Living on a farm in the middle of a National Forest resort area certainly caters to our love of the great outdoors, particularly in the summer time! We are drawn to every water source from the creek in our back forty to the lake and the local swimming pool where we love to spend our […]
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite times of the year. I love how the entire country comes together to celebrate our independence. It’s also a great holiday to decorate for. Who doesn’t love red, white and blue? Take a look at these Patriotic crafts. They’re a fun way to celebrate being a proud American not just […]
Carla Sonheim, who has a penchant for Superman because her dad looked like Clark Kent, has been obsessed with drawing animals for the past four years. “About ten years ago I ran across an article highlighting animals in contemporary artwork,” says Sonheim. “There were some wonderful things going on, and it served as an inspiration […]
My thanks to our sponsor, CVS Minute Clinic for providing the products shown below along with a promotional item to help facilitate today’s #ReadySetCamp post. All opinions and love of outdoor fun are my own. Is your child attending camp this summer? Whether your child is attending a sleep away camp, or just a fun-filled […]
One of our very favorite treats in the summertime is definitely S’mores. It’s hard not to love the taste of s’mores around the campfire, but lately it’s been a bit hot at night to even contemplate a campfire. Good news is there’s a new way to enjoy our sweet seasonal flavor this summer, with Entenmann’s Little Bites® S’mores! […]
As you know, summer life on the farm is pretty laid back. A typical day consists of working in the garden and hanging out with my peeps in the coop… Which is why you can well imagine what a big thrill it is to be invited back to Hollywood this summer to cover another super-spectacular exclusive (and all-expense […]
Before the first sprouts of Spring in the garden pop up, I’m already designing plans for preparing and preserving the farm fresh bounty nature will soon deliver. Day-dreaming about the recipes and canned goods I’ll create is nearly as fun as planting, nurturing and coaxing the produce to fruition! When it comes to food preservation, my favorite go-to resource has […]
Summer is a great time to nurture and introduce your child to the world of gardening and our vital ecosystem. Appealing to your child’s curiosity and imagination takes the chore out of gardening and makes it an adventure. Rural Mom is pleased to welcome back Melissa Pilgrim, author of Animal Motions Today, Melissa shares her step-by-step DIY to […]
I certainly don’t need an excuse to explore my Irish roots in the kitchen (or on the grill,) but I’m certainly grateful to al fresco for sponsoring my creation of a modern twist on a favorite traditional Irish recipe. Traditional Irish Coddle, frequently referred to as Dublin Coddle, is a winter dish that made great use of […]
