How Do You Define Your Life Purpose After Major Surgery? | Life Reimagined
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 […]
Must-Have Home Remedies from Your Herb Garden
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 […]
8 Great Soups to Warm Your Winter Up!
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 […]
What Does Your Furniture Says About Your Personality?
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 […]
How Will You Use Your Fringe Hours?
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 […]
Healing Our Large Breed Dog Joint Problems Naturally | Dr. Harvey’s Orthoflex
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. […]
Kung Fu Panda 3 Activities and Coloring Pages – Po is Back! #KungFuPanda
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 […]
Top 10 Rural Mom Reader Favorites
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 […]
4 Easy Ways to Attract Winter Wildlife to Your Garden Pond
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 […]
25 Perfect Peppermint Recipes
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 […]
Quick and Easy DIY Gifts for Pets! #SeasonsTreatings
When your stocking are hung by the chimney with care, do you include one for your pets? As our pets are family, we have one for each of our Great Pyrenee, our cats and even our chickens, too! Even though we know they can’t read their names on the stockings, it’s a way for us […]
Wine Tips and Holiday Recipes from Nick Evans and Woodwork Wine
Each year we pick a special wine to serve during our holiday celebrations and this year, our guests will be enjoying Woodwork Wine Merlot, Zinfandel and Red Blends with dinner and dessert. These seasonal favorites pair well with everything from appetizers to turkey and ham, to barbecue feasts for some non-traditional food fun! I’m inspired […]