A Clean Room Is A Happy Room
At some point, you’ve likely heard someone suggest that your environment is often a reflection of what’s going on inside you. That can be true. For example, if we are stressed, sometimes our surroundings get chaotic as we don’t have time or energy to tidy them. It’s not always the case, though. We may be […]
Seven Indications That Your HVAC System is Failing
With cooler weather on the horizon, it’s a good time check your HVAC! Suspect you have problems? There are many signs that your heating system may be failing. These include weird noises, poor indoor air quality, and carbon monoxide leaks. You might even find a weird odor in your home. If you spot any of […]
4 Quick Ways to Make Your Bedroom a More Tranquil Space
Do you ever come home after a frustrating day of work, only to find that laying in bed isn’t as relaxing as you hoped it would be? Do you have trouble sleeping? Or do you get sleepy, then head to your bedroom and suddenly feel wide awake? It could be that your sleep space needs […]
Travel at Home: Support Local Businesses and Farmers
Sometimes, travel is outside of our budget or time constraints. There’s also some concern with traveling in the winter, when viruses tend to run rampant. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy treats from your favorite destinations, including your own state! At Rural Mom, our mission is always to support small businesses and farmers […]
Sanity-Saving Tips for Dealing With Flight Delays
Chances are, if you’ve booked a flight more than once, you’ve been plagued by “flight delays syndrome”. Postponed or tardy flights are frustrating, especially if you have a connecting flight to catch in another airport or if you are in a rush to reach your destination. Delayed flights happen for a variety of reasons. Most […]
4 Simple But Effective Hacks That Make House Cleaning A Breeze
House cleaning is not the most exciting of activities. While it’s nice to have a clean house, it’s not exactly an enjoyable process. It’s time-consuming and rather dull. Many people find it a chore, but with the right mindset and some handy hacks, you can turn this task into something that won’t stress you out […]
Solo Travel, Is It For You?
There are many pros and cons of travelling alone. Some people do not feel comfortable in travelling any substantial distance alone. Others have to do a significant amount of travelling alone because of business commitments. There are also people who positively enjoy the freedoms of solo travel. There is good and bad in most things, […]
Tips for Traveling with Your New Dentures
New dentures take time to adjust to wearing them. Likewise, traveling away from home may cause new concerns. Worries arise around dentures staying in place while eating food, long days, visiting new places, talking to new people and interviewing. However, relief of worry comes from: Getting good fitting dentures Experimenting and finding adhesive that works […]
Why You Need Backflow Testing
Backflow is one of the more troubling plumbing issues because, unlike a leak, it can be hazardous to your health. Wastewater, or greywater, is pumped away from your home when your plumbing system is operating correctly. However, backflow causes this wastewater to back up into your home and mix with your clean water supply. Backflow […]
Canning Versus Freezing: Easiest Ways to Preserve Tomatoes
There are few ingredients as versatile as the tomato. Even a few tomatoes can open up a world of possible dishes for me. I love making a simple pasta sauce with fresh cherry tomatoes or more complex ones with Romas. Though I grow plenty of tomatoes each summer, it’s tougher to keep production up during […]
8 Ways To Give Your Livingroom A New Look
It’s easy to get stuck in a style rut when it comes to our homes. We become so used to seeing the same things day in and day out that we no longer notice how outdated or lackluster our living spaces have become. If you’re in need of a change but don’t want to go […]
Smart Ways to Save Money on Your Family’s Tech Habits
A lot of us are looking at ways to slim down the bills that we have to deal with on a monthly basis. To a lot of people, this means looking at what is truly essential and what are actually luxury tech habits that we can save money on. While most people would agree that […]