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Trick or Treat ~ Bugs Card Game #Giveaway

October 11, 2012

I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of creepy crawlers.  We have a general agreement with each other, though, as long as I don’t see them, they get to live happy little lives.  I’m fully aware of how important bugs are to our eco-system and I appreciate them for it, but still, not […]

Recipes

Spiced Maple Glazed Pork With Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Pears

October 9, 2012

My neighbor had a wheel barrel and a sign reading “free pears” the other day… you can bet we stopped by!  What a happy day when someone shares the bounty of their land.  Certainly put me in the mood for whipping up some desserts and hearty fall fare, too, like this maple glazed pork recipe. […]

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My Gluten Free Journey with Udi’s Part Deux

October 9, 2012

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 […]

Health

What Should You Know About PCIP?

October 8, 2012

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 […]

Crafts

Halloween Ghost Pop Craft

October 7, 2012

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. […]

Recipes

Farm Fresh Recipe: Autumn Squash Baked Chicken And Rice

October 6, 2012

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 […]

Crafts

How To Get Started with Card Making Crafts

October 5, 2012

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 […]

Gluten Free

My 14 Days of Gluten Free Journey with Udi’s

October 1, 2012

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 […]

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Farm Fresh Recipe: Pumpkin Corn Chowder

September 30, 2012

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 […]

Crafts

Quick & Easy Halloween Candy Bowl DIY with Scotch Color & Pattern Duct Tape

September 29, 2012

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 […]

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10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Become an Agent of Change

September 26, 2012

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 […]

Recipes

San-J Gluten Free Tangy Pork Chops with Sweet Corn Relish

September 24, 2012

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 […]