EARTH TO ECHO opens in theaters on July 2nd and it’s certainly high on my son’s wish list of summer movies-to-see. As it looks quite entertaining, I have no doubt it will be a fun family film that I’ll be happy to enjoy with them. Reminds me quite a bit of a childhood favorite… […]
Crazy-fun selfie spot in Norfolk, Virginia at the Chrysler Museum of Art. Pic taken with my #Samsung Galaxy 3 Note. I want to talk to you here about how using your smartphone can help you enhance your fashion sense and style, but first…. let me stop a second to take a selfie. Why a selfie? […]
Special thanks to Simple Green for helping to keep my home green and for sponsoring this post! Summer camp is never an easy time for me. From the days of packing and ensuring everything is labeled and the boys have absolutely everything they need to keep them safe and warm to the days of moping […]
The world is filled with good home designs, but unfortunately, it is also replete with bad designs as well. During the surge of the housing market no matter how poorly a home was designed, it still sold. Since the collapse, however, architects, homeowners and homebuilders have become more conscious of the elements of home design […]
In the crazy-hot temps of summer, I’m always looking for a refreshing treat that offers some reprieve. On mornings when the humidity is high, hot coffee just doesn’t hold much appeal, so thank goodness for iced coffee to the rescue. A tall glass of International Delight Iced Coffee offers a great start to a sweltering […]
I have never been truly hungry. I have never gone to bed hungry, or worried how I was going to feed my family. My daughters have grown up with a full pantry and refrigerator. Fortunately, most all who read this will nod in agreement, but not everyone in this world is so lucky. Lack of […]
For us, every day is a foodie day, but certainly have no qualms about dedicating a day of the week to celebrate all the splendid flavors, textures and culinary combinations of the world. Thanks to our friends at DreamWorks Pictures, we’re able to share some drool-worthy recipes on Foodie Friday to keep you well fed […]
We’re creating some indoor fun-in-the-sun crafts with a little help from Dollar Tree this summer! #spon I’m always looking for places to display pictures and to tack notes and other important items. Deciding I wanted to freshen up my summer decor, I went to our local Dollar Tree with an idea in mind to purchase […]
When I set out to photograph an item I love and want to share with Rural Mom readers, I try to show how we use the product in real life so you can have a well-informed view of whether it will fit with your lifestyle. I also strive to find an ideal setting with adequate […]










