If your looking for a super fun event for the whole family next weekend (Nov 19-20) or a great way to jump-start your holiday shopping? Then head out to Chicago’s Navy Pier for the 2011 ChiTAG (Chicago Toy and Game Fair.) You’ll get a chance to review, play, and purchase the hottest new toys and games at […]
Rural Moms, are you looking for some terrific, quality toys for holiday gift giving? Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North “Poll!” You’ll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** […]
My recent Extra favorite gum find is Extra Dessert Delights Strawberry Shortcake. My Rural Boys, Hubby, and I all consider this to be a favored dessert option and the gum is just a nummy flavor, too (without the calories!) Likely, you’re also probably already familiar with Extra Dessert Delights. Inspired by real desserts and only 5 […]
Each week, Rural Hubby and I identify two or more affordable wines we’d like to try. Our research methods aren’t complex, basically if we see it, like the description, and it’s in our price range, we’re all about sampling it to see if it’s a keeper! Figured it would be fun to stay in line with […]
Each week we’re bringing you some really useful and/or interesting web things we’ve encountered. Chances are if we’ve found it useful, so will you – in which case, we think it’s just plain neighborly to share! Hope you enjoy this week’s picks: I’m keeping my mind on Thanksgiving and all that I’m thankful for, but […]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Family Insurance for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I think everyone of us could likely fuel a stand-up routine of comedy comprised solely of family moments and characteristics of our relations. I mean seriously, doesn’t every family have a character?As a southern […]
The holiday savvy folks at Mama Lucia shared this quick and easy gourmet holiday appetizer certain to be a hit at your next gathering: Dijon Cranberry Italian Meatballs 1 (38.4 OUNCE) FROZEN Mama Lucia Italian Style Meatballs, thawed ¼ cup Dijon mustard1 (14.5 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce1 (10 ounce) jar chili sauce3 cloves […]
This sangria recipe the folks at Lipton shared with Rural Mom is a great go-to for get-togethers because you can mix it hours in advance, leaving you more time to mix with what matters -your guests! BLACK TEA SANGRIA6 servingsPrep time: 5 minutes Chill time: 2 hours 2 bottles 100% Natural Lipton® Iced Tea with Lemon1 cup unsweetened […]
With Thanksgiving coming up, we are reminded to be thankful for our blessings and Stouffer’s wants to help spread good cheer to families at risk of hunger. Stouffer’s has teamed up with Feeding America (www.feedingamerica.org), the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, in the effort to give away more than 10,000 meals to families at risk […]

