Fatty Patty ~ Interview with Author Kathleen Irene Paterka
Please give a warm Rural Mom welcome for author Kathleen Irene Paterka who joins us today to discuss her bestseller novel, Fatty Patty. “Fatty Patty” is book one of the James Bay Novel series which introduces us to Patty Perreault, a twin who seems to have gotten the plump end of the gene pool, some […]
Craft Skills 101: How To Help Your Child Learn to Use Scissors
For adults, scissors are just simple tools used to cut things. But to a small child, they represent infinite possibilities. Cutting is one skill that most children are willing to practice with little or no encouragement! Parents are often apprehensive about letting little ones use scissors. They worry about the safety of the child, as […]
Are You a Good Mentor? Turn Your Skills Into a Cash Opportunity
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you find that you’re often offering guidance, advice and resources to individuals? If this sounds like you, mentoring, coaching or consulting may be in your future. It’s a great way to help others and to earn a living. What is a Mentor? A mentor or a coach is a […]
Dazzling Duct Tape Designs
Duct tape is quickly becoming one of my favorite craft mediums. With all the new colors, patterns, and thicknesses of tape, its quite the versatile product. Though I’ve been using duct tape for awhile for various projects, I’m still amazed by the variety of craft and DIY uses… especially as presented in Dazzling Duct Tape Designs: Fashionable […]
Kroger Family of Stores Buy 5 Save $5 ~Help for Your Resolutions!
I think that setting achievable New Years resolutions or goals is a great way to reaffirm your commitments or to begin a fresh start. This year, my resolutions include “to incorporate more healthy foods, activities, and habits into our family routines.” For each resolutions I set, I have smaller, achievable goals set out such as “sit down for breakfast” […]
10 Easy Knitting Projects for Children
Knitting is often viewed as an activity for adults but can also be a wonderful activity for kids. Children tend to become bored easily, especially during the winter months when often confined to longer hours inside, and knitting is a very effective remedy. During car trips or while waiting for dinner, kids can occupy themselves […]
Lightning-fast Spanish for Kids and Families
Though I took Spanish courses in both high school and college, I’m remiss to admit that I’m still a novice when it comes to speaking the language. Mainly, it’s the “use it or lose it” adage: I do not use it in my daily life, therefor I’ve lost plenty of my recollection of the language. […]
New Year, New Ideas – Find and Participate in Craft Swaps
Got Extra Craft Supplies? Swap ‘Em Out! Craft swaps are a fun way to connect with your fellow crafters. They can also help you find a home for crafts that you have created but do not use, and to add craft items made by others to your collection. But craft swaps are not that […]
What To Do With All The Money You Saved By Spending Less This Christmas
You did it! You stuck to your guns and your budget. Give yourself an big “air” high five! In spite of shiny temptations and marketing tricks, you did Christmas on the cheap and saved yourself a ton of money. Congratulations! Now comes the inevitable question… what do you do with all the money you saved? If […]
What’s the Current State of Your Teeth Cleanliness?
Every year, I renew my resolve to find new ways to improve my health and to continue the healthy habits I’ve already developed. This year, when it comes to tooth care, I’ll be doing both. Thanks to my mother’s influence, I have good oral care habits, including brushing, flossing, and rinsing regularly to ensure my […]
5 Grocery Staples for Youth & Vitality
It’s the question we ask ourselves almost every day: What’s for dinner? Entwined in this daily dialogue is wondering whether we’ll need to dash into the grocery store on the way home from work. The next time we make one of those supermarket pit stops, Dr. Eudene Harry, author of “Live Younger in 8 Simple […]
Champagne Shrimp and Angel Hair Recipe
Shrimps certainly lends an elegance to a holiday table and its elegance is out-shined only by its nutritional value, an added bonus when other holiday favorites pack on the pounds. A serving size of three ounces of shrimp delivers nearly 20 grams of protein and a healthy dose of B vitamins, iron, and omega-3s, with […]