Whole Wheat Orange Bars with Dark Chocolate Drizzle #Recipe
We’re still in the season of the Valencia orange, one of my favorite citrus varieties, so per usual, I purchased too many and still had older oranges in my fridge to use up. Rather than eating several oranges a day to ensure they don’t spoil, I love to come up with creative ways to enjoy […]
Rural Mom Printable Mother’s Day Coupons
Gifts from the heart, particularly those that give a little of ourselves by offering time or assistance are truly a blessing. In this spirit, we’ve created printable coupons to use for your loved ones on Mother’s Day (or of course, to direct a family member or friend to help your children access, so they can […]
Finding Good Farmland
In hindsight, I absolutely wish I knew more about farmland when I purchased my first farm property. A handful of knowledge and sage input from seasoned farmers in the family was helpful to have, just not enough to completely understand the ins and outs of what we were acquiring and how to judge if it […]
Honor Your Mother By Changing A Life #MothersDay #BeTheChange #GlobalTeamof200
I thumb through magazines full of inspiring ideas, surf countless webpages filled with pretty baskets and sweet sentiments, and contemplate which gift is the ideal one for Mother’s Day. Then I opened my email to find a shining treasure. A perfect inspiration for commemorating this special holiday. The chance to make a difference in someone’s […]
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the HUNGRY Channel kitchen to explore some terrific gluten free dishes with chef Alex Thomopoulos, along with the folks from the HUNGRY Channel and Wholly Guacamole. Alex learned early in her career as a chef that she had Celiac Disease. Naturally, this turned her cooking world topsy-turvy, but […]
Wholly Guacamole and Salsa #Giveaway
I’ve been a fan of Wholly Guacamole for many years. It’s a simple, fresh way to put the goodness of avocado on our table without a lot of prep, fuss or spoilage concerns. My new love, though is Wholly Salsa. With innovative flavor combinations like Wholly Red Pepper Mango Salsa (pictured above,) and Wholly Salsa […]
Bedroom Spring Cleaning Tips and a Checklist
When you think about spring cleaning you probably imagine the big jobs. You think about cleaning the kitchen. Maybe you visualize the closets or your basement. Perhaps the garage is on your list. Most people don’t think about their bedroom. However, you spend a lot of time in your bedroom. A clean bedroom means better […]
Sweet Gluten Free Snacking with Welch’s Fruit Snacks #glutenfree
With summer around the corner, I’m already beginning to think about and stock up on ready-to-eat portable snacks for our on-the-go adventures. It’s inevitable that I’ll soon hear the words “mom, I’m hungry” during the middle of a hike, on the lake during boat outing, or at the beach during a fun summer swim. The […]
How Healthy is the Relationship Between Your Digestive and Immune Systems?
Recent studies have highlighted the important connection between the digestive system and the immune system. If one is not functioning well, the other is likely not contributing to the relationship in a positive way. Over half of the immune system’s defenses lie within the digestive tract. And in order for the immune system to it’s […]
Rural Mom Guide for May #DIY #Farm
Happy May Day neighbors! On this special day of spring celebration, I’m delighted to share with you this reminder of the important areas to focus on this month. May is a great month to: – find deals on handbags, jewelry, spring outerwear, tires, and rugs. – snag clearances on baskets, sleepwear, candy, and after Mother’s […]
No Time to Cook? No Problem! Wholesome, Sustainable Food Is At Your Doorstep
Beetnik Foods Smoky Applewood Salmon with sauted Bite-Size Shrimp Raise your hand if you’d love to whip up a convenient, wholesome meal with no MSG, high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavorings, hormones, or antibiotics to be concerned about. Yep, I raised my hand, too. Which delightfully makes us Beetniks! But, even though we […]
High Quality Recycled Ink Cartridges are a Simple, Effective Way to “Green” Up Your Printer
As I’m pro-recycling, I constantly drop my used printer ink cartridges in drop boxes, In the past, though, I shied away from recycled ink cartridges, thinking they might leak or be ineffective in replacing new cartridges. I couldn’t have been more wrong. And it’s one of those times, I’m glad my notions proved to be incorrect […]