No-Sew Projects, Tips and Techniques
No sewing machine? No problem! You can make your own one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories and home decor items or create beautiful and unique gifts for friends and family without a stitch. The no-sew trend has caught on like wildfire, spawning patterns for everything from hats and scarves to blankets and pillows. Experienced sewers often take on no-sew projects, too, because […]
Crystal Snowflake Candle Holder Tutorial | #DIY Dollar Store Crafting
Decorating for the holidays is always fun, but it can be a real budget breaker. Mixing in a few DIY projects adds a personal, festive touch to your home (or gifts!) and helps keep your pocket-book from emptying out before the season is over. Creating your own decorated candle holder is very easy and only […]
Candy Cane Lane Martini Recipe and More
With Christmas and New Years just around the bend, no doubt you are looking for some festive drink ideas to serve up. Our friends at Kraken Black Spiced Rum and Three Olives Vodka have created cheery and unique recipes to help you celebrate the season and “wow” your guests with these festive spirits. Enjoy! Eggnog […]
5 Ways to Spend Less and Give More This Christmas
Charity “toy drive” donation delivery to a local community resource center. There is nothing wrong Fruit-of-the-month club gifts but there are certainly a wealth of less expensive ways to enjoy the simple pleasures of the holidays, returning Christmas to a season of global and community gift giving. Sure, it’s tempting to purchase a precious little […]
Holiday Morning Vanilla Spice Coffee Gift Recipe
Once you’ve tasted a cup of vanilla spice coffee flavored with natural spices, you’ll completely understand why this is a fabulous way to start off every holiday morning! Best of all, each flavoring is virtually calorie free, offering you pure indulgence with zero guilt. Easy to make for brunches or personal enjoyment, this is […]
Did You Ever Wonder If You Fit In?
In third grade, I transferred from a public school to a private school. To this day, I can still remember biting back fear as I met my new classmates and the sick feeling inside that I wouldn’t measure up. You could see it in their half-smiles, side-glances and general lack of interest as we were […]
Six Ways to Save Money on Last Minute Holiday Travel
For many families, travel is part of the holiday season. Some travel to visit family, while others like to take a trip during the holiday season. Traveling (as you probably well know,) is not only hectic during the holidays, it’s also expensive. Whether you’re heading to grandma and grandpa’s or you’re hitting the slopes this […]
Quick & Easy Black Walnut Rocky Road Fudge
About this time in the holiday season, a last minute holiday party pops up or I find myself in need of some impromptu gifts. This is when I quickly whip up a batch of Black Walnut Rocky Road Fudge using ingredients that I’m likely to have on-hand. Print Yum Quick & Easy Black Walnut Rocky […]
Holiday Team Spirit | OYO University of Kentucky Football Minifigure
Every sports enthusiast and building block fan on our holiday shopping list will be thrilled to find a OYO Sporttoys Kentucky Wildcats minifigure in their stocking this year. Wearing the the full uniform of the Kentucky Wildcats, the minifigures have rotating forearms and bending knees to allow them to run, sit, squat, and grip and […]
Ginger Twist Holiday Drink #Recipe
Festive parties are in full swing and whatever the occasion, the key to a good party is knowing how to whip up the perfect cocktail of the season like the Ginger Twist! Our friends at SMIRNOFF are sharing two delightful winter cocktails that will help warm up your parties and “wow” your guests with ingredients […]
23 Terrific Gifts for Book Lovers
Each year we present a 12 Days of Christmas Book Gifting feature and each year, of course, I find that there are far more than a dozen books that deserve a feature spot. When trying to find a balance of assortment that suits every Rural Mom reader preference in a 12 day spotlight, well, it’s […]
Holiday Music Selection: Love Lead The Way and Christmas In The City
When we are decorating the tree, wrapping presents, baking or even hosting a holiday gathering, music is an important part of our holiday moments and memories. Each year I love to find a new selection to enjoy throughout the season and this year I found two lovely additions to enhance our holidays. Both are uplifting, […]