5 Reasons You Should Plan To Hang Out in the City of Mermaids
Finding a family-friendly city with minimal traffic that’s plum full of affordable adventurous family activities can be challenging. Norfolk Virginia totally makes it easy! Initially, I was attracted to Norfolk with the notion of discovering more about the Naval base as my father was stationed there for part of his Navy career. I had no […]
Bal’s Banana Cardamom Creme Brulee #Recipe #FoodieFriday
One of my favorite dessert sensations is cracking through the caramelized top of a perfectly prepared creme brulee to scoop out the rich custard. It’s simply satisfying and highly rewarding! I have yet to perfect the art of creme brulee, but my taste-buds certainly enjoy trying. Thanks to our friends at DreamWorks Pictures, we’re able […]
Back To School with Bobo’s Gluten Free Vegan Oat Bars
I happen to love snacks. Also love to find nutritious, wholesome, good-tasting snacks I can feel good about serving my kids. And love that I’ve just discovered Bobo’s Oat Bars because they are all that and the bomb-diggity of delicious snacking! Bobo’s is a Boulder, Colorado-based brand that makes tasty natural and vegan snack bars […]
Garlic Dill Pickles Canning Recipe & Tips
The fresh snap and crunch of a pickle is my favorite sandwich companion. My family and guests seem to agree as every year I find myself having to can more and more! There are oodles of great recipes and varieties for pickles, and while I certainly enjoy a sweet pickle, too, the savory and tang […]
How Do You Honor Your Family Name? #Free Trial to Discover Your Ancestry
We see ourselves in pictures of the past, in facial features, stances, laughter and smiles. From moments we treasure to moments we have yet to discover, honoring your family can simply begin with a look. Special thanks to Ancestry.com for sponsoring today’s discussion. Who are we? Where do we come from? It’s a question many […]
Spice Up Your #MeatlessMonday Dinner with Suddenly Grain Salad
We’re always looking for new, tasty recipe ideas for Meatless Monday and Suddenly Grain Salad is a welcome addition! Special thanks to General Mills for providing free sample product, information and a gift card to help enhance our dinnertime! As a farm family, finding fresh vegetables and fruits is never a challenge for Meatless Mondays […]
From Ice to Smiles in Less than 1 Minute | Waring Professional Snow Cone Maker
Despite the heat, young or old, snow cones have a way of bringing out silliness and smiles! Thanks to Waring, we’re keeping our cool and creating many moments of merriment with the Waring Professional Snow Cone Maker. When the sun sizzled the sidewalks and the streets looked like shimmering black pools of obsidian, only one […]
Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Smokehouse Bourbon Roast | Stubb’s Cookin’ Sauces
It’s always time barbecue and savory dishes around our farm! As a Stubb’s Insider, I’m delighted to have the chance to dish up the new Stubb’s Cookin’ Sauces and share my thoughts with you. I don’t really need an excuse to use my slow cooker, it’s truly one of my favorite appliances in the kitchen. […]
Make Your Own Spy Kit & More | Muppets Most Wanted Family Movie Night
It’s time to get our fun family movie night started with Disney’s MUPPETS MOST WANTED! Special thanks to Disney for providing a copy of the movie to help facilitate our family fun! When you are entering the world of international crime capers, a good disguise is in order! In MUPPETS MOST WANTED, Constantine simply […]
Old Spice #Combos4Success Helps our Guys Stay Fresh!
The clean, fresh scent of Old Spice has been around me most of my life. My Dad used their aftershave. When my older brother started high school, he used Old Spice splash cologne. When I started dating my now husband of 20 years, he used Old Spice products and we still have an Old Spice limited […]
Fresh Innovations in Herb Preservation | Jarden Home Brands Ball Canning #CanItForward
We are very excited about preserving fresh herbs for the winter and the upcoming International Can-It-Forward Day. As part of my participation in supporting the International Can It Forward Day program, Rural Mom has received sample project from Jarden Home Brands. Regardless, this is an initiative that is near and dear to our canning-loving-hearts and […]
Sweet Summer Sippn’ with the Ball Drinkware Series
Summer sippn’ is fun and breezy with one of our favorite, Jarden Home Brands, maker of Ball Brand home canning products. We received some of the Ball Drinkware series to review, all thoughts and opinions are solely that of Rural Mom. I’m betting it comes as no surprise that I’m a total mason jar fan. […]