepop cards, really beautiful pop-up thank you cards and other 3D greeting cards designed for every occasion. Beautiful Pop-Up Greeting Cards I think both my kids will really enjoy receiving the Lovepops greeting cards that I've selected for them. I chose the flower pot notecards 4-pack, which gives me two Continue reading...

My Favorite Things Lately

June 13, 2022 By Lauren

I received free product in exchange for my review. Happy Monday, everyone! Today I am sharing a few of my favorite things. I have been very busy these days and haven't been able to blog much, so I thought I could share a bit about what I have been up to. Cozy Throw Blanket - Great Amazon Buy My kids and I love to sit underneath soft throw blankets when we watch TV in our family room. Sometimes our pup steals one of ours when he's looking for a soft place to sleep. So luckily I got a new plush throw from Amazon (for about $28) for our sofa so there will be enough blankets for Continue reading...

Custom Tees with HTVRONT Vinyl

April 24, 2022 By Lauren

Thanks to HTVRONT for providing the vinyl and heat press used in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This past weekend my husband and I visited one of our twins at Bryn Mawr College. Bryn Mawr is also my alma mater, so it's always extra nice to visit my child at college. May Day is coming up at Bryn Mawr, so I decided to make my kid a custom Bryn Mawr May Day shirt. (The tradition is for Bryn Mawr students to wear white on May Day, so I wanted to make sure that my Mawrter has something to wear for their first May Day!) Easy to Use Heat Transfer Vinyl HTVRONT sent Continue reading...

Lokithor Emergency All-Around Tool Review

April 10, 2022 By Lauren

Thanks to Lokithor for providing me with the product reviewed in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Since our twins started college in the fall, my husband and I have been driving back and forth visiting them and picking them up for breaks and driving them back again. We live in New Jersey, and my husband says that he's put as much mileage on his car from these trips that it would take to drive from our home to the West Coast! That's a lot of driving. I haven't been able to accompany my husband on all the trips. I worry about him driving alone, especially to Continue reading...

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

February 13, 2022 By Lauren

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...

Off My Feet—Again (And Helpful Products When you Have a Broken Ankle)

January 16, 2022 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I started 2022 on the wrong foot — literally. Thirteen days ago, on January 4, I was working in my home office and decided at about 9:30 a.m. to take my pup out to the yard. I took one step on my home’s front outdoor concrete stairs and flew over two stairs and landed on my butt. The stairs were covered in ice! I instantly developed pain and swelling in my right foot. It seems that the force of slipping on the stairs broke my ankle. Broken Ankle I immediately texted my family, and one of my daughters came out to get me right away. I had to Continue reading...

Gifts for Fall

November 15, 2021 By Lauren

Thanks to Lemon Drop Gifts and the makers of the AUVON Ultra Bright Motion Sensor Night-Light Plug in for sponsoring this post. I received free product in exchange for my review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Are you looking for a cute gift idea? I recently received an adorable gift box from Lemon Drop Gifts. Lemon Drop Gifts creates fun seasonal gift boxes that you can send to friends and loved ones—with the gift you can include a custom gift card that you can customize with a photo and design of your choice. The fall gift box ($40), which is available now, comes with a Continue reading...

Creating a Custom Planner

October 25, 2021 By Lauren

Thanks to Purple Trail for sponsoring this post. Every year I get myself a new planner. I spend a lot of time searching for the perfect planner, as I rely on my planner daily to remember all of my family's activities. A planner is especially important to me now, as I recently started a new job that keeps me quite busy. I work as a content writer and am often juggling several writing assignments at once. So when Purple Trail gave me the opportunity to design my own custom planner, I happily agreed. After browsing all of the beautiful planner options at Purple Trail, I chose to customize Continue reading...

Planting Shrubs and Trees This Fall

October 18, 2021 By Lauren

Thanks to PlantingTree.com for sponsoring this post. I've always wanted a hydrangea plant. So when PlantingTree.com asked me if I would like to partner with them, I happily agreed. PlantingTree.com can send trees, shrubs and other plants like ornamental grasses right to your door. Ordering a Hyndrangea Plant in the Mail I decided to order an endless summer hydrangea plant. Once I ordered my hydrangea plant, it only took it 3 days to get to my door. My 1-gallon hydrangea ($59.95) arrived on my doorstep in perfect condition with big, beautiful green leaves. With Planting Continue reading...

NewAir 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Beverage Fridge—Review and 20% Off Coupon Code

October 5, 2021 By Lauren

Thanks to NewAir for providing me with the beverage fridge reviewed in this post. #newairanniversary #newairusa My daughter started her first year of college at Smith College in August. She and her roommate are sharing a tiny mini fridge. While my daughter and her roommate's mini fridge fits in their super small dorm room, it doesn't have a lot of refrigerator space. So, I am upgrading my daughter's mini fridge to the recently released and super modern looking NewAir 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Beverage Fridge. She is excited! 100 Can Beverage Fridge The NewAir 20th Continue reading...

Feathering an Empty Nest

September 28, 2021 By Lauren

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...

Dimmable Motion Sensor Night Light — Amazon Finds

August 7, 2021 By Lauren

Thanks to the makers of the AUVON Ultra Bright Motion Sensor Night Light Plug in for sponsoring this post. I received free product in exchange for my review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Sunday, everyone! Today I am back to share one of my newest Amazon finds — an AUVON Motion Sensor Night Light (2 pack). Here on the blog I like to share some of my favorite products — these LED night lights happen to be on Amazon. At the moment, the night lights are $14.99 for two — there is also a coupon for 5% off on Amazon. The two night lights are packaged together in one Continue reading...

Amazon Finds: Wireless Remote Digital Thermometer (Making Grilling Easy)

July 29, 2021 By Lauren

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links cost you nothing, but may earn a small commission that helps run this blog. Thanks! I used to be intimated by grilling. Something about the open flame scared me. But now that I've had my Weber Spirit E310 Liquid Propane Gas Grill for a few years, I love it! In the summer, grilling is a great way to spend more time outdoors with the added plus of keeping the kitchen clean. I recently got a Tranmix Wireless Remote Digital Thermometer, which makes grilling easier and even more enjoyable. I recently cleaned and readied my grill for summer Continue reading...

Celebrating Graduation in a Big Way – Mega Yard Display

June 17, 2021 By Lauren

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...

Fashom Box Review – June 2021

June 4, 2021 By Lauren

Thanks to Fashom for sponsoring this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Friday! I have another Fashom box reveal to share with you! This is my 5th box! I love getting new Fashom boxes. Each box is filled with 5 fashion items, handpicked for me by my Fashom stylist. My twins are graduating from high school this month, and I was hoping to find some items to wear to the many end-of-year events that I will attend. My newest Fashom box didn't disappoint! What is Fashom? Fashom is a fun fashion service where a stylist selects 5 fashion/clothing items just for you. For Continue reading...