Having a large selection of winter flowering plants in your garden provides your garden with a wonderful spray of scent and color in what would otherwise be a cold and bare season. Because of this, many winter flowering plants such as Winter Jasmine, Winter Honeysuckle, Wintersweets and winter flowering Camellias are becoming increasingly popular additions […]
Doors and windows are two of the biggest energy wasting areas of the house. In the summer, they may allow cool air to escape, and in the winter, they allow heat to do the same. They also allow cold winter drafts to permeate the interior of the house, making rooms cold and uncomfortable. Normally, you […]
Maybe you’ve never started crafting or maybe you are looking to find a new craft to add to your hobby list. Whatever drew you to this article, working with a craft you enjoy can help relieve stress, enliven your creativity, and even provide the satisfaction of being able to gift handmade items. Crafting is an […]
A mild Winter can bring considerable reward to any gardener. Although straying away from planting plants of more tropical variety is probably the more reliable strategy, a wide variety of crops can be planted that tolerate light freeze. With a little diligent care, there are many plants that produce throughout the cold season. Take a […]
Baby, it’s cold outside! And going on a winter trip requires a specific type of packing for cold weather. It usually means filling up your suitcases much quicker with less items due to the bulk of most winter items. When you are short on space or have too much in your suitcase, here are the […]
Can you guess the most popular recipe on Rural Mom? Though we are known mainly for our farm fresh recipes, it turns out our readers are really interested in our amazing sweets and jellies, too! If you’re looking for special Rural Mom recipes to end the year with, try one of these delicious delights! Top […]
A new year heralds a turning point. When a celebration as special as this comes up, you can make it even more memorable with a little thought and a lot of preparation. A memorable New Year’s celebration is the one that includes special elements to delight everyone celebrating. Whether a small intimate dinner party with […]
A New Year’s Eve party is always fun, but if you’d rather bypass the glitz and glam of large, loud (and often expensive) New Year’s Eve parties, there are plenty of ways to opt for a more low-key celebration. Enjoying New Year’s Eve without a party can be as simple as an elegant dinner for […]
Candles have been a symbol of enlightenment for many centuries. They appear in rituals of every culture, and are present in temples of different religions around the altars. Christmas candles light up our homes and places of worship throughout the holidays. Lightning a candle when praying is a common practice. However, many people don’t know […]
