This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Today I'm sharing a project my husband and I completed this weekend—or, I should say, HE completed! (Here's a BIG shout out of THANKS to my hubby!) I started a new work-from-home job in September, and have been wanting to create an outdoor office of sorts on my patio. The only problem I had is that our yard isn't fenced, and I have a 4-year-old Shih Tzu who wants to be with me basically 24/7. Which is good until he sees a squirrel and wants to go tearing after it! Thus, the need for the fence! I looked into all sorts of fencing options, 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...
Healthy Tips for Amazing Family Travel and Summer Fun with Your Kids
This post contains affiliate links. If your family is like mine, you’ve been spending a lot of time at home lately because of the coronavirus. It’s quite possible you may be experiencing cabin fever. These are some ways you have fun close to home while staying safe. Hit the Great Outdoors Since the coronavirus hit my state, my family and I have been sticking close to home. (We usually travel to somewhere fun over the summer via road trip - check out our family road trips to Vermont and Niagara Falls.) One way we have been having fun and doing some traveling is by going on Continue reading...
Shopping Delivery Services to Make Stay-Home Life Easier
Stuck at home because of Covid and a local shutdown? Life can still be fun. Try these delivery services to eat better, dress better and enjoy life more at home. (Use my referral coupon links to save!) This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Ever since the coronavirus has hit where I live, my family and I have been sheltering at home. It can be hard to keep life interesting when you are at home nearly 24/7. One way I have found to make life better for my family and myself while we are stuck at home is to use shopping delivery services. Hello Fresh Meal Continue reading...
How to Enjoy Your Backyard this Summer
With the Coronavirus on the increase, it's unlikely that my family and I will be traveling for summer vacation. Even if my family doesn't go away this summer, there are ways to have fun -- even if it's just in our own backyard. I am hoping to have lots of summer backyard fun with my family! Roast Hot Dogs & S'Mores This weekend, we won't be going to a cookout with family and friends. But we might enjoy some time around our new fire pit. I recently purchased a Landmann fire pit(at 50% off ) from Amazon. Eventually I would like to build a DIY paver fire pit around our metal 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...
#Stayhome Finds (Items to make social distancing easier)
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. My family, like many in the U.S., have been spending more time at home these days. That means our wardrobe has changed - instead of our usual clothing, we've been wearing more yoga pants, sweat pants and PJS! In New Jersey, where we live, we need to wear a mask just to go shopping. We also have more time on our hands since there is no commuting to work and school. Life is different these days. I'd thought I'd share this list of items that I think might make staying at home more Continue reading...
Friday Five — Mother’s Day Recipes and Puppy Gear
Happy Fri-YAY!! I'm so happy that the end of the week is FINALLY here! I'm looking forward to this weekend, as we're having a Mother's Day celebration with family and good friends. We are even bringing our puppy with us for his first family holiday! It's always nice to be together with my husband, kids, friends -- and our puppy! Welcome Spring I'm into springtime mode here at Mom Home Guide! I’ve been planting container gardens - I will be sharing a container garden tutorial and photos here on the blog on Tuesday. I've also been enjoying walks in my hometown and in nearby university town, Continue reading...
Celebrating the Year of the Dog
This post was sponsored by Oriental Trading, which provided me with the decor and party supplies for this post. The Chinese New Year is approaching -- the date of the New Year this year is February 16. The Chinese New Year celebrates the start of the lunar new year, is based on a lunar calendar, and is a different date each year. In the Chinese calendar, each new year is assigned one of 12 zodiac characters. This year, 2018, is the year of the dog! There is a console table in my home's family room that I like to decorate for the holidays. One of the holidays that I like to decorate for Continue reading...