25 Quick and Easy Easter Crafts for Kids
Whether you’re the type of family that never misses an Easter Sunday at church, or you’re all about the bunnies and candy, you and your kids are going to appreciate this list of fun Easter Crafts for kids. There are a few different egg-decorating tutorials, some bunny activities, and even a Peep-worthy bird house to […]
Cinderella’s Slipper Craft and More Fun Printable Activities #Cinderella #FrozenFever
I have to admit, I’m much more Disney Pirate and Star Wars Jedi than Disney Princess, but I’m still excited to see CINDERELLA this weekend. Like all Walt Disney Studio films, I expect it will be a spectacular, action-packed and heart-warming romp-of-a-film! There’s definitely a top-notch cast and the costumes and cinematic scenery (from what […]
How to Keep Your Active Child Well Hydrated
Do you have an active child? My boys are constantly on-the-go, and I find myself constantly reminding them to stay hydrated! They tend to forget because they’re so busy playing hard, especially in the warmer weather. It’s one of those things that are ingrained in generation after generation – your grandmother told her kids to […]
5 Helpful Gardening Apps for Spring
Chances are if you read our Rural Mom blog regularly, you either love gardening or wish for a garden. Gardening is probably one of the oldest hobbies (and professions) on Earth, and over the years, this favorite pastime has evolved with technology in amazing ways. As you know, there’s an app for everything, and gardening […]
Contentment: Take Your Happiness with You | ABC’s of Happiness Blog Tour
Rural Mom is pleased to offer an excerpt from Louise Baxter Harmon’s Happiness A to Z: The Gleeful Guide to Finding and Following Your Bliss as part of the “ABC’s of Happiness” Blog Tour. We hope you enjoy these lovely thoughts on happiness and have a joy-filled day! Contentment Take Your Happiness With You I […]
Get Your Home Spring Ready With Dollar Tree #sponsored
I am really happy to work with our sponsor, Dollar Tree, today to share this information with you. I did receive compensation to thank me for my time, but my love of a good bargain and spring cleaning are all my own! We enjoy shopping at our local Dollar Tree! My family and I average […]
25 Incredible Easter Brunch Recipes
Do you host an Easter Brunch? It’s a great time for everyone to get together and celebrate so many things – the holiday itself, Spring, and the joy of family and friends. One of my favorite dishes to save is Easter Breakfast Pie. It’s always a crowd-pleaser and easy to make, giving me extra time to […]
Celebrate Big Hero 6 with Free Activity Sheets, Party Favors and More!
What could be more fun that enjoying Baymax and friends on the big screen? How about taking that movie fun home and creating all new memories and magic with a copy of BIG HERO 6 and some fun printable activities! BIG HERO 6 is now out on Digital HD, DMA and Blu-ray combo pack, so […]
Family Game Night with TRIVIAL PURSUIT Live! #HasbroGameChannel #CG #Spon
Engaging and keeping the interest of both my pre-teen son and my teen son is no easy task, especially when it comes to family time activities. I’m lucky they have adventurous spirits, so it gives us little latitude when presenting something new, but one thing I know is guaranteed to snag and keep their attention […]
Growing Young Imaginations through Fairy Gardens DIY
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome Melissa Pilgrim, author of Animal Motions. We know Melissa’s lovely ideas will inspire you to create a magical fairy garden for your home! Want to get your little ones interested in gardening at an early age while also helping to develop their imaginations? Then help them create their very […]
25 Best Irish Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
There’s an old Irish Proverb that says, “Laughter is Brightest Where Food is Best”. With that in mind, I bring you 25 of the best Irish recipes in blogland just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Some are desserts, some are adaptations of Irish dishes, and some are traditional Irish recipes from the old country. […]
Out of the Kitchen and Back to My Irish Roots!
Born under the earth sign Taurus, I arrived in this world ready to start digging and planting. My love of gardening, nature and craftsmanship was further nurtured by a long lineage of homemakers, masonry workers and farmers. You could say, perhaps, I was born with a silver garden spade! My natural propensity for tending to […]