Films and Fandom – Rural Mom goes back to Hollywood! #AntManEvent
As you know, summer life on the farm is pretty laid back. A typical day consists of working in the garden and hanging out with my peeps in the coop… Which is why you can well imagine what a big thrill it is to be invited back to Hollywood this summer to cover another super-spectacular exclusive (and all-expense […]
37th Edition Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving Celebration
Before the first sprouts of Spring in the garden pop up, I’m already designing plans for preparing and preserving the farm fresh bounty nature will soon deliver. Day-dreaming about the recipes and canned goods I’ll create is nearly as fun as planting, nurturing and coaxing the produce to fruition! When it comes to food preservation, my favorite go-to resource has […]
How To Grow Your Own Magic Beanstalk
Summer is a great time to nurture and introduce your child to the world of gardening and our vital ecosystem. Appealing to your child’s curiosity and imagination takes the chore out of gardening and makes it an adventure. Rural Mom is pleased to welcome back Melissa Pilgrim, author of Animal Motions Today, Melissa shares her step-by-step DIY to […]
Grilled Dublin Coddle Recipe with al fresco Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage
I certainly don’t need an excuse to explore my Irish roots in the kitchen (or on the grill,) but I’m certainly grateful to al fresco for sponsoring my creation of a modern twist on a favorite traditional Irish recipe. Traditional Irish Coddle, frequently referred to as Dublin Coddle, is a winter dish that made great use of […]
Have You Signed up for the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge? #SummerReading
The sun is shining and temperatures are soaring in our neck o’ the woods right now, it’s the perfect time water play, cool summer treats and for finding a shady spot to enjoy a great book. I’m excited encourage summer reading by participating in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge. This post is sponsored by Scholastic, […]
How to Beat the Summer Slump with 3 Simple Steps!
This post brought to you by Dollar General. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Rural Mom. It’s summer time and the days are breezy, easy and designed for fun! When you have the time to play, you certainly want to seize the chance and give your children every opportunity to enjoy a […]
How Powerful is Your WiFi Connection? | NetGear Nighthawk X6 #NetGear
There are so many technical terms floating around and new ones seem to pop up every day. It’s hard to keep up! It’s even more difficult to keep up with my family’s ever-changing and ever-growing tech needs. Recently I was given the opportunity to be on the NetGear Ambassador Team to review some of their […]
Children and Travel: Staying Sane on Long Car Trips! #Sanewich
Summer vacation time has arrived! And you know what that means, it’s time to hit the road for fun in the sun! If you are like most family, your summer will involve at least one long car trip to get to your vacation destination. Thanks to Kraft for sponsoring this conversation about how to keep […]
How Do You Keep Your Confidence? #RecycleYourPeriodPad
To me, age is truly a state of mind and I wish to say “boo!” to any limitations anyone thinks a 40-something should have. In truth, I love being active but, okay, the older I get, my body doesn’t always cooperate with every adventurous decision I make! Life with LBL can be tricky so I’m sharing […]
Are You Wearing The Right Shoes? #Wellrox
Likely, you don’t purposely wear uncomfortable shoes, but in many cases, we often opt to sacrifice comfort for fashion. The problem is comfort is way more important than fashion and the repercussions for sacrificing comfort can be very painful when it comes to your feet! In short, discomfort is your body’s way of telling you that something’s not […]
Jurassic World Prize Pack Giveaway! #TeamJurassic #JurassicWorld
It didn’t register until recently that the 4th installment in the Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World is debuting twenty-two years after the original film! Now, while that makes me feel a wee bit old as I vividly remember seeing Jurassic Park at the theater, it also speaks volumes for the staying power of this amazing franchise! […]
Show A Teacher Your Appreciation with Elementary Box
My son has an awesome teacher, and like most parents, I want to give her something to show my appreciation for her unending hard work, patience, and love she’s shown the children throughout this year. There are lots of teacher gifts out there, and I’ve seen everything from dollar store items to items that cost […]