Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Preview #ScorchTrials
Can you survive a day in The Scorch? As big fans of the first film, my sons and I are excited about the next installment of the story Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, in theaters September 18! What will happen to Thomas and the Gladers now that they have left the maze? We can’t wait to see […]
What Type of Back-To-School Parent Are You?
Here at Rural Mom, as you may already know, we consider coffee one of the best food groups. So, naturally, it’s with great pleasure we are working with Seattle’s Best Coffee to bring you this super fun Parents-Only Back-to-School Survival Kit giveaway! As always all thoughts and opinions are that of Rural Mom. Are you […]
Behind the scenes of Disney Descendants | Exclusive Interview with Kenny Ortega #DescendantsEvent #DisneyDescendants
When I first learned I would have the opportunity to interview Hollywood legend Kenny Ortega, my heart leapt with happy dances of joy. After all, this amazing producer, director, choreographer and man of many top-hat-full-of-talent is directly responsible for my love of and my children’s love of film and television musicals. From the 80’s “Zanadu” […]
Behind The Scenes: Exclusive Interview with the Cast of LIV AND MADDIE #LivAndMaddieEvent
Stepping onto any Hollywood set is exciting, but when you are on a Disney Studios set, it always seems to have a little extra dose of magic! There’s always a hint of celebration in the air, pixie dust twinkling from the props and super-charged energy crackling through the building from the exceptionally talented cast and […]
8 Surprising Ways Honey Can Help Your Health
Honey is most notably known for its sweetness. So much so, in fact, that you can substitute honey for sugar in almost anything. Since honey tastes sweeter than sugar to most people, using less is advised. Of course, there’s so much more to honey than its sweet flavor, including plenty of health benefits. To get […]
Getting to Know the Animals in San Diego
Vacationers to Southern California might look for Hollywood or that famous theme park mouse, but just above the Mexican border is beautiful San Diego. This city is known for its fantastic weather and countless attractions. However, you might be a nature fan looking for new locations to discover amazing animals. Travel around to these destinations […]
Exclusive Ant-Man Interview with Peyton Reed and Kevin Feige #AntManEvent
To this Marvel fan, ANT-MAN in a nod of reference to the appearance of that famous blue train in the film, is simply the little film that could! Predictions were hesitant for box office success of an obscure superhero, but after seeing the ANT-MAN premiere, I had little doubt that a new generation of ant-riffic […]
Barbecue, Beaches and Back Roads – Destination: Alabama! #alabamaroadtrip
On the trail of the Southern Barbecue belt, Alabama shines with a complex and diverse plateful of options. Ranging from pecan smoked to specialty white-sauce soaked, you can sample barbecue throughout the entire state and have a new mouth-watering experience at every stop. TIP: Check out all the Alabama BBQ delights here: and other culinary […]
How to Create a Superhero Birthday Memory Board
A few years back, I found a birthday banner at a party shop that the kids could sign for the birthday boy or girl. I thought it would be a nice keepsake and it certainly was a hit with everyone. Since then, I’ve made a custom Superhero Birthday Memory Board each year using Elmer’s Foam […]
Disney Descendants Activity Sheets #DescendantsEvent
Today we are celebrating Disney DESCENDANTS the new story of Disney classic characters now available on Disney DVD! Premiere movie night has just gotten more exciting with a little help from our friends at Disney who passed along these awesome activity sheets to share with you. Print them off to extend your family movie night […]
Greetings from Camp Kikiwaka! Behind the Scenes of Disney Channel’s BUNK’D #BUNKDEvent
When we stopped in Appenzell, Switzerland a few years back, we found not only the gorgeous landscape, robust cheese, and distinct herb bitters to be charming but the history and culture of mountainous range utterly enchanting. As legend has it, the first “holiday camps” for children were hosted during 1800’s in the in the nearby […]
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
This summer we had a blast incorporating the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge into our vacation activities and summer routines. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share our experiences and to encourage summer reading by participating in this fabulous progam. This post is sponsored by Scholastic, but as always, all thought, opinions and love of […]