Hugs and Kisses for the new Ball Heritage Collection Purple Mason Jars!
I really didn’t think I could love mason jars more than I already do, but Ball’s Heritage Collection has given me so much more to adore! For the past two years, the brand has released a limited edition Heritage Collection series to commemorate the anniversary of the “Perfect Mason” and “Perfection” jars. These were available […]
Keeping Families Safe in Every Season of Life #MasterLockProtects #spon
My thanks to Global Influence Network and Master Lock for sponsoring today’s conversation about safety in every season of life. All opinions are 100% my own. Providing a feeling of security is vitally important to most families. From the homes we buy to the cars we drive, we want to protect our loved […]
Game Day Fun Irish Style! SNICKERS Bread Pudding Recipe
The anticipation is growing and you can hear the buzz of excitement in the air for the big game day! For my family, our love of American Football is fueled by roots of fandom that run deep in Gaelic Football and Irish Rugby Football. You could say our appreciation for game goes well back into the […]
Smart Recipes: 25 of the Best Smoothies!
Smoothies are a part of many diets for several reasons. One, you can sneak vegetables into your kids’ (and your own) body without having to eat something not-so-tasty. Another reason is that they’re just easy. You can whip up a batch of them in the morning and drink them on the way to drop off […]
6 Ways a Hug a Day Keeps Illness Away
Rural Mom is truly pleased to welcome our guest writer today, Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, author of Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom about Health, Sex, or Whatever New research suggests that prevention of infections and reducing stress-related illness might be as simple as a hug from a trusted person. […]
25 of the Best Hearty & Healthy #Recipes for Winter Meals
Many of us are on a mission to start making (and feeding our families) healthier choices this year. Whether you’ve been eating healthy for a long time, or you’re looking for a great place to start, this list of the best healthy eating recipes has something to suit everyone’s taste. Give some of them a […]
10 Easy Ideas to Help you Accomplish your New Year’s Goals
We are well into the middle of the first month of this shiny, brand-new year and like most of you, our lives have returned to their pre-holiday routine. We’re settling into a nice winter-life tempo. If you set goals for 2015 like I did, this week is a good time to re-visit those goals and […]
Strange Magic Printable Party Activities, Decorations, Recipes and Invitations! #StrangeMagic #Disney
STRANGE MAGIC brewing in our house tonight… even our sock monkey has joined the festivities sporting Sunny’s rad party hat! Things are about to get mystical, magical and topsy-turvy in just a few more days when STRANGE MAGIC opens in theater Friday, January 23rd! Inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” STRANGE MAGIC is a new […]
Gorton’s wants to help us eat smarter and be healthy #RealisticResolution
Getting healthy in 2015 is high on our priority lists here at Rural Moms, so we were delighted when Gorton’s asked if we would like to share their 30- day Realistic Resolution challenge being held on SparkPeople.com. We received complimentary products to facilitate this review, but our love of Gorton’s seafood and getting healthy are […]
30 of the Best Winter Comfort Food #Recipes
Chilly days and even chillier evenings bring about the need for some hot comfort food. My favorite is a hearty bowl of Guinness Beef Stout with Herb Dumplings. An incredibly flavorful Irish meal that will fill you right up on even the coldest of winter days. Need a little inspiration? Take a look at this […]
How I Learned To FarmOn! | Kale Salad with Lemon, Serranos and Mint Recipe
Rural Mom is truly pleased to welcome our guest writer today, Tessa Edick, author of Hudson Valley Food and Farming:: Why Didn’t Anyone Ever Tell Me That? My food legacy: Born and raised in Upstate New York, I fled farming life for a city mentality, a cosmopolitan lifestyle, success and glamour. I traveled around the […]
Create an Inviting Entryway to Add Curb Appeal
When it comes to curb appeal, there’s no shortage of things you could do to elevate your home’s appearance. While some measures like a new lawn and exterior paint can be expensive, there are also plenty of cost-friendly options. Updating your entryway, for example, is an inexpensive way to boost curbside appearance. Here are five […]