Fall is here and it is time to reap the bounties of the autumn harvest! Squash, corn and pumpkin will soon be in abundance in the farmers markets, ready for you to serve up some lovely pumpkin patch recipes. Below are three delightful recipes made with pumpkin (another squash will do if you so choose.) […]
Fall colors are stunning buy our joy is often short-lived when the leaves begin to pile up outside our homes. Raking leaves can be a tiresome chore. It doesn’t have to be, though. You can turn leaf raking time into a fun family activity. You’ll create great memories this fall and enlist some willing participants […]
Everybody loves a good road trip, but sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect one for you. If you like scenic views, trips through the mountains, or oceans, the U.S. has it all! Fall break is an excellent time for a road trip as the days are cooler, the roads are less congested […]
Edible flowers not only add zest to your meal, they add color and vibrancy to your garden. There are many kinds of edible flowers, and a number of them are super easy to grow. Allium All blossoms from the allium family can be eaten. The allium family includes garlic, garlic chives, chives, and leeks. It […]
Love music? Love parties? We do, too! Thanks to our partnership with Best Buy, we’re bringing the Altec Lansing RockBox XL Waterproof Bluetooth Portable Speaker to our festivities! Rural Mom has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free… read on […]
With busy, noisy distractions in our everyday lives, sometimes you just want to tune out! Thanks to my partnership with Best Buy, we’ve found a new innovative way to tune out the distractions and tune in to crystal clear superior sounds with the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. No matter where you live, between work, […]
I’ve always been a plus size gal. Even at my most fit, when I taught aerobics and had less than 15 percent body fat, I still wore plus size fashions. (Though in the 80’s and 90’s, they were sure hard to find!) Three kids and thirty years later, I’m now a larger plus size and […]
Hamilton Beach Eclectrics Stand Mixer is making my vegan baking successful since receiving one courtesy of the Hamilton Beach Company for review. This mixer is my first choice from researching the mixers that would meet my needs. Choosing an important kitchen tool like this is very important to me because I bake a lot. I […]
Ready for some summertime poolside recipe fun? This post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are that of Rural Mom. When the summer temps soar into the 90’s, you are certain to find us poolside all day long. Splashing around in the water helps keep us cool and it’s a great family […]









