A well-crafted handmade item is a true treasure. Couple it with recycled materials and excellence in design – suddenly you are in the company of a masterpiece. This is beauty you’ll covet in ThinkEco² wine crates and boxes. Owning one is like having a little piece of our rich earth showcase and cradle your favorite […]
Deviating a bit of our normal Rural Mom path today with a lovely guest post from Marty Weiss, author of The Alchemist Agenda. Hope you enjoy Marty’s delightful insights on the process process as much as I do. I just finished a project that I had been working on for almost a year, and the […]
Knee, heel and hand-deep in the garden this year? Me, too! The problem is, all the sun, heat, and soil can quickly take it’s toll on your skin. And rough, cracked heels and hands are not the best compliments to your cute sundress and comfy flip-flops. During this time of year, we need something tough […]
In a few short weeks we’ll be enjoying the sites and sounds of the Kentucky State Fair. Despite my love of all things farm, DIY and 4H, I have to admit that a major attraction is the food. Where else can you get everything imaginable grilled, fried or slapped on a stick? Why wait until […]
A few restaurant menu items recently drew my son’s attention – one for a vegetarian dish and another offering a raw appetizer. His curiosity prompted a conversation on the difference between vegetarian and raw food diets. Though I was able to explain it adequately to him, turns out several people at our table and […]
Sippin’ on a cool, refreshing summer drink adds a fun twist to pool parties and barbecues. Indulging a bit can often add unwanted calories that disrupt your “beach body” efforts. With this in mind Smirnoff has introduced the Smirnoff Sorbet Light line of flavored vodkas. With only 78 calories per 1.5 oz. serving, Smirnoff Sorbet […]
It’s not often that shape and texture of a snack manages to make me love it as much as the flavor, but RW Garcia managed snag my full appreciation with their cleverly-designed Dippers. As an avid salsa and hummus fan, I’m always seeking the perfect gluten free chip. Most of the time I find they […]
We have a resident pillow aficionado in our home. Pillows of all shapes and sizes can generally be found around him when he’s lounging and you best believe when a new one enters our home, he’ll zero in on it like a hummingbird to sugar. If it’s time to update our linens, we can certainly […]
Planning the perfect family vacation is like chasing chickens to the coop in the rain – a difficult task that can get awful messy in the end. Ideally, you need to find ways to keep children entertained throughout the trip without creating a yawn-fest for the adults. Finding the right blend of activities certainly is […]
