Kitchen Spring Cleaning Tips and a Checklist
Kitchen spring cleaning can be an overwhelming job. Basics like cleaning the oven are pretty simple. However, when you add washing out the cabinets and vacuuming behind the refrigerator it can be an all day job. This handy checklist will help you get started. The tips will help you take care of the job in […]
Rural Mom’s Garlic Herb Sweet Potato Recipe
There’s very little prep or cooking savvy needed to prepare these highly-addictive and delicious grilled garlic herb sweet potatoes. I’ve been making them for years and they are always a hit at barbecue time, even with the kids or adults who normally wouldn’t opt to eat sweet potatoes. Trust me, there’s a huge difference […]
April Goal: Adopt 10 New Habits for a Clean House
Once you’ve gone through all the effort to spring clean don’t you wish your home would stay that clean? It can. With a few new habits you can keep your home sparkling clean. 10 new habits for a clean house 1. Pick up after yourself. Much of the mess in your home is likely self inflicted. Do you […]
Easy Craft for Kids – Getting Started with Soapmaking DIY
Soap making is a super fun and useful hobby. But making lye soap can be rather dangerous, so it’s not exactly suitable for children. However, that doesn’t mean that youngsters can’t get in on the soap making fun. There are other ways to make soap that are simpler and less hazardous. Here’s a recipe for […]
Enhance Your Green Thumb With Bonsai 101
While most people associate bonsai with Japan, it probably originated in China. The word “bonsai” is a combination of the Chinese word for pot, “bon,” and “sai,” which means to plant. During the 8th century A.D., Chinese culture greatly influenced Japan, and this is probably when the Japanese adopted the art. Bonsai are meant to […]
Quick and Easy Banana Pudding Cup #Recipe
Short on time and want to whip up a simple treat everyone will love? Banana pudding cups are always a sure-fire hit. The steps are effortless, but the end result will have your family or guests thinking you the day prepping. There one super simple secret to making instant banana pudding taste like homemade and […]
How To Tackle Spring Cleaning Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Spring cleaning can be one of the most time consuming and overwhelming seasonal tasks. In fact, many people simply end up skipping it. Yet that means also missing out on the rewards of a thoroughly clean home. Much like New Year’s Resolutions, spring cleaning helps you get a clean slate. Here are five strategies to […]
Rural Mom Guide for April #DIY #Farm
This may be “April Fools,” month but there’s no trickery in the details of the important areas to focus on this month. April is a great month to: – find deals on socks, hosiery, women’s shoes, and garden tools. – snag clearances on dresses, suits, office furniture, and of course, after-Easter candy and goodies. – […]
Burnt Orange Crème Brûlée Dessert In a Jar Recipe
Photo (c) Philip Jourdan Last week, you may have caught our review of the amazing cookbook 150 Best Desserts In a Jar and this week, I’m super pleased to be able to offer you a recipe excerpt from the book for one of the recipes I found to be simply irresistable: Burnt Orange Crème Brûlée. Hope […]
Lunch Made Easy with Herb and Garlic Tuna Bolder Burger
I happen to be a huge fan of all things seafood and love tuna as a healthy lunch option, but let’s face it, a simple pouch of tuna for lunch can get a little boring. So when Starkist jazzed up their Flavor Fresh Pouch line with Tuna Creations and Lunch-To-Go options in addition to their […]
Breakfast Pizza Pie Brunch Recipe
As a farm owner who strives to incorporate as many sustainable living practices as practical, we’ve opted to raise chickens for fresh, organic eggs. However, particularly in the the spring time when the Easter bunny is expected along with a houseful of guests, we find a need to supplement our egg supply…. and Eggland’s […]
Hello Fresh! The Farmer’s Market and a Gourmet Chef Landed on My Doorstep
HelloFresh Roasted Pork Chops, Fennel and Pear Salad, and Green Beans Amandine Ever struggle to figure out what to put on the supper table and resort to whipping up a frozen or dinner or fast-food option? Yep, me too… but we all know, that’s a less-than-ideal choice for keeping our personal and family health at […]