Thanks to Invisalign® for inspiring this discussion on confidence and self improvement. This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. My mother always said that a great smile was the best accessory a woman could own. While I dismissed this notion in my youth, I’ve come to appreciate […]
Temperatures have drops and the first bursts of fall colors are cascading along the hillsides, autumn has definitely arrived in the Appalachian region. Root vegetables, ginger, pumpkins – as farmer’s markets fill with fall produce, comfort foods tend to be top-of-mind to fuel up for the cold days and nights ahead. Allen Dikker, the owner […]
Most of the fashion you see covered on Rural Mom pertains to practical things like footwear and beauty supplies. Truthfully, my daily fashion consists mainly of Star Wars t-shirts, jeans and a comfortable pair of cute, but durable shoes. When I travel, though, I like to step out of my comfort zone and show […]
Hands-down, there’s nothing I enjoy more in the fall than simple, delicious piping hot comfort foods like soups and stews, My all-time favorite soup is Minestrone. It’s guaranteed to warm up my taste-buds, body and soul on a cold day and it’s a treat my entire family enjoys. When the smell the rich Italian spices […]
Kentucky is certainly rich with plenty of cave wonders, but just outside Louisville in Corydon Indiana, there are even more natural beauties to behold with some really cool characteristics and plenty of additional family activities to create a fun-filled weekend this fall. This is a map of our recent adventure. You can follow our path […]
About five years ago on a trip to Walt Disney World, I brought comfortable shoes along for the trip. Or so I thought… two days later with feet that were far from happy about walking around any more, I nearly tossed in the towel thinking my family could go explore without me and I’d resign […]
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free, however all opinions are 100% my own. We visit our local Best Buy store at least once a month it seems. While we may be there for a new CD or […]
Thanks to Walmart though Sverve for sponsoring this post and giving me the incentive to get a head start on my holiday shopping and discover the hottest toys of the season! Last month we chatted about the 5 surprising benefits to getting a head start on your holiday shopping and this month, we’re putting our simple tricks […]
We’re really looking forward to seeing THE BOOK OF LIFE. It’s such a privilege being a Cost Plus World Market Ambassador and I’m excited to share new ideas and product selections with you. A child’s natural curiosity and abundance of imagination are certainly delightful attributes to encourage. I love finding items to peak my son’s […]










