Farm and #DIY Weekly Roundup
Festive Tassles (c)”Oh Lovely Day” At Rural Mom, we always strive to bring you the best information to live country life to the fullest, and that includes scouring the web for timely, helpful topics. Here’s our pick of this week’s goodies- enjoy! #DIY Coconut Butter Recipe – fantastic substitute for peanut butter and terrific on […]
Moms Speak Out on What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day
The following video is adorable and way, way heart-warming. A fun fact is that the moms featured are all mom bloggers… enjoy!
Sustainable Wild Salmon Cakes
Rustling up ingredients for Salmon Cakes Love Salmon, but as I’m the only one in my house that does, it’s a treat I don’t indulge in as often as I’d like. Fresh Salmon is terrific at grill time, but I’d like to have something for spur-of-the-moment use to for recipes or simply for a yummy […]
What Would You Say About Your BFF?
Love this video so much that I know you will, too…
Time to Brighten Up the Garden! Tomato Growing Tips
Brandy Boy Hybrid Tomato (Burpee) Tomato transplanting time is nearly here in my neck o’ the woods and I can hardly wait. The vibrant colors, fresh off the vine flavors, and versatility make tomatoes one of my favorite garden crops. I can smell the spaghetti sauce simmering and taste the tomato pie already! A terrific resource for […]
The Importance of Monitoring Your Child’s Online Behavior
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome back guest author, Mary Jo Rapini, to share vital information and tips on the importance of monitoring our children’s online activities: “Facebooking” and “YouTubing” are no longer just a “cute” thing kids do for fun to pass the time. Not understanding the risks associated with the many social media […]
Whip up Your Gourmet Best for Rodelle’s Baking Competition
Rodelle, the go-to brand for premier baking essentials, together with premier appliance brand KitchenAid®, invite avid bakers to share their most scrumptious spring recipe for a chance to win a colorway of a KitchenAid 5-quart stand mixer in Crystal Blue and an exclusive gift set of Rodelle gourmet baking ingredients. Ooh’s and aah’s may now […]
Florida Orange Juice, How I Love Thee
My Rural Boys in Downtown Disney- Orlando When I was 5 years-old, my grandparents decided to retire and move away. I vividly remember the day they left – they were such a loving, vital part of our daily lives that the experience was very traumatic to my little world. I remained glum about it until […]
Disney Brings Nature Home for Earth Month
Disney Channel stars Ross Lynch and Laura Marano join Mickey Mouse in recognizing the winning Disney Planet Challenge classrooms at the Disney Kids and Nature Celebration held April 13-14, 2012 As part of their Earth month festivities, Disney hosted a Kids and Nature Celebration recognizing students for their green work. During the event, leading conservation voices convened […]
Morning Energy Bars- Raw Food Recipe
As a Rural Mom, when you hear the words “raw food,” you likely think of the first pickings of the season enjoyed in the garden. Or is that just me that cannot resist a bite or two of blackberries or fresh tomatoes from the vine? You might also conjure up images of thinly sliced carrot […]
Communal Living Attracts Baby Boomer Women
Some say the ‘60s hippies are going back to the commune. Others call the growing number of female Baby Boomers rooming together “‘The Golden Girls’ phenomenon.” Author Martha Nelson, who at 65 is on the leading edge of a tsunami of retiring Boomers, says it’s really all about choosing the company of friends. “As a […]
Expand ‘n Gro A Beautiful Garden
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scotts® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. March arrived in Kentucky like a lion, but we are finally seeing the green grass through the storm. Planting season is here! I’m always excited to put seeds in the ground and tend to my perennials, raising them up […]