This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint, P&G and Gillette. All opinions, experience, and shaving tips for teens are that of Rural Mom. There comes a time in every mom’s life when she’s clueless. For me this was identifying when my sons needed to start shaving and better, figuring out how to teach them. Thank goodness for my […]
Every summer, my sons and I pick a few books to read together. We all try to stay on the same page and often take turns reading aloud to each other. I have to say, it’s one of my all-time favorite traditions! Not only does it give me the chance to share my love of […]
Summer offers us so many great opportunities to catch up on our reading. Whether you poolside on a sunny afternoon or simply cozy on your couch on a rainy day, nothing is more satisfying than having a riveting pageturner in your hands! Thanks to our partnership with Redhook, we have a fantastic new novel to introduce […]
In just a few weeks, we’ll have the fun opportunity to learn what happens in THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS when it pounces onto the big screen July 8! Thanks to our partnership with Universal Pictures, we have some special activities to share with you while we anxiously await the debut of the film. Read […]
Everywhere I went this weekend, everyone was talking about how excited they were to see FINDING DORY or how great the film was (if they already saw it!) Our family totally agrees on both points! What a sweet, special and warm-your-heart-with-fun-and-laughter film FINDING DORY is! Thanks to our friends at Disney Pixar, the fun can […]
Teens are funny creatures – they’re not quite kids and they’re not quite adults, and the somewhere in the middle is hard to satisfy, especially when it comes to family friendly vacations. Despite what the teen often thinks, they’re not the only ones that would like to enjoy the trip! Finding a place that will […]
Did you ever wonder what happened to Tarzan after he left the jungle? How did his relationship with Jane fare? Did he ever fully adjust to an aristocratic lifestyle? If he returned to the jungle, would he still be “king” of it? Well, we are about to find out the answers when THE LEGEND OF […]
I clearly remember the awe and joy I experienced as a child watching Pete’s Dragon. It quickly became one of my favorite childhood classics and inspired my life-long love of dragons (how I wish I could have had one as a pet!) In fact, I think I’ve seen every mainstream dragon-inspired movie where these magical, […]
Picnic season is upon us and summer is nearly here. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fresh slices of the watermelon that will soon be popping up in our gardens, ripe and oh-so-delicious! If you want to spice things up a bit, a Watermelon Picnic Cooler (adults only!) is a refreshing way to enjoy […]










