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 […]
My 14 Days of Gluten Free Journey with Udi’s
Hard to believe these are gluten free! Yesterday I started on a journey that is long overdue. I’ve been incorporating more and more gluten free items into my diet, but haven’t taken the plunge into living a completely gluten-free lifestyle until now. While I do not (thankfully) suffer from Celiac Disease, my doc and I […]
Farm Fresh Recipe: Pumpkin Corn Chowder
Fall is here and I’m always excited about the fresh flavors and scents of the season, particularly pumpkins! Throughout October, I’ll be sharing some of my very favorite farm fresh fall recipes for your Rural Table, starting with this savory pumpkin chowder. Perfect for a crisp autumn eve. Pumpkin Corn Chowder Ingredients: 3 Tbsp extra […]
Quick & Easy Halloween Candy Bowl DIY with Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape
Patterned Duct Tape is, by far, one of my favorite new craft supply inventions. So simple, yet so clever, versatile and fun! Scotch Patterned Duct Tape can add color to your Halloween easily whether you are creating costumes, enhancing home decor, or crafting gifts. I took a whirl at transforming a plain black 10-cent plastic bowl into […]
10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Become an Agent of Change
Nope, not the change in your pocketbook (though, we think monitoring that is grand, too)… but the change that can come about when we get actively involved in bettering our world. There are endless possibilities when it comes to being an Agent of Change but to make it easy, Lonesome George & Co. is sharing with Rural […]
San-J Gluten Free Tangy Pork Chops with Sweet Corn Relish
We’ve made a discovery in the Rural Mom kitchen that has our taste-buds dancing with delight from the captivating Asian flavors of San-J Gluten Free Sauces. San-J has an entire line of exciting gluten free soy sauce, Asian cooking sauces, Asian salad dressings, and brown rice crackers (great for dipping!) Naturally, I had to put the […]
Are You The Sports Parent of the Year?
Do you (or someone you know) model good sportsmanship 24/7? Do you dedicate your time to supporting sports activities in your community? Do you share your passion for sports with your children, including fun, dedication, healthy living, and the value of “team?” Then you may be (or may know) the perfect candidate for Sports Illustrated Kids […]
Recraft: How To Turn Second-Hand Stuff Into Beautiful Things
After reading ReCraft, I’m planning to make this old holiday sweater into a cute, plush frog. Countless times I’ve looked at an item and wondered what I might re-purpose it as. Much of the time I can come up with a handy new use, but other times I’m at a loss and those items, […]