Did you know that every time a persona litters, they are not only hurting our environment and endangering our wildlife, they are often tossing away money, too! According to conversations experts, in just the state of Georgia alone, over $300 million dollars (market value) in recyclable items (cans, bottles and newspapers) eventually wind up in landfills, where it costs […]
Summer fun generally includes plenty of time in the sun, which means we also have to have a summer sun safety plan in place. We’ve recently addressed poolside sun safety, but there are heaps of other summer activities exposing us to the sun’s rays from camping and hiking to tossing around a football or Frisbee […]
As part of our continued celebration of the new 37th Edition of the Ball Blue Book® Guide to Preserving, we are sharing one of our favorite recipes, PB&J Cookie Bars (found on page 179 of the 37th edition of the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving.) It’s a crazy-good way to enjoy your favorite jellies […]
In many parts of the world, hunting is a popular pastime as well as a necessity to supply food for people. One of the most challenging things to do in cooking is to cook game meats so they taste delicious and so they no longer have that strong, overbearing, natural wild flavor. The biggest reason […]
Rural Mom is please to welcome guest Jennifer Taylor of Mom Tricks who is sharing her best tips for farm safety this summer. With the kids home full time right now, it’s a great time to for a refresher on simple steps for farm safety! My name is Jennifer, and I blog over at MomTricks. […]
Independence Day is quickly approaching! Are you feeling patriotic yet? The Fourth of July is a perfect time to have a celebratory Barbecue, and I’ve come across some very interesting treats that will add a little red, white, and blue to the party! Give some of these patriotic recipes a try and feel free to share your own as well! […]
Summertime is full of so many amazing activities and opportunities for some super fun in the sun! While my family and I prefer to go “off grid” for our adventures to create quality family moments, we still tend to use our tech to enhance our experiences. Rural Dad, my Rural Boys and I got together […]
We have all met that kiddo that seems to act a bit differently than the other kids, the one who struggles with grades, behavior and social situations. But is it really just that one kid? Sure, there are the few who stand out more than others. But learning and attention issues are far more common […]
Living on a farm in the middle of a National Forest resort area certainly caters to our love of the great outdoors, particularly in the summer time! We are drawn to every water source from the creek in our back forty to the lake and the local swimming pool where we love to spend our […]
