Every Dog May Get His Day on a Cake #KYStateFair
This year, the cakes at the Kentucky State Fair were certainly going to the dogs, with nary a feline present. Here’s a glimpse at the best dog cakes in show – the detail on these pooches is amazing!
Clever Quilt Patterns #KYStateFair
Adore the colors and pattern selection I wish you all could have been at the Kentucky State Fair with me this week, but since we were not able to meet up for a deep friend Girl Scout Cookie (all the rage this year!) I’m bringing you some of the highlights of my favorite exhibits like […]
Does Your Baking Have What it Takes to Sell Online?
Love to bake? Do friends and family rave about your baked goods or decorating skills? You may be able to turn that passion for food into a profitable business off and online. Here’s the basic info you need to consider before selling your baked goods online: How Does an Online Bakery Make Money? An online bakery makes money […]
Garden Hose Wreath #KYStateFair DIY
While this wasn’t an award winner at the fair, this garden hose wreath gets the Rural Mom award for cleverest country DIY and a wonderful idea for re-purpose of an old garden hose.
“This Makes Me Uncomfortable” ~ Suzanne Jenkins
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome guest author Suzanne Jenkins, who openly shares her writer’s journey with us… As I began writing in earnest two years ago, the inspiration to tell a story about an older woman who discovered her beloved husband’s infidelity after he died came from out of nowhere. Pam of Babylon simply […]
Do You Have What It Takes to Grow the Largest Pumpkin?
KY State Fair Blue Ribbon Winner It’s that magnificent time of year again when we get to enjoy all the goodies of the Kentucky State fair and oogle all the interesting eccentrics like the largest pumpkin. As we wondered over to the contest area, noticeably absent were… the pumpkins! A few bottomed out on the way in and a […]
6 Money-Making Ideas for Kids
Back-to-school can have a depleting impact on family budgets. With new clothes, shoes, supplies, and lunch and activity fees- the expenses add up quickly! All the exhaustive purchases are often followed by requests for “non-essentials” or a few spare dollars for the vending machine or after-school outing. It’s a great time to begin to help your children […]
Rural Mom Kitchen: How to Be a Locavore
Corn from our garden and red potatoes from the local farmer’s market. Eating local is a great idea and one we like to put into practice as much as possible in the Rural Mom kitchen, but you may be wondering “Where do I start?” and “What are the benefits?” Terrific questions and, surprisingly, the answers […]
Heading Back to School With The Tween Pack
An odd thing seems to happen when my children get around the tween stage in life… school items and clothing articles begin to find their way to the lost and found more frequently. Perhaps it’s because they have more items to keep track of, but more likely, they just aren’t paying attention. My boy tweens tend […]
How Cool is Your Lunchbox?
It’s been quite some time since I found a lunchbox product that excited me. That may sound funny, but we are generally very excited about back-to-school time around here and finding great lunchbox products for the kids is naturally high on our list of supplies. Generally, I’ve found the same-old-same-old with some variations on styles […]
The Natural Soap Chef #DIY
Soap making is absolutely a fun, relatively inexpensive, and gratifying DIY project. Mastering the basics is enjoyable, but where the real beauty of this art form comes in is when you take your craft up a notch to incorporate advanced techniques and custom blends. That’s why books like The Natural Soap Chef: Making Luxurious Delights from Cucumber […]
How Safe Are You in the Dark? @Safeesreflector Giveaway
When the sun sets, a calm hush covers the landscape as nighttime cloaks the Appalachians. A peaceful end to a long farm day, but what makes our rural setting serene, also contributes to its dangers. Without streetlamps, if there’s no full moon (and sometimes even when there is) its a bit treacherous to find your way, let alone […]