This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links don't cost you anything, but may earn a commission that helps fund this blog. Thanks! My family and I recently stayed 3 nights in Annapolis in a modern and comfortable Airbnb. We spent two days touring this beautiful Maryland waterfront capital city. We found this vacation locale to be perfect for visiting with the whole family. My husband, teens and family dog, Mochi, all loved our Annapolis family vacation. If You Plan to Visit Annapolis Annapolis is situated on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. It offers beautiful waterfront Continue reading...
How to Keep Your Dog Calm for the Holidays
Thanks to The Anxious Pet for sponsoring this post. This post contains affiliate links. While you might find the holidays to be joyful and happy, your family's dog might not. All those visitors, the change in routine and those bright lights and packages might spook him a little. All these changes to your pup's routine might make the holidays an anxious time for your pooch. But there are ways to soothe your pet's anxiety this Christmas and holiday season. How to Keep Your Pet Calm Luckily, there are several things you can do to keep your pup happy and calm this holiday Continue reading...
#QuarantineLife (Week 8) Plus, Celebrating 25 Years!
It's been 8 weeks since my family and I have been at home quarantined together. We've been hanging in there and finding ways to keep busy. My husband and daughters do homework and schoolwork from the kitchen table every day, and I work on my projects for the blog. We have been finding ways to have fun at home in quarantine when our work is done! My Latest Read Over the weekend I read the latest book by Amy Roloff, "A Little Me"Amy Roloff and her family are on the reality TV show, "Little People, Big World" on TLC. My daughters and I are big fans of the show! Amy, her ex-husband Matt, 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...
New Jersey to Vermont Road Trip – Part II (Stowe, Vermont)
Earlier this week, I wrote about my family's first leg of our summer vacation from New Jersey to Vermont. (The first two days of our trip we drove up to Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and visited the fun lakeside town of Burlington, Vt.) Today I am going to share a bit about the gorgeous resort we stayed at in Stowe, and about our first evening and first full day in Stowe. After my family spent a beautiful afternoon in Burlington, Vt., we headed east to Stowe, Vt., where we spent the rest of the week. The Lodge at Spruce Peak in Stowe, Vermont I booked a beautiful suite at The Lodge at Continue reading...
New Jersey to Vermont Road Trip – Part 1 (Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Burlington, Vt.)
Earlier this summer, my family and I took a beautiful road trip from central New Jersey up to Vermont. We saw so many pretty sights! We also brought our 18-month-old Shih Tzu puppy with us. We had a great time! Today I'm sharing the first leg of our trip -- from New Jersey to Saratoga Springs, NY. Vermont is about 6 hours away from my family's home in Central New Jersey. I thought it'd be nice to split up the drive to and from Vermont. That way, we could visit some additional areas and spend fewer hours at a time in the car. For the way up, I picked the beautiful town of Continue reading...
Finding What’s Best for my Puppy with Purina®
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GrowingUpPurina #CollectiveBias My puppy, Mochi, and I have grown so much together over the past year! When my family got Mochi, a Shih Tzu, in January 2018, he was my first dog ever. I didn’t quite understand him and his ways, but now I understand him much better! Everything about having a puppy was new to my husband, kids and me. We had to learn everything about what a puppy needs. For example, we had to figure out what kind of food is best for him and what toys he would like Continue reading...
Friday Five – #LexusPetSafety and Fall Fun
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Friday, everyone! TGIF! This week went by quickly though, I have to admit! I am looking forward to the weekend and hope to squeeze some time in with my family. (My teen girls have a very busy social calendar!) Today I am sharing a #FridayFive post, in which I'll share a little of what I was up to this week! #LexusPetSafety Last Saturday, Shih Tzu pup, Mochi, and I attend the Lexus Pet Safety Event (#LexusPetSafety) at the Haldeman Lexus of Princeton. At the event were demonstrations on pet safety and care by expert dog trainer Nicole Ellis (who Continue reading...
Traveling Safely with Your Pet & the New Lexus ES — Plus $200 Gift Basket Giveaway
This is a sponsored post for the Lexus Safety Event at Haldeman Lexus of Princeton . My family adopted our adorable Shih Tzu puppy, Mochi, last January. Mochi is often in the car with us -- whether we are on our way to his vet visits, on vacation (we traveled with him to Niagara Falls and Canada in July) or on local weekend day trips. Because I am so focused on safety for my pup, Mom Home Guide is partnering with Lexus to help drivers better understand how to keep their pets safe in the car. Join me and Mochi this Saturday at a #LexusPetSafety event from 12-2 p.m. Continue reading...
PupBox Subscription Box Review – 10 Months
Thanks to PupBox for sponsoring this post. I received a free PupBox in exchange for my honest review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you have been following this blog, you know my family recently adopted a puppy! His name is Mochi, and he is a sweet 10-month-old Shih Tzu. He's a great fit for our family! I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to review PupBox, a fun subscription box service geared especially for puppies! Mochi has been enjoying his PupBox for a few weeks now. Every time a PupBox arrives on our doorstep, it's a good day. Our pup just loves his Continue reading...