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Prep for Summer Parties #tweetfromtheseat

June 23, 2015 By Lauren

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Charmin. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All content and thoughts are my own” My kids have already finished the school year, and summer will soon be in full swing! My family's summer will be full of backyard parties, so I have been working to get my home in shape for lots of guests! Part of that prep work for summer entertaining means stocking my downstairs bathroom so it will be ready! A Party-Ready Bathroom Earlier this month, I Continue reading...

Summer Care for Sensitive Skin #SecondSkincare

June 17, 2015 By Lauren

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for P&G. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. All opinions and reviews are my own.” Summer can be an itchy season -- especially for my family. There are the bug bites, plus the usual skin sensitivities. Skin sensitivities run in my family, and everyone -- my kids, my husband and myself -- are all prone to them. Our sensitive skin means that I have to carefully consider the products I use in my home -- if I choose the wrong soap, Continue reading...

#GiftFellowes for Dads, Grads and Brides!

May 18, 2015 By Lauren

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Fellowes Brands. I received a product sample to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” With June around the corner, lots of us will be celebrating Father's Day, graduations and weddings with loved ones. That means many of us will be searching for the perfect gift idea for that special someone. Gifting the perfect item to a grad, dad, groom or bride can be tough -- you don't want to get them another tie, picture frame or something that will end up in the back of a Continue reading...

The Meaning of Giving Flowers

March 31, 2015 By Lauren

Now that spring is here, flowers will be blooming everywhere – I love it! Spring is a wonderful time for giving flowers to the ones you love: at Easter, on Mother’s Day, at bridal and wedding showers, for birthdays, etc. Did you ever wonder what meaning different flowers have? Historically, giving flowers has been used to symbolize various sentiments. Today, I am sharing the meaning of some of the most popularly sent flowers. I got the beautiful images for this post from Brisbane flower delivery from fresh flowers. Roses, especially red roses, are used to express love and Continue reading...

Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

February 25, 2015 By Lauren

* This post contains affiliate links. Hey, everyone! I have a fun giveaway to share with you today! Kinsights.com is offering an awesome giveaway for a $50 Amazon Gift Card! I just love Amazon! In fact, a package from Amazon arrived on my doorstep just this morning! Use the Giveway Tools at the end of this post to submit your entries! Kinsights is an online Pediatric Personal Health Record Keeper for parents. Gone are the days where you’re being held responsible for keeping track of slips of paper or lugging files and folders containing your children’s health information. And in the Continue reading...

Save at Dunkin’ Donuts with DD Perks

February 4, 2015 By Lauren

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Dunkin’ Brands. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Remember when I introduced you to the DD Perks program? I shared information about this program back in November, and since then I have been enjoying all the "perks" of the DD Perks program! I have the Dunkin’ Mobile App on my phone, so I can easily get coupons and points toward free drinks and food at Dunkin' Donuts! The app is so easy to use, and since all the perks and coupons are on my phone, I don't have to worry about Continue reading...

The Motorola Moto X — A Customizable Phone!

December 26, 2014 By Lauren

Hi, everyone! I can't believe that it's almost 2015! 2014 sure did fly by! If you are like me, holiday get togethers and parties are still going strong, and if you life is as busy as mine is (and who's life isn't busy these days), you still have some gifting to do for the holiday season! LOL. Well, for those of you who still have presents to buy and give, I found something really cool -- you can make a personalized smartphone for anyone on your list with Moto Maker -- pretty cool! The MotoMaker website makes it easy to customize a Moto X (provided by Motorola) smartphone! There are a Continue reading...

Holiday Gift Guide

December 17, 2014 By Lauren

Thanks to Rockwell for gifting me with a Rockwell Sonicrafter F50 and to OxyLED for gifting me with their stick-on lights. There are Amazon affiliate links in this post. Welcome to Mom Home Guide's 2014 holiday gift guide! In this gift guide, I am sharing a few of my favorite things - things that I think folks on your gift list will enjoy, too! Several of the items on this list are pratical/useful items -- being a practical gal myself, I think a gift that is practical and most used/needed will be the most appreciated! Rockwell Sonicrafter F50 Kit target="blank" I was gifted a Rockwell Continue reading...

Oral B Pro-Health 3000: A Christmas Gift for Tweens

December 17, 2014 By Lauren

Now that my kid are tweens, I've found it tougher to find gifts for them that will go the distance. You know, gifts that will be liked and used for more than just a few days. (Tweens can be fickle!) So this year, I've already gifted them with the Oral-B Pro-Health 3000, and they love it! Healthy Christmas Gift for Kids This year I started a new tradition: For the 25 days leading up to Christmas, I let each daughter unwrap a gift. Each gift is marked with how many days there are until Christmas. Most of the gifts I've been giving are useful things that they can use everyday, like the Continue reading...

Fellowes M-12C Shredder: The Gift of Security #GiftFellowes

December 13, 2014 By Lauren

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Fellowes Brands. I received a product sample to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Around the holidays, things can get crazy in my house! There is the decorating, the shopping ... and lots and lots of extra junk mail! Sometimes I don't know what to do with it all! That is where my new Fellowes M-12C shredder comes in handy! I think the Fellowes M-12C shredder (available at Target stores nationwide and Target.com with a suggested retail price of $99.99) Continue reading...

Christmas Pajamas & Holiday Countdown!

December 10, 2014 By Lauren

* This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Joe Boxer pajamas available at Kmart. I received a promotional item in exchange for my participation in this campaign. All opinions expressed in this post are truly my own. With Christmas just around the corner, my kids and I have started our holiday countdown! For our holiday countdown, I am letting the kids open one small gift every day this month as a prelude to the big day! Each day’s gift is tagged with a number that notes how many days left until Christmas. My kids are having so much fun opening up a gift each day! Continue reading...

Cyber Monday at Kohls

December 1, 2014 By Lauren

I am not much of a Black Friday shopper, so I slept in on Friday instead of hitting the stores. (I am not one for getting up very early or for pushing and shoving.) LOL! But I will be hitting Kohls.com today for Cyber Monday, as I am a HUGE cyber Monday shopper! #KohlsBlackFriday continues online at Kohls.com today at for Cyber Monday! I just love shopping at Kohl's. Kohl's is where I buy most of my own clothing, and it is also a great place to pick up deals for my kids and for my husband. And of course, because I am a home decor freak, I can often be found stalking Kohl's home decor Continue reading...

The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens

November 7, 2014 By Lauren

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens. All opinions are 100% mine. I have traveled the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 13A to visit IKEA, but now I have an even greater reason to head north and hit the same exit: The Outlet Collection | Jersey Gardens. The luxury outlet mall is a stylish destination with great buys on designer clothing, jewelry, entertainment, toys and games and more– the perfect place for updating my home and my wardrobe! I am a busy mom, so when I go shopping, I like to shop where I can find Continue reading...