Beekeeping Advice for Beginners
Are you interested in beekeeping? As the need to protect our bee population increases, this is something our family is researching to learn the basics and decide the best way to establish hives on our farm. If like us, you have questions on how to begin, read on! We reached out to Kim Lehman, author of Beekeeper’s […]
Sci-Fi Junior High Giveaway
As my youngest son is highly interested in physics, anything to do with the mysteries of the universe are hot topics in our home. Thanks to our partnership with JIMMY Patterson Books, we are embarking on a new reading adventure to space with Sci-Fi Junior High. Read on for more information and a spectacular giveaway, […]
What is the new Grassfed Dairy label?
What is the new “grassfed dairy” label all about? Naturally I was curious to find out, so I did a little bit of research. In a nutshell, it’s a label stating that the dairy product comes from cattle and farms that pass a new standard. Previously, “grassfed” could mean that a cow was fed grass […]
Friday Family Movie Night Fun: SING is now available on Digital HD!
Are you ready for an announcement of major piggy power proportions? In partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, we’re excited share details of the Digital HD release of SING on Vudu today! Yep, there’s lots of happy dancing in our home as SING is available on Digital HD today – just in time for our Friday Family Movie […]
Soap can equal Hope with SoapBox Soaps (Giveaway!)
You know at Rural Mom we love discovering products that deliver excellent results with earth-friendly ingredients. What we love even more is finding products like SoapBox Soaps, that in addition to offering eco-friendly products, also gives hope to our communities. We’ve partnered with SoapBox Soaps to share our insights and to offer you a great giveaway, too… read […]
Have You Visited Fabio Viviani’s Kitchen?
It’s no mystery that I’m a huge fan of Fabio Viviani! If you’ve hung around Rural Mom for any length of time, you’ve likely caught our raves for Fabio Viviani Wines or our sweet experiences with Chef’d and Fabio’s recipes there (I just ordered the Chicken Parmigiano and can’t wait to make it this weekend! Why am […]
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions and Party Tips
If you’ve been around for any amount of time, you know that I’m pretty proud of my Irish heritage. We celebrate all things Irish around here, and St. Patrick’s Day is definitely one of those things! In honor of one of my favorite holidays and thanks to our partnership with Oriental Trading, I’m sharing some […]
Discovering Your Disney-side at Disney Springs
Did you know the former Downtown Disney has received a magical makeover to blossom into the Disney Springs – a fabulous shopping, dining and entertainment destination? When I visited two years ago, it was still under construction and I had no idea how delightful the transformation would be. There’s definitely a little something for everyone […]
Chuck E. Cheese’s Goes Green with Kids Play Safe (and a Giveaway!)
Love finding fun activities for your kids but sometimes worry about what germs they come into contact with? Me, too! There’s good news on this front for fans of Chuck E. Cheese’s as Kids Play Safe recently certified Chuck E. Cheese’s, making it the first major brand to be recognized for its commitment to providing a safe, […]
Free Beauty and the Beast Coloring Sheets
Despite relating to Belle, as someone who is a bookworm and lives something of a provincial (rural) life, I wasn’t as enthused about the live adaptation of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST as I am some of the other films coming down the pike of the Walt Disney Studios movie lineup (such as Disneynature’s BORN IN […]
Earth-Friendly Ways to Freshen Up Your Home
Spring is in the air! Can you feel it? No? Me either. However, I’ve got a pretty severe case of Spring fever, and with Spring fever comes a desire to do some spring cleaning! Recently, thanks to my friends at ShiftCon, I’ve had the opportunity to sample some fabulous natural, organic products (highlighted throughout this […]
Kitchen Secrets: The 4-Ingredient Diabetes Cookbook
We all want a better, healthier lifestyle but sometimes it feels like there isn’t enough time in the day to achieve our goals. If you are dealing with an illness like Diabetes, it can be even more complex in making the right food choices and finding time to prepare healthier meals. Cooking can be one of […]