Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets, Big Adventures (and oodles of cuteness!)
At age 2, my grand daughter is already mesmerized by the Little Pet Shop cartoons and toys. My youngest son (though he likely won’t admit this) also enjoys this cuddliest crew, as do I. I think the major appeal is the innocent, endearing big eyes of these adorable cartoon animals and certainly they are filled with more […]
Will You Take Action to Help Put and End to Child Trafficking?
Sometimes, many of the problems in our world seem so remote, so distant from our day to day lives. It’s easy to turn off the news or turn blinders to things that are not prevalent in our personal communities. But, sadly, many of these ills are at our doorstep. As a mother, I find child […]
How To Find Quality Fabric at Bargain Prices
We use fabric for crafts and sewing for many variant reasons. Some just love to create clothing and accessories because they can make them as unique as they like. Others sew to save money on clothes, or to make a living. And others like to create one-of-a-kind gifts for those they care about. But no matter […]
Savory Pies: Delicious Recipes for Seasoned Meats and More
It’s hard to resist a good pie. It’s perhaps the quintessential dessert making an appearance throughout holiday celebrations and on supper tables throughout the year. But a dinner pie? I one thought that was reserved for Shepherds and tomatoes, but Savory Pies: Delicious Recipes for Seasoned Meats, Vegetables and Cheeses Baked in Perfectly Flaky Crusts opened my eyes to […]
Tips for Choosing a Color Scheme for Your Craft Project
When planning a crafting project, one of the most basic consideration is what colors to use. Sometimes a color inspires you to create a project but other times it’s the hardest choice to make. There are just so many beautiful colors to choose from! Here are some things to consider when selecting a color scheme […]
Fatty Patty ~ Interview with Author Kathleen Irene Paterka
Please give a warm Rural Mom welcome for author Kathleen Irene Paterka who joins us today to discuss her bestseller novel, Fatty Patty. “Fatty Patty” is book one of the James Bay Novel series which introduces us to Patty Perreault, a twin who seems to have gotten the plump end of the gene pool, some […]
Craft Skills 101: How To Help Your Child Learn to Use Scissors
For adults, scissors are just simple tools used to cut things. But to a small child, they represent infinite possibilities. Cutting is one skill that most children are willing to practice with little or no encouragement! Parents are often apprehensive about letting little ones use scissors. They worry about the safety of the child, as […]
Are You a Good Mentor? Turn Your Skills Into a Cash Opportunity
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you find that you’re often offering guidance, advice and resources to individuals? If this sounds like you, mentoring, coaching or consulting may be in your future. It’s a great way to help others and to earn a living. What is a Mentor? A mentor or a coach is a […]
Dazzling Duct Tape Designs
Duct tape is quickly becoming one of my favorite craft mediums. With all the new colors, patterns, and thicknesses of tape, its quite the versatile product. Though I’ve been using duct tape for awhile for various projects, I’m still amazed by the variety of craft and DIY uses… especially as presented in Dazzling Duct Tape Designs: Fashionable […]
Kroger Family of Stores Buy 5 Save $5 ~Help for Your Resolutions!
I think that setting achievable New Years resolutions or goals is a great way to reaffirm your commitments or to begin a fresh start. This year, my resolutions include “to incorporate more healthy foods, activities, and habits into our family routines.” For each resolutions I set, I have smaller, achievable goals set out such as “sit down for breakfast” […]
10 Easy Knitting Projects for Children
Knitting is often viewed as an activity for adults but can also be a wonderful activity for kids. Children tend to become bored easily, especially during the winter months when often confined to longer hours inside, and knitting is a very effective remedy. During car trips or while waiting for dinner, kids can occupy themselves […]
Lightning-fast Spanish for Kids and Families
Though I took Spanish courses in both high school and college, I’m remiss to admit that I’m still a novice when it comes to speaking the language. Mainly, it’s the “use it or lose it” adage: I do not use it in my daily life, therefor I’ve lost plenty of my recollection of the language. […]