Some say the ‘60s hippies are going back to the commune. Others call the growing number of female Baby Boomers rooming together “‘The Golden Girls’ phenomenon.” Author Martha Nelson, who at 65 is on the leading edge of a tsunami of retiring Boomers, says it’s really all about choosing the company of friends. “As a […]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. March arrived in Kentucky like a lion, but we are finally seeing the green grass through the storm. Planting season is here! I’m always excited to put seeds in the ground and tend to my perennials, raising them up […]
Picked up my books last night from Coffee Tree Books (Morehead, KY) and I’m ready go! I’m participating in World Book Night on April 23. As a life-long avid reader, it’s so exciting to have the opportunity to share my love of reading to encourage others to discover the joy! On World Book Night, volunteers […]
Found these in a box while visiting my mother this weekend. Great memories of my first intro to farm animals via Fisher Price People’s Play Sets.
In honor of Earth Month, Disney is hosting a Disney Kids and Nature Celebration April 12-14 in Orlando, convening a number of top experts on the issue. In the past, we have had the good fortune to see a few Disney Friends for Change initiatives first hand, and we have no doubt that great things […]
Working parents are already lining up child care plans for the summer. While they’re at it, educators say all parents of school-age children should also plan for preventing the dreaded summer slide. “The ‘summer slide’ is the information and skills children forget during summer break from the end of one school year to the beginning […]
A big Rural Mom shout out to our championship team, great game tonight University of Kentucky- congratulations on a fabulous win! There’s certainly plenty of celebrating in our state tonight!
Chipotle’s agricultural revolution is one that Rural Mom can certainly get behind. Take a look at this charming video “Back to the Start,” it certainly warms our heart!
I’m enjoying one of my favorite recipes tonight, so thought I’d share it with you, too. Cheddar Tomato Pie is terrific for lunch or dinner, as the main course or as a side. It’s high on flavor, but relatively low on calories and super easy to whip up. In the summer I use fresh tomatoes […]