Sewing for children can be a little tricky. There’s not only the matter of finding styles the child will proudly wear, but also the challenge of finding the right pattern size (especially for children who are petite or tall for their age.) If you are an inexperienced tailor, you might assume that the size a […]
Legend has it, that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, used beetroot to enhance her alluring powers. Several cultures still condone the myth that if a man and a woman eat from the same beet, they will form a lasting love. There may be some merit to the love-beet connection as beets contain […]
(originally printed in Jump-Starting Boys by Pam Withers and Cynthia Gill) “Create ‘whisper phones’ from plastic piping in hardware stores, and read to your son with your lips at one end of the tube and his ear at the other. Teachers swear it endears youngsters to reading time! While they’re being read to, let boys […]
Ever have a gluten free snack nearly leap out of the package and scream “you totally have try me?” If so, you may have already encountered Navitas Naturals Dragon Fruit Slices. If not, read on about this gem of dried fruit goodness… Hylocereus undatus, more commonly referred to as dragon fruit, has an amazing array […]
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 […]
