Quick and Easy Banana Pudding Cup #Recipe
Short on time and want to whip up a simple treat everyone will love? Banana pudding cups are always a sure-fire hit. The steps are effortless, but the end result will have your family or guests thinking you the day prepping. There one super simple secret to making instant banana pudding taste like homemade and […]
How To Tackle Spring Cleaning Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Spring cleaning can be one of the most time consuming and overwhelming seasonal tasks. In fact, many people simply end up skipping it. Yet that means also missing out on the rewards of a thoroughly clean home. Much like New Year’s Resolutions, spring cleaning helps you get a clean slate. Here are five strategies to […]
Rural Mom Guide for April #DIY #Farm
This may be “April Fools,” month but there’s no trickery in the details of the important areas to focus on this month. April is a great month to: – find deals on socks, hosiery, women’s shoes, and garden tools. – snag clearances on dresses, suits, office furniture, and of course, after-Easter candy and goodies. – […]
Burnt Orange Crème Brûlée Dessert In a Jar Recipe
Photo (c) Philip Jourdan Last week, you may have caught our review of the amazing cookbook 150 Best Desserts In a Jar and this week, I’m super pleased to be able to offer you a recipe excerpt from the book for one of the recipes I found to be simply irresistable: Burnt Orange Crème Brûlée. Hope […]
Lunch Made Easy with Herb and Garlic Tuna Bolder Burger
I happen to be a huge fan of all things seafood and love tuna as a healthy lunch option, but let’s face it, a simple pouch of tuna for lunch can get a little boring. So when Starkist jazzed up their Flavor Fresh Pouch line with Tuna Creations and Lunch-To-Go options in addition to their […]
Breakfast Pizza Pie Brunch Recipe
As a farm owner who strives to incorporate as many sustainable living practices as practical, we’ve opted to raise chickens for fresh, organic eggs. However, particularly in the the spring time when the Easter bunny is expected along with a houseful of guests, we find a need to supplement our egg supply…. and Eggland’s […]
Hello Fresh! The Farmer’s Market and a Gourmet Chef Landed on My Doorstep
HelloFresh Roasted Pork Chops, Fennel and Pear Salad, and Green Beans Amandine Ever struggle to figure out what to put on the supper table and resort to whipping up a frozen or dinner or fast-food option? Yep, me too… but we all know, that’s a less-than-ideal choice for keeping our personal and family health at […]
150 Best Desserts in a Jar
Old Fashioned Bread Pudding With Crunchy Pecans It’s not really surprising I guess that I love mason jars. After all, I live smack dab in the middle of the Appalachias, it’s tradition here to use mason jars for nearly everything… but outside of canning, I hadn’t really thought about cooking in them. Boy was I […]
Easy Sequin Easter Egg Craft for Kids
If your looking for a craft to add a little “bling” to your Easter decorations, one that’s fun for family craft time, or one to keep little hands busy while you’re prepping for the Easter celebration, sequin eggs will be a sure-fire hit! Supplies Needed: Styrofoam eggs straight pins (or blunt edge plastic pins, great […]
Rural Mom’s Wicked-Good Beer and Barbecue Pulled Pork #Recipe
Beer and Barbecue Pulled Pork is one of my favorite barbecue delights and also a terrific go-to quick and easy slow cooker dish that’s a true crowd pleaser. Over the years I’ve experimented with various versions and eventually came up with a beer and barbecue pulled pork mix that I truly love. There’s only five minutes of […]
Crayon Disc Craft Tutorial #DIY
When my children were little, we had one of those nifty crayon makers and they truly enjoyed manufacturing their own crayon colors and designs. Over time, though, the interest waned and after a few years of collecting dust on my craft room shelf, the crayon maker was donated to a local shelter. Fast forward a […]
Duct Tape Mini First Aid Kit Roll #Craft Tutorial #DIY
It’s hard to recall a month, heck even a week, where I haven’t found myself in need of a Band-Aid. With two rambunctious boys and a farm to run, boo-boos are quite common around here. But unless I carry them constantly in my pockets, I’m generally at a loss to find one when I’m gardening, traveling, or […]