The Artisan Soda Workshop
This lovely book… Plus some fizz from one of these nifty gadgets (or pre-purchased carbonated water…) Equals endless possibilities for your own custom, all-natural soda creations… Pineapple-Basil Soda (c) The Artisan Soda Workshop Don’t you just love it? Whether you have a Soda Stream unit or not, The Artisan Soda Workshop: 75 Homemade Recipes from […]
Tips for Tackling Your Mom To-Do List
“We Can Do It!” was a World War II-era battle cry that empowered women. Today, however, the expression for many women is more like, “We can do it — if there’s time.” By their 40s, more than 80 percent of American women are mothers, according to the U.S. census. Meanwhile, they also make up roughly […]
Live Snow Crabs in Kentucky ~ Rural Mom Wicked-Good Kentucky Crab Boil
We may have jelly fish in Cave Run Lake, but the closest we’ll ever get to a live crab in Eastern Kentucky is in an exhibit at the aquarium in Cincinnati. Or so I thought until the little buggers arrived on my doorstep. Shipped direct from Breton Island near Nova Scotia via the AQUA BEST […]
How to Make an Improv Fabric Flower for Your Paper Crafts
I have two main philosophies for card making: 1) Recycle and/or use what I already have on hand 2) Keep it simple (fancy is fun, too… I’m referring to simplicity in design and function.) The card creation pictured utilizes left-over scraps of fabric, felt, colored brads, and a “Thank You” sticker. This fabric flower design […]
Incredible Wedding Cakes #KYStateFair
Have a gorgeous gander at some of the best wedding cakes in show this year:
More Amazing Cakes from the #KYStateFair
My husband just about had to drag me out of the cake display section of the fair… I certainly could have lingered there longer admiring the amazing detail and clever designs. Here are a few more of my favorite cakes. I hope they inspire you, too! The detail on the babies is incredible, certainly an […]
Cakes Disguised as Dinner #KYStateFair
Remember all the times you wanted to have dessert before (or instead of) dinner. We’ll now you can have your cake… and your dinner, too! This spaghetti dinner was so realistic looking, it made you look twice to see if someone misplaced a food category! I so need to figure out how to make […]
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 […]