On the 11th Day of Rural Book Gifting: Madly in Love with Me
My Rural Mom Friend suggested to me… Creative Ways to be Madly in Love with Thee! I know first hand how easy it is, as a mom and as a woman, to ignore your own needs, to put yourself down, or to simply settle for less than our self worth. In doing so we open […]
On the 10th Day of Rural Book Gifting: Unstoppable
My Rural Mom Friend suggested to me… Unstoppable Inspiration! If for one second you feel that you cannot face or overcome obstacles in your life, you must pick up a copy of Unstoppable. Nick Vujicic shows us that being unstoppable is about believing and achieving. It’s about having faith in yourself, your talents and your […]
On the 9th Day of Rural Book Gifting: Use Your Words
My Rural Mom Friends suggested to me… Inspiration to Express Yourself Confidently! As a life-long writer, I’ve certainly read quite a few books on writing related topics, some good, some great, some that I’m indifferent to – most were quite helpful. Despite being a mom blogger for over eight years, though, I had yet to […]
Crafting Custom Holiday Tags With CriCut Mini
The Cricut Mini recently found a home in my craft area and I’ve been busy exploring this incredible gadget while beginning to wonder how I ever managed without it. Thought I’m still new to this tool and have barely scratched the surface of it’s capabilities, I am certainly loving it! This week I needed some […]
On the 8th Day of Rural Book Gifting: See Mix Drink
My Rural Mom Friends suggested to me… A Drink Guide With 100’s of Cocktail Recipes! With holiday gatherings and parties on the way, it can be fun to find the perfect after-dinner drink or cocktail to pair with your food feasts. See Mix Drink: A Refreshingly Simple Guide to Crafting the World’s Most Popular Cocktails […]
Take Time During the Holidays to Refresh your Mind, Body and Treat Your Pets with HealthWorks!
Right about now you are likely neck deep in holiday prep, which compiled with all the other day-to-day responsibilities we have can certainly lead to one stressed out mom! During this time, it’s extra important to take care of your health and wellness needs and the HealthWorks (formerly Real Food Grocery,) has some terrific solutions and […]
Hot Toys for 2012: Sandzini
Sculpting with clay products has long been a preferred art activity in our home. It’s so satisfying to spring life from sculpting clay, modeling and fashioning into creative figures for play… then squishing it up and starting all over again! Sandzini is a magical new compound that takes clay creations to the next level. A non-toxic, […]
On the 7th Day of Rural Book Gifting: Living Life as a Thank You
My Rural Mom Friend suggested to me… Uplifting Reads to Fuel Your Spirituality! ‘Tis the season to be merry, but sometimes with the hustle and bustle, we lose sight of what our season should be filled with – peace and joy! These two transformational reads are a perfect answer to help lead you down the path of serenity […]
On the 6th Day of Rural Book Gifting: The Cursing Mommy’s Book of Days
My Rural Mom Friend suggested to me… The Cursing Mommy’s Book of Days is An Audio Read That’s Laugh-Out-Loud Funny! During the stress of the holiday season, a good chuckle can certainly brighten things up quickly! And the best way to read a humorous book is by listening to it on audio, particularly when it’s […]
Hot Toys for 2012: Babalu Shadow Stories
When you intersect reading with creative, imaginative play, wonderful products like Babalu’s Shadow Stories emerge! Shadow Stories are a unique story book activity theater that guides your child on a entertaining adventure, bringing the story to life with interactive shadow play. When I first saw Shadow Stories, I was reminded of nights my siblings and […]
On the 5th Day of Rural Book Gifting: Wild Wines and Meads
My Rural Mom friend suggested to me… 125 Wild Wines and Meads! Make extraordinary homemade wines from everything BUT grapes! Exotic wines, honey meads, spicy metheglins, and fruity melomels — there’s no end to the list of delicious elixirs you can make using ingredients from your local market and even your own backyard. In Making […]
On The 4th Day of Rural Mom Book Gifting: America’s Favorite Food
My Rural Mom friend suggested to me… America’s Favorite Recipes! As you’ve no doubt figured out, we’re wild about great recipes around here and I have to confess, I have more than my share of cookbooks in my Rural Mom kitchen (but, you really can’t ever have enough cookbooks… can you?) In any case, if […]