When areas of landscaping in my yard need a little ground-cover, Sedum is a fabulous solution. For those of you who aren’t familiar, Sedum, (defined by Google,) is “a widely distributed fleshy-leaved plant with small star-shaped yellow, pink, or white flowers, grown as an ornamental.” For those of us who garden, it’s a staple! The main reason […]
Taking good care of my hair has been part of my beauty regimen for as long as I can remember. Being complimented on my shiny, healthy hair is such a day brightener! While I do enjoy the occasional full treatment at my salon, I prefer to shampoo and condition my hair at home using salon […]
Travel activities can feel a little intimidating with LBL, so I’m happy to share my solution to keep your cool and enjoy every fun moment – Poise Thin-Shape Pads – as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #RecycleYourPeriodPad As a 40-something woman who has given birth to three adorable children, I’m quite familiar with the […]
Fair trade cotton indicates the product has been certified through an appropriate regulating institution. The idea is to ensure farmers and laborers a fair and livable wage in exchange for their work. Increasingly, businesses on the global stage are looking for the cheapest labor and raw materials. Unfortunately, sometimes that means taking advantage of laborers […]
One of my rural crew’s favorite things to do is celebrate family movie and game night. We shut down the computers and phones and everything else, I make some snacks, and we all sit down and watch a movie or play a game together. With everything that we have going on, family movie and game nights bring […]
With the mind-blowing success of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” (not like we didn’t see that box office sensation making a huge opening week…) I got to thinking about the poor little films that didn’t make the box office bust, but eventually wormed their way into becoming cult classics despite their disappointing openers as movie box office flops . […]
Two of my favorite things are Disney and crafts, so it’s only natural to put the two together! Truly, now that Disney owns Star Wars and Marvel, too, I could probably fill every corner and crevice in my house. Take a look at this list of Disney Inspired Crafts I’ve compiled. They’re adorable! Whether you’re […]
We all know exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle, but it’s not always easy to stick to the same old routine. Keep your family engaged with a variety of fun activities can make it even harder to stay on track when your budget is tight. Rural Mom is pleased to welcome guest Ashley Spicer, a leading […]
One of my favorite household items is the mason jar. It can be used for canning (obviously), for storage, for gifts, and even for crafts and decor. Today, I want to share with you 30 of my favorite DIY ideas for mason jar crafts. You may never look at a mason jar the same way again! Take […]
