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GIFT GUIDES

Sixth Day of Book Gifting | The Lemonade Cookbook

December 6, 2013

On the sixth day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests The Lemonade Cookbook: Southern California Comfort Food from L.A.’s Favorite Modern Cafeteria The sixth pick in our Rural Mom 12 Days of Book Gifting Suggestions, may change your entire perspective on what comfort food should be.  Chock full of recipes straight from the kitchen of […]

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Fifth Day of Book Gifting | One Woman Farm

December 5, 2013

On the fifth day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests One Woman Farm: My Life Shared with Sheep, Pigs, Chickens, Goats, and a Fine Fiddle This endearing book was destined to make the Rural Mom 12 Days of Book Gifting Suggestions, as it taps into the very heart of what it means to embrace farm-steading. […]

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Fourth Day of Book Gifting: Homemade Condiments

December 4, 2013

On the fourth day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests: Homemade Condiments: Artisan Recipes Using Fresh, Natural Ingredients The fourth pick in the 12 Days of Book Gifting Suggestions is certainly a unique and fun title I simply knew Rural Mom readers would love.  This crazy-cool book sets my sustainable heart a-flutter with easy-to-follow recipes […]

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Loaded Ham and Cheese Broccoli Soup

December 4, 2013

No doubt by now you’ve had your fill of turkey or ham and more on your dinner plate, but don’t despair, there’s plenty of ways to use up the rest of the left-overs to create new taste sensations.  Or certainly, an excuse to make more of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes to use in a tasty […]

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Third Day of Book Gifting | Crochet Love

December 3, 2013

On the third day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests: Crochet Love: 27 Sweet & Simple Zakka-Inspired Projects Our 12 Days of Book Gifting Suggestions certainly would not be complete without craft books!  Our third pick is a well-designed, easy-to-follow book full of gorgeous illustrations and loads of inspiration!  Pick up a copy to complete […]

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Second Day of Book Gifting | Green Your Home for Dummies

December 3, 2013

On the second day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests: Green Your Home: All-in-One For Dummies. Now, we certainly do not think any Rural Mom reader is remotely a “dummy,” we just simply appreciate down-to-earth green living books when we see them.  Which is why Green Your Home is our second pick of the Rural […]

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First Day of Book Gifting: Week In A Day

December 1, 2013

On the first day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests:  Week In a Day, Five Dishes, One Day by Rachael Ray. Probably no surprise that we’d start off our annual Rural Mom 12 Days of Book Gifting Suggestions with a fabulous cookbook.  This one will keep you cooking through the holidays and well beyond! In […]

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I Dreamed My Whole House Was Clean | Whimsical Stocking Stuffers by Anne Taintor

November 29, 2013

Need the perfect stocking stuffer for your girlfriends, sisters or mom?  Thanks to Anne Taintor, I’ve found some terrific holiday gift ideas! Stocking stuffers are often the most challenging gifts for me to pick out, especially ones for friends.  I want to find something memorable and whimsical, yet it has to be practical and affordable, […]

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Give the Gift of Convenience | TUC-Away Table

November 27, 2013

A terrific Christmas present with a great storage solution?  It’s a holiday dream come true! We’re testing out the Tuc-Away Table and loving the ingenuity! Having a place to sit your drinks and snacks is essential to great television viewing. End tables are great for this, but sometimes get in the way, or if your’e […]

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Give the Gift of Spotlessness | Shark PRO Steam & Spray Mop

November 26, 2013

Does anyone like to clean? Sometimes knowing that you have to clean can make you very sleepy or give you the sudden urge to do well, anything but cleaning! One chore that particularly gives me the desire to go cuddle back under my comfy blankets is mopping.  As we have no carpet in our home, […]

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Give the Gift of Opulance | GUESS Rigor Watches

November 24, 2013

GUESS watches make it easy to give a practical, luxurious gift that will last a life-time.  I received the GUESS Rigor Watch for review and couldn’t be happier with the quality of this versatile timepiece.   If you are looking for one statement piece, I happen to think that watches are the best accessory investment. […]

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Give the Gift of Exuberance | Holidays Made Fresh with Edible Arrangements

November 24, 2013

Thanks to Edible Arrangements we’re sampling the Reindeer Sleigh Ride Bouquet. Fresh fruit on the table is a lovely treat! While I love all the flavors of the holiday season, one of the tastes I crave the most is fresh fruit.  It may be my longing for the warmer days of summer or simply because fruit […]