Photo courtesy of depositphotos.com There is a familiar rhythm to the new year. Motivation spikes. Lists get written. Promises feel serious for a moment. Then life resumes, quietly and without asking permission. Work piles up. Routines slip. Energy dips. In fact, studies show that 88% of people drop their new year's resolutions by the second week of January. The problem is rarely laziness. It is usually expectation. We ask January versions of ourselves to operate like completely different people, with more discipline, more energy and fewer distractions. That gap is where things fall Continue reading...
Level Up Your Outdoors: The Maintenance Trick That Extends the Life of Your Concrete
Outdoor spaces shift with the seasons, and concrete often shows those changes first. A patio that once felt even can develop a slight dip. A driveway can lean just enough to send water in the wrong direction or snag a stroller wheel. These changes usually happen quietly, then suddenly feel impossible to ignore. Concrete never stays frozen in time. Soil settles, moisture moves beneath the surface, and older slabs adjust to the ground below them. The encouraging part is that these issues rarely demand demolition. A simple maintenance step can restore a surface to its original position and Continue reading...
Gingerbread Cookies—Try This Easy and Fun Recipe for the Holidays!
This post is from Mom Home Guide's archive of fabulous holiday-season blog posts! Gingerbread cookies are such a fun holiday cookie! My kids and I recently made a bunch of gingerbread cookies together, and it was so much fun! I made the dough on Friday, and on Saturday, we baked and decorated our gingerbread men. I have to admit, that my kids did most of the work after I made the dough! They had a lot of fun cutting out the gingerbread men and decorating them together. I think they did a great job! I've discovered that this recipe has a light ginger flavor, which I like. (Many gingerbread Continue reading...
Amazon Holiday & Christmas Gift Ideas for Moms Under $30
Welcome to the Festive Christmas Ideas Blog Hop! My blogging friends and I are sharing fun holiday and Christmas ideas! Today's focus is Gift Guides! Today I am sharing a gift guide for moms—Amazon gifts for Moms under $30. My Christmas gift guide features some of the best Amazon products that are sure to please any mom on your gift list! Best Amazon Gifts for Moms Under $30 Most of the items on this gift idea list are Amazon products I own and love myself, are on my Christmas wish list or are Amazon products that I have purchased for friends! I think any of the holiday and Christmas Continue reading...
Conquering Cravings: Strategies to Take Control
Cravings can strike at any moment, weakening even the strongest commitment to healthy eating or lifestyle changes. These urges to eat can be hard to ignore and sometimes push you toward indulgent choices you end up regretting. But they can be managed through practical approaches. In this blog post, we’ll look at simple strategies to help you stay in control, even when temptations feel overwhelming. Understand the Root Cause of Cravings Before trying to tackle those cravings, it's important to fully understand what's causing them. Cravings can result from physiological, psychological Continue reading...
Making Bathroom Spaces Work Harder Without Feeling Cluttered
Bathrooms tend to collect stuff. Quietly. Gradually. One extra bottle here, a towel that never quite finds its place, a small piece of furniture added because it didn't work well elsewhere. Before you know it, the room feels busy even when it’s technically clean. What most people want isn’t a minimalist bathroom that looks untouched. What they want is a bathroom that actually works. One that handles daily life without constantly reminding you how small or awkward the space is. And it turns out that making a bathroom work harder doesn’t mean adding more. It usually means being more Continue reading...
Renting the Perfect Vehicle for a Camping Trip
Proper planning is the cornerstone of any successful camping trip. Apart from your tent, food supplies, medicines, camping gear, and other necessities, you should think hard about the vehicle you’ll be using. Choosing the best vehicle for camping will offer sufficient space, gas efficiency, and (if needed) off-road capability for a smoother journey. Below, we discuss how to rent the perfect vehicle for your camping trip, taking into consideration your personal preferences, the number of campers for your trip, and the nature of your camping destination. Assessing Your Vehicle Needs First, Continue reading...
DIY Snowflake Wood Slice Ornaments
This post is from the Mom Home Guide archives and is about these beautiful rustic snowflakes that I made for my living room's rustic Christmas tree five years ago—I still love them! They are so simple to make and make Christmas gifts! Enjoy! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This year, I chose to put up a beautiful rustic minimal Christmas tree. The tree is 6 feet high and just 2 feet wide, so it is the perfect size for displaying in my living room's bay window. I thought it would be sweet to have a simpler rustic/homespun vibe this year, so I made all the trimmings (on a Continue reading...
DIY Rocking Chair Rehab Reveal!
My daughter thrifted two free wood rocking chairs for me over the summer so I got to work refinishing and painting them so they will look perfect on our paver patio! (I took them indoors this fall to protect them from any harsh winter weather.) Get the details on how I rehabbed them—just click on the links to see all the products I used! I have always loved rocking chairs. When I was growing up, there was one in my home's living room. This past July, I was thrilled when one of my kids secured a pair of rocking chairs for me from Facebook Marketplace—for free! She even picked them up for Continue reading...
No Sew Christmas Sock Gnomes—You’ll Love this Quick & Simple Craft! (They Also Make Great Gifts!)
I love gnomes and I adore crafting them for quick and easy Christmas decor and gifts! They are super quick to put together and can add a fun touch to your holiday decorations! Plus, they are also super inexpensive to make. Follow my tutorial to make one—or several—of your own. If you like gnomes, this craft is for you! With this tutorial, you can complete a gnome in just a few minutes! I made a sock gnome for myself, and then I made one for each of my two kids! After that, I crafted a few as Christmas gifts! Sock Gnome Supplies Most of the supplies for this craft are super Continue reading...