When I first thought about this question, it didn’t take me long to come up with a mental list of twenty or so, but rather than put them in order, I decided that the first three that came to mind, should probably be considered my top three. So, warning to the Rural Men out there, […]
Each week, Rural Hubby and I identify two affordable wines we’d like to try. Choosing to share them with you because, heck, if you are reading this, chances are you are looking for new affordable wines to add to your table, too. Our research methods aren’t complex, basically if we see it, like the description, […]
Each week we’re bringing you some really useful and/or interesting web things we’ve encountered. Chances are if we’ve found it useful, so will you – in which case, we think it’s just plain neighborly to share! Hope you enjoy this week’s picks: 1) Book Scouter http://www.bookscouter.com – there are other sites that allow you to […]
Chances are there’s a tea lover in your family who would love to have a custom brew. It’s fairly easy to create your own special blend using natural ingredients or with kits like Make Your Own Fresh Herb Tea with which you can even grow your own ingredients. When putting together tea bags, if you already […]
Apple season may be ending soon, but there’s still time to enjoy some terrific recipes. Serve up this classic Old Fashioned Apple Date Salad for lunch or as a great side for dinner. It’s also a hit at potluck dinners and super simple to prepare! 6 medium size crisp tart apples6 dates1/4 cup chopped walnuts, […]
Gluten free is thought to be one of the most difficult types of diets to shop for and to cook for. However, a gluten-free diet often yields itself quite well to a gourmet menu. Let’s look at some of the choices for a full day of meals that are both gluten free and have a […]
(c) Holli Dunn Rural Mom welcomes Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson, mother and daughter and co-authors of “Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family,” available at Halloween is supposed to be nothing but fun for kids. Yet there are some scary statistics out there right now about our children. For […]
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Tonight while watching episode 13 from season one of The Big Bang Theory, “The Bat Jar Conjecture,” reminded me of a 3th grade spelling bee. There was a kid in our class who just thought he was unstoppable and by far the greatest speller the 3rd grade, or universe for that matter, ever had the fortune […]

