6 Ways a Hug a Day Keeps Illness Away
Rural Mom is truly pleased to welcome our guest writer today, Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, author of Start Talking: A Girl’s Guide for You and Your Mom about Health, Sex, or Whatever New research suggests that prevention of infections and reducing stress-related illness might be as simple as a hug from a trusted person. […]
25 of the Best Hearty & Healthy #Recipes for Winter Meals
Many of us are on a mission to start making (and feeding our families) healthier choices this year. Whether you’ve been eating healthy for a long time, or you’re looking for a great place to start, this list of the best healthy eating recipes has something to suit everyone’s taste. Give some of them a […]
10 Easy Ideas to Help you Accomplish your New Year’s Goals
We are well into the middle of the first month of this shiny, brand-new year and like most of you, our lives have returned to their pre-holiday routine. We’re settling into a nice winter-life tempo. If you set goals for 2015 like I did, this week is a good time to re-visit those goals and […]
Strange Magic Printable Party Activities, Decorations, Recipes and Invitations! #StrangeMagic #Disney
STRANGE MAGIC brewing in our house tonight… even our sock monkey has joined the festivities sporting Sunny’s rad party hat! Things are about to get mystical, magical and topsy-turvy in just a few more days when STRANGE MAGIC opens in theater Friday, January 23rd! Inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” STRANGE MAGIC is a new […]
Gorton’s wants to help us eat smarter and be healthy #RealisticResolution
Getting healthy in 2015 is high on our priority lists here at Rural Moms, so we were delighted when Gorton’s asked if we would like to share their 30- day Realistic Resolution challenge being held on SparkPeople.com. We received complimentary products to facilitate this review, but our love of Gorton’s seafood and getting healthy are […]
30 of the Best Winter Comfort Food #Recipes
Chilly days and even chillier evenings bring about the need for some hot comfort food. My favorite is a hearty bowl of Guinness Beef Stout with Herb Dumplings. An incredibly flavorful Irish meal that will fill you right up on even the coldest of winter days. Need a little inspiration? Take a look at this […]
How I Learned To FarmOn! | Kale Salad with Lemon, Serranos and Mint Recipe
Rural Mom is truly pleased to welcome our guest writer today, Tessa Edick, author of Hudson Valley Food and Farming:: Why Didn’t Anyone Ever Tell Me That? My food legacy: Born and raised in Upstate New York, I fled farming life for a city mentality, a cosmopolitan lifestyle, success and glamour. I traveled around the […]
Create an Inviting Entryway to Add Curb Appeal
When it comes to curb appeal, there’s no shortage of things you could do to elevate your home’s appearance. While some measures like a new lawn and exterior paint can be expensive, there are also plenty of cost-friendly options. Updating your entryway, for example, is an inexpensive way to boost curbside appearance. Here are five […]
Vanilla Pound Cake with Honey Orange Bourbon Sauce #Recipe
The holidays are nearly over but it’s the prime season for oranges! This glorious taste of sunshine in the midst of winter is always a delight to have in our Rural Mom kitchen. From January through spring, it’s a great time to add seasonal varieties of oranges to your diet and your baked goods. One […]
Duct Tape Crafts: #DIY Art Tray
Most of your holiday festivities are over but the kids are still home. Sure, their gifts are certainly keeping them busy, but inevitably, the dreaded “I’m bored,” declaration will come! Now is the time to get busy crafting, fashioning new out of old and maybe even adding in a little bit of excitement about returning […]
Tips to Conserve Water For The New Year
Water is a precious resource, and so it is everyone’s responsibility to conserve it whenever possible. There are a lot of products on the market that promise to help households minimize the amount of water they consume, but saving water doesn’t have to be so complicated. In fact, there are a number of steps you […]
Make Your Own INSIDE OUT themed Holiday Craft Ornaments & More #DIY #InsideOut #Disney #Pixar
The count-down to Christmas is nearly at an end and I’m sure the excitement at your home is as great as it is here! Presents are piling under the trees and it’s getting harder and harder to keep the kiddos from bouncing around the decked-out halls in anticipation. Now is a great time to get […]