We have a wee little bit of the green apple for you today, coupled with my favorite Irish draft. Enjoy this recipe from the U.S. Apple Association for St. Patrick’s Day or any day you’d like a unique, hearty treat! Green Apple Guinness Melt Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients: 1 baguette, cut into thirds, […]
Rural Mom is pleased to bring you an excerpt from “Nurturing the Soul of Your Family,” a book everyone in our hurry-up-and-go society will truly benefit from reading. Much wisdom is contained within the pages of this lovely, inspirational guide. Relationships of all types can be challenging. In particular, family members, partners, and children often […]
Rice pudding is one of my all-time favorite treats, so I was highly intrigued when I found a slow cooker version in the “Slow Cooker Desserts” cookbook. I had my doubts that it would turn out as rich, or as well as the stove top version, but I’m always willing to give any recipe a […]
Hallmark Movie Channel originals never fail to delight and leave me with a heart-warming, fuzzy feeling of hope and inspiration. The enchanting and heartful drama,“Duke,” is certainly no exception. Steven Weber (Wings/Leaving Las Vegas) stars as marine sergeant, Terry Pulaski, who returns home after fighting in Iraq. As many combat veterans experience, Pulaski is unable […]
As an educator in Kentucky Appalachia, I’m far too aware of the hunger problems that plague our children in the United States. While our local school system does a great job with programs to keep healthy food alternatives available to all, there are relatively few options for the children after school, on the weekends and […]
Got a Sweet Tooth? Grab a sweet potato and not only enjoy the sweet taste, but you might even get a little smarter while your at it! March is Brain Awareness Month, and Allens vegetables is celebrating March as the month of the sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are one of the top veggies to indulge […]
Rainy day? No problem, it’s a great opportunity to introduce a new craft! The weather is a fascinating thing, particularly for children who are curious about all of their surroundings. They often enjoy learning about it, and we can encourage that with weather-related crafts. Following are some craft ideas that you can use to teach […]
In my early twenties, I wore shoes for fashion. In my late twenties, I wore shoes suited for work. In my thirties, I reached for anything that was comfortable, easy to slip on, and could withstand baby burbles. In my forties, I’m now paying the price for these footwear faux pas. Ignoring overall body […]
The days will soon be longer, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter are right around the corner and you’re in search of craft projects to brighten up your space and keep those little hands busy. Well, me too! This is definitely the time for finding cute and clever Spring crafts for kids. Check out these fun projects, […]
