20 Cute and Clever Disney Inspired Crafts
Two of my favorite things are Disney and crafts, so it’s only natural to put the two together! Truly, now that Disney owns Star Wars and Marvel, too, I could probably fill every corner and crevice in my house. Take a look at this list of Disney Inspired Crafts I’ve compiled. They’re adorable! Whether you’re […]
How To Keep Your Family Active on a Budget
We all know exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle, but it’s not always easy to stick to the same old routine. Keep your family engaged with a variety of fun activities can make it even harder to stay on track when your budget is tight. Rural Mom is pleased to welcome guest Ashley Spicer, a leading […]
30 Incredible DIY Mason Jar Crafts
One of my favorite household items is the mason jar. It can be used for canning (obviously), for storage, for gifts, and even for crafts and decor. Today, I want to share with you 30 of my favorite DIY ideas for mason jar crafts. You may never look at a mason jar the same way again! Take […]
Best Disney Vacation Tips and Tricks
Disney Land, Disney World, California, or Florida. One things stays constant – oodles of magical family fun! And everyone wants to visit this amazing land of talking animals, pirates, and princesses. However, for a first-timer, Disney trips can be a bit…well, overwhelming. To give you a little bit of help with this, I’ve put together a roundup of the […]
HOT PURSUIT Giveaway #HotMamas
A few days ago we shared a hilarious preview of HOT PURSUIT the upcoming movie starring Reese Witherspoon and Sofía Vergara in theaters May 8. Today we have more fun footage, a fabulous giveaway and information about the very cool HOT PURSUIT #HotMamas Sweepstakes. We received information, materials and prizing courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, but as always, all […]
Budget friendly home accents to welcome in spring
The warmer days of spring have finally arrived in my area and I’m ready to overhaul my home to welcome in this new season. Every year, I look forward to storing our heavy winter bedding and accents and bringing out our lighter versions. I was all set to do just that when I realized, I […]
4 Easy Ways to Keep your Teens Tuned in at Dinnertime
My thanks to Ore-Ida Bold & Crispy Fries via Sverve for sponsoring today’s post. All opinions are my own. Eating dinner together as a family has always been a top priority, because as parents, we understand how important sharing food and reconnecting after a busy day is. A family that eats together and laughs together, stays […]
Star Wars May the 4th Activities
Today is the day of one of my very favorite holidays (which I’m sure is not surprise to anyone who follows along on Rural Mom!) Star Wars fans of all ages are coming together to celebrate National Star Wars Day—May the 4th! As a special tribute to this often overlooked holiday, we have some great […]
5 Essentials for Your Cinco de Mayo Kitchen! #IMUSAdeMayo
You truly don’t need a reason to celebrate fresh Mexican cuisine, it’s something worth rejoicing about all year round! But you do need the proper tools to enjoy creating authentic Mexican dishes at home to enhance your experience. Putting together a Cinco de Mayo-worthy kitchen ensemble is easy with IMUSA. We learned this first-hand by exploring […]
Quick and Easy Cinco de Mayo Salsa Recipe #FindYourMoment
Celebrated on May 5, Cinco de Mayo originally was designated to commemorate the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. In modern times the date has grown to also be a day to celebrate Mexican culture around the world, regardless of heritage. There are so many ways […]
G.H. Cretors Chicago Mix
Fluffy big puffed-up kernels of corn are one of nature’s amazing blessings! I love corn in just about every form from whole kernel on-the-cob to ground meal in tortillas, but my very favorite from this versatile vegetable is popcorn! I simply love popcorn plain but certainly enjoy a dressed-up version, too. When I really want […]
New Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving
There’s little doubt that I love to read, love to can, and love to use my farm fresh produce in every meal. What you may not know is what resource I trust, more than any, to ensure I’m on the right path to preserving. One of my all-time-favorite, absolute go-to references for preserving has always been the Ball […]