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GIFT GUIDES

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 […]

Crafts CREATE

Rustic Holiday Wreath

November 23, 2013

Handmade gifts are my favorites and I love to spread the joy.  Special thanks to Consumer Crafts and The Blueprint Social, for helping me to make these gifts as a random craft of kindness! Each year, my holiday craft aspirations are quite ambitious, but my pocketbook is not always accommodating.  When I first found ConsumerCrafts.com, […]

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Give the Gift of Rejuvenation | Rejuvenator Shower Head

November 22, 2013

If you’re a mom, dad, or even just a busy person, you may, like me, look forward to a hot shower at the end of a very long day. Showers are normally, for most parents, the one time of day that there’s little to no nagging coming from little voices… a time when your muscles […]

Books

Top Tips for Great-Looking Mason Jar Mix Gifts

November 22, 2013

Media sources are reporting that more people are planning to give homemade gifts this holiday season. Between the economy and a trend towards more meaningful living, DIY Christmas presents are enjoying a resurgence. That’s good news all around, because it means that not only can you make a serious cut in your holiday budget, but […]

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Give the Gift of Tranquility | Comfort Revolution Hydraluxe Bed Pillows

November 21, 2013

Do you have a love/hate relationship with your pillow? Too hot, too flat, too lumpy? Do you toss and turn trying to find a comfortable spot on your pillow? I know I do! I had the opportunity to review the Cerulean Waves Hydraluxe Cooling Gel Pillow this season and I’m so happy to have discovered […]

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Give the Gift of Intelligence | FAVI Mini Wireless Keyboard with Mouse Touchpad

November 20, 2013

Finding a great keyboard is important when you’re a writer, or if you work online a lot. Even if you just like to text, a good QWERTY keyboard is often something that some phones lack, especially on touch screen phones. Naturally, I jumped at the chance to review the FAVI Mini Bluetooth Keyboard and Presenter […]