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Off to see the wizard again in Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return #LegendsofOz

April 18, 2014

For well over a 100 years, the land of Oz has been enchanting readers.  Now, L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters will once again return to capture our hearts and imaginations in Legends of Oz:  Dorothy’s Return (in theaters May 9th.)  Dorothy’s only just returned home from her first incredible journey to Oz, but she’s already […]

NOURISH Recipes

Cast Iron Skillet Recipes – Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes

April 16, 2014

If you’re looking for a terrific side dish with simple prep and cook time, Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes will quickly become your new favorite go-to! Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons onion, finely minced 2 pounds red potatoes sea salt and […]

Recipes

Cracked Black Pepper Turkey & Cheddar Bavarian Melt Recipe

April 14, 2014

Thanks to a little inspiration from Oscar Mayer, I’m taking my lunchtime sandwich routine from ordinary to BOLD!  This sponsored post was written while participating in my partnership with Oscar Mayer and One2One Network, but as always, all opinions are my own. I received  Deli Fresh BOLD coupons and other related items from Oscar Mayer/Kraft Foods.   […]

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New Pillsbury Gluten Free Dough | Get Ready For The Pillsbury Bake-Off

April 10, 2014

If there’s one thing that can beckon everyone to the kitchen and instantly fill a home with delightful aromas, it’s fresh-baked cookies in the oven.  The second I pull out the first batch, my crew gravitates quickly to find out when they can take the first bite! To help get the word out and to […]

EXPLORE US Travel

Mall of America Cuddly Peeps and Nickelodeon Universe Family Travel

April 9, 2014

Though I lived in Minnesota at the time the Mall of America (MOA) was built, it had been about 10 years since I last visit and wow… things have certainly changed! What was once big, is simply now bigger and better with the renovated Nickelodeon Universe, an amusement park housed in the center of the mall […]

GIFT GUIDES

Deliver Easter Egg Cookie Joy From Cheryl’s

April 6, 2014

It’s no mystery that we are crazy about chicks here on Rural Mom, the fluffy, cuddly ones that turn into chickens, that is!  Thanks to Cheryl’s we’ve discovered a new type of chick to love, the cookie variety! From the second I first saw a picture of the Egg Carton with Cutout Cookies from Cheryl’s, […]

Activity Sheets ENTERTAIN

How To Send Invisible Notes and Other Top Secret Muppets Activities #MuppetsMostWanted

April 6, 2014

Certainly by now you’ve either seen (or at least heard about) the newest Muppets adventure in theaters right now, “Muppets Most Wanted.” This adorable, rollicking film has audiences everywhere cheering their favorite Muppets as they jet-set around the globe unwittingly involved in an international crime caper. Now you can practice your crime solving or spy […]

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Easter Breakfast Pie Recipe and Spring Garden Party Ideas

April 4, 2014

Everywhere you turn right now, the bunnies are, well… multiplying just like rabbits do!  Easter and spring colors, flowers and characters have use reaching for the egg dye, rustling up baskets and planning our family feasts. An addition we’ve made to our Easter festivities is to add a simple day-after-Easter brunch for our out-of-town guests. […]

Activity Sheets ENTERTAIN

Family Fun: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Activity Sheets & Coloring Pages

April 2, 2014

There’s nothing like a great, high-action superhero film to get my crew excited for a trip to the movie theater and we’re all certainly anxious to see Captain America: The Winter Soldier this weekend (April 4!) To enhance the experience and to keep your crew busy while they wait on pins and needles for this […]

Books ENTERTAIN

What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail?

April 2, 2014

How many times have you uttered the words “If only…”  or “I can’t, because…” or “I’d love to do that, but…” With mere words and thoughts we erect insuperable barriers to our happiness, to our success and to fully living the life and pursuing the dreams we desire. Fear of the unknown, fear of our […]

Gluten Free

Total Amore! Gluten Free Italian Cookies from Cookies Con Amore #glutenfree

April 1, 2014

One food can unite millions… What word is that? Cookies! The trouble with most cookies, though, is that a lot of them contain gluten, and with the number of people allergic to gluten, that can be a problem. As a gluten-sensitive person, I was happy to discover the Cookies Con Amore recently debuted a line […]

ENRICH Health

Every Gardener Needs a Sun Bum #suncare #gardening

March 27, 2014

Skin caner is no laughing matter and gardeners are extremely susceptible due to spending oodles of time in the sun tending to our plants.  Thanks to Sun Bum, I’m keeping my skin protected this spring and summer and sharing my thoughts with you.    Even though it looks like winter may never go away, spring […]