How To Host a Christmas Gift Exchange Party
One of the best parts of the holiday season is getting together with friends and family to celebrate. On a tight budget? Don’t skip the festivities, throw an inexpensive Christmas gift exchange party. Everybody saves money by giving only one present this holiday season instead of buying gifts for every friend. It’s a fun solution […]
How Do You Express Your Holiday Style?
Do you have a preferred holiday style? Thanks to our partner, Shinesty, we have some ideas to take your holiday fashions to a whole new kitschy-cool level! You’ve heard the expression “night and day”? That’s my sons! My sons couldn’t be more different in personality, interests and temperament. One thing they do have in common, […]
Best Holiday Decorations for Your Barn
Who says that the barn doesn’t need some holiday cheer? There are plenty of safe, equine-friendly holiday decorations for your barn that will enliven everyone’s spirits! When decorating the barn, it is essential to choose safe decorations. Ones that will harm neither the people nor the horses who patronize it. Fortunately, it is not difficult […]
One Act of Kindness Sparks Another in KLAUS (+ a Giveaway!)
Are you looking for a heart-warming holiday film to watch this season? Netflix is partnering with me to share our love of the new film, KLAUS, and the opportunity for you to win a very special KLAUS prize pack! I’m an early adopter of Netflix and have had a membership longer than I can recall. […]
Tomato Bread with Serrano Ham and Parsley Pesto + Bobby Flay At Home Recipe Book Giveaway!
Bobby Flay’s Tomato Bread with Serrano Ham and Parsley Pesto is my new holiday go-to recipe! Simple, delicious and chock full of incredible flavors, it’s everything you expect from the new Bobby At Home cookbook. Clarkson Potter sent me a copy of this lovely cookbook and is partnering with me for a giveaway! Bobby at […]
Bring your favorite Italian café to your Kitchen with Clio Coffee
On Rural Mom, you certainly hear me talk a lot about sustainability as I’m very dedicated to being a good earth steward. Until now, I’ve been disappointed in single brew coffee makers, primarily because of the plastic waste from the pods. Secondary, from the overall lack of a quality brew. Clio Coffee has solved both […]
Make Your Home Shine with Outdoor Lighting
One of the perks of owning your own home is the ability to put your personal stamp on it. It’s a joy to express yourself with stylistic choices when updating your home. An area easy to overlook, though, is your exterior lighting. When you add lights to the outside of your home and yard you […]
Cozy and Comfortable Fall Styles for Women
Thanks to my partnership with Blair, an online clothing company, I’m sharing tips to help you refresh your wardrobe this fall! This post is sponsored by Blair.com, but opinions expressed are my own. A current fashion trend is “comfort first” and this mindset is perfect for the busy holiday season. Whether you are rushing from […]
Apple Crisp Recipes and Baking Tips
With it’s delightful textures and rich flavors, apple crisp is a popular holiday dessert. My grandmother made this every Thanksgiving and it still brings me straight back to childhood. Most or all ingredients will be found right at home. The apple crisp recipe calls for basic items such as oatmeal, brown sugar, flour, rolled oats, […]
How Coffee Beans Grow
There is nothing like watching the sunrise while enjoying the aroma and taste of a freshly brewed coffee in the morning, is there? But where does your morning cup of coffee come from? What do coffee beans have to go through to achieve that morning, “Ah,” after your first sip? More than 1/3 of the […]
The Kids’ Book of Paper Love
Have you seen the new THE KIDS’ BOOK OF PAPER LOVE from the bestselling editors of Flow Magazine? Workman Publishing sent me a copy to check out and is partnering with me for a giveaway! A pair of scissors, a few folds, a touch of color – isn’t it fascinating how many tools you can […]
How To Choose The Best Apples for Your Pies
Did you know apples are the most discussed fruit in the US, if not the world? Known as the fruit of knowledge, it’s also commonly known as the staff of good health – after all, one a day keeps the doctor away. When baked in a pie, it is pure ambrosia! My grandmother taught me […]