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The Top Three Things That a Rural Man Should Never Say to a Woman
When I first thought about this question, it didn’t take me long to come up with a mental list of twenty or so, but rather than put them in order, I decided that the first three that came to mind, should probably be considered my top three. So, warning to the Rural Men out there, […]
Rural Mom Affordable Wine Wish List
Each week, Rural Hubby and I identify two affordable wines we’d like to try. Choosing to share them with you because, heck, if you are reading this, chances are you are looking for new affordable wines to add to your table, too. Our research methods aren’t complex, basically if we see it, like the description, […]
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 […]