Rural Mom’s Top Dozen Gift Picks for Farmers and Homesteaders
If thinking about what to buy for the nature-loving or sustainable living folks on your Christmas list leaves you scratching your head, this post with our top dozen gift picks for farmers and homesteaders is for you! Even if you new to homesteading or if you have no clue what life on a farm is like, […]
Disneynature BORN IN CHINA Activity Packet and Educator’s Guide
Every Disneynature film I’ve seen (and now own in my home collection) educates, amazes, delights and inspires me! All of these movies certainly speak to my nature-loving and sustainable living soul but they also provide endless hours of adorable, heart-warming and mesmerizing entertainment. Now, we’ll soon have a new live adventure film to adore – […]
27 of the Best Instant Pot Recipes on the Planet!
I love my pressure cooker! I’m currently loving my Instant Pot but I’ve had a few other styles over the years, too. The technology just keeps getting better and better with each one. Pressure cooking is wonderful for canning and making soups and stews, but did you know you could make things like cheesecake and […]
4 Smart Ways to Teach Your Child Good Manners
When I was a kid, I really didn’t like hearing stories about how disrespectful kids are “these days.” I won’t go into detail about when “these days” were, but let’s just say that kids today are still struggling with the art of good manners. As this is such an important topic vital to our children’s success […]
Red or White? Wine Pairing Tips for the Holidays
During the holidays, do you stress over setting the perfect spread for friends and family? Me, too! Mainly because I know that when the food and drinks are holiday perfect, the joyful experience is well, that much more joyful! Thanks to our partnership with ALDI, this year I’ll be impressing my guests with some terrific […]
Share the Moments! Polaroid Snap Touch Giveaway
Countless times I’ve taken a picture with my digital camera or smart phone and wished I could share it immediately in a tangible manner. Sending via text or posting the photo on Insatgram is great, but you can’t decorate your refrigerator with iPhone photos or send a friend home with a special keepsake from your birthday party. Thanks […]
Art on the Atlanta Beltline
Atlanta is one of those cities with a rich industrial history and a bright future. Right now they’ve got a project going on called the Atlanta BeltLine. The Beltline is a new transportation system that takes an existing 22 mile historic rail corridor and transforms it with rail, trail, housing, art, and greenspace. The corridor […]
Clever Mason Jar Gift Ideas for Teachers
Do you struggle with gift ideas for your child’s teachers? I do, too! Every year I search for clever and creative ways to express our appreciation without busting our holiday budget. Sometimes I resort to small gift cards, but that often seems impersonal. This year, thanks to our partnership with At Home, I found some […]
SING! Coloring and Activity Sheets (and a Giveaway!) #SingMovie
Earlier this month, thanks to our partnership with Illumination, we are brought you some fun information about a new film, SING (in theaters December 21) that celebrates that dream of singing. Now, thanks to Universal Pictures we have even more fabulous goodies for you to enjoy including a special SING holiday video, SING coloring and activity sheets, […]
8 Fun Ways to Enjoy Farmers Markets with Kids Throughout the Year
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome guest contributor, Deanna F. Cook, author of Farmer’s Market Create-and-Play Activity Book. Deanna is sharing creative and clever ways to enjoy your Farmers Markets with your children through every season… Read on! If you’re looking for a fun field trip with the kids, head to the farmers markets. Not only […]
The Secret Life of Pets in on Digital HD! #TheSecretLifeOfPets #petspack
Ever wonder what your pets do when you’re not home? I know I do! The fun news? The film that gives us a glimpse into what our pets are up to, The Secret Life of Pets, is now available to own on Digital HD! We’re bringin you the full scoop in partnership with Universal Pictures […]
How You Can Help the Endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee TODAY!
Rusty patched bumble bees pollinate everything from cranberries and blueberries to squash and clover, but they are dying quickly. Studies indicate they have disappeared from 87 percent of their historic range and by as much as 95 percent in recent decades. This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed immediately and if you […]