Now that 2017 is almost here, I thought I'd share the top 10 posts of 2016 here on Mom Home Guide. Looking at Mom Home Guide's top 10 posts for 2016, I've realized that I was very busy this year! My friend, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, is also sharing her top 10 posts of 2016, so be sure to stop by her blog, too! I created a family computer command center, added new décor to the family room, created an outdoor seating area, chalk-painted a jewelry armoire, painted an accent wall in the master bathroom, created new placemat pillows for my living room and updated my home's mini Continue reading...
Chalk Painted Jewelry Armoire {Thrifted Item Makeover}
I am a Decorart blogger and received free product for the completion of this project. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Today I am participating in the Thrifted Item Makeover with a wonderful group of talented bloggers! In this blog hop, we all picked an old or thrifted item to upcycle into a new look or purpose! For my project, I chose to makeover an old, ugly oak jewelry cabinet that I had hidden in a closet. (For the other projects in this blog hop, check out the links at the end of this post.) I never thought I'd refinish furniture -- I am more of an artsy Continue reading...
Thrifted Item Makeover Blog Hop
Happy Monday, everyone! This week is going to be a fun week -- this week I am participating in the Thrifted Item Makeover Blog Hop with a big group of talented bloggers. In this blog hop, each blogger chose an old or thrifted item to makeover or upcycle into a new look or purpose. So many beautiful projects and fun tutorials will be shared this week! I will be sharing my project on Wednesday. I love how my project turned out! For my project, I upcycled an old piece of furniture that was so ugly that I had it hidden in my home's master bedroom closet. Now that I have given the Continue reading...
Feel Warmer with Sol Alpaca Giveaway
This post compensated by #SOLALPACA for my participation in the #FeelWarmer #ad campaign as part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I haven't, but I've found something that I'm sure many of my friends would love! I recently was shipped a beautiful Sol Alpaca scarf straight from Peru! The scarf is just what I need now that the air is getting cooler here in New Jersey! The scarf is made from baby alpaca fibers and is super soft, silky and warm. I think it would be a lovely addition to any winter wardrobe -- with Continue reading...
Fall in Love with Your Home (Fall Home Tour)
Hello! Today I am joining some of my blogging friends in sharing my fall home tour! Throughout this week, my friends and I will open our homes and show how we have styled our spaces for the autumn season! Check out the schedule below to see the full fall tour schedule -- be sure to visit my blogging friends' home tours, too! First up is my easy, $3 DIY fall wreath! With my kids' cross country schedule and music lessons, life can be busy! So, I wanted a quick and easy fall wreath. To make this wreath I spent $3 in supplies for a pool noodle, some orange ribbon and a big bow, all from the Continue reading...
A Colorful Patio Living Area
* I received product from Rugs USA to facilitate this review. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Hi, everyone! Welcome to this week's summer entertaining blog hop! This week two of my blogging buddies and I will be sharing how we will be entertaining friends and family this summer! Check back Wednesday and Friday for posts from Tee of Beauteeful Living and Reesa at Momma Lew. I am so excited that summer is here -- I have been out in my garden planting wonderful flowers and veggies, and I have been working on beautifying my home's backyard patio! I am really Continue reading...
15 Ways to Go Green /#SunrunSolar Sweepstakes
Want to be cool this summer? Look to go green! By going "green" or striving to be more eco-friendly this summer, you can save money on everyday home costs and be kinder to our Earth. Being kinder to the Earth is very important because being it impacts what kind of world our kids will inherit from us! I've found that these 15 ways to go green are both cost effective and easy! 15 Easy Ways to Go Green Go solar - Many homeowners who go solar save money in the summer when the sun is out the longest and air conditioning costs are high. E.g., with Sunrun, a solar service company, you can get Continue reading...
Monday Favorites – Link Up Party Picks (April 6)
Hey, everyone! Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend! Today I am sharing my favorite projects that were shared at last Wednesday’s A Little Bit of Everything Link Up Party. Shirley of Beachwood Place shared her beautiful dining room. I just love the big rustic dining table, the woven chairs and the gorgeous chandelier. I don't have a formal dining room, but my eat-in kitchen has a large dining area, and I'd love to glam it up like this! Sharla of The Chaos and the Clutter blog shared her recipe for One Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo - made with goat cheese. Yum! I adore goat Continue reading...
Master Bedroom Ideas
*This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission to help fund this blog. Thank you! I have been working to update the decor in most of my home, but one room that has remained mostly untouched is the master bedroom. I have made updates to the room recently, but I still have a way to go to get the room where I want it to be. I've recently added a Samara 6 Piece Coverlet Set (that I purchased on Amazon.com) to my bedroom -- I really love how the coverlet set adds color to the room. I have been kicking around some Continue reading...
Monday Favorites (Link Up Party Picks)
Last week, I was lucky enough to co-host the Creative Spark Link Up Party. It was so much fun! There were so many great projects and ideas shared! So today I am sharing my favorite tutorials and projects from that party! I am crazy about Deb from Seeking Lavender Lane's Tutorial on how to keep a beautiful home with kids! I think she's just brilliant! In her tutorial, she shows how she hides her kids' toys and craft items in plain sight! Her post shows her beautiful living space, complete with grey walls and white furniture. Her space looks like it's right out of a magazine! But scattered Continue reading...