Vanilla Adds a Tasty Flavor Twist to Barbecue
Southerners are big on barbecue (as are Easterners, Westerners, and Northerners.. but of course, as southerners, we must declare this love loudly!) But no matter how many barbecues I’ve been to (sure thing that’s plenty!) or cook-off shows I’ve watched, I had yet to hear the word “vanilla” mentioned closely to “barbecue.” So, naturally, I was highly intrigued to […]
Health and Wellness on your Doorstep. Seriously? Yes!
KLUTCHclub has arrived! Wouldn’t it be lovely if someone would simply deliver good health, wellness, and inspiration to your front door? Of course we have to work for optimum health, but KLUTCHclub has figured out a splendid way to deliver the latest innovations in health, fitness, and wellness products straight to your doorstep to inspire […]
Cleaning Can Be a Beautiful Work of Art
Cleaning, though sometimes a burdensome chore, can be beautiful. I know I enjoy when kitchen counter tops are sparkling, the window sills are dusted, and the floor is squeaky clean. There’s beauty in the freshness and the good feeling you have when you know your house is well cared for. I never thought of cleaning […]
Rural Boys Rope Dad in for a Night of KaiJudo
Rural Moms, I have a treat for you today, something a bit different than our normal conversation. Following is a guest post from my very own Rural Hubby! Work, farm maintenance, chores: there’s a lot of stuff that gets in the way of spending “fun” time with my rural boys, but I really think it’s […]
Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome back guest reviewer Kari, Mommy to Elodie: As a parent, I feel like fifty percent of my day is spent feeding my daughter, cleaning up after the meal, or planning for the next meal. With three meals a day, plus snacks, food is a necessary and time consuming part […]
AMF #Free Bowling for Kids and Summer Pass Deals
I’m always on the look-out for summer activities to keep my rural boys using their muscles, brains, and creativity throughout the summer months. No days filled with constant video games here. Often, the heat or other weather conditions, such as rain, may call for finding indoor activities. So, it’s great to learn of the AMF’s […]
Scenic Sunday View: Epcot Flower & Garden Festival #Disney
This Sunday take a scenic drive with me… Sharing a few of my favorite views of the glorious greens at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival (2011.) Enjoy the beauty!
Raspberry-Watermelon Lemonade
Found this yummy, quick and easy recipe from The Viking Cooking School… wonderful summer sipper!
Super Easy and Affordable Ways to Get Fit at Home
Summer season is nearly upon us in full blast and if you are like me, you want to put your best arms, legs, and mid-section forward to truly enjoy wearing summer’s more revealing fashions. Hard to hide out-of-shape triceps when wearing a tank top! While there are plenty of chores to do around our farm […]
Have a Country Picnic New York Sidewalk Style
I love having picnics. Inviting family, friends, and neighbors over for a great shindig is the highlight of summer. But occasionally, having a simple country picnic can get a little predictable, and well, drab. So, to shake things up, we like to incorporate theme picnics. One idea that works well is to turn our country picnic […]
Getting Giggly With the Fisher-Price Giggle Gang
Rural Mom is pleased to have guest reviewer Kari, Mommy to Elodie share her views on the adorable new Fisher-Price Giggle Gang: There are few sounds in the world more precious than hearing my daughter’s giggle. But for some reason, my daughter usually does not think my silly antics are funny (even though I know […]
Rural Moms Can Survive Knee Pain
Gardening is true goodness, well worth the aches and pains… As a bonafide member of the 40-plus crowd, I’m no stranger to aches and pains. And, like it or not, new ones seem to crop up more regularly. Extra mileage on our bodies takes its toll and at this time of year, thanks to spring […]