Please give a warm Rural Mom welcome for author Kathleen Irene Paterka who joins us today to discuss her bestseller novel, Fatty Patty. “Fatty Patty” is book one of the James Bay Novel series which introduces us to Patty Perreault, a twin who seems to have gotten the plump end of the gene pool, some […]
For adults, scissors are just simple tools used to cut things. But to a small child, they represent infinite possibilities. Cutting is one skill that most children are willing to practice with little or no encouragement! Parents are often apprehensive about letting little ones use scissors. They worry about the safety of the child, as […]
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you find that you’re often offering guidance, advice and resources to individuals? If this sounds like you, mentoring, coaching or consulting may be in your future. It’s a great way to help others and to earn a living. What is a Mentor? A mentor or a coach is a […]
Duct tape is quickly becoming one of my favorite craft mediums. With all the new colors, patterns, and thicknesses of tape, its quite the versatile product. Though I’ve been using duct tape for awhile for various projects, I’m still amazed by the variety of craft and DIY uses… especially as presented in Dazzling Duct Tape Designs: Fashionable […]
I think that setting achievable New Years resolutions or goals is a great way to reaffirm your commitments or to begin a fresh start. This year, my resolutions include “to incorporate more healthy foods, activities, and habits into our family routines.” For each resolutions I set, I have smaller, achievable goals set out such as “sit down for breakfast” […]
Knitting is often viewed as an activity for adults but can also be a wonderful activity for kids. Children tend to become bored easily, especially during the winter months when often confined to longer hours inside, and knitting is a very effective remedy. During car trips or while waiting for dinner, kids can occupy themselves […]
Though I took Spanish courses in both high school and college, I’m remiss to admit that I’m still a novice when it comes to speaking the language. Mainly, it’s the “use it or lose it” adage: I do not use it in my daily life, therefor I’ve lost plenty of my recollection of the language. […]
Got Extra Craft Supplies? Swap ‘Em Out! Craft swaps are a fun way to connect with your fellow crafters. They can also help you find a home for crafts that you have created but do not use, and to add craft items made by others to your collection. But craft swaps are not that […]
You did it! You stuck to your guns and your budget. Give yourself an big “air” high five! In spite of shiny temptations and marketing tricks, you did Christmas on the cheap and saved yourself a ton of money. Congratulations! Now comes the inevitable question… what do you do with all the money you saved? If […]
