Sparkling Black Raspberry Sorbet #Recipe
It’s berry season in Kentucky right now and these juicy little treats are piling up quicker than dessert dishes at the family reunion. Frozen blackberries are particularly sweet on a hot summer day, but if you want to step things up a notch, try this delicious sorbet recipe from our friends at SparklingICE. It’s a […]
Should Toddlers Be Using Computers?
Recent studies conclude that over 90 percent of Americans own one or more forms advanced computer technology, such as a cell phone, video gaming device, tablet or laptop. Outside the home, computers are plentiful, as well. Classrooms, libraries, retail outlets and coffee shops all provide various forms of electronic access. Our children are certainly growing […]
Superhero Birthday Memory Board Craft ~ Spider-Man Style DIY
A few years ago, I found a birthday memory board banner at a party shop that the kids could sign for the birthday boy or girl. Thought it would be a nice keepsake and it certainly was a hit with everyone. Since then, I’ve made a custom sign each year using Elmer’s Foam Poster Board […]
Digging Up Stones with the Mine for Gems Science Kit
My youngest son has a small rock collection he’s compiled over the years. A few treasures from our own creek, from a Mammoth Cave trip, various other vacations and… without rambling on, the point is, he has a penchant for discovering rocks and admires their variant features and histories. Which is why, I figured any of the […]
How to Find the Right Pattern Size When Sewing Children’s Clothing #DIY
Sewing for children can be a little tricky. There’s not only the matter of finding styles the child will proudly wear, but also the challenge of finding the right pattern size (especially for children who are petite or tall for their age.) If you are an inexperienced tailor, you might assume that the size a […]
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 […]