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SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Movie Review (No Spoilers!)

May 15, 2018

Those who know me and who read Rural Mom, know I made no secret of my reservations when SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY was announced in the 2018 Walt Disney Studios Movie lineup. As a long-time-mega-Han-Solo-fan, like many, it was hard for me to think of anyone else in the role other than Harrison Ford.  […]

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On the set of General Hospital!

May 15, 2018

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes of your favorite television show? Thanks to my partnership with Disney and ABC TV, I had the chance to be on the set of GENERAL HOSPITAL (GH) to get a glimpse of the magic of television and some insider views to share with you… read on! Created […]

ENTERTAIN Movies

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY – My first reactions and experience at the premiere

May 14, 2018

I’ve been to many events in my life, but none quite like this. I was awestruck from the second I stepped foot on the SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY premiere red carpet to this very moment right now, where I am pinching myself as I write this to ensure it wasn’t all just a spectacular […]

GIFT GUIDES

Wondering what to gift dad this Father’s Day? Check out The BroBasket

May 9, 2018

Gift baskets are one of my favorite gifts to send but it’s not always easy to find ones suitable for the men in my life. Flowers are generally not the ideal choice. Candy and snacks are always well received, but I find that most packaging and set-up are very female orientated. When you are looking […]

NEW NOURISH Recipes

Quick and Delicious Tropical Coconut Cupcakes

May 8, 2018

Wouldn’t you love to be whisked off to a tropical haven right now?  Digging your toes in the sand and soaking up the flavors of the tropics is always such a treat!  My newest recipe for Tropical Coconut Cupcakes simply celebrates the spirit of the Caribbean.  Thanks to my partnership with Wyman’s of Maine and […]

Books ENTERTAIN GIVEAWAYS

How Much Do You Know About Your Grandparents?

May 8, 2018

If you are looking for an absolutely amazing gift for your grandparents, we’ve just discovered the GRANDMOTHER’S JOURNAL and GRANDFATHER’S JOURNAL.  Both are priceless gifts that give back so much, in so many ways for your grandparents and your family.  Bluestreak Books sent me these great books AND is providing a prize pack for one […]

ENTERTAIN Movies

Are You a Mom Who Wants To Go Back To School?

May 7, 2018

Have you thought about going back to school? How would you feel if you and your child attended college together? Thanks to my partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures., travel and accommodations provided, I attended the premier of LIFE OF THE PARTY (in theaters May 11,) …and asked myself those very questions! As moms, we often […]

Activity Sheets ENTERTAIN

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Coloring Pages and Activity Sheets! #HanSoloEvent

May 4, 2018

Just in time for your “May the 4th” celebrations we have some fantastic new SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY coloring pages and activity sheets for you from our friends at Disney and Lucasfilms! SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY opens in theaters everywhere this Memorial Day weekend (May 25th,) and if you were around Rural Mom […]

Home and Hearth SUSTAIN

Can Silk Flowers Look Real?

May 4, 2018

The answer in a nutshell – If you purchase quality silk flowers, arrangements and plants, silk flowers can look just as real as fresh flowers.  They will also enhance your home, add exceptional curb appeal and gift you with long-lasting beauty throughout the seasons.  Thanks to my partnership with Nearly Natural, I’m sharing my best […]

ENRICH

How To Motivate Yourself to Spring Clean Life’s Big Messes

May 2, 2018

This post is sponsored by Clorox®, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Every year the topic of “Spring cleaning” overwhelms social media.  For some of us, we’d rather hide in the back of the broom closet rather than embrace this seasonal rite of passage.  Cleaning out the dust and debris from […]

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Rural Mom is Headed to the SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Red Carpet Premiere! #HanSoloEvent

May 1, 2018

When I was 8-years-old, I was convinced I would grow up and marry Han Solo, fly off in the Millennium Falcon and have one crazy-cool space adventure after the other.  Fast forward, oh about four decades, and my future didn’t exactly turn out the way I dreamed… but, I do have one kick-butt Han Solo […]

GIVEAWAYS

Movie Night Giveaway: 12 STRONG and 15:17 TO PARIS

April 23, 2018

How do you define a hero?  There are many attributes heroes share like courage and selflessness, but would you know a hero when you saw them walking by?  One thing we do easily recognize is an act of bravery when see one.  Thanks to our partnership with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, we are celebrating two […]