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Simple Chair Cushion Covers with Chair Ties (Pinterest Challenge)

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. These links cost you nothing, but may earn a small commission that helps to fund this blog. Thanks! Welcome to the Pinterest Challenge, hosted by Erlene of My Pinterventures! In the challenge, held once a month, bloggers like myself tackle a project we've pinned. I've been thinking of making cushions for my kitchen chairs for some time. I finally found this pin by DIY Candy on how to make a chair cushion with chair ties. This pin shows how to make an entire chair cushion from scratch. (Creating the cover, stuffing the pillow, etc.) The pin Continue reading...

Friday Five — Fall Wreath, Kitchen Update, New Reads, Mulch & String Lights

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Thanks to Tuttle Publishing for providing me with the books reviewed in this post. Thanks also to Thompson's Waterseal for providing the stain used on my DIY String Light Planter Posts. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Happy Friday! I am so glad that Friday is here! To celebrate, I thought I'd take the time to share a Friday Five -- here I'll share some details about what I've been up to lately! $100 Room Challenge You may have noticed that this month I've participated in the $100 Room Challenge. The challenge is hosted by Erin of Lemons, Lavender & Laundry. This Continue reading...

Final Kitchen Reveal ($100 Room Challenge)

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Thanks to DecoArt for providing me with the stencil and the Americana Chalky Finish Paints that I used to create my DIY stenciled table runner. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to the $100 Room Challenge, hosted by Erin of  Lemons, Lavender and Laundry. In the challenge, bloggers like myself aim to update a room for no more than $100. I love this kind of challenge -- I am always working to update my home without spending a lot! The room I decided to update is my home's kitchen. My plan was to add new nickel knobs to my DIY-painted kitchen cabinets (I Continue reading...

$100 Room Challenge — Kitchen (Week 2)

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Thanks to Premier Prints for providing me with the fabric that I will be using in my kitchen update. Thanks also to DecoArt for providing me with the beautiful chalky finish paints and stencil that I will be using in this project. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Welcome to the second week of the $100 Room Challenge! The challenge, held twice a year and hosted by Erin of Lemons, Lavender and Laundry, encourages bloggers to update a room for just $100 in a month. I’ve followed the challenge for a while now. I’ve learned that it’s possible to make big changes to a room Continue reading...

Kitchen Update – $100 Room Challenge

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Welcome to Mom Home Guide! Today is a fun day because it is the first day of the $100 Room Challenge! The challenge, held twice a year and hosted by Erin of Lemons, Lavender and Laundry, encourages bloggers to update a room for just $100 in the span of a month. I've followed the challenge for quite some time now. I've learned from the challenge that it's possible to make substantial changes to a room without spending a lot of money! Since I'm all about not breaking the bank (but I do love a pretty home), this challenge is perfect for me! The challenge encourages bloggers like me to use Continue reading...

Best Projects of 2018

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I was provided product from Stencil Revolution, HomeRight and Attic Dek in exchange for my honest reviews. Happy Holidays, everyone! As we wind down 2018, I am taking time this week to enjoy with my sweet twin daughters and husband. So today I am sharing some "best of" posts here on Mom Home Guide. These best of posts were the most popular craft and DIY posts with Mom Home Guide's readers in 2018. Best Craft & DIY Projects of 2018   DIY Chalkboard Home Sweet Home Sign I love creating unique and new decor for my home's front door. Continue reading...

Kitchen Cabinet Wreaths {Dollar Store Craft Challenge | Christmas Edition)

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I like decorating my home for Christmas, but I usually don't want to spend a lot of money doing so. So today I'm happy to be joining my blogging friends for the Dollar Store Craft Challenge | Christmas Edition. I've always liked the look of mini Christmas wreaths on kitchen cabinets, so I decided to make that my project for this challenge. Be sure to check out the links at the bottom of this post to see all of my friends' projects!!    This is a very "light" craft project for me. In the rush of the season, I almost forgot that this blog hop is today! But luckily, it's a snap to Continue reading...

Quick and Easy Breakfasts for Weekday Mornings

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Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartWithSmithfield #CollectiveBias Now that my daughters are in high school, our mornings are hectic. To get out the door on time, they need to eat breakfast before 6:30 a.m. My husband has to leave for work early, too. I do what I can to get everyone out the door on time. If your family is like mine, you know it can be tough to get everyone to sit down for breakfast. I’ve found a few ways to make our mornings run smoothly. Serve a Quick & Delicious Breakfast If I Continue reading...

Friday Five – Road Trips & Spice Organization

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This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to keep this blog running. Thanks! Saturday Road Trip My twin teen daughters, husband and I had a fun mini road trip with our puppy Mochi last weekend. We first hit a local hot dog/hamburger stand for lunch. We then went to Halo Pub, an ice cream place that sells homemade ice cream. Our puppy turned 5 months old over the weekend, so we gave him his first taste of ice cream! He got his own cup of vanilla ice cream and loved it! Afterwards we went to Sayen Continue reading...

Planning a Kitchen Remodel

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If you've been following this blog, you probably know that I've taken steps to update the look of my home's kitchen. I've repainted most of the oak cabinets white. (I just have a few more to paint.) I've purchased some new cabinet hardware to install. I've made small changes like organizing drawers and installing inexpensive tile under the kitchen sink. I'd love to change out the flooring and the counter, too. A good blogging friend of mine is doing a complete kitchen remodel -- I have to admit I'm a bit jealous! If you are considering a DIY kitchen remodel or if you are thinking of having Continue reading...

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