Hundred-Foot Journey Inspired Recipes
The Hundred Foot Journey is certainly my top movie pick of the year for so many reasons and naturally, for the food! The food aspect of The Hundred Foot Journey is certainly an aspect of the film that attracts me. (This tidbit surely comes as no surprise to long-time Rural Mom readers!) I find the […]
Madeleines Recipe #FoodieFriday
I took my first taste of Madeleines at a French bakery during our family trip to Paris last year. Though I certainly knew what they were, I simply hadn’t had the opportunity to sample or test my hand at baking this treat. From the very first bite I realized the delectable joy I’d been missing out on! Now, […]
Take a Mini-Vacation at Your Local State and County Fairs
You yearn to travel, but the budget is tight. Traveling to a destination that is both enjoyable and affordable can be much closer than you think, though, state and county fairs have always been popular for anyone desiring to get away for a day or a weekend trip. For families, nothing is more enjoyable […]
The Mystery of Genetic History
When I look at my children, it’s easy to see facets of myself, my husband and other relatives in our families. Our genetic code is certainly a complex one filled with many characteristics binding us to our lineage! In addition to giving us eyes like our mother or ears like our grandfather, our genetic history […]
Freshen Your Breath Naturally With Garden Herbs
For most of us, bad breath is a temporary, (though highly inconvenient,) problem to have. Provided that your bad breath is not caused by digestive disorders, periodontal disease, or other medical problems, using herbs and natural means to freshen your breath can be very effective. Simply look to your garden for these common herbal breath […]
Farm Fresh Chunky Homemade Guacamole
Commonly referred to as the “alligator pear,” guacamole adds a bright burst of flavor to any sandwich or Mexican-inspired dish. This easy-to-whip-up chunky guacamole recipe highlights fresh garden flavors which compliment the smooth avocado flavor nicely. Ingredients: 2 ripe Haas Avocados 1 ripe fresh tomato, seeded and diced 1 large clove fresh garlic, finely minced 1 fresh […]
French Onion Soup Recipe
If you need another reason to add onion to your diet (we offered you 10 earlier this summer,) French onion soup is certainly it! This popular, hearty broth is a fabulous starter for a fine meal or easily enjoyed on its own for lunch or a light dinner. Thanks to our friends at DreamWorks Pictures, this Foodie […]
Tips For Jump Starting Your Summer Slim-Down
Summer is here and there’s plenty of sun bathing, beach parties and everything else involving exposing your sexy summer body. However, for those who are not 100 percent confident of their bodies, we sometimes need a little boost to get in motion to achieve our ideal summer shape. Most people fail when going for […]
Affordable Adventure | Free Style Camping
Hands down, one of the most affordable vacations your family can engage in is camping. Whether it’s choosing a location at a state park or camping grounds in national forests, you can be assured it will be a family vacation filled with memorable moments. While there are several methods one may choose when preparing for […]
4 Ways to Hydrate Your Skin This Summer #H2OPlus
When you want to healthy summer skin that glows, then you know that keeping your skin hydrated is key. Properly hydrated skin will never look haggard and will certainly help keep you looking younger and happier. Because believe me, if your skin is happy, you are happy! What are the best ways to […]
Sun Safety, Banana Boat and Lake Living
We’re opting for sun safety and smart sunscreen protection in the hot summer months as part of Banana Boat #BBBestSummer #shop hosted by the social shopper media company #CollectiveBias ~ All thoughts and opinions are that of Rural Mom. Year ’round, our family spends a great deal of time outdoors. In the summertime, […]
Food, Films and Fandom – Rural Mom goes to Hollywood! #GuardiansoftheGalaxyEvent #100FootJourneyEvent #ABCFamilyEvent
Life on the farm in the summertime, naturally, is pretty low key. I generally spend lots of time talking to these guys: Which is why you can imagine what an incredibly HUGE thrill it is to shake up my summer with an invite to a dream-come-true trip to Hollywood like this: Disney, Marvel, DreamWorks […]