The fresh snap and crunch of a pickle is my favorite sandwich companion. My family and guests seem to agree as every year I find myself having to can more and more! There are oodles of great recipes and varieties for pickles, and while I certainly enjoy a sweet pickle, too, the savory and tang […]
We see ourselves in pictures of the past, in facial features, stances, laughter and smiles. From moments we treasure to moments we have yet to discover, honoring your family can simply begin with a look. Special thanks to Ancestry.com for sponsoring today’s discussion. Who are we? Where do we come from? It’s a question many […]
We’re always looking for new, tasty recipe ideas for Meatless Monday and Suddenly Grain Salad is a welcome addition! Special thanks to General Mills for providing free sample product, information and a gift card to help enhance our dinnertime! As a farm family, finding fresh vegetables and fruits is never a challenge for Meatless Mondays […]
Despite the heat, young or old, snow cones have a way of bringing out silliness and smiles! Thanks to Waring, we’re keeping our cool and creating many moments of merriment with the Waring Professional Snow Cone Maker. When the sun sizzled the sidewalks and the streets looked like shimmering black pools of obsidian, only one […]
It’s always time barbecue and savory dishes around our farm! As a Stubb’s Insider, I’m delighted to have the chance to dish up the new Stubb’s Cookin’ Sauces and share my thoughts with you. I don’t really need an excuse to use my slow cooker, it’s truly one of my favorite appliances in the kitchen. […]
It’s time to get our fun family movie night started with Disney’s MUPPETS MOST WANTED! Special thanks to Disney for providing a copy of the movie to help facilitate our family fun! When you are entering the world of international crime capers, a good disguise is in order! In MUPPETS MOST WANTED, Constantine simply […]
The clean, fresh scent of Old Spice has been around me most of my life. My Dad used their aftershave. When my older brother started high school, he used Old Spice splash cologne. When I started dating my now husband of 20 years, he used Old Spice products and we still have an Old Spice limited […]
We are very excited about preserving fresh herbs for the winter and the upcoming International Can-It-Forward Day. As part of my participation in supporting the International Can It Forward Day program, Rural Mom has received sample project from Jarden Home Brands. Regardless, this is an initiative that is near and dear to our canning-loving-hearts and […]
Summer sippn’ is fun and breezy with one of our favorite, Jarden Home Brands, maker of Ball Brand home canning products. We received some of the Ball Drinkware series to review, all thoughts and opinions are solely that of Rural Mom. I’m betting it comes as no surprise that I’m a total mason jar fan. […]










