Rural Mom farm cats cuddled up on our Great Pyrenees According to a recent article in USA Today, Americans spent approximately $50.8 billion on their pets last year, up from $10.1 billion just four years earlier. That’s a lot of money for Max or Fluffy, but still nothing compared to the unconditional love they shell […]
The Appalachians are alive with vibrant spring colors! Though the Daffodils have come and gone already, the Dogwoods, Red buds, Forsythia, and wild flowers are in full bloom. Hope you enjoy these few views from our backyard.
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome back one of our favorite guest authors and parenting experts, Mary Jo Rapini: I was on my run the other day and stopped at the park to get some water. While there I sat on a bench and drank my water, I closed my eyes and listened. The happiest […]
One of my favorite locations, Broke Leg Falls, in our county was destroyed in the round of tornadoes that hit Kentucky earlier this month. Broke Leg Falls is a little known water fall in Kentucky that lay off the beaten path. When highway access through the Red River Gorge area changed, our little falls became […]
Ahh, spring! A lovely season of blossoms, sunshine, green grass, baby chickens… and allergies up the ying-yang! Seasonal allergies play havoc with my sinuses and damper any chance of truly enjoying the scents and sights of spring. It’s tough when everything irritates your nose, you constantly view the world over the top of a tissue, […]
We are more movie renters than movie-theater goers, mainly due to location, but had to make a night out at the movies for a showing of The Lorax. Dr. Suess is one of our favorites and the eco-centered message of the film also held strong appeal. Not to mention it’s 3D, which of course was […]
Hard to believe these pictures were taken a little over a week ago, as we are now full into spring weather with highs in the 70’s… but then again, not so surprising, this is Kentucky after all. Sadly this storm came directly after the tornado devastation, aggravating the damage further. Also broke a limb off my […]
The Ferguson Thanks to our friends at Voli Light Vodka for sharing these waist-friendly cocktail choices for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Enjoy! The Ferguson (Fergie’s special St. Patrick’s Day cocktail) 1 1/2 oz Voli lemon3/4 oz apple pucker2 fresh lemon squeezesTop with soda Apple slice for garnish Glass: RocksApproximate Calories: 118 Calories Luck of the […]
Spring cleaning is quick, easy and virtually painless when you have a plan. Without a plan your spring cleaning may end up taking twice as long as you’d like. And while cleaning can be fun, no one wants to spend more time than they have to. Organization is key. Here are seven steps to organize […]
