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DIY Mod Podge Wine Vase Tutorial

January 21, 2016

Wine is the new rooster motif in our home lately! As hubby and I enjoy a great glass of wine with a good meal or sometimes indulge in a lovely port as an after-dinner treat, we’ve been amassing a collection of corks.  Recently, we’ve added them to our decor with a cork board/trivet and housed […]

NOURISH Recipes

Game Day Slow Cooker Pizza Dip Recipe

January 20, 2016

Super Bowl Sunday is just a few weeks away and it’s time to get your game day snacks ready! I love snacks that are set-and-forget, which makes slow cooker dips a favorite.  It’s so easy to whip up this game day slow cooker pizza dip recipe to keep your hungry crew happy throughout all the […]

ENRICH Health

How Do You Define Your Life Purpose After Major Surgery? | Life Reimagined

January 19, 2016

This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and Life Reimagined ®. All opinions are my own. No one tells you that major surgery not only alters your body but also your mind. Through all my research pre-lung surgery, I uncovered plenty of advice for pain management and physical therapy, but no one addressed the emotional scars that […]

Gardening NEW SUSTAIN

Must-Have Home Remedies from Your Herb Garden

January 17, 2016

It’s no secret that herbal supplements can be great for your health. They’ve been used for centuries to heal the human body both inside and out. In fact, you may be growing herbs for home remedies in your garden and not even realize the power they hold. If you’re thinking of planting a healing herb […]

NEW NOURISH Recipes

8 Great Soups to Warm Your Winter Up!

January 16, 2016

Despite the lack of snow in Kentucky this year, the temperatures are still frigid and it’s getting harder and harder to chase away the chill each day!  It’s this time of year, I pull out my recipe files to find the best soups to help warm up our winter. There’s nothing more filling and comforting […]

Home and Hearth SUSTAIN

What Does Your Furniture Says About Your Personality?

January 15, 2016

Revamping your home takes a lot of consideration and care. You have to think about colors and shapes, textures and fixtures, and, of course, the furniture. The type of furniture you choose for your home says a lot about you and your family. A visitor who walks in can tell if your personalities are more […]

Books ENTERTAIN

How Will You Use Your Fringe Hours?

January 13, 2016

7 a.m. – Dear Journal, the kids are off to school and I sit here with my coffee in hand ready to embrace the whirlwind of chores and activities on my to-do list today. Go mom! (Insert a busy day full of a gazillion distractions! Zap, poof, gone!) 11 p.m. – Dear Journal, I stare […]

Animals SUSTAIN

Healing Our Large Breed Dog Joint Problems Naturally | Dr. Harvey’s Orthoflex

January 9, 2016

If you’ve been reading Rural Mom for any length of time, you’re probably very familiar with our Great Pyrenees. We love to find the best options, treats and DIY  for them and of course, share! The thing about larger breed dogs is that because of their weight, they tend to have joint problems as they age. […]

Activity Sheets ENTERTAIN Movies NEW

Kung Fu Panda 3 Activities and Coloring Pages – Po is Back! #KungFuPanda

January 6, 2016

Po from Kung Fu Panda is one of our all-time favorite animated characters.  What is there not to love about a huggable, loveable panda warrior full of awesomeness?  So I was very happy to hear KUNG FU PANDA 3 was in the works for a theater debut of January 29.  What I didn’t know, until I […]

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Top 10 Rural Mom Reader Favorites

December 29, 2015

We’re truly grateful that you opted to join us throughout the the year to discover information and hand-picked tools that empower rural women to live life to the fullest!  Our focus on food, entertaining, gardening, family, community, travel and eco-friendly living will continue as our readers continue to show a preference for these categories.  Reader favorites were […]

Gardening NEW SUSTAIN

4 Easy Ways to Attract Winter Wildlife to Your Garden Pond

December 28, 2015

In the winter, your garden pond is probably fairly quiet – hoses and pumps have been disconnected, and the pond itself may be frozen or drained. But there are ways to bring your garden pond to life in the winter by attracting wildlife. Here are four easy ways to attract wildlife to your garden pond in […]

NOURISH Recipes

25 Perfect Peppermint Recipes

December 24, 2015

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is peppermint everything! As much as fall is the season for pumpkin everything, winter is the time for Peppermint Recipes and treats! I love the smell of it, the flavor of it, and even the red and white color of candy canes that go so well with […]