Spring Clean Your Lawn and Garden
What do you think of when you hear the term “Spring cleaning?” You more than likely think of de-cluttering and freshening up your home. The same idea applies outdoors! Now is a great time to Spring clean your lawn and garden to prepare them for a summer full of sunshine and fun. Gather the family […]
Puppy Dog Pals | Adorable New Show from Disney Junior!
Watching two frisky puppies on a fun adventure is simply adorable! Recently, during an all-expense paid trip sponsored by Disney, I had the chance to watch the premiere episode of PUPPY DOG PALS which debuts Friday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. ET/PT. It’s designed for the pre-school audience, but the show is one everyone will quickly […]
Disneynature BORN IN CHINA | Fun Giant Panda, Snow Leopard and Golden Monkey Facts
It’s no secret that I’m wild about Disneynature’s BORN IN CHINA! I’ve had the opportunity on two occasions, during Disney-sponsored press trips, to watch the film and I’m still anxious to see it again in theaters April 21! It’s truly a remarkable, adorable and spectacular film that you don’t want to miss seeing. One of […]
Panda, Monkey, and Snow Leopard Paper Plate Crafts
Disneynature films are always spectacular and the new BORN IN CHINA film is simply stunning! If you’ve been following the blog lately, you know we are enchanted with this movie and very excited to see one my all-time favorite animals, the Giant Panda featured. To help celebrate the release of the film on April 21, I’ve put together […]
Rural Mom Farm Fresh Picks for April
April is here and for many of us, that means the start of Spring gardening! It’s also the month that celebrates National Arbor Day, which is a terrific excuse to celebrate the earth and add a few trees to your landscape. If you are a sustainable chick, it’s also time to catch up on what’s new and […]
Inside THE TOY BOX Season Premiere
What do a multicultural singing doll, a party cannon and a backyard swing inspired by a surfboard have in common? They are all toys competing in THE TOY BOX premiere episode for a shot at the grand prize – a chance to be mass produced by Mattel and sold exclusively at Toys“R”Us® after series finale! During […]
What’s Your Bath Time Routine? | Hotel Collection Premier Bath Towel Collection Giveaway
Do you have a set bath time routine? Thanks to our partnership with Micro Cotton, we’re sharing tips on bath time routines and offering Rural Mom readers a fun giveaway, too! We did receive product in exchange for this review and giveaway feature, but as always, thoughts are that of Rural Mom. With two teenage sons […]
42 Farm To Table Websites You Need to Read
When you are intent on making every page count and fitting in every morsel of information you know will benefit readers, unfortunately some sacrifices must be made in the publishing world to reach this goal. In the case of my new book, Getting Laid: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens, Gardening and Preserving […]
Vampirina At The Beach Giveaway
Do you love finding books your children love? Me, too! Thanks to Disney-Hyperion for sending me a copy of Vampirina At The Beach, I’ve discovered a fun new read. They’ve also provided a fun prize pack giveaway for Rural Mom readers, too. All opinions and love of reading, are that of Rural Mom… read on […]
Is Vertical Gardening the Solution for Your Limited Garden Space?
Many would-be gardeners never get started because they think they don’t have enough space for it. If you fall into this category, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn how much you can actually grow in a very small area. Unfortunately, many gardeners focus only on the area under their feet. Given that most plants […]
5 Easy Ways to Help Prevent Colds
This feature on Spring colds and easy ways to help prevent colds is written by Rural Mom on behalf of Geometry Global. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Acorn Influence, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Glimmers of Spring greet us when we step outside – the air […]
Eat Farm Fresh – Blount Organic Soups
Soup is one of my favorite lunch items all year round. From hearty minestrone to summer gazpacho, there’s truly nothing better than a farm fresh, comforting bowl of soup. I don’t always have time to make soup and some varieties my family doesn’t enjoy as well as I do, so I like to find alternatives […]