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Get Cozy this Fall with Brylane Home Bedding

October 9, 2014

With fall winds blowing and winter close on the horizon, snuggling up with the right bedding is paramount to staying warm and comfy! Thanks to BrylaneHome, we’re creating a cozy environment to enhance our rest and relaxation.  When the first signs of frost appear in our garden, I know the time has arrived for a little […]

Fashion

Clean Up with Comfortable Fall Fashions from LUGZ

October 8, 2014

Comfort is at the top of my fall fashion must-have requirements for boots, followed closely by style selection. Thanks to LUGZ, I’ve now discovered you simply do not have to sacrifice comfort and quality for fashion! When it comes to fall fashion, seriously, there nothing sexier to me than seeing my man in a pair […]

ENTERTAIN Technology

Our Very Own Prehistoric Pet! Zoomer Dino from Spin Master

October 8, 2014

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Zoomer. The opinions and text are all mine. When we were visiting the Indiana cave regions recently and naturally, checking out some of these magnificent underground caverns, my youngest son remarked that it would be so cool to find a dinosaur in one of […]

ENTERTAIN Movies

Tips for Supporting Your Aspiring Baseball Player’s Dreams #MillionDollarArm #Disney

October 7, 2014

A lovely synergy takes place when you watch an inspiring story unfold… you suddenly get inspired yourself to achieve great things!  No doubt, there will be plenty of inspired young baseball enthusiasts after viewing Disney’s MILLION DOLLAR ARM (on Blu-ray and DVD October 7.) Based on a true story, sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) finds […]

Disney ENTERTAIN Movies

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Movie Review

October 7, 2014

Ever had a day that wished you could start over?  The kind of day that Mercury decided to go way past retrograde to leaping out of the galaxy into an abyss of ridiculous mayhem that shattered the last shred of hope you held out for something in your day to go your way.  And not […]

Activity Sheets Disney ENTERTAIN

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Activity Sheets

October 6, 2014

If you are having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, thanks to our friends at Disney, we’re about to make it a bit brighter with some crazy-good ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Activity Sheets! Use them to de-stress, to keep the kiddos occupied while you catch a quick […]

Crafts CREATE

Dollar Tree Crafts: Halloween Dark Garden Tutorial

October 6, 2014

We’re having a spooky-good time creating Halloween outdoor decor with a little help from Dollar Tree this fall! #sponsored Halloween is my family’s favorite time to create outdoor decorations.  The kids really love carving pumpkins, making leaf-stuffed scarecrows and zombies and generally turning our entire yard into a huge, spooky-fun Halloween celebration! This year on […]

Disney ENTERTAIN Movies

Bippity Boppity Boo Princess Snack Mix and Sleeping Beauty Slumber Party Ideas

October 5, 2014

You know you have hit upon a great snack idea when five second after your child first tastes it, they ask if you will make more!  Inspired by our movie selection of the week, SLEEPING BEAUTY: DIAMOND EDITION, I whipped together a very simple special snack mix that celebrates Princess Aurora and the Good Fairies. […]

Fashion

Will You Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

October 5, 2014

Pink Ribbon Two Toned Zip Hoodie We’re proud to support the Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign!  This is a sponsored post for The Breast Cancer Site via Blog Meets Brand.  All thoughts and opinions are that of Rural Mom.  Chances are, like me, someone in your life has been affected by breast […]

GIFT GUIDES

How to Put Together a Wine Gift Basket | #DIY Gift Ideas

October 3, 2014

Wine has that uncanny ability to help put a long day behind you with each relaxing sip. Whether you have been chasing toddlers around your home or running yourself ragged at work, a nice glass of wine at the end of the day can make all those efforts worthwhile. This seems to be a universal […]

GIVEAWAYS

THE BEST OF ME Movie Prize Pack #Giveaway

October 2, 2014

My favorite romances are always the ones that follow the stories of soul-mates who are reunited.  I guess it’s just the general love of seeing people who were meant to be together find happiness in the end, filling that space in their heart reserved for their true love.  Love is never easy, but it’s wonderful […]

Technology

#ShareAwesome Helps Families Share Digital Content Safely #sponsored

October 1, 2014

  Raising children in this digital age can be a daunting task if not handled properly. We have two daughters, ages 15 and 11 who are tech savvy, own smart phones and tablets and are allowed limited online time to their favorite social sites just like their peers. However, before any of these privileges were […]