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 […]
25 Vegetarian Recipes for Meatless Monday
There are a lot of benefits in going meatless, even if only for one day a week. Primarily, eating meat one less night a week saves money and is great for our health. With this in mind, we’ve been instituting Meatless Monday. It’s not a Vegan meal, but there is no meat allowed. Since this isn’t something we’ve […]
Rock Your Kids’ Party with Play Stations
Kids’ parties can be a handful, but with a few cleverly constructed “play stations” your next kid’s party will be a breeze. Spread a few play stations out over your living room inside your home, or outside in the back yard, far enough apart so there’s no overflow and the kids can focus. These are […]
7 Reasons You Should Go See Ant-Man Today #AntManEvent
Action, adventure, antics, all-stars, and teams of super cool ants? ANT-MAN truly is a power-packed gem of a movie full of appeal for all ages! Every inch of movie film magic is thoroughly enjoyable. Marvel brings us all the special effects and superhero superiority we expect but then also rolls in a whole-lotta heart and […]
Exclusive Ant-Man Interview with Corey Stoll #AntManEvent
In real life, Corey Stoll couldn’t be further from the villain, Darren Cross aka Yellowjacket, he plays in Marvel’s ANT-MAN (in theaters July 17.) With his beaming smile, joyful spirit, boyish charm and gentle mannerisms it’s hard to believe he’s capable of hurting, well, even an ant! Interviewing Corey Stoll was a delightful surprise as regaled […]
On the Set of Gamer’s Guide To Pretty Much Everything #GamersGuideEvent
The thrill of being behind the scenes simply never gets old! No matter how many times I may have been on a television set personally or for professional interview reasons, the experience is always a thrill and such a delight! It’s not so much the glamour of it all or the ability to hang out […]
25 Delicious Frozen Treats To Help Beat Summer Heat!
As much as we all eagerly anticipated summer (some of us were still getting snow in May!), the time will soon come that we’re going to be too hot. What better way to beat the heat than with a frozen treat? Below are some of my favorite frozen treat recipes for you to try this […]
Exclusive Interview with the #Antourage | T.I., Michael Pena & David Dastmalchian #AntManEvent
When two seconds into an interview, it feels like you stepped through the doors of an exclusive comedy club, you know you are in for a terrific time and a wild ride! Michael Pena, David Dastmalchian and T.I., dubbed the #Antourage by Dastmalchian, are all equally hilarious and at ease with each other in real […]
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 […]