Ahh… summer. It’s a great time to get in the car, head for the beach or simply take a ride in the country. But your car may not exactly be cooperative these days or maybe it’s just time to look for a new vehicle that’s better on gas or more suited to your adventurous style. […]
In recent years, there has been a resurgence in the popularity of making soap. Although soap is readily available in stores, a growing number of DIY-ers are learning about soap making. Some like to create soaps in pretty shapes and heavenly scents, while others like being able to control the ingredients to prevent over-drying or […]
I am a member of Collective Bias Social Fabric Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. All thoughts and opinions are solely that of Rural Mom. About a month ago I shared our plans to surprise Rural Dad with the Walmart Family Mobile […]
One of the best things about custom-tailored clothing is that it can be made to fit perfectly. Instead of going to the store and buying one size that’s made to fit various body types, you can have clothes that fit just right in every way. It definitely beats buying a small only to find that […]
Maybe you can’t jet off right now to bask in the glow of the tropical sun… but you can capture the flavors of an island paradise in this Caribbean-inspired dessert. The key to exotic flavoring is a quality flavored rum, the base is comprised of simple off-the-shelf ingredients. Caribbean Coconut Rum Cake Ingredients 1 box […]
My kids snack constantly in the summer, but rather than purchasing snacks from the store, which are often filled with sugar and other non-essential ingredients we prefer to limit, it pays to come up with some clever healthier alternatives to have on hand. With a little advanced planning, you can have quick and easy snack […]
Non-knitters often consider knitting monotonous and boring. It’s true that knitting is not a fast-paced hobby like skydiving, but it does have lots of benefits. In fact, many experts are convinced that knitting has therapeutic properties. Anyone who knits will tell you that knitting is a wonderful remedy for stress. At the end of a tough day, […]
Soap is something that we all use. For some, one soap is as good as another. For others, skin issues or personal preferences dictate that certain kinds of soap be used. If you’re particular about your soap, making it yourself will allow you to ensure that it only contains the ingredients you want to use. […]
Over the years I’ve used all types of marking and labeling options for home-canned goods. The easiest is simply using a market to scribe the contents and date on the lids, but it’s not very attractive for gifting or for table presentation during holidays or picnics. Stick on labels are a decent option, but […]
