Photo sources: Table runner by Semigloss Design, RusticWood Table Runner by Michelle James Designs, Chair Pad by The Morning Stitch, and Fall Kitchen by Curly Crafty Mom. Welcome to Mom Home Guide! Today is a fun day because it is the first day of the $100 Room Challenge! The challenge, held twice a year and hosted by Erin of Lemons, Lavender and Laundry, encourages bloggers to update a room for just $100 in the span of a month. I've followed the challenge for quite some time now. I've learned from the challenge that it's possible to make substantial changes to a room without spending a Continue reading...
Extra Yummy, But Easy Kettle Popcorn Recipe
I love me some good kettle corn! It's sweet, it's salty -- perfect!! But until recently, I didn't know how easy it is to make homemade kettle corn. I thought I had to either buy pre-made kettle corn or make store-bought kettle corn in the microwave. But over the weekend I made some homemade kettle corn, and my eyes were opened! Now I can make super delicious homemade kettle corn for my family whenever the craving hits -- it's so easy! I've simplified the recipe even more by making the popped corn for my kettle corn in an air popper. (Kettle corn is most often made at home on the stove.) I'm Continue reading...
Delicious Fall Treats — MM #257
Happy September! I can't believe that it's almost fall! I love summer, but I also adore fall! For one, there are lots of yummy treats in the fall. Today I'm sharing some wonderful fall treat recipes that were shared at the most recent Merry Monday Linky party. Light Fun Mini Bundt Cakes-- Food Wine Sunshine Pumpkin Roll -- Spaceships and Laser Beams Apple Pie Cookies -- Spaceships and Laser Beams Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies -- Live Love Texas Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe -- Busy Being Jennifer No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfaits -- Walking on Sunshine Mini Pumpkin Bundt Continue reading...
No Peacocks! — Author Q&A and Giveaway
Thanks to author Robin Newman for providing me with signed copies of her children's books. This book contains Amazon affiliate links. I love a good book. I especially like a good book that's written by a friend! Author Robin Newman went to Bryn Mawr College with me. She recently wrote a new children's book, "No Peacocks!: A Feathered Tale of Three Mischievous Foodies." The book has gorgeous and colorful illustrations by Chris Ewald. Robin sweetly sent me (and signed) her new book. She also mailed and autographed a collection of the other adorable children's books that she's Continue reading...
DIY Window Seat Box Cushion
Thanks to Premier Prints for providing the beautiful fabric that I used to make my DIY box cushion with custom piping. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to the monthly Pinterest Challenge blog hop, hosted by Erlene of My Pinterventures. Every month my blogging friends and I challenge ourselves to tackle and complete a project, craft or recipe that we've pinned on Pinterest. This month I decided to make and sew a box cushion with homemade piping for my home's living room bay window! The inspiration for my project was the piped box cushion from Pretty Handy Girl. I love Continue reading...
16 Amazing Dessert Recipes — MM #256
I've always had a sweet tooth -- I'm not going to lie! I'm always on the lookout for easy, yet delicious dessert recipes. These recipes from some of our recent Merry Monday linky parties fit the bil! Click the links below for the recipes. Mixed Berry Tart Recipe -- Mommy Evolution No Bake S'Mores in a Jar -- Home Cooking Memories Black Forrest Style Sheet Cake -- Cooking With Carlee Summer Yogurt Parfaits with Fruit & Granola Strawberry Banana Milkshake - Simply Blended Smoothies Fruit Topped Cool Whip Pie -- Spaceships and Laser Beams Upside Down Coconut Lemon Bars -- Continue reading...
New Jersey to Vermont Road Trip Part 3 (Stowe and Auto Toll Road)
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...
Homemade Sorbet Recipe
Welcome to the Taste Creations blog hop! Every month, my blogging friends and I get together to share delicious recipes. This month, we are sharing ice cream and sorbet recipes! For today's get together, I whipped up a batch of fresh homemade strawberry sorbet. Yum! My sorbet recipe literally couldn't be easier to make! You only need three ingredients for this sorbet: fresh strawberries, water and sugar! I got my sorbet started in a food processor, but you could probably use a strong blender, too. Strawberry Sorbet Ingredients 2 pounds fresh strawberries 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup Continue reading...
Back to School Tips & Ideas — MM #255
With back to school around the corner, moms and dads are searching for tips and ideas to make the new school year run smoothly. These 6 back to school suggestions from last month's Merry Monday link party are just the ticket for a successful school year for your kid! Back to School Organization Tips That Really Work -- Must Have Mom Free Printable Back to School Interview To Do with Your Kids Every Year -- Must Have Mom 5 Back to School Tips -- Delightfulemade Notebook Paper Pencil Pouch -- The Scrap Shoppe Blog DIY Travel Chalkboards with Storage for Kids -- DIY Continue reading...
Easy DIY Attic Flooring (with Attic Dek)
This post was sponsored by Attic Dek, who provided me with Attic Dek flooring in exchange for my review. This post 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 me to run this blog. Thanks! (This post was previously published, but I'm re-sharing it with even more additional photos.) Ever since my husband and I moved into our new home about 16 years ago, I've wanted to put flooring in our home's attic. Our attic wasn't built with flooring, so until recently, we didn't store Continue reading...