This post contains Amazon affiliate links at no cost to you. Thanks to TONOR for providing me with the ring light and stand reviewed in this post. Taking photos is a big part of being a blogger. So I am always on the lookout for products that will help me take better photos! I recently got myself the TONOR 12 inch Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand, Smartphone Holder and Bluetooth Remote Shutter ($39.99 on Amazon). I tried my new TONOR Selfie Ring Light with Tripod Stand, Smartphone Holder and Bluetooth Remote Shutter recently in a mini photo studio area that I created in my home's Continue reading...
The Sunshine Blogger Award & My Nominees
Happy Sunday, everyone! Today I want to thank Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award! About the award: “The Sunshine Blogger Award is given to those who are creative, positive and inspiring, while spreading sunshine to the blogging community.” The award is given by bloggers to other bloggers. It's a way to recognize each other's work and to share and learn more about each other. I am so glad that Carrie and I met a few years ago. She is a great support in the business of blogging, and she is a great friend, too! We were lucky enough to attend Continue reading...
Tools for Getting Organized in 2019
This post was sponsored by Velvet Caviar, who provided me with a phone case, portable charger and phone ring in exchange for my review. One of my resolutions for 2019 is to be more organized. I tend to be an artsy kind of person and never been an extremely organized, list-making kind of person. I admire people who are, though, and see how it can make life run more smoothly! This year I've acquired some new tech and organizational items and accessories, and I think they are really improving my game. I decided to share them all here with you! Velvet Caviar Phone Case, Ring & Portable Continue reading...
Mom Home Guide Has Been Nominated!
I have something exciting to share today -- Mom Home Guide has been nominated for an Amara Interior Blog Award! The Amara Interior Blog Awards celebrate bloggers who work in the interior design space. The category Mom Home Guide has been nominated for is Best Interior Lifestyle Blog - USA. The winner of each category will be determined by ratings by the contest's judges as well and a public vote by blog readers. If you'd like to put in a vote for Mom Home Guide, I'd really appreciate it! You can visit my profile page on the Amara Interior Blog Award site to vote for Mom Home Continue reading...
Rustic Farmhouse Console Table & Haven Make & Take Recap
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links don't cost you anything, but it may earn a small commission that helps to fund this blog. I returned from the Haven DIY and design blogging conference just a few weeks ago. I had a great time! I got to meet many new blogging friends, took some classes, tried out some great DIY and craft products, met with brands and toured Charleston, S.C. I also got to meet my blogging friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, in person for the first time! I'm still unpacking and organizing all the free swag that I brought home from the Continue reading...
Haven DIY Blog Conference Recap 2018 — Part 3 #havenconf
Earlier this month, I wrote about my first and second days at the Haven Conference in Charleston, S.C. Today I'll be sharing about my final day at the conference and the day after, when I toured Charleston with my new blogging friend, Lynne of My Family Thyme. Haven is a three-day conference for bloggers who mainly work in the DIY, decorating and design blogging space. The first day I got to meet my blogging friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom. We've been blogging friends for more than 3 years and it was so nice to finally meet in person! Home Depot Orange Tank Continue reading...
Haven DIY Blog Conference Recap 2018 — Part 2 #havenconf
Hi, everyone! Today I thought I'd share more about the wonderful Haven blogging conference that I attended last week and over the weekend in historic Charleston, S.C. Haven is a three-day conference for bloggers who mainly work in the DIY, decorating and design blogging space. It was great fun as we got to meet with each other and connect with some of our favorite brands. If you'd like to read my previous post about the first day I arrived at Haven, read my post HERE. Connecting with Brands & Bloggers On Friday, the blogging conference started off with breakfast and a Haven Continue reading...
The Perks of Being a Blogger & Nest Giveaway
Wow, Xfinity has a lot more to offer families than I knew! A big thanks to them for partnering with me to bring you this post. #XfinityMoms This past February, I reached my fourth anniversary as a blogger. The years have flown by quickly! I enjoy being a blogger. I get to meet other bloggers, try great products and work with reputable brands and companies. I often learn about brands and products that become my favorites. For instance, last week, I was invited to a new XFinity store in Lawrenceville, NJ. There, at this beautiful new store, I got to learn more about XFinity's services Continue reading...
Book Review: Influencer Marketing for Dummies
In February, I will reach my fourth anniversary as a blogger! It's been a fun journey! I love to learn new things about blogging and improve my craft and my business! I'm thrilled to be one of the first to review the new book, "Influencer Marketing for Dummies" by Kristy Sammis, Cat Lincoln and Stefania Pomponi (with Jenny Ng, Edita Gassmann Rodriguez and Judy Zhou). I was very interested to read the book, because as a blogger, I often work with brands to experience and review their products and to share what I like with my readers! When brands and companies work with Continue reading...
My First DSLR Camera (#MakeItHappenBlogHop)
Hi, everyone! Today is a fun day, because it's the next installment of the Make It Happen Blog Hop! Each month for the Make it Happen Blog Hop, my blogging friends and I challenge ourselves to take on something new that's out of our comfort zone. This month, it's all about photography! I took on something really new this month for our photography challenge -- I invested in a new camera, Nikon D3300! <br /> Great DSLR for BeginnersThe Nikon D3300 camera is a wonderful DSLR for beginners. With the Nikon D3300, you can choose to shoot in auto or manual. As I have never had a DSLR before, Continue reading...