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How to Beat the Summer Slump with 3 Simple Steps!

June 15, 2015

This post brought to you by Dollar General. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Rural Mom. It’s summer time and the days are breezy, easy and designed for fun! When you have the time to play, you certainly want to seize the chance and give your children every opportunity to enjoy a […]

ENTERTAIN Technology

How Powerful is Your WiFi Connection? | NetGear Nighthawk X6 #NetGear

June 13, 2015

There are so many technical terms floating around and new ones seem to pop up every day.  It’s hard to keep up!  It’s even more difficult to keep up with my family’s ever-changing and ever-growing tech needs.  Recently I was given the opportunity to be on the NetGear Ambassador Team to review some of their […]

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Children and Travel: Staying Sane on Long Car Trips! #Sanewich

June 11, 2015

Summer vacation time has arrived!  And you know what that means, it’s time to hit the road for fun in the sun!  If you are like most family, your summer will involve at least one long car trip to get to your vacation destination.  Thanks to Kraft for sponsoring this conversation about how to keep […]

ENRICH Health

How Do You Keep Your Confidence? #RecycleYourPeriodPad

June 10, 2015

To me, age is truly a state of mind and I wish to say “boo!” to any limitations anyone thinks a 40-something should have. In truth, I love being active but, okay, the older I get, my body doesn’t always cooperate with every adventurous decision I make!  Life with LBL can be tricky so I’m sharing […]

ENRICH Fashion

Are You Wearing The Right Shoes? #Wellrox

June 9, 2015

Likely, you don’t purposely wear uncomfortable shoes, but in many cases, we often opt to sacrifice comfort for fashion. The problem is comfort is way more important than fashion and the repercussions for sacrificing comfort can be very painful when it comes to your feet!  In short, discomfort is your body’s way of telling you that something’s not […]

ENTERTAIN Movies

Jurassic World Prize Pack Giveaway! #TeamJurassic #JurassicWorld

June 7, 2015

It didn’t register until recently that the 4th installment in the Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World is debuting twenty-two years after the original film!  Now, while that makes me feel a wee bit old as I vividly remember seeing Jurassic Park at the theater, it also speaks volumes for the staying power of this amazing franchise! […]

GIFT GUIDES

Show A Teacher Your Appreciation with Elementary Box

June 6, 2015

My son has an awesome teacher, and like most parents, I want to give her something to show my appreciation for her unending hard work, patience, and love she’s shown the children throughout this year. There are lots of teacher gifts out there, and I’ve seen everything from dollar store items to items that cost […]

GIFT GUIDES

For the dad who deserves to relax! | Father’s Day Gift Idea

June 5, 2015

Is it just me or is 2015 really flying by? I can’t believe it’s almost Father’s Day! Maybe it’s because I’m easy to shop for, but I always feel that my guy is harder to shop for and Father’s Day often causes me a little gift-giving stress.  Like, I  ask my husband if he’d like anything […]

ENTERTAIN Movies

Jurassic World Toy and Book Giveaway #TeamJurassic #JurassicWorld

June 4, 2015

Our dino-loving sons are certainly excited about the next evolution in the Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World! The world of dinosaurs has intrigued them from a very early age and the Jurassic Park series brings this fascination to life in big screen adventure fashion that more-than-worth roaring about! That’s why we are so thrilled to be […]

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Hey Dad, Want To Play Catch? | Dickies Catch with the Kids

June 4, 2015

Some of the best memories I have from my youth are those of playing catch with my father.  No matter how exhausted he was when he came home from work, he would play catch or work on my batting skills or drive me to practices and games.  Sports were a way my father and I […]

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Isn’t It About Time To Grab a FitSnack?

June 3, 2015

Remember when we were kids and we could grab a cupcake off the counter and run all day on pure sugar? Unfortunately, as we got older, those habits caught up with us, and many of us changed our eating and make it a daily goal to stay in decent shape for the long haul. (This […]

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20 Quick & Easy Father’s Day Craft Ideas

June 2, 2015

I can’t believe we’re halfway through the year and Father’s Day is almost here. Have you figured out a gift for the father in your life yet? I know some dads are hard to buy for, and they always end up with the last minute gifts because when you ask them what they’d like for Father’s […]