My bug magnet craft hatched one summer day in my kitchen when the grandchildren were spending a week with me. Together with magnifying glasses and sketch books we journeyed off into the back yard in the hope that some bugs would be willing to let us watch and learn about them. Those kids enjoyed learning […]
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Danone. The opinions and text are all mine. Rural Mom is all about farm fresh goodness and a huge part of the farming lifestyle is incorporating fresh vegetables, herbs, grains, nuts and fruits into our diets. Though I’m not completely on a plant-based diet, […]
In my continued quest to add more reading time to my life this year, I’ve now added a wonderful new novel, THE GREAT ALONE, to my summer reading list! St. Martin’s Press is partnering with me to bring you information about THE GREAT ALONE and an awesome giveaway… read on to discover more about this […]
Thanks to my partnership with Mirum, I’m sharing tips to help you fully enjoy your summer celebrations! This post is sponsored by Mirum, but opinions expressed are my own. Are you looking forward to summer as much as I am? Flip flops, water fun, sports, family barbecues, relaxing days with friends and fruity umbrella drinks…I […]
This post is sponsored by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). All opinions are my own. For more inspiration during #JuneDairyMonth, be sure to check out delicious ideas from the NFRA at EasyHomeMeals.com It’s nearly summertime and the barbecue picnics and parties are poppin’! Every great host or hostess knows part of the key […]
Being an author and full-time writer has always been my dream job. One of the biggest down-sides to my chosen career path, though is the extensive time I spend sitting to write. Thanks to my partnership with FlexiSpot I’m changing things up with the FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro V9 All-In-One Desk Bike, which allows me to […]
Disney Hyperion sent me a copy of DRAWN TOGETHER to check out and is partnering with me for a giveaway… read on for more details! My grandfather gifted me with so many wonderful moments and memories. One of the greatest life skills he taught me was how to swim. I was so lucky to have […]
At the beginning of this year, I set a goal to read a minimum of twelve good books and I’m happy to now add THE WIFE BETWEEN US to my reading list! St. Martin’s Press is partnering with me to bring you information about THE WIFE BETWEEN US and an awesome giveaway… read on to discover […]
Thanks to my partnership with BioFlora, I’m nurturing our plants to their full potential! This is a sponsored review, but as always, all thoughts, opinions and experiences with lawn and garden results are that of Rural Mom. As you likely already know, (considering I wrote a book on it,) I’m a huge advocate of organic […]







