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Farm Fresh Peach Cobbler Recipe

February 20, 2013

Welcome to RuralMom.com! You’ve reached the page of our most popular recipe, Farm Fresh Peach Cobbler… and for good reason, it’s simply delicious! During the holiday season, peach cobbler is a fantastic addition to your meal. During picnic time, it’s a showpiece dessert everyone will rave about (pair warm cobbler with vanilla bean ice-cream and […]

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You Belong To Me: Interview with Author Marlie Bridges

February 19, 2013

Erin Reilly wants to live life on her own terms far away from her psychotic ex-husband, Daniel. However, when she moves half-way across the country, pulls her life together, and falls in love with corporate lawyer Colin Marshall, Daniel follows her. Erin wants the American dream. Colin wants to give it to her. But can […]

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Children’s Health and Education: As a Matter of Fact, Kohls Cares About That #DrSuess

February 18, 2013

Two of the first books I remember loving as a child are “Green Eggs and Ham” and “Hop On Pop.”  The enjoyment of these quickly led to discovering “The Cat In The Hat,” “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” “Fox in Sox” and so many others of the delightful and entertaining creations of […]

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No Mas Passivity! What Do You Say, “No Mas” To?

February 15, 2013

With every major debate, there will always be variant issues.  Certainly today’s hot topics of gun control, health reform, and taxes in the United States certainly hit a nerve with many and there are strong opinions on all sides of the fences. I’ll be the first to admit that when I open my Facebook account, […]

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Getting Started with Origami – Simple Cat Origami Craft for Children

February 15, 2013

Children love to make things, and being able to create fun designs from ordinary paper holds a special charm for them. Children are naturally drawn to this kind of art, (as anyone who has been the victim of a flying paper airplane can certainly attest!)  Origami is not only fun and satisfying, but it also […]

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Slow Cooker Desserts Recipe Book

February 13, 2013

The crockpot in our home gets a workout as often as possible.  I love using slow cooker recipes on weekends, for parties, potlucks and any other excuse I can find.  Yet, other than the occasional rice pudding or baked apples I whipped up, I I hadn’t really delved into slow cooker dessert cooking. Turns out, […]

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Martha & Friends: Martha’s Magnificent Egg DIY

February 12, 2013

In truth, I can spend hours gawking at the beautiful craft projects, recipes, and home ideas in Martha Stewart’s magazines and on her numerous websites.  She certainly sets the craft bar high, but I really love that every step of the clever techniques are revealed and often, are highly achievable, even by hobby DIY gal […]

Movies

Family Movie Night Ideas with The Jungle Book: Rumble In the Jungle

February 11, 2013

My favorite movies are the ones that makes them laugh!  Running around carting the kids to soccer, band practice, dentist visits and the plethora of other after after school activities and appointments doesn’t leave much time for family time at home.  So, when we catch a free night on the calendar, I like to schedule a fun […]

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7 Last Minute #Free Gifts to Show Your Love on Valentines Day

February 11, 2013

It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to show that special someone in your life just how you feel. Sometimes it’s simply the little things that say the most. Some of these ideas do require materials, but they should be materials you have readily on hand, hence the “free” aspect.  If you’ve been searching for […]

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Vanilla Nougat Candy Bar Bites Recipe

February 10, 2013

Baking a hand-made edible, delectable treats is certainly a lovely was to express your affection on Valentines Day, or any day. And what does the perfect Valentine’s Day treat consist of? Why vanilla, of course.  Vanilla is found in all the great goodies from chocolate confections to cheesecakes and lemon tarts. According to Shauna Sever, […]

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Gearing Up for Travel and Summer Camp With Label Daddy

February 8, 2013

(Note: Luggage tag has been altered in picture to protect privacy.)  It seems hard to fathom, but spring break is only 6-8 weeks away for most of us and summer travel and summer camps will be here before we know it, too! This year, as our family has several travel events already planned, I vowed […]

Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Fudge
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Rural Mom’s Wicked-Good Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Fudge Recipe

February 8, 2013

There are two tricks to this decadent, yet wildly simple Kentucky bourbon pecan fudge recipe: use a quality top shelf bourbon use the finest dark or milk chocolate semi-sweet morsels or squares you can find (standard brands are okay, but a great bourbon deserves a pairing with a divine chocolate.) I typically reserve this for […]