<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rural Rooted Mama ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mysite]]></description><link>https://www.ruralrootedmama.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:51:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ruralrootedmama.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When You Can't Protect Them From Everything ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today my oldest starts a new school year. She went to bed last night with her outfit already laid out, her alarm set, and that unmistakable mix of excitement and nerves that comes with a new beginning. She is ready. Or at least, as ready as a kid can be. And while I'm so excited for her, I'll be honest... My mama heart is a little anxious. I think most moms understand this feeling. We want our kids to have the best day. We want them to walk into their classroom feeling confident and excited....]]></description><link>https://www.ruralrootedmama.com/post/when-you-can-t-protect-them-from-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7bc94b2ca7f56c717e0826</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c54692fb62254060a7d5447bbe089468.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ruralrootedmama</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Chose a Simpler Life (Even When Life Is Busy)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you had asked me twenty years ago what my future would look like, living on a farm in rural Nebraska would not have been my answer. I grew up in a small town just outside of Omaha. It wasn't a big city, but it wasn't country life either. We had enough space to ride bikes and play outside until the streetlights came on, but we weren't raising livestock or planting gardens. While I had family who farmed and raised cattle, it wasn't the life I knew every day. After high school, I headed to...]]></description><link>https://www.ruralrootedmama.com/post/why-we-chose-a-simpler-life-even-when-life-is-busy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a446256f5f40624272b4fe7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:12:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c7b095f83416481993336ce9031b1f69.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ruralrootedmama</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Simple Morning Habits That Help Me Start My Day with Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time when I would stay in bed until the very last minute. I'd hit snooze one too many times, rush to get ready, throw together breakfast, and somehow try to fit two hours' worth of tasks into just thirty minutes. By the time I sat down at my desk for work, I already felt behind. That rushed, chaotic start often set the tone for the rest of my day. I found myself reacting instead of responding, checking boxes instead of being present, and collapsing into bed each night wondering...]]></description><link>https://www.ruralrootedmama.com/post/5-simple-morning-habits-that-help-me-start-my-day-with-purpose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4294af7353421c54533e94</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:18:33 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>ruralrootedmama</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Rural Rooted Mama: Why I Started This Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is something beautiful about slow mornings, dirty boots, fresh eggs, children laughing outside, and knowing God is present in the ordinary. Welcome to Rural Rooted Mama. I'm TylerAnn—a wife, mama to three girls, farm wife, working full-time off the farm, wellness advocate, and a woman learning every day what it means to build a life rooted in faith instead of perfection. For years I felt pulled in every direction. Working full time. Helping on the farm. Raising little girls. Trying to...]]></description><link>https://www.ruralrootedmama.com/post/welcome-to-rural-rooted-mama-why-i-started-this-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a41c0a7f1a5e93e2afe93b2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:52:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/865a45_8fa6388ab8394b4c8249b379b1c99b94~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ruralrootedmama</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>