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Whole Wheat Low Sugar Gingerbread Recipe

October 14, 2013

Halloween is right around the corner and Christmas is creeping up, so it’s time to pull out the baking aprons and get the holiday favorites in the oven.  We’re staring with gingerbread here in the Rural Mom kitchen to help create a fun Halloween gingerbread haunted house centerpiece with a tailgating twist. Whether your plan […]

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Quick and Easy Homemade Custom Caramel Apples #Halloween #Recipe

October 14, 2013

These Caramel Apples are super easy to make and are perfect for the fall season.  The best part? You can customize them to your own taste by adding your favorite candy or nuts whatever your heart desires. These are sure to be a hit at your Fall Gatherings such as Halloween parties, or Thanksgiving Dinners! […]

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Will You Pass The Purple Purse With Me?

October 13, 2013

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I feel it’s important to offer my voice for this important initiative. This post is part of a sponsored campaign with The Allstate Foundation and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own. In the late 80’s, I thought I’d met the love of my life.  Turned out, in my […]

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Tri-Color Christmas Joy Cookies Recipe

October 11, 2013

Delightful little bites of holiday joy that we cool on our counters, stacked high on serving trays and share with friends and family.  Christmas cookies are simply magical! They are even more magical when they happen to look extravagant, yet are super simple to make.  This is the beauty of the tri-color Joy Cookie recipe […]

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Fresh From The Oven Taste | Healthy Choice Baked Entrees

October 10, 2013

As a foodie, I don’t wish to sacrifice taste for healthy options, so I’m constantly seeking healthy foods that taste great. As part of a sponsored post campaign for ConAgra, I’m adding enjoyable new options to savor! A crisp fall day almost demands pasta! Of course, I also think a cold winter day, a cool […]

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Ju-Ju-Be Earth Leather Micra Be Earth | Eco-Friendly Carrier for Laptop Minis, Tablets and Kindles

October 9, 2013

Thanks to Ju-Ju-Be for providing a well-designed test product, I’m now super organized with earth-friendly style.   I have been searching high and low over the past year for a well-designed, eco-friendly travel bag capable of housing my laptop mini or more importantly my Kindle, which goes everywhere I go.  This is no easy task, […]

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Sweet Lil Dreamers with the DownLinens Luxury Feather Bed Topper

October 8, 2013

It’s been a bit difficult to rouse our resident snuggle bug and pillow aficionado lately.  Not surprising, actually, as he’s been cuddling up with the DownLinens comforter and pillows we recently reviewed. But things are going to get a lot tougher around here trying to get that snug bug in rug out of bed as […]

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Caramel Apple Popcorn Recipe

October 7, 2013

Stepping inside the headquarters of the J.M. Smucker Company in Orville, Ohio was like gliding into a baking wonderland.  A subtle blend of aromatic fruits, fresh brewed coffee and something  reminiscent of cinnamon rolls permeates the air in every nook and cranny of the welcoming facilities. Growing up with Smuckers, I still had that small town […]

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Fall Harvest Pumpkin Apple Muffins Recipe

October 5, 2013

At the end of every summer before the first brisk winds wonder past our orchard, right before the first crisp leaf hits the ground, I get the urge to reach out and taste the rich flavors of autumn.  My quest generally begins with an old tried-and-true recipe that’s perfect for a wholesome breakfast or mid-day […]

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How to store Chocolate, Cocoa, Coffee and Other Holiday Sale Items

October 4, 2013

Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, Christmas and other popular holidays are a great time to stock up on pantry favorites, including the ever-popular chocolates! With 50 to 90 percent off sale items calling for a place in your cupboard, stocking up on staple items like coffee, cocoa, tea, and chocolate is super easy to do. With the […]

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Holiday Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

October 2, 2013

As a free-range chicken owner, I’m pleased to share information with you about Nellie’s Nest Cage-Free Eggs.  You see, like me, Nellie’s believes that happy hens doing what comes naturally to them produce eggs that taste better and have better health properties, such as increased levels of Omega-3 fatty acids. Have you ever tested the […]

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Vegetarian Healthy Choice Natural Cafe Steamers – Lunch is Steaming!

October 1, 2013

As a foodie, I don’t wish to sacrifice taste for healthy options, so I’m constantly seeking healthy foods that taste great. As part of a sponsored post campaign for ConAgra, I’m adding enjoyable new options to savor! Though I do not live a vegetarian lifestyle, I often embrace eating vegetarian dishes.  I certainly love all […]