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2013 Year in Review

written by Lauren

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Happy 2014, everyone! I can't believe that 2013 is over! Last year was a busy one here at Mom Home Guide. So, before launching my new projects for 2014, I am going to share the best of what I accomplished in 2013! Here is my 2013 Mom Home Guide Year in Review. Burlap Crafts Burlap was popular in 2013, so like many crafters, I jumped onto the burlap bandwagon in 2013. It was fun! Two of my favorite burlap crafts I completed was my stenciled no-sew burlap valance for my home's downstairs powder room, and my no-sew fringed burlap table runner. Both projects were problem solvers, as I was having Continue reading...

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Fall Container Gardens

written by Lauren

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Now that fall is here, I have been looking for ways to continue gardening, since I had so much fun with my new southern-exposure flower garden over the summer. My daughters and I found a great way to garden in the fall and to add some autumn color to a home's outdoor decor -- fall container gardens! Earlier this month, I signed up for a fall container garden workshop at what has become my favorite garden store, Timothy's Center for Gardening in Robbinsville, NJ. I was going to go by myself or take a friend along, but instead, I took my twin 10-year-old daughters, and we had a Continue reading...

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Time to Plant Spring Bulbs

written by Lauren

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This summer, I just adored the new perennial garden that I planted along the southern side of my home. The phlox and some of the lilies are still blooming, but the sunflowers are long gone. That's why today when the kids come home, I plan to enlist their help in planting some spring bulbs. Now is the perfect time to plant spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips, which bloom in the spring. Since it's necessary to plant spring bulbs in the fall before the soil freezes, I plan to get an early start by doing my planting today. I usually wait until October to plant my bulbs, but I've Continue reading...

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August Garden Tour with Mammoth Sunflowers

written by Lauren

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As August nears its end, I have been relishing the new sunny perennial garden that I planted this summer along the southern side of my home. I will be sad when the summer garden season comes to an end! I have especially been enjoying the mammoth sunflowers that are blooming in the center of my new summer garden. The smallest of my sunflowers is about 5 feet high, but I think the tallest is at least 10 feet high! The first of my sunflowers began blooming about a week or so this August, while one sunflower -- the tallest -- just started blooming today. I totally am going to be planting some Continue reading...

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Butterflies, Sunflowers and Ladybugs

written by Lauren

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The past few days have been busy at Mom Home Guide! A lot happened over the weekend. One of the most exciting things that happened is that the Insect Lore butterflies and ladybugs that we ordered through the mail have started to come out of their metamorphoses! The first to emerge were a few ladybugs, and then two butterflies came out of their chrysalises. My kids are very excited! We are planning to release the butterflies and ladybugs in our new perennial garden when all the butterflies and ladybugs finally emerge  – which will probably be by next Continue reading...

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DIY Bird Bath from a Clay Pot

written by Lauren

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It's been a few weeks since I planted my flower garden. Now that my garden is complete, I have been loving it! While the garden has been a haven for me, I've been hoping that the garden would also be a welcome place for birds as well. My kids and I love to bird watch! The garden has lots of phlox, which I've heard can attract hummingbirds. I would love that! Sunflowers are also said to attract birds. But although my sunflower plant is big, it hasn't flowered yet! I am hoping to get a sunflower or two soon!     DIY Bird Bath for the Garden I Continue reading...

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Curbside Garden

written by Lauren

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The weather has been hot here in New Jersey, but that hasn't stopped me from doing some gardening! The other day I got it in my head to beautify the strip of grass that lies between the curb and the sidewalk at the front of the house. I mean, what is that little bit of grass for, anyway? It's a pain to mow and all that really grows there are weeds and crabgrass. Not pretty. So while the kids were playing on the Slip N Slide the other day, I got out a shovel and removed the grass -- I was surprised at how quickly the grass came up. I then planted a flat of impatiens that I Continue reading...

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New and Popular on Mom Home Guide

written by Lauren

Check out the latest and greatest on Mom Home Guide! Decorating With Decals When you have kids, decorating with decals can be a smart move. I've decorated a few kids spaces in my home with decals, and have found that they are great for a quick decor update and be switched out just as quickly! _________________________________________________________________________ 15 Amazing Tower Planter Projects Now that I've created a beautiful flower tower for my home's backyard patio, I am looking for other tower planter projects to complete. Check out the 15 amazing tower planter Continue reading...

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15 Amazing Tower Planters

written by Lauren

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In April,  I created a petunia flower tower for my backyard's patio. The flower tower was a super easy project to complete and was relatively inexpensive, so I have been  searching for other tower planters to try -- I figure that the other end of my home's patio could use some love, too! I am member and a big fan of the home and garden knowledge hub and social media site, Hometalk. HomeTalk is a place where homeowners, bloggers and professionals can get together and share projects or ask questions about home-related issues or interests. I've gotten lots of home improvement and gardening Continue reading...

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What’s New and Popular on Mom Home Guide

written by Lauren

Check out the latest and greatest on Mom Home Guide!   Father's Day Gift Guide Take a look at Mom Home Guide's picks for gifts that will please any dad this Father's Day!               _________________________________________________________________________   Girls' Night Out: Henna / Mendhi Tattoos Looking for a fun idea for a girls' night out? Why not try getting an all-natural, henna /mendhi tattoo? A friend of mine and our daughters got mendhi / henna tattoos recently. Read more to check out the Continue reading...

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