Ready for Summer with Mabel’s Labels Sleepaway Camp Label Pack
If you’ve ever asked “Where’s your lunchbox?” and been met with a blank stare you’ll understand what I mean when I say that I’ve considered using a bungy cord to attach my kids to their things! They’re always misplacing something, whether it’s their school gear, their sports gear, their toys, or worse, stuff they borrow […]
Quick and Easy Oregano Buttered Brown Rice
You may have noticed, this week we are building on a grilling theme around here with plenty of Greek-inspired dishes to enjoy! When serving up Greek Grilled Salad and Souvlaki with fresh vegetable skewers, I always like to add in one of my favorite accompaniments, Oregano Buttered Brown Rice. This side is so easy to […]
Tea Cup Planter Craft
We are curiouser and curiouser to see Disney’s ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS this weekend and can’t wait to revisit with our beloved characters from Lewis Caroll’s imagination. This time Alice returns to Underland to save her friend, the Mad Hatter in a spectacular adventure that’s sure to be full of magical whimsy! Naturally, as we get […]
Quick and Affordable Ways to Transform Your Home with Spring Garden Flair
There is something about Spring that makes me want to redecorate my home. Maybe it’s the redecoration of nature, the new life all around me, or a combination of both. Whatever it is, I try not to give in to it too much or it could get very expensive very quickly! Each year I try […]
Grilled Greek Souvlaki and Vegetable Skewers
Did I ever mention I love to grill? Likely, if you’ve hung around Rural Mom long enough or checked out our recent Summer Grilled Greek Salad recipe, this tidbit of info comes as no surprise! The smoky flavor and the char from grilling enhances food flavors, giving us all the more reason to make favorites […]
Return to the Isle of the Lost Giveaway #DisneyDescendants
This post is brought to you in partnership with Disney-Hyperion. Last year, I had the wonderful opportunity to preview Disney’s Descendants movie and then share the movie experience with my sons. We all loved it so much, that we promptly decided to read “The Isle of the Lost” by Melissa de la Cruz, which is […]
Add a little paradise to your garden | Costa Farms Tropical Hibiscus
As a general rule, I spend most of the winter missing summer. The first snow is pretty and of course I love Thanksgiving and Christmas, but after the holidays are over, I’m ready to go back to sunny days and gardening. I’ve actually been putting some thought into making my home more of a summer […]
Summer Grilled Greek Salad Recipe
Picnic and party season is here and I have my grilling apron ready! Thanks to my partnership with ALDI, we’re grilling up a delicious, fresh twist on a farm fresh favorite. Salads are my summertime staple. I love enjoying them daily for lunch or dinner and sharing with friends when it’s picnic time. Recently, after grilling romaine for a […]
What word best describes your mom? #BeautyIs
Disclosure: This conversation is sponsored by Lunchbox but as always, all opinions are my own. Love is the word I most associate with motherhood, though even that word doesn’t have the depth to truly convey what is truly in a mother’s heart, does it? When I think of all the mom figures in my life – […]
Watch and Win with WynZyn – It’s That Simple! #WynZynGiveaway
This discussion is brought to you via my partnership with WynZyn. As always, all thoughts and opinions are that of Rural Mom. To be totally honest, I’m not a huge fan of online banner or video ads. In fact, it’s the reason you don’t find them on RuralMom.com. I find them intruding and don’t wish […]
Travel Style: Thirty-One Gifts Fold-Over Weekender
Have bag, will travel! This is my basic motto. Of course, there are other things involved, like money, time, weather, etc., but we don’t need to get into the details today. Let’s talk about this really cute Thirty-One Gifts Fold-Over Weekender bag that makes me want to pack and head out on a road trip […]
Free FINDING DORY Activity Sheets #FindingDory #HaveYouSeenHer
It’s hard to believe summer in nearly here and that FINDING DORY will soon be in theaters! This film is definitely going to be the hit of the summer, particularly with our little swimmers. I can’t wait to see my granddaughter’s reaction to the film and I know it’s going to warm my heart to […]