Husqvarna Automower on the Farm
This year, thanks to the innovative folks at Husqvarna, we welcomed a new tool for our lawn maintenance to our homestead – the Husqvarna Automower. We’ve received a complementary Automower to test out from Husqvarna and couldn’t be more pleased with the results we’ve had. This robot mower helps keep you out of the heat […]
Quick Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Halloween Treats
Vegetarian and Vegan diets are becoming more and more popular. Because of this, there are plenty of Vegetarian and Vegan Halloween treat options available. Maybe you’ve adopted this dietary lifestyle or someone close to you has. Maybe you just want to make sure you can have something for every child in your neighborhood regardless of […]
Spirited and Spooky Ghost Themed Cocktails for Halloween
There’s no need to wait until midnight to see an apparition when you have ghost themed cocktails. Halloween is all about scary, creepy things that go bump in the night. Ghosts certainly fit the scare-factor bill. Simple recipes make your cocktail party entertaining easy. Why not plan the party around “spirited” and spooky ghost themed […]
Quick and BOO-zy Halloween Cocktails
It’s easier than you may think to whip up some delicious specialty Halloween cocktails for your Halloween party. Traditional favorites are always great to serve, but there’s something extra fun about having a themed cocktail for your celebration. Use these quick and BOO-zy Halloween cocktails to add some flare to your party. No bar-tending experience […]
Heirloom Seed Saving at Shaker Village
Have you considered heirloom seed saving for your garden? This is something I’ve tinkered with over the years, but after my recent press visit to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Kentucky I’m thoroughly inspired to convert the bulk of my garden to heirloom seeds. Shaker Village is a hidden gem in heart of Kentucky bourbon […]
Halloween Cocktail Party Ideas
The bewitching season in nearly here. Time to dust off the goblets and get ready for Halloween fun! Use these Halloween cocktail party ideas to get you in the spirit to have a fabulous celebration this year! Use Your Halloween Cocktail Party Invitations to Help Set the Theme First, be sure the invitations reflect this […]
3 Quick and Hearty Fall Recipes from the Pumpkin Patch!
Fall is here and it is time to reap the bounties of the autumn harvest! Squash, corn and pumpkin will soon be in abundance in the farmers markets, ready for you to serve up some lovely pumpkin patch recipes. Below are three delightful recipes made with pumpkin (another squash will do if you so choose.) […]
Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Raking Leaves
Fall colors are stunning buy our joy is often short-lived when the leaves begin to pile up outside our homes. Raking leaves can be a tiresome chore. It doesn’t have to be, though. You can turn leaf raking time into a fun family activity. You’ll create great memories this fall and enlist some willing participants […]
3 Road Trip Destinations You Don’t Want to Miss
Everybody loves a good road trip, but sometimes it can be hard to find the perfect one for you. If you like scenic views, trips through the mountains, or oceans, the U.S. has it all! Fall break is an excellent time for a road trip as the days are cooler, the roads are less congested […]
Best Edible Flowers to Grow in Your Garden
Edible flowers not only add zest to your meal, they add color and vibrancy to your garden. There are many kinds of edible flowers, and a number of them are super easy to grow. Allium All blossoms from the allium family can be eaten. The allium family includes garlic, garlic chives, chives, and leeks. It […]
Get Your Party Started with the Altec Lansing RockBox XL Waterproof Bluetooth Portable Speaker
Love music? Love parties? We do, too! Thanks to our partnership with Best Buy, we’re bringing the Altec Lansing RockBox XL Waterproof Bluetooth Portable Speaker to our festivities! Rural Mom has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free… read on […]
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 Deliver Smart Sounds with Just a Touch
With busy, noisy distractions in our everyday lives, sometimes you just want to tune out! Thanks to my partnership with Best Buy, we’ve found a new innovative way to tune out the distractions and tune in to crystal clear superior sounds with the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. No matter where you live, between work, […]