From the colorful baskets of Mums to the cooler nights and shorter days, autumn is quickly approaching. It’s time to dig out your fall and winter it’s and prep for the colder months ahead. If you are like me, though, likely you are in need of a fall fashion overhaul from last year. I try […]
How can one little bear’s birthday cause so much excitement in my home? Because it’s Snuggle Bear’s 30th! I had to say YES when asked if I’d like to help this cute little guy ring in this milestone birthday the whole month of Septem-bear. While I did receive complementary Snuggle products as a thank […]
Enjoying our backyard is always a treat, but when you have shady spots and comfortable furniture to relax with, it becomes a wonderful haven! Thanks to Brylane Home, I’ve been able to put together a mini, portable oasis to enhance our outdoor living. Fall is quickly on the horizon and though I love summer, autumn […]
It’s important to me to maintain good dental hygiene habits for the overall health benefits. But I also enjoy having a nice clean, bright smile! Thanks to Smiley 360 for sending over Crest Pro-Health and Oral-B samples to help keep my teeth in tip-top shape! I think we can agree that oral hygiene and dental […]
Did you know that one week of body oils and sweat can fill up a 600ML jar? I recently learned that startling statistic from the Wisk® Yuck Report’s “Dirty Secrets Revealed:” Really kinda gross, huh? Makes you re-think how often you change the sheets on your bed, for sure! The study also revealed: 1 in […]
We Rural Moms are certainly enthusiastic about our kitchen tools and decor – no surprise there! I have to say, though, I get even more giddy when I find a product that not only provides functionality but also have great sentimental or personal meaning attached. It’s why I’m currently over-joyed that Epicurean sent over a […]
The kids are back in school now which lets hubby and I ever-so-often sneak away for a little mid-week lunch date… which will soon be a mid-week movie date matinee instead as I’m excited to see THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU when it hits the theaters September 19. When a film contains this many […]
Until recently, I didn’t know what a “Glader” was because somehow we’d missed reading James Dashner’s “The Maze Runner.” We’re happily correcting this by catching up with the book series and eagerly awaiting THE MAZE RUNNER film, which will soon be in theaters on September 19. Curious to know about the Gladers? Check out this […]
Middle school and high school guys aren’t always known for their love of study skills. They love plenty of things — girls, cars, sports, music, the outdoors — but studying rarely makes the cut (our main reason for developing The Dudes’ Guide to Study Skills). Parents, if your dude could use some better study skills, try these […]










