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Holiday Morning Vanilla Spice Coffee Gift Recipe

December 18, 2013

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 […]

Books

Did You Ever Wonder If You Fit In?

December 17, 2013

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 […]

Travel Tips

Six Ways to Save Money on Last Minute Holiday Travel

December 16, 2013

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 […]

Recipes

Quick & Easy Black Walnut Rocky Road Fudge

December 16, 2013

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 […]

GIFT GUIDES

Holiday Team Spirit | OYO University of Kentucky Football Minifigure

December 15, 2013

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 […]

Recipes

Ginger Twist Holiday Drink #Recipe

December 15, 2013

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 […]

GIFT GUIDES

23 Terrific Gifts for Book Lovers

December 14, 2013

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 […]

GIFT GUIDES

Holiday Music Selection: Love Lead The Way and Christmas In The City

December 13, 2013

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, […]

GIFT GUIDES

Twelfth Day of Book Gifting | The Grateful Table

December 12, 2013

On the twelfth day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests The Grateful Table: Blessings, Prayers and Graces There’s no better way to end our Rural Mom 12 Days of Book Gifting Suggestions than with a lovely book of gratitude.  I’m certainly grateful for all the authors who pen such lovely, helpful books for us to enjoy […]

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Great Holiday Gift Idea: Popcorn Factory Snowtime Snack Assortment

December 11, 2013

Chances are, if I ask you if you like popcorn, I’ll get a “yes!”  And if you are like me, you’ll answer something more along the lines of “I TOTALLY LOVE IT!” Not surprising, this fluffy kernel of goodness is one of the most popular snacks in the United States.  If you are seeking a […]

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Eleventh Day of Book Gifting | Southern Po’ Boy Cookbook

December 11, 2013

On the eleventh day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests Southern Po’ Boy Cookbook: Mouthwatering Sandwich Recipes from the Heart of New Orleans I could say I picked the eleventh pick in our Rural Mom 12 Days of Book Gifting Suggestions because of it’s incredible photography, crazy-good recipes and its potential to make my lunches […]

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Tenth Day of Book Gifting | Jeeves and the Wedding Bells

December 10, 2013

On the tenth day of book gifting, Rural Mom suggests Jeeves and the Wedding Bells – Audiobook CD I love a great work of fiction and often love them even more on audio!  The tenth pick in our Rural Mom 12 Days of Book Gifting Suggestions is one book I’m truly glad I had the […]