Recipe for a Perfect Picnic
Spring, Summer, Fall – no matter the time of year, my family and I are always ready to celebrate picnic style! Thanks to my partnership with Bob Evans Restaurants, I’m sharing our recipe for a perfect picnic. This is a sponsored article, but as always, all thoughts, opinions and love of family picnic celebrations is […]
Back-to-Sports Gear: Tips for a Successful Season
Back to School means back to sports for many of us. The two often go hand-in-hand, and many times, the sports season begins even before the school year does! While the coach usually provides a list of necessary gear, like helmets, rackets, cleats, etc., they don’t always mention the other important items you’ll want to […]
Time-Saving Tips and Creative Tricks for Lunchboxes Made Easy
Let’s talk back-to-school and lunchboxes made easy! This blog post was sponsored by Horizon Organic, but the opinions are all my own. I can’t believe it, but it’s almost time to start packing school lunches again. As we gear up for another 10 months of trying to fit something healthy and delicious into a brown […]
Setting Sail with the PLAYMOBIL Cruise Ship
I think it’s pretty safe to say that we love cruises. We’ve had such a great time and made so many memories aboard cruise ships. I wish we could go on more! I can, however, share the experience with my granddaughter in our backyard until I’m able to take her on a real cruise. Thanks […]
Would You Take Your Wine on a Date?
Choosing a wine is a little like dating. Some wines are a great fit, some grow on you after a few glasses, and some are just…well, better left on the shelf. Side note – I’m so thankful for my wonderful husband because dating does NOT look easy in 2017! Anyway, I have a few friends […]
Is Your Cat Experiencing One of the Big 3 Cat Concerns?
With Happy Healthy Cat Month in September, now is the perfect time to address the ‘cat in the room’—and that’s your feline friend’s diet. I’ll be the first to admit my own cat’s diet isn’t ‘purr’fect. Harley can be a picky eater, has a tendency to toss her food around and sometimes ignores her water […]
Help Your Child Play Smarter Football with a Grant from Riddell
This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Riddell. I’ve been a soccer mom, archery mom, baseball mom, track mom and basketball mom, but 2017 marks the first year I’m a football mom. The intense weekday practices, the Friday night lights, the community spirit, the roar of the crowd, and the lineup of players looking fierce in […]
Energy Efficient Light Just Got Brighter!
Before energy efficient lighting options came out, there were so many ways to light up your space. Unfortunately, many were costly, and others were fire hazards! When more and more companies started introducing energy efficient bulbs, the options were limited. Thankfully, technology has advanced quite a bit in that area. Now there are all sorts […]
Rural Mom Travels: Shelbyville Kentucky
You may think of Kentucky as the bluegrass, bourbon and horse capital of the U.S. Or you may associate Kentucky legends like the Louisville Slugger and Daniel Boone trails. Our fascinating state certainly has all of these wonderful attributes and then-some. What you may not realize is how much small town charm, agritourism and natural […]
The Struggle is Real: A Wild Guide to Growing-Up for Moms and Sons
This content was sponsored by Old Spice, but all thoughts and opinions on growing up teen boys and teen hygiene are that of Rural Mom. My sons left the nest for the first day of high school today. Both of them. In high school. Don’t you find it mind-boggling how fast they grow up in what […]
Celebrate National Coloring Book Day with Wine Coloring Pages!
Have you caught the adult coloring book craze? I sure have! It’s truly a relaxing activity. It’s fun to know there is a National Coloring Book Day (August 2) to give us another reason to indulge in this creative passion! Thanks to our friends at Santa Margherita, we have an awesome summer and wine-inspired coloring […]
Brush Pen Lettering- The Art of Drawing Fancy Letters
Don’t you just love receiving a beautiful, handwritten letter or card with brush pen lettering? As someone with less-than-ideal penmanship, I have long admired beautiful handwriting and calligraphy. They are such lovely arts requiring symbolic of romance and requiring a skillful touch. Each perfectly swooped letter creates a unique treasure as no two handwritten letters […]