It’s no secret that herbal supplements can be great for your health. They’ve been used for centuries to heal the human body both inside and out. In fact, you may be growing herbs for home remedies in your garden and not even realize the power they hold. If you’re thinking of planting a healing herb […]
Despite the lack of snow in Kentucky this year, the temperatures are still frigid and it’s getting harder and harder to chase away the chill each day! It’s this time of year, I pull out my recipe files to find the best soups to help warm up our winter. There’s nothing more filling and comforting […]
Revamping your home takes a lot of consideration and care. You have to think about colors and shapes, textures and fixtures, and, of course, the furniture. The type of furniture you choose for your home says a lot about you and your family. A visitor who walks in can tell if your personalities are more […]
7 a.m. – Dear Journal, the kids are off to school and I sit here with my coffee in hand ready to embrace the whirlwind of chores and activities on my to-do list today. Go mom! (Insert a busy day full of a gazillion distractions! Zap, poof, gone!) 11 p.m. – Dear Journal, I stare […]
If you’ve been reading Rural Mom for any length of time, you’re probably very familiar with our Great Pyrenees. We love to find the best options, treats and DIY for them and of course, share! The thing about larger breed dogs is that because of their weight, they tend to have joint problems as they age. […]
Po from Kung Fu Panda is one of our all-time favorite animated characters. What is there not to love about a huggable, loveable panda warrior full of awesomeness? So I was very happy to hear KUNG FU PANDA 3 was in the works for a theater debut of January 29. What I didn’t know, until I […]
We’re truly grateful that you opted to join us throughout the the year to discover information and hand-picked tools that empower rural women to live life to the fullest! Our focus on food, entertaining, gardening, family, community, travel and eco-friendly living will continue as our readers continue to show a preference for these categories. Reader favorites were […]
In the winter, your garden pond is probably fairly quiet – hoses and pumps have been disconnected, and the pond itself may be frozen or drained. But there are ways to bring your garden pond to life in the winter by attracting wildlife. Here are four easy ways to attract wildlife to your garden pond in […]
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is peppermint everything! As much as fall is the season for pumpkin everything, winter is the time for Peppermint Recipes and treats! I love the smell of it, the flavor of it, and even the red and white color of candy canes that go so well with […]
