Snowflake's Purpose | A Dog's Purpose Family Movie Night
In partnership with Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Rural Mom is happy to bring you an unique view of our A DOG’S PURPOSE Family Movie Night experience, as seen from the perspective our Great Pyrenees! You know the kind of dog who is happy to greet you every time you come home? A herd dog who […]
Snowflake’s Purpose | A Dog’s Purpose Family Movie Night
In partnership with Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Rural Mom is happy to bring you an unique view of our A DOG’S PURPOSE Family Movie Night experience, as seen from the perspective our Great Pyrenees! You know the kind of dog who is happy to greet you every time you come home? A herd dog who […]
My CARS 3 Experience at the Sonoma Raceway
Speed. I am speed! Or at least I felt those iconic words from Lightening McQueen deep in my soul when I spent the day at the Sonoma Raceway as a guest of Disney for the Pixar Animation Studios CARS 3 press event. The Sonoma Raceway was an ideal, vibrant backdrop to the event. Sounds of race […]
Are You a #4HGrown Alum? Raise Your Hand!
I am very proud to call myself a 4-H Mom! I also identify as a 4-H volunteer and wish I was a 4-H alum. The way 4-H has enriched our lives is extraordinary. I can’t wait to call myself a 4-H grand-mom when my granddaughter begins her journey with this amazing program. Thanks to my […]
Inside Pixar Animation Studios
Step inside Pixar Animation Studios and you can sense the bubbles of creativity floating by, just waiting to burst into a new sketch, idea or bit of dialogue that will become part of the next hit film. From the second we walked onto the campus, I felt energized, full of curiosity and ready to soak in the […]
What’s the difference between grass-fed meat, heritage meat, and free-range meat?
Do you know the difference between grass-fed meat, heritage meat, and free-range meat? How about where your meat comes from? If you don’t know the answer to either of those questions, you’re not alone. Many consumers don’t. Let’s start with the basics. Grass-fed Meat: The term “grass-fed” meat can mean many things. According to the guidelines, […]
What Flower Color Should You Choose for Your Mom?
My mother and I are very different, but in a few, important ways we are quite alike. When I was younger, I might have cringed at that notion, but with age, I’ve come to appreciate that my mother has gifted me some terrific personality traits and skills. This is same gift I hope to give […]
Earth-Friendly Snacks to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate! As a steward of the earth, I make a point to do eco-friendly activities every day, but why not take time to do a little something extra fun, too? Earth day gives us a great incentive to discover something new on our path to sustainable living. […]
How To Prepare Your Pond for Spring
We worked with the state to build a wildlife refuge on part of our property that now houses a beautiful drinking pond and our new farm has a decorative pond – both required me to brush up on maintenance and preparation! Many people have installed garden ponds at their homes. They add interest to the garden, encourage […]
Farm Fresh Tomato Basil Soup
This recipe feature for Farm Fresh Tomato Basil Soup is written by Rural Mom on behalf of NutriBullet Select. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. As the boys get older, I find that I have less and less time to spend in the kitchen. Finding […]
Puppy Dog Pals | Adorable New Show from Disney Junior!
Watching two frisky puppies on a fun adventure is simply adorable! Recently, during an all-expense paid trip sponsored by Disney, I had the chance to watch the premiere episode of PUPPY DOG PALS which debuts Friday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. ET/PT. It’s designed for the pre-school audience, but the show is one everyone will quickly […]
Disneynature BORN IN CHINA | Fun Giant Panda, Snow Leopard and Golden Monkey Facts
It’s no secret that I’m wild about Disneynature’s BORN IN CHINA! I’ve had the opportunity on two occasions, during Disney-sponsored press trips, to watch the film and I’m still anxious to see it again in theaters April 21! It’s truly a remarkable, adorable and spectacular film that you don’t want to miss seeing. One of […]