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Easy Patio Planter Posts for String Lights

written by Lauren

string lights hung from DIY planter posts

Thanks to Thompson's for providing the Waterseal Waterproofing Stain used in this post. I've always wanted to add extra lighting to my home's patio. When we moved in, our patio only had the one light fixture by the back door, which did little to light up the patio. Last summer I put up simple patio planter string light posts that I secured with Sakrete (quick setting concrete) in planters and hung string lights from. Last week I decided to add a few more DIY patio planter posts and an extra length of string lights. I chose Edison-style outdoor string lights for my DIY string light Continue reading...

Filed Under: DIY, MomHomeGuide.com, Yard & Garden Tagged With: backyard, DIY, patio

Family TV Series Casting for Competitive Neighbors

written by Lauren

Do you love home improvement TV shows? Have you ever wanted to be on one of these shows? Now might be your chance! Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM company, is currently casting neighbors to participate in the ultimate neighbor vs. neighbor outdoor showdown as part of a new television series. Casting for New Competition TV Series Big Fish Entertainment is looking for at least 4 households from a single neighborhood to participate in the TV series, which will be filmed this fall in the Tri-State Area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut). The production company is looking for neighbors who Continue reading...

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: DIY

Paint By Numbers – One of the Best Gifts for Mom – Amazon

written by Lauren

Woman holding a completed paint by numbers painting of daisies

Thanks to Winnie's Picks for providing me with a free Winnie's Picks paint by numbers kit. I was not paid for this review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I have never painted a canvas - that is, until recently! I love hanging custom artwork in my home. I also happen to have a lot of extra time on my hands even since my state went into shutdown mode in March. So, when premium paint by numbers company Winnie's Picks reached out to me to try out one of their paint by numbers' kits, I happily agreed! I loved painting this beautiful canvas so much, and Continue reading...

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: craft, paint, review

Our New DIY Backyard Fire Pit Area & Fun Family Nights

written by Lauren

a beautiful Landmann metal fire pit on a base of concrete blocks

Since my state has shut down because of the pandemic, my family has mostly been sheltering at home. I've been trying to make being at home as enjoyable as possible for my husband and daughters. I recently purchased a Landmann Antique Bronze Fire Pit from Amazon, and since then, we have been enjoying evenings around the fire pit in our backyard together. Our fire pit was a great purchase! I had my eyes on this Landmann Antique Bronze Fire Pit for a while. One day I saw that the Amazon price had dropped on the fire pit. After consulting with my husband, we immediately ordered it! This fire Continue reading...

Filed Under: DIY, Yard & Garden Tagged With: backyard, DIY

V8® Bloody Mary – A Delicious Breakfast or Brunch Cocktail (Plus Summer Cocktail Recipes)

written by Lauren

a mason jar glass of Bloody Mary with shrimp, carrot and celery

Mom Home Guide is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com. Welcome to the Taste Creations blog hop! Once a month my blogging friends and I get together to share recipes along a shared theme. Today's theme is summer cocktails! I decided to make a cocktail that's easy to put together with ingredients you might already have at home. So I went with  V8® Bloody Mary's. This recipe is by the glass, so if you just want one glassful or are sharing a Continue reading...

Filed Under: Food, recipe Tagged With: recipe, recipes

How to Enjoy Your Backyard this Summer

written by Lauren

DIY hammock pad with a pretty royal-blue fringe

Even if you can't get away for a vacation this summer—whether it's because you lack the time or just because things are so expensive—you can still have a lot of fun just in your own backyard! Sometimes, when my family and I can't coordinate our schedules for a long family getaway, we plan a staycation, filled with lots of fun activities in our backyard! Summer is still a few weeks away, so there is still plenty of time to get your backyard ready! Roast Hot Dogs & S'Mores Adding a fire pit to a backyard can provide lots of opportunities to enjoy your backyard. My family and I love our Continue reading...

Filed Under: Kids, pet, pets, Yard & Garden Tagged With: backyard, kids, pets, summer

5 Ways You Can Improve Your Life While Sheltering at Home

written by Lauren

A date book and pen on a date book with the text, 5 Ways to Improve Your Life (While Sheltering at Home)

This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My family and I have been sheltering at home together for about 3 months now. Time at home can seem slow and monotonous at times. But with the right attitude, being at home can be beneficial. You can get things done that you might not have the time to do once life returns back to a new "normal." So today I am sharing 5 things you can do to improve your life while sheltering at home. Eat Well There are so many things we can't do right now, but one thing we can do is eat "well." Ideally, eating "well" will mean eating healthy for food, but Continue reading...

Filed Under: bathroom, bedroom, books, DIY, Food, home improvement, Kitchen, Shopping Tagged With: bathroom, DIY, health, kitchen

My Scandinavian Nordgreen Native Watch – Review

written by Lauren

beautiful watch with a green nylon strap on a pretty datebook accented with colorful flowers

Thanks to Nordgreen for sponsoring this post. I received a Nordgreen watch in exchange for my honest review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I recently had the pleasure of trying out a beautiful Native 36mm rose gold watch by Danish company, Nordgreen. The Scandinavian watchmaker's watches combine an attractive minimalist design with high-quality materials. I like that Nordgreen has a focus on sustainability and donates to charitable causes for every watch purchased. It's all in the name:"Nord" for the company's Nordic identity and values, and "green" for Continue reading...

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Great Wines for Pizza Night, Mom’s Night & Other Celebrations

written by Lauren

Thanks to Theme Night Wines for sponsoring this post. I received free bottles of wine and other products in exchange for my honest review. I recently received a fun wine kit from Theme Night Wines. Being shut in at home these past three months, good food and drink is what helps keep me going! (Besides my fantastic husband, daughters and puppy, of course!) I really have been enjoying the wines and love the concept behind Theme Night Wines. Founded by owner Mario Asaro, Theme Night Wines is a delicious collection of wines made in the Valpolicella wine-making region of Italy. The Continue reading...

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: food

DIY Painted Cornhole Boards

written by Lauren

This post contains affiliate links. Since my family and I have been sheltering in place for the past two months, we have been enjoying our time together. One thing we've been enjoying are the unfinished cornhole boards that my husband gave me the Christmas before last. I finally got around to painting them over the weekend. I love how my DIY painted cornhole boards turned out! I am sharing my DIY painted cornhole boards tutorial as part of the monthly Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This Continue reading...

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