Great Gift Ideas for Home Chefs
The number one hobby of Rural Mom readers is “home chef”, so naturally, we’ve set out to find yousome great gift ideas for the holiday season. Whether for yourself, a friend, or even just a relative who enjoys making the occasion holiday meal, these are all delightful tools to have in the home kitchen. Some […]
Rock Your Thanksgiving Holiday Style!
Everyone loves to look the part in family photos. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s time to up your holiday style. Gone are the days of wearing hideous knitted jumpers. Totally time to spruce up for the holidays! It happens once every 365 days (unless there’s a leap year), so let’s do it right. You’ll […]
What to Expect on Your Home-Buying Journey
When you’re ready to make your first home purchase, you need to know what to expect. You will need to assess your needs and wants, calculate how much you can afford, and gather all the necessary mortgage application documents. Once you’ve finished this step, you’ll need to decide when to move forward. Pre-approval application Before […]
What Are the Benefits of Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets?
When it comes to pet insurance, there are a lot of things to consider. One of the most important is how many pets you have. If you have multiple pets, you’ll want to make sure you have a policy that covers all of them. Most pet insurance policies have a limit on how many pets […]
Tips For Parents: How To Assist Your Child In Exam Preparation
Parents have a tough job when it comes to helping their children prepare for exams. On one hand, you want to provide as much support as possible and make sure they feel confident. On the other hand, you don’t want to be too pushy and end up making them feel overwhelmed or stressed out. In […]
Christmas Gift Ideas for Crossword Puzzle Lovers
My husband and my mother are both crossword puzzle fans. While they love to receive a challenging crossword puzzle book, it gets a little monotonous buying the same gift over and over again. Plus, as much as crossword puzzle lovers may enjoy doing, they can’t realistically complete crosswords all day long. So why not add […]
What Story Does Your Cup of Tea Tell?
Every tea cup has a story to tell. What would your tea cup share about your flavor preferences and habits? Who would it say your favorite person to share teatime with is? What tale might it spin about its orgins? What might it say about the people who hand-picked the leaves? About the artisan who […]
Top Ten Hiking Mistakes
It’s fall in Kentucky and the scenery is a breath-taking burst of color! This time of year, hiking is one of our most popular Appalachian area tourist attractions. However, it can also be a tourist hazard, especially when you make one of the most common hiking mistakes. This leisurely activities can cause more pain than […]
Family Movie Night with DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS
We’re all big fans of superheroes around here, but even bigger fans of our farm pets (who are quite heoric in their own way). Which is why finding a film that combines these two favorites makes DC LEAGUE OFSUPER-PETS our family movie night pick this week! Krypto, Ace and pals have arrived for Premium Digital […]
An Outdoor Fire Pit: Is It Worth It?
Have you been wondering whether to add a fire pit to your backyard? If you love spending time outdoors or entertaining on your patio, then this is definitely a worthy investment. Besides keeping you warm, it adds that cozy feel to your yard, creating a welcoming atmosphere. It can also be a perfect focal point, […]
Which Coffee Maker Suits your Brew Style Best?
There’s no shortage of quality coffee makers (and espresso makers) on the market today. The trick is deciding which coffee maker type is right for your brewing style. Some things are obvious. If you want great coffee, look for a dedicated coffee maker. Looking for a fabulous esspresso? The same applies. Combination machines are ideal […]
What’s in Your DNA? Give the Gift of Family History and Genomes
Have you ever watched “Who Do You Think You Are” or “Finding Your Roots”? I think it would be so much fun to find a surprise in your family history timeline. What would be even better is to dig deeper and learn what genetic traits were passed down. Why are you more senstive to the […]