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New Jersey Used Book Shop Tour (Plus some book recommendations)

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This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Over the summer, I was able to tour three used bookstores in New Jersey with my family: Booktrader of Hamilton, The Book Garden in Cream Ridge, and The Wolfe & The Kron Bookstore in Farmingdale. Visiting the three stores was so much fun—they are all very different! It's been a busy past few months—I can't believe that I'm only writing about them now! The Booktrader of Hamilton I first visited the Booktrader of Hamilton of Hamilton with one of my kids—the store is very easy to locate on Nottingham Way in Hamilton, NJ, and we were able to Continue reading...

Prime Day Deals for Patio

Fall Patio Prime Day Wish List

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I am so excited that we've been starting to see some cool fall weather here in NJ! I am looking to beginning to work on the patio again (my day job is as a content writer) and to perhaps enjoy some relaxing evenings outside. I am looking forward to Prime Day Deals on October 10-11 (NEXT WEEK) and have already saved several items that I'd love to update my patio with! I have been checking Amazon daily, since there will be special discounts every day leading up to the special Prime Day Deals! Waterproof Light Sensor Timer I couldn't Continue reading...

kaiweets precision screwdriver set

Kaiweets Precision Screwdriver Set

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I like owning my own tools—that way, when I want to get a project done around the house, I can easily find what I need. My husband doesn't have a set place for his tools, so they can be hard to locate. Plus, I sometimes tend to be rough with things, so I wouldn't want to damage any of his tools! I already own my own cordless electric screwdriver set that I love, but didn't have a precision set, which can be used for tasks like tightening the tiny screws on my eyeglasses, or opening the backs of electronic devises. So I was very happy to get my Continue reading...

I love watching birds in my new window bird feeders!

Amazon Finds: Window Bird Feeders

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I really love watching the birds in my yard. So I was hoping to watch birds feeding while I work from home. I found a cool and inexpensive clear window-mounted bird feeder and got two of them. But I forgot that my house has exterior screens on nearly all its windows! So I couldn't put the bird feeders where I at first wanted to, and instead mounted my new Kovot Acrylic Window Bird Feeders and Perches on one of my living room bay window's casement-style windows. That window works for my new bird feeders since its screen is on the inside, not Continue reading...

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

NewAir 5 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...

X-Sense CO and smoke detector

X-Sense Interconnected Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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Thanks to X-Sense for sponsoring this review—I received free product in exchange for my honest opinion. There are Amazon Associates links in this post. If you click on a link, I may earn a small commission that may help fund this blog. Thanks! Recently I reviewed an X-Sense smoke detector that can be paired with my Smart Phone so I can keep tabs on it, even when I'm not at home. I mentioned in my review that I'd love to try the X-Sense Wireless Interconnected Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Connector Set (which includes three smoke/CO detectors), so they sent me a set, so I'm sharing my 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...

How to Find the Best Bargains at Closeout Sales 

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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...

Beautiful love green messenger bag with leather details.

Valentine’s Day TrendHim Giveaway

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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...

a beautiful custom-designed sweatshirt from RushOrdeTees

RushOrderTees Custom Apparel Review

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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...

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6 Tips for Financing a Second Car for Your Household

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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...

Fall 20222 Stitch Fix Box Review

My Fall 2022 Stitch Fix Box

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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 pop-up sunflower greeting card

Lovepops Greeting Card Review

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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

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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

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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...

Lokithord J300

Lokithor Emergency All-Around Tool Review

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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...

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...

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

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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...

I love the Fall Lemon Drop gift box from Lemon Box Gifts!

Gifts for Fall

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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...

custom Purple Trail planner

Creating a Custom Planner

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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...

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