Beet Salad Recipe
Legend has it, that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, used beetroot to enhance her alluring powers. Several cultures still condone the myth that if a man and a woman eat from the same beet, they will form a lasting love. There may be some merit to the love-beet connection as beets contain […]
Creative Ways to Get Boys to Read
(originally printed in Jump-Starting Boys by Pam Withers and Cynthia Gill) “Create ‘whisper phones’ from plastic piping in hardware stores, and read to your son with your lips at one end of the tube and his ear at the other. Teachers swear it endears youngsters to reading time! While they’re being read to, let boys […]
Gluten Free Summer Snack Series: Navitas Sun-Dried Dragon Fruit #glutenfree
Ever have a gluten free snack nearly leap out of the package and scream “you totally have try me?” If so, you may have already encountered Navitas Naturals Dragon Fruit Slices. If not, read on about this gem of dried fruit goodness… Hylocereus undatus, more commonly referred to as dragon fruit, has an amazing array […]
Wine Racks with a Re-Purpose
A well-crafted handmade item is a true treasure. Couple it with recycled materials and excellence in design – suddenly you are in the company of a masterpiece. This is beauty you’ll covet in ThinkEco² wine crates and boxes. Owning one is like having a little piece of our rich earth showcase and cradle your favorite […]
Write, Rinse, Repeat…
Deviating a bit of our normal Rural Mom path today with a lovely guest post from Marty Weiss, author of The Alchemist Agenda. Hope you enjoy Marty’s delightful insights on the process process as much as I do. I just finished a project that I had been working on for almost a year, and the […]
Nurture Dry Cracked Skin with Zim’s Crack Creme
Knee, heel and hand-deep in the garden this year? Me, too! The problem is, all the sun, heat, and soil can quickly take it’s toll on your skin. And rough, cracked heels and hands are not the best compliments to your cute sundress and comfy flip-flops. During this time of year, we need something tough […]
State Fair Trifle with Elephant Ears Recipe
In a few short weeks we’ll be enjoying the sites and sounds of the Kentucky State Fair. Despite my love of all things farm, DIY and 4H, I have to admit that a major attraction is the food. Where else can you get everything imaginable grilled, fried or slapped on a stick? Why wait until […]
Is a Vegetarian Diet the Same as a Raw Diet?
A few restaurant menu items recently drew my son’s attention – one for a vegetarian dish and another offering a raw appetizer. His curiosity prompted a conversation on the difference between vegetarian and raw food diets. Though I was able to explain it adequately to him, turns out several people at our table and […]
Add Sparkle to Your Summer Celebrations with Smirnoff Sorbet Light Drink Recipes
Sippin’ on a cool, refreshing summer drink adds a fun twist to pool parties and barbecues. Indulging a bit can often add unwanted calories that disrupt your “beach body” efforts. With this in mind Smirnoff has introduced the Smirnoff Sorbet Light line of flavored vodkas. With only 78 calories per 1.5 oz. serving, Smirnoff Sorbet […]
Gluten Free Summer Snack Series: RW Garcia MixtBag and Dippers
It’s not often that shape and texture of a snack manages to make me love it as much as the flavor, but RW Garcia managed snag my full appreciation with their cleverly-designed Dippers. As an avid salsa and hummus fan, I’m always seeking the perfect gluten free chip. Most of the time I find they […]
Select the Best Pillow for Your Sweet Dreams
We have a resident pillow aficionado in our home. Pillows of all shapes and sizes can generally be found around him when he’s lounging and you best believe when a new one enters our home, he’ll zero in on it like a hummingbird to sugar. If it’s time to update our linens, we can certainly […]
5 Reasons Your Family Travel Plans Should Include Carnival Cruise Lines
Planning the perfect family vacation is like chasing chickens to the coop in the rain – a difficult task that can get awful messy in the end. Ideally, you need to find ways to keep children entertained throughout the trip without creating a yawn-fest for the adults. Finding the right blend of activities certainly is […]