On the 7th Day of Rural Book Gifting: Living Life as a Thank You
My Rural Mom Friend suggested to me… Uplifting Reads to Fuel Your Spirituality! ‘Tis the season to be merry, but sometimes with the hustle and bustle, we lose sight of what our season should be filled with – peace and joy! These two transformational reads are a perfect answer to help lead you down the path of serenity […]
On the 6th Day of Rural Book Gifting: The Cursing Mommy’s Book of Days
My Rural Mom Friend suggested to me… The Cursing Mommy’s Book of Days is An Audio Read That’s Laugh-Out-Loud Funny! During the stress of the holiday season, a good chuckle can certainly brighten things up quickly! And the best way to read a humorous book is by listening to it on audio, particularly when it’s […]
Hot Toys for 2012: Babalu Shadow Stories
When you intersect reading with creative, imaginative play, wonderful products like Babalu’s Shadow Stories emerge! Shadow Stories are a unique story book activity theater that guides your child on a entertaining adventure, bringing the story to life with interactive shadow play. When I first saw Shadow Stories, I was reminded of nights my siblings and […]
On the 5th Day of Rural Book Gifting: Wild Wines and Meads
My Rural Mom friend suggested to me… 125 Wild Wines and Meads! Make extraordinary homemade wines from everything BUT grapes! Exotic wines, honey meads, spicy metheglins, and fruity melomels — there’s no end to the list of delicious elixirs you can make using ingredients from your local market and even your own backyard. In Making […]
On The 4th Day of Rural Mom Book Gifting: America’s Favorite Food
My Rural Mom friend suggested to me… America’s Favorite Recipes! As you’ve no doubt figured out, we’re wild about great recipes around here and I have to confess, I have more than my share of cookbooks in my Rural Mom kitchen (but, you really can’t ever have enough cookbooks… can you?) In any case, if […]
Hot Toys for 2012: Glee Make Your Own Candy Kits #Giveaway
Each year, our stockings are hung by the fish tank (we don’t have a chimney) with care and like many, my children will find them filled with goodies on Christmas morning. My general go-to staples generally include a little holiday candy and gum, which are always well received. Filling the stockings this year will be […]
On The 3rd Day of Rural Book Gifting: The Encyclopedia of Country Living
My Rural Mom friend suggested to me… Farm Guides for Embracing Sustainability! Topping our list is a book no rural bookshelf should be without. The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 40th Anniversary Edition is an enchanting book chock full of crazy-good information you will turn to over and over again! First written at the height […]
Hot Toys for 2012: Money Mammals
Growing up, I didn’t have an allowance. It’s not something my parents could have afforded to do. They did, however, instill terrific values and certainly encouraged and supported good work ethics. Though I’m sure it was a hardship for him, my father helped ensure that my paper route was completed (especially in rough weather conditions) […]
On the 2nd Day of Rural Book Gifting: Homebuilt Winery
My Rural Mom friend suggested to me… 43 Projects from The Homebuilt Winery! As everyone who appreciates a nice glass of wine knows, there’s a lot more to wine crafting than growing the perfect grape. The Homebuilt Winery: 43 Projects for Building and Using Winemaking Equipment is a comprehensive reference dedicated to helping home winemakers build […]
With Natural Supplements, Cheap Can be Bad for Your Health
Of the 15 toys recalled in the United States so far this year because of the dangers they pose to children, 10 were manufactured in China. Chinese drywall imported from 2001 to 2007 released sulfur gas that sickened homeowners and corroded wiring, air-conditioning systems and other metal surfaces. Many of those homeowners are still trying […]
On the 1st Day of Rural Book Gifting: Holiday Slow Cooker
My Rural Mom friend suggested to me… A Cookbook Chock Full of Amazing Holiday Recipes! I love cooking, but during the holiday, even I get worn out with the continuous baking and festive meal prep. Wouldn’t you just love to have a delicious holiday meal that virtually cooks itself? Or some side help for the holidays […]
Rural Mom’s Top Gifts for 2012
Wouldn’t you love to select the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list? Then take a gander at our top gifts selections for this year’s holiday gift giving season… you’ll be certain to find plenty of inspiration (and a printable shopping list, too!) Rural Mom Top Gifts 2012