The Backyard Cow
We’ve been thinking about raising a few cows and after reading The Backyard Cow: An Introductory Guide to Keeping a Productive Family Cow, I feel fully prepared to do so. In a nutshell, I think that sums up the quality of this comprehensive guide. Author Sue Weaver walks the user through selecting the best breed, developing “cow […]
Gluten Free Oven-Fried Frito Chicken Fingers with Honey-Mustard Dip
Note: You can swap tortilla chips for the Fritos and use store-bought salad dressing, barbecue sauce or just plain ketchup in place of the honey-mustard dip. SERVES 6 PREP TIME 20 minutes COOK TIME 20 minutes Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing 6 cups corn chips, such as Fritos, coarsely crushed Salt and pepper 3 large […]
Go Back to School with AstroBrights and Give a Brighter Year
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Astrobrights Papers by Neenah Paper for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. AstroBrights are certainly not shy about color. These brilliant papers come in 23 colors that easily snag attention. I’ve been a fan of AstroBrights for years. We often use them for library […]
Odd Green Summer Fun
Disney movies are generally high up on my list, but particularly, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” is top on my must-see. I’m not sure if it’s the green-living gal in me or the attraction to the simply sweet story line, or the central magical message of hope this movie exudes… likely a combo of […]
Tailgating at Home with #NCAAFootball13 (and a Giveaway!) #CBias
Family game nights at our house are a weekly occurrence. Playing a game everyone likes is a great way to have fun together and stay connected, so we rotate between board games (that I prefer) and video games (which my children prefer to play.) We’ve got our NCAA Football 13 game face on! Because they are […]
Landowner’s Guide to Managing Your Woods
If you’ve ever wanted to be a more active participant in ensuring the health of your woodland or thought about/are involved with logging, A Landowner’s Guide to Managing Your Woods: How to Maintain a Small Acreage for Long-Term Health, Biodiversity, and High-Quality Timber Production is a vital read! Last year, we worked with our county […]
Muffin Tin Chef – Salmon Cakes
I’ve made mini-cheesecakes, snack cakes, and of course muffins in a muffin tin before and never knew how much I was missing out on! The Muffin Tin Chef cookbook opened my eyes (and kitchen) to a whole new world of appetizers, entrees, and snacks – all baked in a mini or regular size muffin pan. […]
Getting Started with Cake Decorating
Source: pinstars.info via Priscilla on Pinterest If you’re a fan of television shows like “Ace of Cakes” or “Cake Boss,” you know how time-consuming decorating a cake can be. Creating elaborate cakes like those on television would be an amazing feat, but if your skills are stuck at simply frosting a cake, have no fear, […]
Summer Sweet Watermelon Sorbet
To me, watermelon and summer are synonymous. A fresh, juicy slice with any barbecue is a must! But sometimes, I like to try a little something different. Sorbet is an easy dessert that makes a great finish to a picnic meal or simply a fabulous treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. Watermelon Sorbet […]
Myth or Fact: Can You Have Good Debt?
When it comes to the best ways to use money, too many Americans operate under a key misconception, says investment adviser and financial planner Ike Ikokwu. “Money is opportunity, and having a blind spot for maximizing investment can drastically reduce one’s future options,” says Ikokwu, author of Winning the Money Game: Separating the Myths from […]
Summer Camp Inspired #Crafts for Kids
This year, my rural boys attended a short 4H camp and though it was tough to let them go, I know it’s an experience they’ll treasure forever. They learned a lot, experienced a ton of new activities, and formed some new friendship bonds. Before they went, I purchased a few disposable cameras to help them […]
The Rural Mom Guide to Southern Barbecue Sauce
If you’ve been hanging around Rural Mom for any length of time, I’m certain you caught on that barbecue is one of our favorite recipe subjects. I’ve even managed to conjure up a darn good BBQ sauce in my Rural Mom’s Wickedly-Good Down-Home Barbecue Pork Spareribs recipe (be sure to give it a try!) In the south, […]