Mall of America Cuddly Peeps and Nickelodeon Universe Family Travel
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 […]
Deliver Easter Egg Cookie Joy From Cheryl’s
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, […]
How To Send Invisible Notes and Other Top Secret Muppets Activities #MuppetsMostWanted
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 […]
Easter Breakfast Pie Recipe and Spring Garden Party Ideas
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. […]
Family Fun: Captain America: The Winter Soldier Activity Sheets & Coloring Pages
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 […]
What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail?
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 […]
Total Amore! Gluten Free Italian Cookies from Cookies Con Amore #glutenfree
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 […]
Every Gardener Needs a Sun Bum #suncare #gardening
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 […]
Bunny Bouquet – Quick & Easy Under $2 Dollar Store Craft
Every Easter I look for a fun little spring time gift to bring to my neighbors. After seeing various super-cute Peeps crafts on Pinterest, I was inspired to make a little bouquet with them. As I’m making many of these bouquets for all my friends, I also didn’t want to break my budget, but still […]
Bite Into Summer With Betty Crocker Watermelon Cake
The bulk of my grocery shopping is done at the farmer’s market and my own back yard, but we certainly do make our trips to town and love to discover fun new treats to serve up. As we’ve been longing for sun-shiny days in the midst of the harsh winter, Betty Crocker’s new Watermelon Cake […]
Traveling To Hogsmeade? Hop On The Hogwarts Express #HarryPotter #WizardingWorld
Ever wish you could step onto the set of your favorite movie and experience the ambiance and joy of the make-believe worlds? Universal Studios Florida totally gets that. Not only does the Wizarding World of Harry Potter bring to life the action, adventure and highlights of the cities we love so well from the stories, […]
Barbecue Chicken Spareribs Slow Cooker Recipe
It’s always barbecue time around our farm! As a Stubb’s Insider, I’m delighted to have the chance to dish up something new and hope you enjoy this spin on traditional barbecued chicken. Spring, summer and fall can truly not arrive quick enough for me. Though I appreciate the beauty and variety of winter, I mainly […]