Gingerbread cookies have been a part of our holiday traditions for as long as I can recall, but it wasn’t until about 5-or-so years ago that we incorporated gingerbread houses into our baking and decoration routine. We started with pre-formed kits, but I found that half the time the cookies broke easily or the ingredients […]
Halloween is right around the corner and Christmas is creeping up, so it’s time to pull out the baking aprons and get the holiday favorites in the oven. We’re staring with gingerbread here in the Rural Mom kitchen to help create a fun Halloween gingerbread haunted house centerpiece with a tailgating twist. Whether your plan […]
These Caramel Apples are super easy to make and are perfect for the fall season. The best part? You can customize them to your own taste by adding your favorite candy or nuts whatever your heart desires. These are sure to be a hit at your Fall Gatherings such as Halloween parties, or Thanksgiving Dinners! […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and I feel it’s important to offer my voice for this important initiative. This post is part of a sponsored campaign with The Allstate Foundation and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own. In the late 80’s, I thought I’d met the love of my life. Turned out, in my […]
Delightful little bites of holiday joy that we cool on our counters, stacked high on serving trays and share with friends and family. Christmas cookies are simply magical! They are even more magical when they happen to look extravagant, yet are super simple to make. This is the beauty of the tri-color Joy Cookie recipe […]
As a foodie, I don’t wish to sacrifice taste for healthy options, so I’m constantly seeking healthy foods that taste great. As part of a sponsored post campaign for ConAgra, I’m adding enjoyable new options to savor! A crisp fall day almost demands pasta! Of course, I also think a cold winter day, a cool […]
Thanks to Ju-Ju-Be for providing a well-designed test product, I’m now super organized with earth-friendly style. I have been searching high and low over the past year for a well-designed, eco-friendly travel bag capable of housing my laptop mini or more importantly my Kindle, which goes everywhere I go. This is no easy task, […]
It’s been a bit difficult to rouse our resident snuggle bug and pillow aficionado lately. Not surprising, actually, as he’s been cuddling up with the DownLinens comforter and pillows we recently reviewed. But things are going to get a lot tougher around here trying to get that snug bug in rug out of bed as […]
Stepping inside the headquarters of the J.M. Smucker Company in Orville, Ohio was like gliding into a baking wonderland. A subtle blend of aromatic fruits, fresh brewed coffee and something reminiscent of cinnamon rolls permeates the air in every nook and cranny of the welcoming facilities. Growing up with Smuckers, I still had that small town […]
