Give the gift of relaxation this Mother’s Day | GuruNanda Aromatherapy Kits
After a handmade gift from one of my amazing children (or my adorable grand child!) the second top gift I’d love to receive on Mother’s Day is the gift of relaxation! Seriously, we moms toil all day long making sure everything and everyone is safe, sound and well-cared for. A real treat is having some […]
6 Smart Tips for Treating Stubborn Stains!
We are deep in the midst of Spring farming and that also means that we’re deep in the midst of plenty of dirt and totally stubborn stains! I’ve learned a thing or two about stain removal over the years so I thought I’d share with you my favorite tips. This stain-fighting conversation is brought to […]
Lemon Kandy Kake Cheesecake Cups Recipe (and a Giveaway!)
Strawberries, peaches, and lemons – oh my! I simply love fruit flavors and Tastykakes is offering some great ones this Spring! Thanks to our friends at Tastykakes, we’ve got the full scoop, a terrific recipe to share and a lovely giveaway for you, too. Read on! Tastykake has created some crazy-good limited edition Spring flavors to […]
Are You One Tough Mother? #OneToughMother #Teleflora
This celebration of what it means to me to be “one tough mother” is brought to you via my partnership with Teleflora. All thoughts, opinions and mommy moments, as always, are that of Rural Mom! You’re in the center of the store and your child acts up. Maybe it’s because you won’t buy them a […]
Demonstrating my Rural Mom style (and sensibility!) with Otterbox
I work hard and I play hard, and if something is going to keep up with me it has to be tough! My phone is no exception. I recently posted about the latest love of my life, the Samsung Galaxy S7, and the only thing that could possibly make that phone better is a case […]
Meet The Cast of WALK THE PRANK #WalkThePrank #JungleBookEvent
Last week we chatted about the experience of being on the set of WALK THE PRANK at Paramount Studios. Today, I’m sharing more information about the cast of this super fun DisneyXD show! For those just joining us now: WALK THE PRANK is an innovative new format that blends scripted comedy with real hidden-camera pranks in a […]
Introducing the Ball® Canning Spring Collection from Jarden Home Brands
I love summer! One of my favorite things about it is the events! I love hosting (and being invited to) picnics, barbecues, and parties! I recently received some Jarden Home Brands products to spruce up my Spring kitchen, and I’ve come up with some great ideas for their uses! Check them out: Collection Elite Colored […]
The Voice of Bagheera, exclusive interview with Sir Ben Kingsley #JungleBookEvent
When you are in the presence of an acting legend, you wish you had the entire day to sit and savor the moment. Alas, we only had about fifteen minutes to interview Sir Ben Kingsley at THE JUNGLE BOOK press event, though time seems a bit irrelevant when you listen to this exceptionally talented actor. Each […]
Free FINDING DORY Coloring and Activity Sheets! #FindingDory #HaveYouSeenHer
Whenever a new film or television comes out that I know my grand daughter will love, I like to find fun items, crafts and activities for her to do. This way I know I’m connecting with her interests while inspiring creativity. Thanks to our friends at Disney PIXAR, we have some fabulous new FINDING DORY […]
Farm fresh on-the-go is easy with Six Pack Fitness Innovator 500
As a whole, we try to eat clean, and living on the farm like we do, it’s pretty easy. Our diet consists of lots of farm fresh fruits and veggies. At home, we just grab them out of the fridge, and in some cases, right out of the garden (there’s nothing quite like the taste […]
The thing about teens and healthy dental habits | Plackers Flossers
As parents, we spend a lot of time trying to instill healthy habits in our kids. Once they get to the teen years, we expect that they know better and we don’t make such a big deal of it. The funny thing is that the teen years are the time they need to be reminded […]
What’s Your Southern Tea Style? #EmbraceYourTaste
As I’m originally a Northerner by birth, I have to confess that sweet tea was very foreign to me when I first moved to the South. Sort of like the whole cola versus soda versus pop depending on where you are in relation to the Mason-Dixon line. The following discussion on how to enjoy your Southern sweet […]