Four Essential Tasks For Your Home This Autumn
Autumn is fast approaching, which means that we need to ensure we are looking at our property properly. The season is not just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes; it’s also the perfect time for you to start looking at your home exterior and giving it a bit of attention. When you take care […]
DIY or Buy: Your Guide to Fall Farmhouse Decor
Fall is just around the corner, and you’ve probably already gotten a head start on decorating your home for the season. As a farmer, it’s probably no surprise that I have always loved farmhouse decor, but farmhouse decor isn’t always cheap. Those farmhouse signs can be $30+ if you’re not careful where you shop! To […]
Fantastic Hacks to Make Your Home More Comfortable
It’s important to try to look at some of the steps you can take to make your home more comfortable and impressive. There are a lot of ways of being able to achieve this, and it is important to think about what you can do to be more successful with this. There are so many […]
10 Houseplants You Don’t Need to Water
Think you don’t have a “green thumb” or too busy to remember to water your houseplants regularly? No worries! There are plenty of houseplants you don’t need to water much that will fill your house with the greenery you love, with out the fuss of daily care. Drought resistant houseplants tolerate dry conditions that may […]
Quick and Easy Dairy-Free Chicken Tikka Masala
Harvest time is nearly over, the air is cool and brisk and we’re ready to take long walks to leaf peep in our woods, spend relaxing evenings around our fire pit, and enjoy all the scents and sights of autumn. For us, fall is also all about warm, hearty comfort foods that are big on […]
Quick and Colorful Baby Shower Candy Buffet Ideas
One of the events I truly enjoy attending is a baby shower. Even more fun is planning one. At the Sweets & Snacks Expo Tour, Ie discovered some great new products to help you easily put together a dazzling baby shower candy buffet! Several years ago, when I put together a baby shower for my […]
Dealing With An Aging Body: How To Stay Feeling And Looking Your Best
Oh, the golden years! They sneak up on you, don’t they? Just when you’re getting comfortable in your skin, it decides to change the rules on you. But hey, aging doesn’t have to be a dreaded downward spiral. With the right mix of attitude and action, you can keep the skip in your step and […]
Rural Mom Answers Your Cast Iron Cooking Questions
New to cast iron cooking? Or just need to brush up on your cast iron cooking basics? We have answers to the most common questions you have. Cast iron use and care is actually quite easy but there are a few nuisances that every user needs to know. I bought a new cast iron skillet, […]
Keeping The Family Entertained At Home
If you are keen to be the best parent possible, there are obviously a lot of different things to think about! One quite basic thing that you should consider is to effectively keep your kids entertained while you are at home. This avoids the “I’m bored” syndrome and introduces your child to a variety of […]
Why Use Cast Iron Cookware?
Cast iron cookware is so easy love. Whether inherited from a beloved grandmother or purchased brand new, once cast-iron cookware makes its way into your home, it will soon become a treasured kitchen staple. Once you start cooking with cast iron, odds you’ll find it’s your preferred kitchen tool. A true culinary workhorse, cast iron […]
From Pygora Goats to Yarn, Spinning Fibers with Rowantree Farm
My appreciation of fiber arts began the day my grandmother gifted me a crocheted hat and matching scarf for Christmas. Always clever with her designs, she created pockets with a snowflake pattern at the end of the scarf that you could use to warm your hands. Her creative spirit and proficient fiber skills inspire me […]
What Are The Best Apples for Baking?
Awhile back, I stopped at Cider Hill Family Orchard in Kansas City, Kansas to learn about the ins-and-outs of this local treasure. There I was introduced to a variety I hadn’t encountered before – Dixie Red Delight apples. Crisp and juicy, the flavor has a great balance of both sweet and tart. This once popular […]