5 Fun and Frugal Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pets
Edible Greeting Card Dog and cat owners receive the rarest form of affection — unconditional love that is more worthy of Cupid’s arrow than any well-matched couple. Consider these frugal gift ideas to please your precious pets without blowing your budget. 1. Make it Personal According to the American Pet Product Association, spending on pets […]
The Ultimate VIDA Tequila Valentines Day Cocktail
Rural Moms, check out this wonderful Valentines Day Cocktail recipe using Vida Tequila Reposado: Vida’s Valentines Day Cocktail 1 part Vida Reposado 2 parts Prickly Pear Cactus Juice 3 leaves of mint muddled splash of Hibiscus water (for tartness) splash of lime Muddle the mint in the tequila and then add all ingredients and shake […]
Get Your Legos in Order with this Fantastical Prize
Thanks to my gracious, savvy friend Formula Mom, I had the neat chance to review a stellar product – BOX4BLOX. Now… you should rush over to FormualMom.com to find out the ins and outs of this clever gadget and best of all, how you can win one. Go! Rush now to / to find out how to […]
Navigating the Grocery Store for Optimum Weight Loss
If you ask ten people what the hardest part of losing weight is, nine of them will say shopping for food. When you are dieting and trying to slim down, the most daunting place you can go is your local supermarket. There is just so much food and you can’t get in and out without […]
Do You Really Need to Eat Less To Lose Weight?
One of the biggest myths about losing weight is the idea that you need to eat less in order to shed pounds. New studies have shown that may not be not the case. Let’s take a look at why you need to eat if you want to lose weight. The Scientific Benefits of Breakfast People […]
Farm Fresh Recipe: Wild Rice Sausage Casserole
This is a great warm weather recipe, perfect on its own or with a nice slice of warm bread. 2/3 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained3 1/2 cups stock (chicken or vegetable), divided2 Tbsp olive oil or butter, divided12 oz. ground sausage (your favorite kind)1 onion, finely chopped1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme12 oz. mushrooms3 […]
Top 5 Healthy Weight Loss Tips from Dr. Susan Lark
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Lark, a leading authority in the field of women’s medicine and well respected health advocate, who knows how difficult it is for women to lose weight. That’s why she’s offering her “Top 5 Healthy Weight Loss Tips” to help us out with our New Year’s resolutions: Increase your intake […]
Rural Moms Can Survive Training an Old Dog New Tricks – Part 2
As you may recall from last week’s post: My hubby and I want to train our gal Pyrenees, Snowflake (age 5,) to be a little less hoggish when it comes to accepting treats… meaning she butts in and tries to gobble up our guy Pyrenees’ treats instead of listening to our commands (generally to “sit.”) We […]
Shaklee Cinch Inch Loss Plan – How Do the Products Taste?
After a week of using the Shaklee Cinch Inch Loss Plan Starker Kit, I’ve lost 3 pounds. That’s no easy task for a gal who has hypothyroidism, so of course, I’m estatic to have such a nice jump on my health goals this year. Primarily I’m interested in modifying my eating habits to continue towards a […]
Rural Moms Can Dance: Just Dance 3 for Wii Review
As a fan of Just Dance 1, Just Dance 2, it’s really not surprising that I’m also enamored with Just Dance 3 for Wii. There’s a reason this series is super popular, it’s simply superior video game entertainment. If you are unfamiliar with the Just Dance series for Wii, it’s an easy to play game […]
5 Foods to Add To Your Diet to Aid With Weight Loss
When you think of losing weight, your first thought is naturally about the foods you will have to eliminate from your diet. But, how often do you think about the foods you need to add? While some diet and weight loss programs talk about eating less, others emphasize adding foods to your diet. Not just […]
Low Carb Recipe: Double Cheesy Asparagus Souffle
This is a super good, winter warm-up recipe that’s low-carb and full of flavor. Double Cheesy Asparagus Souffle 1 Tbsp vegetable oil1/4 cup diced onion1 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1/4 inch thick circles, then cut in half1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces1/2 cup roasted red peppers, cut into thin […]