4 Ways to Hydrate Your Skin This Summer #H2OPlus
When you want to healthy summer skin that glows, then you know that keeping your skin hydrated is key. Properly hydrated skin will never look haggard and will certainly help keep you looking younger and happier. Because believe me, if your skin is happy, you are happy! What are the best ways to […]
Sun Safety, Banana Boat and Lake Living
We’re opting for sun safety and smart sunscreen protection in the hot summer months as part of Banana Boat #BBBestSummer #shop hosted by the social shopper media company #CollectiveBias ~ All thoughts and opinions are that of Rural Mom. Year ’round, our family spends a great deal of time outdoors. In the summertime, […]
Food, Films and Fandom – Rural Mom goes to Hollywood! #GuardiansoftheGalaxyEvent #100FootJourneyEvent #ABCFamilyEvent
Life on the farm in the summertime, naturally, is pretty low key. I generally spend lots of time talking to these guys: Which is why you can imagine what an incredibly HUGE thrill it is to shake up my summer with an invite to a dream-come-true trip to Hollywood like this: Disney, Marvel, DreamWorks […]
Time to Celebrate with Tractor Supply
Preservationist Roger Caras is noted for saying, “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” These simple words nicely sum up how we feel about all of the animals on our farm. They enrich our lives, bring us great joy and become important parts of our family. Which is why […]
Picnic Dishes: Curry Hot Dog & More! #100FootJourney #FoodieFriday
Today’s Foodie Friday happens to fall on a holiday of major importance to the US, a day that is marked by celebrations and picnics around the nation. It certainly fitting then, that our friends at DreamWorks Pictures are sharing four fabulous recipes that will certainly make any picnic sparkle with flavor and flair! Hope you enjoy […]
Earth To Echo Summer Adventure Giveaway
As children, our summers are chock-full of adventures, many that seem small to adults but are mighty big when viewed through the imagination and eyes of a child! I often wish I could completely recapture that amazing pure sense of wonder from our youth. Movies like Earth To Echo certainly offer the opportunity to catch […]
Raz, White & Blue Festive Fourth of July Cocktail #Recipe
Easy-to-make, refreshing and patriotic – the Raz, White & White is everything you want in a signature cocktail for a Fourth of July party! Plus, it’s served in a mason jar… and quite frankly, you know we love that! Thanks to our friends at Bud Light Lime Ritas for sharing this delicious all-American drink to salute […]
Our Favorite Catch of the Summer: Fish Pops!
Summer days are made for big smiles. And definitely well suited for fish faces, too… With Zoku Fish Pops around, you’ll certainly see both and plenty of other delightful expressions on your happy child’s face! The new Zoku Fish Pops popsicle mold set creates ice pops in fun under-the-sea shapes including a Shark, Clownfish, Octopus, […]
Make Your Mornings Brighter With an Organized Bedroom
Is your morning filled with chaos or calm? Seems like when your bedroom is organized, your whole day just starts out better. You may sleep better, you may feel more relaxed, and it may even reduce your stress and anxiety. Making your bedroom a haven sounds so simple and easy, right? But, in reality we […]
P&G Everyday Helps Me Get Crafty
Proctor & Gamble products have been a household staple for 175 years. You probably have several P & G products in your home right now. I know I do. From my box of Puffs tissues, to the Herbal Essences shampoo I use, to the Downy I use in my laundry, P & G products do […]
Protecting Your Identity Takes More Than Credit Monitoring
A huge fear of consumers today is credit card or ATM card theft. We all know you don’t even have lose the physical card from your wallet to lose your identity. Thieves use electronic resources, technology advancements and all sorts of clever ways to steal information. Like my dad always used to say, “If someone […]
Please Look After This Bear! Paddington is Coming To The Big Screen
When I was little, my mother’s boss gave me a Paddington Bear along with the storybook. I carried that little guy around until his was raggedy and certainly dog-eared that book! After all this time, Paddington still holds a special place in my heart. Which is why I’m thrilled to learn that Paddington will soon […]













