Star Wars Rebels Family Night Prize Pack Giveaway
One thing about movie night in our house, you can always expect extras, especially when it pertains to the action-adventure and sci-fi of anything Star Wars! While it’s not a movie, per say, the Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One is a series perfect for enjoying a fun family night of action-packed viewing! Now available on Blu-ray […]
Celebrating Brunch, Interview with Bobby Flay
Bobby Flay may be best known for his popular restaurants, cooking shows on Food Network and masterful grilling skills, but this talented chef says brunch is his favorite meal. Fans who have been asking for Flay’s brunch recipes and insights will be delighted with his new book “Brunch @ Bobby’s” now available on Amazon at at major booksellers nationwide. Brunch @ […]
How Will You Theme Your Halloween?
The festive day where creativity and imagination run free, Halloween is one of our family’s all-time favorites! It’s so much fun to dress up as your favorite characters, spend the evening with friends and family and of course, indulge in a little trick or treating, too. Thanks to Oriental Trading, we’re having a great time theming our […]
Do You Really Know How Much Time You Have in Your 24 Hour Day?
Do you feel like you’re racing the clock all the time and that there isn’t enough time to get everything done? Let me introduce you to slow watches. They’re watches that help you keep your zen by slowing down time. I reviewed the slow Jo 15 and after testing it out, I’m really quite smitten with this concept. […]
Quick Recipe: Smoked Salmon Tacos with Mango Orange Salsa
Pumpkin may be the buzz flavor of the season, but for me, I’m thinking pink! While not your traditional flavors, nothing speaks holidays to me better than smoked salmon and fresh oranges. Both have a long tradition in our family stemming from generations of fishermen and Irish stockings filled with fresh fruits and candies. My nostalgic flavor journey […]
25 Perfect Pumpkin Treats for Fall!
Fall is in the air! The leaves are changing, the air is getting crisp, and then there is that distinct smell of fall, especially in my kitchen. Everything smells like pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s one of my favorite scents of all time. Does your home smell like that yet? If not, here is some inspiration […]
Be kind and wear a great dress! Celebrating the style of Disney’s Cinderella
When I was a little girl, I was a whole lot more pirate and space marauder than Disney princess, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t appreciate a stunning ball gown or dream about floating across the dance floor with a handsome prince! (Well, okay, in my mind, he would be the handsome prince of the […]
The Journey Home Giveaway #TheJourneyHome
My grandmother’s church had a corral of miniature ponies on the property. They were rescued by the congregation from an abusive home and became beloved mascots. As a child, I had very little encounters with wildlife, other than our family dog, before I met those beautiful ponies. To the eyes of a 7-year-old, they were […]
How Do You Keep Your Hair Healthy? #Aquis
How much do you think about your hair? Obviously we brush it and style it daily, but do you ever think about how to keep it healthy? Hair is fragile, and like anything fragile it needs to be cared for gently. One of the things I recently learned about hair really surprised me. Letting your […]
Fiona approves of Purina Muse Natural Cat Food #MyCatMyMuse #sponsored
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyCatMyMuse#CollectiveBias Ask any toddler mom if her child cleans their plate and you will probably be met with a serious belly laugh! Toddlers are little bundles of energy who are in constant motion and usually, clean plates just aren’t going […]
Jurassic World Digital HD Prize Pack Giveaway #TeamJurassic #JurassicWorld
Great news Rural Mom readers, the #1 movie of the year proves that once again, dinosaurs rule the earth. Excited to celebrate Jurassic World stomping onto Blu-ray and DVD 10/20, and available on Digital HD 10/1! I’m also thrilled to be on #TeamJurassic to bring you exclusive content and giveaways. Read on for our latest insider information and […]
Tips for Traveling with Large Breed Dogs #HonestToDog
Everything I initially learned about traveling with large breed dogs, I initially learned from observing my cousin. There was a time she wouldn’t go anywhere without her Labrador, Max, who easily weighed in at 90-plus pounds! Unlike smaller breeds who travel light, Max was a formidable companion requiring as much space and luggage as an […]