Gluten Free Quiche for Two
Farm fresh recipes and healthy eating have always been important to me, but now even more-so that age has not only brought me greater wisdom but also more health concerns! When the opportunity to test out the Avalon Bay Deluxe Air Fryer came along, I was thrilled to give it a whirl, knowing it would be […]
Meatless Monday Menu: Mexican Fiesta Night!
Mexican-inspired cuisine is one of my favorites to enjoy all year ’round, but particularly in the summer months, when the lighter vegetable-based fare lends itself well to balmy days and breezy nights. If you’re looking for a wonderful Meatless Monday menu to enjoy, I hope this Mexican Fiesta Night progressive meal offers you oodles of […]
Paper Towns #Giveaway #PaperTowns
Last month we brought you the first preview for PAPER TOWNS, the new film from 20th Century Fox based on the novel by John Green. Now we have a brand new preview and a super fun giveaway, too, to help celebrate the release of the movie in theaters July 24, 2015! Special thanks to 20th Century […]
When Will You Stop Littering?
Did you know that every time a persona litters, they are not only hurting our environment and endangering our wildlife, they are often tossing away money, too! According to conversations experts, in just the state of Georgia alone, over $300 million dollars (market value) in recyclable items (cans, bottles and newspapers) eventually wind up in landfills, where it costs […]
9 Summer Sun Safety Tips #BBBestSummerEver
Summer fun generally includes plenty of time in the sun, which means we also have to have a summer sun safety plan in place. We’ve recently addressed poolside sun safety, but there are heaps of other summer activities exposing us to the sun’s rays from camping and hiking to tossing around a football or Frisbee […]
PB&J Cookie Bars Recipe #BallBlueBook
As part of our continued celebration of the new 37th Edition of the Ball Blue Book® Guide to Preserving, we are sharing one of our favorite recipes, PB&J Cookie Bars (found on page 179 of the 37th edition of the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving.) It’s a crazy-good way to enjoy your favorite jellies […]
Tips for Successfully Cooking Game Meats at Home
In many parts of the world, hunting is a popular pastime as well as a necessity to supply food for people. One of the most challenging things to do in cooking is to cook game meats so they taste delicious and so they no longer have that strong, overbearing, natural wild flavor. The biggest reason […]
5 Simple Steps To Farm Safety This Summer
Rural Mom is please to welcome guest Jennifer Taylor of Mom Tricks who is sharing her best tips for farm safety this summer. With the kids home full time right now, it’s a great time to for a refresher on simple steps for farm safety! My name is Jennifer, and I blog over at MomTricks. […]
25 Fun and Patriotic Recipes for the 4th of July
Independence Day is quickly approaching! Are you feeling patriotic yet? The Fourth of July is a perfect time to have a celebratory Barbecue, and I’ve come across some very interesting treats that will add a little red, white, and blue to the party! Give some of these patriotic recipes a try and feel free to share your own as well! […]
Rural Mom’s Top 10 Apps for Summer Fun
Summertime is full of so many amazing activities and opportunities for some super fun in the sun! While my family and I prefer to go “off grid” for our adventures to create quality family moments, we still tend to use our tech to enhance our experiences. Rural Dad, my Rural Boys and I got together […]
Help your child thrive with Understood.org | Resources for Learning and Attention Issues
We have all met that kiddo that seems to act a bit differently than the other kids, the one who struggles with grades, behavior and social situations. But is it really just that one kid? Sure, there are the few who stand out more than others. But learning and attention issues are far more common […]
I’m a Banana Boat® Mom, are you? #BBBestSummerEver
Living on a farm in the middle of a National Forest resort area certainly caters to our love of the great outdoors, particularly in the summer time! We are drawn to every water source from the creek in our back forty to the lake and the local swimming pool where we love to spend our […]