There is a popular universal belief that if you clear out your mind, creativity rushes in to fill it. Motorola appears to have taken this credo to heart in the creation of their new headquarters in the Chicago Merchandise Mart. From the moment you walk into the front office, to the time you discover the […]
The flurry of excitement engulfed the room, a steady building rev of the engine anticipating the thrill of the oncoming course. As Vin Diesel entered the room, emotions and accolades raced across the walls that could barely contain the full-throttled frenzy. “Wow look at this wonderful reception,” Vin Diesel said. “You guys! You didn’t have […]
Back in June, I partnered with our sponsor, FutureFood2050.com to help raise awareness of global food waste and what we as a global community can do to help. While I did receive a thank you gift for my time, I only share information I feel will benefit you as well. In my June post, I shared […]
Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth. Photo Credit: Eric McCandless Remember these two girls? I certainly do! Whether you grew up here in the farming hills of the Appalachian range or on the hustle-and-bustle sidewalks of the big city, if you were watching television in the late 1990’s, chances are you had it tuned to 90210. […]
Mom Bloggers on the set of MYSTERY GIRLS (Can you spot me? I’m 6th from the left in the back row.) Photo credit: Eric McCandless We arrived at ABC Studios bristling with excitement. Many of us giddy from the thought that we were about to experience our very first live taping of a show. Others, […]
As the summer heat continues, the need to water our vegetable gardens, flowers and yards becomes a daily task. While I usually enjoy my time outside, I don’t enjoy using a leaky watering system. You know the kind- you turn on the water and the faucet waters the house while the spray nozzle sprays you, […]
The Hundred Foot Journey is certainly my top movie pick of the year for so many reasons and naturally, for the food! The food aspect of The Hundred Foot Journey is certainly an aspect of the film that attracts me. (This tidbit surely comes as no surprise to long-time Rural Mom readers!) I find the […]
I took my first taste of Madeleines at a French bakery during our family trip to Paris last year. Though I certainly knew what they were, I simply hadn’t had the opportunity to sample or test my hand at baking this treat. From the very first bite I realized the delectable joy I’d been missing out on! Now, […]
You yearn to travel, but the budget is tight. Traveling to a destination that is both enjoyable and affordable can be much closer than you think, though, state and county fairs have always been popular for anyone desiring to get away for a day or a weekend trip. For families, nothing is more enjoyable […]
