Exclusive Interview with Director Jon Favreau and Neel Sethi #JungleBookEvent
How do you remake a beloved Disney classic animation using a combination of CGI and live-action film? The risk is high, but the reward potential great and (spoiler alert) the results spectacular! We caught up with Director Jon Favreau and Neel Sethi prior to THE JUNGLE BOOK red carpet premiere to get their insights on […]
5 Effective Ways to Help Your Child Build Leadership Skills #TrueLeaders
Truth is, some children are natural born leaders, others develop the attributes over time with additional nurturing and guidance. My oldest son is applying to be a 4-H camp counselor this year. Naturally, I’m proud of his ambitions and desire to play a more active role in our community. 4-H has blessed our family in so many ways with […]
The Jungle Book Red Carpet World Premiere Experience #JungleBookEvent
Elation, Wonder, Euphoria, Awe, Jubilation, Bliss – if I had to sum up the experience of being at The Jungle Book red carpet world premiere and all the emotions stampeding through my mind, these are a few words that might make the cut. Whatever you may have envisioned a night on the red carpet and […]
Splashing in the mud and the muck in style with The Muckster II
April Showers bring May Mud. I know that’s now how it goes, but it sure seems that way sometimes! From my garden’s standpoint, rain is awesome! That doesn’t really mean I like to slosh around in it all that much though. Good shoes are important for Spring weather and the slippery muck it leaves behind. […]
5 Smart Things You Should Do After You File Your Tax Return
Crunch time is on and we’ll soon be at the end of the tax season. For all of us, this is definitely cause to celebrate simply because the stress of tax preparation and filing is over! Your first thought may be to tuck all-things-tax-related out of sight and out of mind until next year, but […]
My Time Aboard The R.M.S. Titanic
April 15, 1912 at 2:20 a.m. the Atlantic Ocean claimed R.M.S. Titanic, burying the unsinkable ship and over 1,500 passengers beneath the frigid waves. One hundred years later, the cultural phenomenon, the fascination with the Titanic, her crew and passengers is still very much alive. Of all historical tragedies, why is this one so prevalent […]
25 Top Tips for a Successful Baby Shower
Baby showers are so much fun to plan! There’s something so exciting about welcoming new life into the world, even when it’s not your own baby. Because there are so many things to think about and so many ways to make a baby shower special, I’ve put together a few terrific DIY ideas for you. […]
Rural Mom is Headed to the Red Carpet! #JungleBookEvent
Why will this chicken farmer cross the U.S. to get to the other side? To get to the Jungle Book event! Thanks to the magical peeps at Disney, I’ll soon be headed to sunny California for an amazing red carpet event celebrating Walt Disney Studios’ live-action film release of THE JUNGLE BOOK! The red carpet… […]
MARY’s secret ingredients Subscription Box Sneak Peek (and 25% off coupon!)
Like you, I’m excited about Easter weekend! Gathering with family and friends in kinship and enjoying a delicious farm fresh meal together is always such a treat! One of my very favorite parts is that our whole family brings a dish to dinner, sampling new recipes, flavors and sweets is such a joy. In just […]
25 Fabulous Family Vacation Destinations!
Summer is almost here! Have you planned a trip yet? I’m fortunate to be able to do a lot of traveling for Rural Mom, but it’s always so much more fun when we can all go as a family. I’m not the only blogger with the travel bug, though. All over the blogosphere, there are […]
Light Up Your Outdoor Fun with the Playbulb Garden
I love my house. It’s great for entertaining – in the winter. In the warmer months, day or night, you’ll usually find me outside. I like to entertain guests outside whenever possible too. There’s just something so amazing about fresh air and a nice warm breeze. Lately, I’ve been enamored with Playbulb Garden Bluetooth Smart […]
Keep Your Easter Green with an Upcycled Easter Basket
The older I get, the more baskets I seem to accumulate, particularly around the holidays! While I love the storage potential and casual decor they offer my home, after awhile there are only so many baskets you can use at catch-alls, so it’s time to find clever ways to upcycle and re-purpose. I’ve re-purposed many a […]