Underneath all the glitz, glitter and glam of modern holidays, nostalgia and longing for a good old-fashioned Christmas still surges. It’s family traditions, recipes passed down from generation to generation and simple gifts of tidings and joy that warm our holiday spirits like no tinsel or strobe-lit snowman can. It’s this return to a simpler […]
The countdown to Christmas is on and very few cookies encapsulate the holiday season as well as classic gingerbread! We brought your our special Whole Wheat Low-Sugar Gingerbread Cookie recipe last year and this year, we’re delivering the classic gingerbread recipe that has been warming household ovens for many a holiday season. Print Yum […]
One of the best parts of Christmas is making and receiving hand-made gifts. To help you with last minute ideas, I’ve put together a lovely list of DIY ornaments and gifts for you to make and give this year. Nothing says love like a homemade gift from the heart! 1. Glittered Wine Goblets 2. Minions […]
Are your holidays filled with family gatherings? While they’re always guaranteed to make you smile, they can also be super stressful when it comes to the cooking part. Most of the time, your food doesn’t all cook at the same temperature, so you can’t make everything at once in the oven. Generally by the time […]
One of the first things you think about when it comes to the holidays is the food – particularly the cookies. I’ve collected some favorites from our Rural Mom Kitchen and from some of my favorite blogs to share with all of you. Try out a few of these new recipes. They may just turn […]
A kitchen remodel with beautiful new cabinets can cost thousands of dollars, but your cabinets have a huge impact on the functionality and appearance of your kitchen. Here’s a few design tips to help you find cabinets that meet your design requirements, storage needs and budget. When selecting kitchen cabinets, look closely at the basic […]
As a Hamilton Beach Ambassador, I have the exciting opportunity to test out a Hamilton Beach Stack and Snap 10 Cup Food Processor in the Rural Mom kitchen! Though I’ve received this appliance at no charge, all thoughts, opinions and experiences are solely that of Rural Mom. Cranberry is one of my very favorite fall […]
While I think the holidays are best spent putting away your cell phone and enjoying friends and family without the distraction… there are so many ways that cell phones can make your holidays even merrier, that rather than detracting from your enjoyment, they enhance the season! The number one obvious way is helping you to […]
Our Rural Mom kitchen is filled gourmet goodness right now! Thanks to ALDI, I have all the ingredients I need to create a delicious appetizer and to share my thoughts, experiences and recipes inspired by this terrific grocery store! Do you know what I like even better than a fabulous gourmet appetizer during the holidays? One that […]
