There is something about Spring that makes me want to redecorate my home. Maybe it’s the redecoration of nature, the new life all around me, or a combination of both. Whatever it is, I try not to give in to it too much or it could get very expensive very quickly! Each year I try […]
Did I ever mention I love to grill? Likely, if you’ve hung around Rural Mom long enough or checked out our recent Summer Grilled Greek Salad recipe, this tidbit of info comes as no surprise! The smoky flavor and the char from grilling enhances food flavors, giving us all the more reason to make favorites […]
This post is brought to you in partnership with Disney-Hyperion. Last year, I had the wonderful opportunity to preview Disney’s Descendants movie and then share the movie experience with my sons. We all loved it so much, that we promptly decided to read “The Isle of the Lost” by Melissa de la Cruz, which is […]
As a general rule, I spend most of the winter missing summer. The first snow is pretty and of course I love Thanksgiving and Christmas, but after the holidays are over, I’m ready to go back to sunny days and gardening. I’ve actually been putting some thought into making my home more of a summer […]
Picnic and party season is here and I have my grilling apron ready! Thanks to my partnership with ALDI, we’re grilling up a delicious, fresh twist on a farm fresh favorite. Salads are my summertime staple. I love enjoying them daily for lunch or dinner and sharing with friends when it’s picnic time. Recently, after grilling romaine for a […]
Disclosure: This conversation is sponsored by Lunchbox but as always, all opinions are my own. Love is the word I most associate with motherhood, though even that word doesn’t have the depth to truly convey what is truly in a mother’s heart, does it? When I think of all the mom figures in my life – […]
This discussion is brought to you via my partnership with WynZyn. As always, all thoughts and opinions are that of Rural Mom. To be totally honest, I’m not a huge fan of online banner or video ads. In fact, it’s the reason you don’t find them on RuralMom.com. I find them intruding and don’t wish […]
Have bag, will travel! This is my basic motto. Of course, there are other things involved, like money, time, weather, etc., but we don’t need to get into the details today. Let’s talk about this really cute Thirty-One Gifts Fold-Over Weekender bag that makes me want to pack and head out on a road trip […]
It’s hard to believe summer in nearly here and that FINDING DORY will soon be in theaters! This film is definitely going to be the hit of the summer, particularly with our little swimmers. I can’t wait to see my granddaughter’s reaction to the film and I know it’s going to warm my heart to […]










