My Rural Mom Friends suggested to me… Inspiration to Express Yourself Confidently! As a life-long writer, I’ve certainly read quite a few books on writing related topics, some good, some great, some that I’m indifferent to – most were quite helpful. Despite being a mom blogger for over eight years, though, I had yet to […]
The Cricut Mini recently found a home in my craft area and I’ve been busy exploring this incredible gadget while beginning to wonder how I ever managed without it. Thought I’m still new to this tool and have barely scratched the surface of it’s capabilities, I am certainly loving it! This week I needed some […]
My Rural Mom Friends suggested to me… A Drink Guide With 100’s of Cocktail Recipes! With holiday gatherings and parties on the way, it can be fun to find the perfect after-dinner drink or cocktail to pair with your food feasts. See Mix Drink: A Refreshingly Simple Guide to Crafting the World’s Most Popular Cocktails […]
Right about now you are likely neck deep in holiday prep, which compiled with all the other day-to-day responsibilities we have can certainly lead to one stressed out mom! During this time, it’s extra important to take care of your health and wellness needs and the HealthWorks (formerly Real Food Grocery,) has some terrific solutions and […]
Sculpting with clay products has long been a preferred art activity in our home. It’s so satisfying to spring life from sculpting clay, modeling and fashioning into creative figures for play… then squishing it up and starting all over again! Sandzini is a magical new compound that takes clay creations to the next level. A non-toxic, […]
My Rural Mom Friend suggested to me… Uplifting Reads to Fuel Your Spirituality! ‘Tis the season to be merry, but sometimes with the hustle and bustle, we lose sight of what our season should be filled with – peace and joy! These two transformational reads are a perfect answer to help lead you down the path of serenity […]
My Rural Mom Friend suggested to me… The Cursing Mommy’s Book of Days is An Audio Read That’s Laugh-Out-Loud Funny! During the stress of the holiday season, a good chuckle can certainly brighten things up quickly! And the best way to read a humorous book is by listening to it on audio, particularly when it’s […]
When you intersect reading with creative, imaginative play, wonderful products like Babalu’s Shadow Stories emerge! Shadow Stories are a unique story book activity theater that guides your child on a entertaining adventure, bringing the story to life with interactive shadow play. When I first saw Shadow Stories, I was reminded of nights my siblings and […]
My Rural Mom friend suggested to me… 125 Wild Wines and Meads! Make extraordinary homemade wines from everything BUT grapes! Exotic wines, honey meads, spicy metheglins, and fruity melomels — there’s no end to the list of delicious elixirs you can make using ingredients from your local market and even your own backyard. In Making […]









