25 Festive Patriotic Crafts for the 4th of July
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite times of the year. I love how the entire country comes together to celebrate our independence. It’s also a great holiday to decorate for. Who doesn’t love red, white and blue? Take a look at these Patriotic crafts. They’re a fun way to celebrate being a proud American not just […]
Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals
Carla Sonheim, who has a penchant for Superman because her dad looked like Clark Kent, has been obsessed with drawing animals for the past four years. “About ten years ago I ran across an article highlighting animals in contemporary artwork,” says Sonheim. “There were some wonderful things going on, and it served as an inspiration […]
Simple tips to help your child be summer camp ready
My thanks to our sponsor, CVS Minute Clinic for providing the products shown below along with a promotional item to help facilitate today’s #ReadySetCamp post. All opinions and love of outdoor fun are my own. Is your child attending camp this summer? Whether your child is attending a sleep away camp, or just a fun-filled […]
Little Bites S’mores Giveaway
One of our very favorite treats in the summertime is definitely S’mores. It’s hard not to love the taste of s’mores around the campfire, but lately it’s been a bit hot at night to even contemplate a campfire. Good news is there’s a new way to enjoy our sweet seasonal flavor this summer, with Entenmann’s Little Bites® S’mores! […]
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 […]