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Behind The Scenes of The Lost Colony in Roanoke

October 8, 2017

Some experiences uplift your soul in a way that leaves a permanent and welcome mark. My time in the Outer Banks, NC was one such journey for me, an area rich with natural beauty and artisan spirit. A lovely spot where nature and the arts join in veritable harmony is the Waterside Theatre, home to […]

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Ideas for Planning a Perfect Wizard Party

October 5, 2017

I’ve always been a fan of Harry Potter. With the release of the illustrated series upon us, it seemed like a great time to plan the perfect wizard party, right? The cool thing about wizard-themed parties is that they can be adapted to fit Halloween or any other time of year, really! A wizard-themed birthday […]

Speed and Light! Skullduggery Max Traxxx Tracer Racers Twin Loop Set

October 5, 2017

Sometimes you totally feel the need for speed. For glow-in-the-dark lightening fast fun. Or for hours of car racing entertainment. Thanks to my partnership with Skullduggery, we’ve found the road to all these adventures and more with Max Traxxx… check it out: As you can imagine, in a house full of boys, Max Traxxx remote control […]

Just in Time for the Holidays! Despicable Me 3 Special Edition on Digital (Nov. 21)

October 4, 2017

Love Minions? Me, too! This post announcing the Despicable Me 3 Special Edition release is in partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment… read on for more details! Every year, there’s a film that I know will make my holiday shopping list and the Despicable Me 3 Special Edition release is definitely on the top of […]

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What Are Bee-Friendly Plants? | Plant a Bee Garden!

September 28, 2017

Bees.  We know we need them.  We want to save them.  We don’t always know how.  One fun, easy and awesome way to help support the health of our pollinators is to have bee-friendly plants on your homestead.  Thanks to our partnership with Beesponsible® and Bee Harmony we are sharing ideas for providing a safe […]

GIVEAWAYS Technology

Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 tablet with Windows 10 (Giveaway!)

September 27, 2017

Do you use a laptop or a tablet to enhance your lifestyle?  How about both?  Thanks to my partnership with Nextbook, I’ve got the scoop on and a giveaway of the Nextbook Flexx 11A 2-in-1 tablet with Windows 10 that functions as a touch-screen tablet and laptop-style device… read on! I have a “regular” computer […]

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Farm Fresh Meats and Bargain Prices with Zaycon Fresh

September 21, 2017

Feeding a large family is no easy task!  Whether you have growing teens (like me,) who gobble up groceries faster than you can feed them or you are planning a big event, one of the most expensive items in your budget is likely meat.  Thanks to our partnership with Zaycon Fresh, I have discovered a […]

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Instantly Identify any Plant or Tree with PlantSnap!

September 18, 2017

Buying a new home is a crazy-exciting time, but when the process is done and the joy bubble dissipates, you wind up with a to-do list ten miles long and a bazillion questions to go with it!  Thanks to my partnership with PlantSnap, I’m knocking one very important item off my checklist – the identification […]

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Celebrations to Remember with Elena Of Avalor

September 17, 2017

Family, friends, music, laughter, love and time-honored family traditions.  These are all things we cherish and everything the new adventures of Elena of Avalor celebrate.  Thanks to our friends at Disney Junior, we are sharing information on Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember DVD and special Elena of Avalor toys… read on! One of the […]

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Rural Mom Travels: Georgetown Kentucky Agritourism

September 10, 2017

One of the biggest requests I receive lately from friends traveling in Kentucky is “where can I find an authentic agritourism experience.”  I always have to smile because the entire state of Kentucky happens to be one big agritourism adventure!  The newest stop I’ve added to my “highly-recommend a visit list” is Georgetown Kentucky, a […]

Taste of Home LIVE in Louisville!

September 9, 2017

Want to learn invaluable cooking tips and tricks while you spend the day with culinary experts and friends?  Me, too!  I’m delighted to be a Taste of Home Blogger and even more delighted to find our that Taste of Home LIVE Happiest Holiday Tour is coming to Louisville October 1st… read on for all the […]

Color Your Lunch Red, White and Blue!

September 3, 2017

It’s Labor Day weekend and what better way to celebrate than with color-themed foods of red, white and blue?  This week as you prep your picnics and lunches for the return back to school, why not add a little patriotic spin to your meals and snacks? We have some super fun, colorful snack and beverage […]