Bernstein Bears Limited Edition Golden Gift Set
When my daughter was little, my mother purchased a Berenstain Bears video for her to watch. She was mesmerized and just about wore that video out when visiting grandma’s. Thankfully, my mother held on to that video and added more Berenstain Bears titles to her collection so that my sons could enjoy the cute antics […]
Hershey’s Cookies n Creme Cereal
Few things can put a smile on my son’s face in the morning like serving up a favorite breakfast item. Cereal is a staple in our home and the ones with chocolate are by far, the favorites. So, it’s not surprising that the newest Big G cereal Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme was an instant hit. […]
Sweet Cheesecake Dreams are Made by Miss NiNi’s
Miss Nini’s Italian Tiramisu Cheesecake I received Miss NiNi’s products for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own. Cheesecake is my favorite dessert. I’ve certainly made my share of tasty variations, but none so delectable as those made by a cheesecake wizard like Miss […]
Dos and Don’ts for Parents of Summer Campers
It’s relatively easy to figure out what to pack for camp, but sending your child off to summer camp comes with a bundle of complexities. Mary Jo Rapini, author of Start Talking, shares some terrific tips for parent’s of campers: Most camps are meant for kids, not for their parents. However, if you are a […]
Make this Summer Special with An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky
American Girl has always appealed to me due to their clever blending of wholesome values, engaging stories, historical connections and overall upbeat personality of product. My daughter grew up reading American Girl books and making American Girl crafts, and now my grand daughter is nearly the age to introduce her to this lovely line. Soon, […]
3 Egg Carton Critter Crafts
Does your family eat a lot of eggs? If they do, you may find you have too many empty egg cartons lying around your house and a lack of options for recycling. A fun way to re-purpose is to create a fun egg carton critter craft project, fashioning them into creepy crawlies or cute pets. […]
Waving Good-bye to Pre-Wash and Rinse Aid with Cascade Platinum
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. If you’ve been hanging around Rural Mom long enough, you know we always whipping something good in the kitchen. You might think my […]
Natural Replenishment and Soothing Slumber- Choose Calm with AuraCacia
I always tell myself that summer time will be less stressful, but despite my best wishes, it generally turns out to be the most hectic time of the year. With gardening, summer camp, vacation travel, summer reading club, barbecues, grad parties, boating and all the other fun-in-the-sun-squish-all-the-fun-into-one-summer activities I find myself wavering between frazzled […]
Citrus Glazed Tilapia and Tamari Umami Burger
One of our favorite gluten free brands, San-J has just introduced Tamari Lite, a flavorful Tamari that contains 50% less sodium than their regular Gluten Free Tamari (Black Label.) This is certainly a big breakthrough for anyone who is concerned about the sodium content in available soy sauces… and right in time for grilling season […]
How To Make Your Guy Feel Just Like Superman on Father’s Day #SeeSteelFirst
Rural Dad is certainly the Superman in our home, along with being the fix-it man, the dirty jobs guy, the I’ll-chase-the-chickens-around-the-yard-to-get-them-in-the-pen man, and the rock of our family that holds it all together even when mom occasionally flakes out (unless, of course, he’s sick, then he’s just like any other child in our house… well, […]
Food for Thought: Cheddar Tomato Pie
Despite living in the country with a bountiful garden, it’s still a challenge to get my boys to make healthy food choices. Though they won’t eat tomatoes off the vine, they certainly gobble up our homemade salsa, spaghetti sauce and their favorite, Cheddar Tomato Pie. With 8 ingredients, 4 of which come from our farm, […]
What Would You Give For the Key to a Good Night’s Sleep?
My youngest son suddenly started asking to watch television in my bedroom. Typically, I will let my sons watch a few shows in their playroom if we are busy with other projects in our family room or if their father happens to be watching a program that isn’t of interest or possibly too adult for […]