Do You Have a Plan for Your Holiday Photos?
Digital photography has certainly enhanced our ability to capture memorable moments. We can take multiple shots until we capture the perfect one, crop and touch up our photos, and then share our favorite photos with family and friends when we send gorgeous Photo Christmas Cards. The one thing our cameras cannot do, however, is set […]
Trick or Treat Zombie Zoo
When it comes to stuffed animals, pumpkins and ghosts certainly make loveable characters to hug, but if you want to stay on trend and truly delight your little ones this Halloween, you must check out the Zombie Zoo! Zombie Zoo’s huggable stuffed zombie animals are collectable plush toys from award-winning children’s author/illustrator Neecy Twinem. Cuddly, […]
Farm Fresh Recipe: Easy Eggplant And Tomato Harvest Skillet
Eggplant is so lovely and so easy to cook with. This simple harvest skillet certainly highlights the garden fresh flavors of fall splendidly! Easy Eggplant And Tomato Harvest Skillet 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into cubes 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped small 1 medium onion, peeled and diced […]
Cooking Healthy with Freshfoods Cook –n–Blend Baby Food Maker
What better time is there to introduce your children to wholesome foods than during their infancy? Navigating the grocery store aisles is becoming more and more difficult. As new studies come to light, there are increasing concerns with chemicals, contaminants, and overall health properties of what’s on the shelf. For these reasons, and many others […]
How Will Your Dinner Help Fight World Hunger?
Did you know that our planet produces enough food for everyone, yet nearly one billion of us (1 in every 7 people) still go to bed hungry? I truly enjoy serving the fruits of our farm and our local farmers market. After all, sustainable living is the crux of rural life. But there are many items […]
Trick or Treat ~ Bugs Card Game #Giveaway
I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of creepy crawlers. We have a general agreement with each other, though, as long as I don’t see them, they get to live happy little lives. I’m fully aware of how important bugs are to our eco-system and I appreciate them for it, but still, not […]
Spiced Maple Glazed Pork With Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Pears
My neighbor had a wheel barrel and a sign reading “free pears” the other day… you can bet we stopped by! What a happy day when someone shares the bounty of their land. Certainly put me in the mood for whipping up some desserts and hearty fall fare, too, like this maple glazed pork recipe. […]
My Gluten Free Journey with Udi’s Part Deux
This month I embarked on a 14 Day Gluten Free Journey inspired by Udi’s (read more about my first day thoughts HERE.) I’m 8 days in now, have some interesting changes going on with my body and have learned some valuable lessons along the way so far. The first thing I noticed is I have […]
What Should You Know About PCIP?
With all the talk about health-care coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, it seems few people know coverage is available in every state as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, says Dr. Dixie Swanson, a former television health reporter and physician, and a lupus patient. “People can apply for the Pre-existing […]
Halloween Ghost Pop Craft
Rural Moms, my dear friend Grace at BlessedElements has a lovely Halloween Ghost Pop treat for you today. Grace is always whipping up something fabulous and creative. Today she is sharing her adorable craft idea. Grace and her family love to prepare this clever and cute treat idea to hand out to children on Halloween. […]
Farm Fresh Recipe: Autumn Squash Baked Chicken And Rice
I’m always looking for something to do with squash, other than the typical baked or mashed. This recipe adds the rich flavor of squash into a very simple, tasty chicken dish. A go-to for any fall night! Autumn Squash Baked Chicken and Rice Ingredients: 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs (1 1/4 lb), skin removed 2 […]
How To Get Started with Card Making Crafts
Fall is the perfect time to get started in cardmaking. With all the upcoming holidays, hand-made sentiments will be a real treat for your recipients. Sending a greeting card is a great way to show someone how much you care. There are scores of designs in stores for every occasion. Still, it can be difficult […]