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Tips for Successfully Cooking Game Meats at Home

In many parts of the world, hunting is a popular pastime as well as a necessity to supply food for people. One of the most challenging things to do in cooking is to cook game meats so they taste delicious and so they no longer have that strong, overbearing, natural wild flavor. The biggest reason […]

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5 Simple Steps To Farm Safety This Summer

Rural Mom is please to welcome guest Jennifer Taylor of Mom Tricks who is sharing her best tips for farm safety this summer.  With the kids home full time right now, it’s a great time to for a refresher on simple steps for farm safety! My name is Jennifer, and I blog over at MomTricks. […]

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25 Fun and Patriotic Recipes for the 4th of July

Independence Day is quickly approaching! Are you feeling patriotic yet? The Fourth of July is a perfect time to have a celebratory Barbecue, and I’ve come across some very interesting treats that will add a little red, white, and blue to the party! Give some of these patriotic recipes a try and feel free to share your own as well! […]

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Rural Mom’s Top 10 Apps for Summer Fun

Summertime is full of so many amazing activities and opportunities for some super fun in the sun! While my family and I prefer to go “off grid” for our adventures to create quality family moments, we still tend to use our tech to enhance our experiences.  Rural Dad, my Rural Boys and I got together […]

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Help your child thrive with Understood.org | Resources for Learning and Attention Issues

We have all met that kiddo that seems to act a bit differently than the other kids, the one who struggles with grades, behavior and social situations. But is it really just that one kid? Sure, there are the few who stand out more than others. But learning and attention issues are far more common […]

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I’m a Banana Boat® Mom, are you? #BBBestSummerEver

Living on a farm in the middle of a National Forest resort area certainly caters to our love of the great outdoors, particularly in the summer time! We are drawn to every water source from the creek in our back forty to the lake and the local swimming pool where we love to spend our […]

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25 Festive Patriotic Crafts for the 4th of July

The Fourth of July is one of my favorite times of the year. I love how the entire country comes together to celebrate our independence. It’s also a great holiday to decorate for. Who doesn’t love red, white and blue? Take a look at these Patriotic crafts. They’re a fun way to celebrate being a proud American not just […]

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Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals

Carla Sonheim, who has a penchant for Superman because her dad looked like Clark Kent, has been obsessed with drawing animals for the past four years. “About ten years ago I ran across an article highlighting animals in contemporary artwork,” says Sonheim. “There were some wonderful things going on, and it served as an inspiration […]

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Simple tips to help your child be summer camp ready

CVS camp supplies

My thanks to our sponsor, CVS Minute Clinic for providing the products shown below along with a promotional item to help facilitate today’s #ReadySetCamp post. All opinions and love of outdoor fun are my own. Is your child attending camp this summer? Whether your child is attending a sleep away camp, or just a fun-filled […]

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