How To Wear Your Fresh Produce Plus Size #Fashion
When it comes to fashion, I’m way out of my comfort zone. In fact, that’s what I generally gravitate towards- comfort- selecting all-purpose wash-n-wear go-everywhere clothing that can take me from the garden to soccer practice and back home again to fix supper and wrap-up the daily chores. As a tall, plus-size woman, I’ve always […]
Gluten Free French Toast Souffle Recipe
Incorporating gluten free foods into my diet is much easier when I modify recipes my family already enjoys. This way, I don’t have to make a separate meal for myself – and with quality gluten free products, they never spot the difference! One recipe that’s been on our family favorite list for awhile is French Toast Souffle. […]
How to Make Your Frosting Look Like Snow On a Cupcake #DIY
I learned this simple technique to give frosting “sparkle” and make it look like snow at our community center. It’s so easy to do and I knew I had to share, because if I hadn’t learned this frosting snow technique, yet, then likely maybe some of you haven’t either… now we will all be in-the-know! […]
Rural Mom 40-Something Make-Over: Afraid To Get My Hair Cut
My hair numbers are 10, 5, 3, 2, and 1. 10 – The number of years I’ve had the same hairstyle, the only aspect that has varied was the length. 5 – The number of years since I’ve had a haircut. My once shoulder length “bob” is now shoulder-blade length. 3 – The number of […]
Ready To #Travel Hands-Free With My Sash Bag
Until I had children, I was never really a purse-carrying kinda-gal. Through high school I used my back pack or carried a wallet. At work, I found the smallest purse possible and generally tucked it into my laptop case. Finally, after I succumbed to toting a diaper bag, I began to carry a larger purse […]
Farm Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe
Welcome to RuralMom.com! You’ve reached the page of our most popular recipe, Farm Fresh Peach Cobbler… and for good reason, it’s simply delicious! During the holiday season, peach cobbler is a fantastic addition to your meal. During picnic time, it’s a showpiece dessert everyone will rave about (pair warm cobbler with vanilla bean ice-cream and […]
You Belong To Me: Interview with Author Marlie Bridges
Erin Reilly wants to live life on her own terms far away from her psychotic ex-husband, Daniel. However, when she moves half-way across the country, pulls her life together, and falls in love with corporate lawyer Colin Marshall, Daniel follows her. Erin wants the American dream. Colin wants to give it to her. But can […]
Children’s Health and Education: As a Matter of Fact, Kohls Cares About That #DrSuess
Two of the first books I remember loving as a child are “Green Eggs and Ham” and “Hop On Pop.” The enjoyment of these quickly led to discovering “The Cat In The Hat,” “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” “Fox in Sox” and so many others of the delightful and entertaining creations of […]
No Mas Passivity! What Do You Say, “No Mas” To?
With every major debate, there will always be variant issues. Certainly today’s hot topics of gun control, health reform, and taxes in the United States certainly hit a nerve with many and there are strong opinions on all sides of the fences. I’ll be the first to admit that when I open my Facebook account, […]
Getting Started with Origami – Simple Cat Origami Craft for Children
Children love to make things, and being able to create fun designs from ordinary paper holds a special charm for them. Children are naturally drawn to this kind of art, (as anyone who has been the victim of a flying paper airplane can certainly attest!) Origami is not only fun and satisfying, but it also […]
Slow Cooker Desserts Recipe Book
The crockpot in our home gets a workout as often as possible. I love using slow cooker recipes on weekends, for parties, potlucks and any other excuse I can find. Yet, other than the occasional rice pudding or baked apples I whipped up, I I hadn’t really delved into slow cooker dessert cooking. Turns out, […]
Martha & Friends: Martha’s Magnificent Egg DIY
In truth, I can spend hours gawking at the beautiful craft projects, recipes, and home ideas in Martha Stewart’s magazines and on her numerous websites. She certainly sets the craft bar high, but I really love that every step of the clever techniques are revealed and often, are highly achievable, even by hobby DIY gal […]