When you are intent on making every page count and fitting in every morsel of information you know will benefit readers, unfortunately some sacrifices must be made in the publishing world to reach this goal. In the case of my new book, Getting Laid: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens, Gardening and Preserving […]
Do you love finding books your children love? Me, too! Thanks to Disney-Hyperion for sending me a copy of Vampirina At The Beach, I’ve discovered a fun new read. They’ve also provided a fun prize pack giveaway for Rural Mom readers, too. All opinions and love of reading, are that of Rural Mom… read on […]
Many would-be gardeners never get started because they think they don’t have enough space for it. If you fall into this category, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn how much you can actually grow in a very small area. Unfortunately, many gardeners focus only on the area under their feet. Given that most plants […]
This feature on Spring colds and easy ways to help prevent colds is written by Rural Mom on behalf of Geometry Global. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Glimmers of Spring greet us when we step outside – the air […]
Soup is one of my favorite lunch items all year round. From hearty minestrone to summer gazpacho, there’s truly nothing better than a farm fresh, comforting bowl of soup. I don’t always have time to make soup and some varieties my family doesn’t enjoy as well as I do, so I like to find alternatives […]
What does it take to be a homesteader? People entertain the idea of homesteading because they have the desire to reduce their global footprint and/or to live a simpler, healthier lifestyle. What it takes is that initial desire, the willingness to learn, and possibly some investment in initial supplies. All doable and easily achievable, so […]
If you’ve been following the blog lately, you know we are head-over-heels for the film SING which has such inspiring and empowering messages for everyone. Thanks to our partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, we’ve put together this cute paper plate mask craft to help celebrate the release of SING Special Edition on Blu-ray and […]
In the nearly 20-plus years I’ve been raising children, one activity above all remains a favorite for all my children (and my granddaughter, too) – Family Movie Night! Thanks to our partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, we’ve put together ideas for SING family movie night fun to celebrate the release of SING Special Edition on Blu-ray […]
Eco-friendliness is more of a lifestyle for me than anything, so whether I’m at home or away, I try to keep up with the same habits. It’s not as easy when you don’t know how things work in a particular place, but I’ve found that with a few questions, I can take my sustainable lifestyle […]








