5 Kid Friendly Summer #Crafts
This week I’m busy rounding up summer crafts for my rural boys. I’m a big advocate of keeping the kids “crafting” throughout the summer to help creativity flourish. Thought I’d share my top finds with you to help inspire your crafty and creative summer! The airplane (featured on the left) is one of my favorites […]
Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Brownie Bars
I was looking for a way to use up some bananas before they over-ripened, but I’m a little worn out on banana bread or banana muffins (which is what I typically make.) Lucky for me, ABC’s The Chew featured Mario Batali’s Banana Brownie Bars and I thought to snag the recipe at the time. Perfect! […]
What Do You Want to Know About Pinterest?
When I first discovered Pinterest, I was captivated. The sentiment hasn’t subsided. Not familiar with Pinterest? Pinterest is a virtual pinboard where you post images you want to collect or remember. Very similar to the corkboard style you might have on your wall at home currently hosting pictures, greeting cards, and magazine pages. (If you […]
Have a Skinnygirl Summer
Let’s face it, summer is a time most of us gals get a little self-conscious about what goes on our bodies. It’s also a great time to start focusing on what goes in them. Weight management is one aspect, but energy and overall well-being are key to our inner and outer happiness. Easy to say, […]
Do uKnow Your Child’s Social Networking Activity?
In today’s world, parents are often running blind when it comes to monitoring (or even understanding) our children’s social network connections. Recognizing this, companies like uKnowKids are getting creative in helping to address the problem. While I haven’t tested this tool, personally, I’m interested in the concept. PC Magazine offers a review overview of uKnowKids if […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a #Free Sprinkles Cupcake!
From DreamWorks Pictures, “People Like Us,” is a dramatic family comedy inspired by true events. Premiering June 29 in movie theaters, the film stars Chris Pine (“Star Trek”) as Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, finds himself carrying out his estranged father’s last wishes, including delivering an inheritance to a sister (Elizabeth Banks,) he didn’t know […]
Let Your Fashion Dollars Make a Difference
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome Ellen from Confessions of an Overworked Mom to share her views on fashion, the environment, and a terrific eco-fab find: To say that I love to shop is probably an understatement. There’s just something about the thrill of a new pair of shoes or a new bag that gets […]
Have a #BRAVE Happy Mother’s Day
Rural Moms, check out this adorable “Happy Mother’s Day” clip from Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE (out in theaters June 22.) Are you planning to see BRAVE this summer? My boy are already talking about it, so I know it’s a must-go for us. Like BRAVE on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PixarBraveFollow BRAVE on Twitter: twitter.com/disneypixar
Dental Questions Parents Frequently Ask (& some important answers)
Rural Mom is pleased to have Mark A. Breiner, DDS, author of ‘Whole Body Dentistry,’ stop by to offer some valuable answers to our vital dental questions: From the moment your baby’s first teeth erupt, they need to be cared for. At every stage of a child’s growth, good oral hygiene can and should be […]
New Issue of Project You ~ May 2012
Rural Mom is pleased to be a Project You partner. Enjoy the newest issue celebrating Mother’s Day and Y-O-U! Open publication – Free publishing – More beth feldman
Drive Green Challenge
In Kentucky, we say “go blue!” a whole lot (for the UK Wildcats) but you’ll also hear us shouting “go green!” for our love of John Deere products. They are certainly the Cadillac of tractors. Love seeing the bright green out in the fields. So, I’m tickled to hear about John Deere’s new Drive Green Challenge, which […]
Painting Our Way to Organized – #ExpressYourself Craft Project
Now that my rural boys are nearing their tweens, I admit I have lost control of keeping their ever-mounting piles of art supplies and toys organized. It’s no wonder we scramble to find a pencil when needed for homework or constantly lose the little toy guns for their action figures – because these objects are […]