Rural Moms, I imagine many of you are stuck in the same predicament I am – after celebrating numerous holidays with my rural hubby, gift giving gets a little tough… what do you get for the man you have already gotten “everything” for? So when I spot a clever gift, like the Whiskey Explorer Scout Valentine’s Day […]
Edible Greeting Card Dog and cat owners receive the rarest form of affection — unconditional love that is more worthy of Cupid’s arrow than any well-matched couple. Consider these frugal gift ideas to please your precious pets without blowing your budget. 1. Make it Personal According to the American Pet Product Association, spending on pets […]
Rural Moms, check out this wonderful Valentines Day Cocktail recipe using Vida Tequila Reposado: Vida’s Valentines Day Cocktail 1 part Vida Reposado 2 parts Prickly Pear Cactus Juice 3 leaves of mint muddled splash of Hibiscus water (for tartness) splash of lime Muddle the mint in the tequila and then add all ingredients and shake […]
Thanks to my gracious, savvy friend Formula Mom, I had the neat chance to review a stellar product – BOX4BLOX. Now… you should rush over to FormualMom.com to find out the ins and outs of this clever gadget and best of all, how you can win one. Go! Rush now to / to find out how to […]
If you ask ten people what the hardest part of losing weight is, nine of them will say shopping for food. When you are dieting and trying to slim down, the most daunting place you can go is your local supermarket. There is just so much food and you can’t get in and out without […]
One of the biggest myths about losing weight is the idea that you need to eat less in order to shed pounds. New studies have shown that may not be not the case. Let’s take a look at why you need to eat if you want to lose weight. The Scientific Benefits of Breakfast People […]
This is a great warm weather recipe, perfect on its own or with a nice slice of warm bread. 2/3 cup wild rice, rinsed and drained3 1/2 cups stock (chicken or vegetable), divided2 Tbsp olive oil or butter, divided12 oz. ground sausage (your favorite kind)1 onion, finely chopped1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme12 oz. mushrooms3 […]
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Lark, a leading authority in the field of women’s medicine and well respected health advocate, who knows how difficult it is for women to lose weight. That’s why she’s offering her “Top 5 Healthy Weight Loss Tips” to help us out with our New Year’s resolutions: Increase your intake […]
As you may recall from last week’s post: My hubby and I want to train our gal Pyrenees, Snowflake (age 5,) to be a little less hoggish when it comes to accepting treats… meaning she butts in and tries to gobble up our guy Pyrenees’ treats instead of listening to our commands (generally to “sit.”) We […]
