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Dollar Tree Crafts: Valentines Day Carnation Wreath

Love is in the air and we’re creating a festive Valentines Day wreath with a little help from Dollar Tree! #spon Last year on a visit to a little housewares boutique in one of my favorite “boho” style neighborhoods, I spotted a pink carnation wreath hung on the wall with a wide red ribbon bow. […]

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30 Amazing Chocolate Recipes for Chocolate Lovers

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, but there’s something about making homemade goodies that makes the day even more special than if you just presented your loved one with the traditional heart-shaped box of candy. Here are a few of our best Chocolate Recipes to get you started: Black Walnut Rocky Road Fudge […]

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Animals

This Valentine is for the Dogs – Say I LOVE YOU with treats! #ValentinesForDogs

On our farm, we don’t just love all of our pets, we consider them family! And during the most love-renown month of the year, it seems fitting to included them in our Valentine’s Day celebrations. How? Well, we could take them out for a hike in the woods, buy them a new fluffy and comfy […]

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Shopping in a Tech Wonderland Verizon Wireless Destination Store

As a member of a team of totally cool influencers, during the holiday season, I had the lovely experience of having the opportunity to visit the newest Verizon Wireless Destination Store on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue.  Visions of custom sugarplum cell phone cases and tech toys galore dazzled my senses with every step through the store. Honestly, […]

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Hugs and Kisses for the new Ball Heritage Collection Purple Mason Jars!

I really didn’t think I could love mason jars more than I already do, but Ball’s Heritage Collection has given me so much more to adore!  For the past two years, the brand has released a limited edition Heritage Collection series to commemorate the anniversary of the “Perfect Mason” and “Perfection” jars. These were available […]

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Keeping Families Safe in Every Season of Life #MasterLockProtects #spon

  My thanks to Global Influence Network and Master Lock for sponsoring today’s conversation about safety in every season of life. All opinions are 100% my own.    Providing a feeling of security is vitally important to most families. From the homes we buy to the cars we drive, we want to protect our loved […]

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Game Day Fun Irish Style! SNICKERS Bread Pudding Recipe

The anticipation is growing and you can hear the buzz of excitement in the air for the big game day!  For my family, our love of American Football is fueled by roots of fandom that run deep in Gaelic Football and Irish Rugby Football.  You could say our appreciation for game goes well back into the […]

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Smart Recipes: 25 of the Best Smoothies!

Smoothies are a part of many diets for several reasons.  One, you can sneak vegetables into your kids’ (and your own) body without having to eat something not-so-tasty.  Another reason is that they’re just easy.  You can whip up a batch of them in the morning and drink them on the way to drop off […]

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6 Ways a Hug a Day Keeps Illness Away

Rural Mom is truly pleased to welcome our guest writer today, Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, author of Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom about Health, Sex, or Whatever New research suggests that prevention of infections and reducing stress-related illness might be as simple as a hug from a trusted person. […]

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