Rural Mom Really Useful Weekly Web Picks
Each week we’re bringing you some really useful and/or interesting web things we’ve encountered. Chances are if we’ve found it useful, so will you – in which case, we think it’s just plain neighborly to share! Hope you enjoy this week’s picks: 1) Book Scouter http://www.bookscouter.com – there are other sites that allow you to […]
Holiday Gift Ideas: Make Your Own Tea Bags
Chances are there’s a tea lover in your family who would love to have a custom brew. It’s fairly easy to create your own special blend using natural ingredients or with kits like Make Your Own Fresh Herb Tea with which you can even grow your own ingredients. When putting together tea bags, if you already […]
Farm Fresh Recipe: Old Fashioned Apple Date Salad
Apple season may be ending soon, but there’s still time to enjoy some terrific recipes. Serve up this classic Old Fashioned Apple Date Salad for lunch or as a great side for dinner. It’s also a hit at potluck dinners and super simple to prepare! 6 medium size crisp tart apples6 dates1/4 cup chopped walnuts, […]
Eat Gluten-Free Gourmet Meals From Morning To Night
Gluten free is thought to be one of the most difficult types of diets to shop for and to cook for. However, a gluten-free diet often yields itself quite well to a gourmet menu. Let’s look at some of the choices for a full day of meals that are both gluten free and have a […]
Thinking Outside the (Conventional) Candy Box this Halloween
(c) Holli Dunn Rural Mom welcomes Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson, mother and daughter and co-authors of “Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family,” available at Halloween is supposed to be nothing but fun for kids. Yet there are some scary statistics out there right now about our children. For […]
Frenzy of Fyrflyz
Disclosure: We received sample Fyrflyz for review purposes. The video content, thoughts and opinions are our own.
Spelling Bees and The Bat Jar Conjecture
Tonight while watching episode 13 from season one of The Big Bang Theory, “The Bat Jar Conjecture,” reminded me of a 3th grade spelling bee. There was a kid in our class who just thought he was unstoppable and by far the greatest speller the 3rd grade, or universe for that matter, ever had the fortune […]
Candy To Satisfy Your Cravings – Low Carb Halloween Goodies
Starting with Halloween, when the holidays roll around, you can expect the sweets to be everywhere. Most every candy you used to enjoy before you went on a low carb diet is off limits. But, aren’t there any options? Although you won’t be able to help yourself to every goodie that you’re offered, there are […]
Middle Earth Paradigm
The Big Bang Theory Halloween is certainly one of my favorite holidays, so naturally I enjoyed watching the guys of The Big Bang Theory dress up and attend their friend’s Halloween party in the “Middle Earth Paradigm” episode. If you’ve never seen it, imagine four quirkly roommates intitially choosing identical Halloween costumes and you’ll begin to understand […]
Little People® Zoo Talkers™ Animal Sounds Zoo
We love going to the zoo so much that we are annual passholders for our local zoo. So, when first introduced to the Little People® Zoo Talkers™ Animal Sounds Zoo, of course, we were all instantly enchanted! The Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo is a detailed,interactive playset featuring animal recognition technology. Place any […]
Introduce Your Children to Modern Art in an Exciting Way
Imagine playing a fun game with your children that incorporates the vibrancy and history of modern art. There are endless possibilities that art appreciation and literacy can offer your children in the future. You could even be inspiring the next Claude Monet or Andy Warhol… The Modern Art Deluxe Memory Game brings modern art alive while […]
The Pumpkin Puzzle – A Fall Super Food Getting Its Just Desserts
Thinking of pumpkin as a nutritious super food can be a bit puzzling. After all, isn’t the image that comes to mind sweet and smooth and covered in whipped cream? But, according to nutritionists, we should be thinking of pumpkin more often than during the annual Charlie Brown cartoon or as a delicious way to […]