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 […]
Simple Ways to Serve Natural and Organic Summer Foods
You probably already know that at Rural Mom, we are all about farm fresh food choices year ’round. Thanks to our partnership with Walmart, we’re bringing you a few ideas to enhance your summer with quick and easy ways to serve natural and organic foods without spending excessive time in the kitchen. As always, opinions […]
Farm Chic Paint Colors
If your home’s walls could talk, what would they say? Never mind. I probably don’t want to know! In partnership with Magnolia Paints, I’m testing out some new farm chic paint colors in our new homestead. Wonder what our walls will have to say? Read on! Painted walls actually do speak, though not with words. […]
Summer Celebrations and Sabra Hummus
Do you have a go-to product for your summer entertaining needs. One of my favorites is Sabra Hummus and seasonal produce! I’m partnering with Sabra and Walmart to share my tips on hosting a tasty get-together and an awesome sweepstakes opportunity for you… read on! With summer in full swing, our weekends are chock full […]
Rural Moms Love Getting Good Stuff Cheap at Ollie's Bargain Outlet
As a frugal mom, I love getting a super good bargain. As a Rural Mom, that’s not always easy to do, but Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is making it easier to enhance your lifestyle without without busting your budget! Thanks to our partnership with Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, I’m sharing my experience shopping at Ollie’s, exciting news […]