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Move over Cast Iron, Wilton Armetale Grillware Griddle is Baking My Bread Now

October 30, 2013

Thanks to Wilton Armetale we have a new bread-baker in our Rural Mom kitchen… one that’s certainly giving our cast iron pans a run for the dough! If you’ve followed Rural Mom for any length of time, you know I’m a huge fan of cast iron.  From biscuits to pizza to fresh bread, I can […]

Books

Does Your Thinking Stink? | Stinkn’ Thinkn’ Stinks

October 29, 2013

Negative thoughts are a bit like roller coaster rides.  The entire time you are standing around thinking about them, they make you anxious and fearful.  Once you jump on and commit to the ride, you experience a series of terrifying, out-of-control twists and turns, jaw-dropping plumets and dizzying heights that seem to never want to […]

Animals SUSTAIN

If You Give a Pig a Shot | A Conversation About Antibiotic Usage

October 28, 2013

I participated in this program on behalf of the National Pork Producers Council. All opinions are that of Rural Mom. Twenty years ago, when I first ventured to raise a litter of pigs, like many new farmers, I had little idea these hearty animals could contract a range of health problems including respiratory illnesses, (similar […]

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How Do You Raise a Giant? | Green Giant Anti-Bullying Campaign

October 27, 2013

I was the tallest girl in grammar school, but inside, I felt like the smallest when I was constantly picked on about my height.  Bullying is a gigantic problem that sadly continues to prevail in our society. It’s up to us to stand up and help our children stand up to raise awareness and stop […]

CREATE

Along the Yellow Brick Craft Road

October 26, 2013

It’s beginning to look a whole lot like Oz on our Rural Mom farm thanks to the complimentary box of Darice Crafts we received.  I’d tell you we were off to see the wizard, but the Emerald City already arrived on our doorstep in a box chock full of delightful Wizard of Oz-inspired crafts from Darice. […]

Recipes

Blood Orange Bloody Mary and Vampire Delight #Halloween Drinks

October 26, 2013

When Halloween rolls around, it’s fun to get in on all of the festivities with some fun seasonally-themed spirits that are both spooky and delicious!  Thanks to our friends at Smirnoff, we have some delightfully ghoulish cocktail recipes to share. The Vampire Delight’s utilizes one of Smirnoff’s newest flavors, SMIRNOFF Wild Honey Flavored Vodka, and […]

GIVEAWAYS

When You Wish Upon a Star, You Get the Disney Classics Box Set #Giveaway #DisneyClassicsBox

October 26, 2013

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Disney this holiday season thanks to this sponsored post from One2One Network and Walt Disney World Records.  All opinions expressed about this fabulous box set are that of Rural Mom. When I was 7-years-old, I likely drove my grandparents nuts singing verses from “It’s a Small World,” “Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah,” […]

GIFT GUIDES

Artisan Bread, Autumn and KitchenAid #SavorTheSavings

October 25, 2013

We’re relishing in the delightful flavors of fall! Presented by Mami Innovative Media, this is a sponsored post on behalf of Sears and KitchenAid.  All opinions expressed here are that of Rural Mom. Pumpkin soup, cinnamon apples, beef barley stew and fresh artisan bread – when the brisk winds kick up the leaves in my […]

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Have a Lovely Gluten Free Halloween

October 23, 2013

Special thanks to the Lovely Candy Company, for helping us to have a gluten free Halloween!    Gluten free doesn’t mean you have to be treat-free or taste-free this Halloween season. Imagine rich caramels with no gluten, no high fructose corn syrup, no GMO’s, and no soy.  It sounds dreamy and now it’s a reality […]

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Quick and Easy DIY With ColorGlide Pro

October 22, 2013

A little over a year ago, I rescued a shelf before it hit my neighbor’s trash bin.  The wood was a bit beat up, marred in one spot and one of the shelves was broken.  What she saw as old and past it’s use, I saw as something to be revived and refashioned for display. […]

Recipes

Pumpkin Soup and More | Simple Gourmet Side Dishes

October 21, 2013

Our traditional day of thanks and for many, the biggest meal we’ll prepare all year, is near!  For anyone who has cooked on Thanksgiving day, you can certainly appreciate the extensive time and efforts that go into creating the perfect feast for our family and friends. It’s times like these that simple-to-make, great-tasting side dishes […]

GIFT GUIDES

Edible Arrangements Delivers Fresh Fruit and Fall Fun to Your Table

October 19, 2013

Thanks to Edible Arrangements we’re sampling the Autumn Swizzle Bouquet. Fresh fruit on the table is a lovely treat! Crisp honey dew, fragrant strawberries, sweet cantaloupe, red grapes and chocolate-covered pineapple… good golly, this is totally my dream table centerpiece! Fall has officially arrived and along with it, Edible Arrangements debuted the new Autumn Swizzle Bouquet. […]