Exclusive Ant-Man Interview with Michael Douglas #AntManEvent
Have you ever met some one whose presence fills up the entire room from the second they walk in? Not in a grandiose way, but in a unassuming and non-pretentious manner that embodies stardom as a quiet whisper. This is the manner in which Michael Douglas captures and commands attention- even the fibers of the […]
5 Apps Every Parent Needs for Back-To-School
“There’s an app for that.” I’m not sure who to credit that quote to but it’s so true. There truly is an app for everything you can possibly think of, including back-to-school prep. While we are still enjoying the sunny, breezy days of summer, no one wants to think about back-to-school yet, but for many of […]
Exclusive Ant-Man Interview with Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly #AntManEvent
From the second I mentioned to friends, family and Rural Mom readers that I would be interviewing Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly at the ANT-MAN press junket, there was a tremendous burst of fandom squeals and pleas to deliver “kisses” to both. Well, that’s a little outside the scope of a press interview, but I certainly […]
Gluten Free Quiche for Two
Farm fresh recipes and healthy eating have always been important to me, but now even more-so that age has not only brought me greater wisdom but also more health concerns! When the opportunity to test out the Avalon Bay Deluxe Air Fryer came along, I was thrilled to give it a whirl, knowing it would be […]
Meatless Monday Menu: Mexican Fiesta Night!
Mexican-inspired cuisine is one of my favorites to enjoy all year ’round, but particularly in the summer months, when the lighter vegetable-based fare lends itself well to balmy days and breezy nights. If you’re looking for a wonderful Meatless Monday menu to enjoy, I hope this Mexican Fiesta Night progressive meal offers you oodles of […]
Paper Towns #Giveaway #PaperTowns
Last month we brought you the first preview for PAPER TOWNS, the new film from 20th Century Fox based on the novel by John Green. Now we have a brand new preview and a super fun giveaway, too, to help celebrate the release of the movie in theaters July 24, 2015! Special thanks to 20th Century […]
When Will You Stop Littering?
Did you know that every time a persona litters, they are not only hurting our environment and endangering our wildlife, they are often tossing away money, too! According to conversations experts, in just the state of Georgia alone, over $300 million dollars (market value) in recyclable items (cans, bottles and newspapers) eventually wind up in landfills, where it costs […]
9 Summer Sun Safety Tips #BBBestSummerEver
Summer fun generally includes plenty of time in the sun, which means we also have to have a summer sun safety plan in place. We’ve recently addressed poolside sun safety, but there are heaps of other summer activities exposing us to the sun’s rays from camping and hiking to tossing around a football or Frisbee […]
PB&J Cookie Bars Recipe #BallBlueBook
As part of our continued celebration of the new 37th Edition of the Ball Blue Book® Guide to Preserving, we are sharing one of our favorite recipes, PB&J Cookie Bars (found on page 179 of the 37th edition of the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving.) It’s a crazy-good way to enjoy your favorite jellies […]
Tips for Successfully Cooking Game Meats at Home
In many parts of the world, hunting is a popular pastime as well as a necessity to supply food for people. One of the most challenging things to do in cooking is to cook game meats so they taste delicious and so they no longer have that strong, overbearing, natural wild flavor. The biggest reason […]
5 Simple Steps To Farm Safety This Summer
Rural Mom is please to welcome guest Jennifer Taylor of Mom Tricks who is sharing her best tips for farm safety this summer. With the kids home full time right now, it’s a great time to for a refresher on simple steps for farm safety! My name is Jennifer, and I blog over at MomTricks. […]
25 Fun and Patriotic Recipes for the 4th of July
Independence Day is quickly approaching! Are you feeling patriotic yet? The Fourth of July is a perfect time to have a celebratory Barbecue, and I’ve come across some very interesting treats that will add a little red, white, and blue to the party! Give some of these patriotic recipes a try and feel free to share your own as well! […]