Festival Ready with Swap.com
With Summer in full swing and Autumn soon approaching, we are in full festival mode in Kentucky! From church picnics, to peach jam festivals, outdoor concerts, picnics and school rallies, every weekend we have something going on straight through October. I’m partnering with Swap.com today to get festival ready with a really cool new way […]
Back-to-School This Year, Definitely a Kleenex Moment!
Will this fall be a Kleenex Moment for you? In partnership with Acorn Influence, I’m sharing my thoughts on back-to-school and a fabulous deal on Kleenex at Sam’s Club to help save you money for your Kleenex Moments… read on for the full scoop! Temperatures are soaring to the high 90’s. We’re spending most of […]
Make Simple Changes at Home and Save the World
The planet needs all the help that it can get these days. Environmental reports suggest that the world is in bad shape and that everyone must do his or her part to improve the state of the environment for the future. It can be difficult for an individual to figure out exactly how to begin […]
Wild New Crafty Ways to Tame Teen Hygiene
This content was sponsored by Old Spice, but all thoughts and opinions on wild new crafty ways to tame teen hygiene are that of Rural Mom. I absolutely love having teen sons. I absolutely dislike many of the teen smells that accompany having teen sons. Can you relate? Some days, it’s like someone let a […]
Fun Ways To Celebrate National Ice Cream Day!
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? It is! And today is National Ice Cream Day! Two celebrations I’m more-than-happy to participate in! Thanks to our pals at Thirty-One Gifts, we have the scoop on the new ice cream-themed products and a few fun facts and ideas to enhance your festivities! Recognizing […]
Rural Dads: Creative Play is an Awesome Parenting Tool!
Do you engage your child with creative play? Studies show that the benefits of encouraging creative play include fostering imagination, building logic skills and teaching your children to communicate more effectively. These are all great skills they will need in life. There’s even a greater benefit when you spend time with your child participating in […]
Indulge a Little | Sweets GiftBox Subscription Service
Do you have a sweet tooth? Often it’s better to stop fighting it and have a little sweet indulgence. Unless you’ve got a medical reason not to indulge every now and then, cravings are generally the body’s way of saying it needs something. I’m not suggesting you eat a half gallon of ice cream and […]
Rural Mom Travels: Santa Claus Indiana
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…in July, that is! Our family loves Christmas, so celebrating twice a year seems fitting! And I can’t think of a better place to celebrate Christmas in July than in Santa Claus, Indiana! We recently spent some time at Lake Rudolph and Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, and […]
Celebrating new Miffy Toys at Walmart!
As Miffy Brand Ambassador, I am so excited to share with you today that Miffy just released her new toy line at Walmart!! I received a few to test out and they are super cute… read on for more details! Growing up, my sons loved watching Miffy and Friends and now my granddaughter is a […]
Do You Have the Right Lighting in Your Office?
As you might expect, I spend a lot of time at my desk working. With everything that I’ve got going on, that often means late nights and/or early mornings before the sun comes up! My eyes get tired from looking at the screen with dim lighting after a while. Unfortunately, I’ve got deadlines to adhere […]
Cook With Confidence | The Haven’s Kitchen Cooking School Giveaway!
Artisan Books partnered with me to support an exciting new cookbook! Read on to learn more about THE HAVEN’S KITCHEN COOKING SCHOOL: Recipes and Inspiration to Build a Lifetime of Confidence in the Kitchen by Alison Cayne (released April 4 by Artisan Books,) including an excerpt and exciting giveaway! As a professional chef and cookbook author, […]
Reduce Allergens with Chemical-Free Cleaning Methods
Here’s something you may not know: According to CDC.gov, more than 6 million children are affected by asthma. If your child is one of those 6 million, you know that it’s closely entwined with allergies. As a matter of fact, it’s estimated that up to three quarters of the 22 million people in the US […]