Home Safety Tips for Winter Storms
You must protect your home from the brutal storms that can occur in the winter-time. Preferably, many of these tasks are done before winter hits. However, many of these tasks can still be performed during winter, if it is must. It is better to performed right before a storm hits than during one. Here are […]
Fresh Roasted Tomato and Jalapeno Salsa Recipe
Every time of year is a great time for salsa! Chock full of vegetables and flavor, this is a low calorie, nutrient dense treat that’s also great for snacking while you are working on your New Year’s health goals. Fresh Roasted Tomato and Jalapeno Salsa is a true classic that’s easy to prep and enjoy. […]
How to Protect Flowering Plants from Winter Frosts
Having a large selection of winter flowering plants in your garden provides your garden with a wonderful spray of scent and color in what would otherwise be a cold and bare season. Because of this, many winter flowering plants such as Winter Jasmine, Winter Honeysuckle, Wintersweets and winter flowering Camellias are becoming increasingly popular additions […]
How To Get Rid of Cold Winter Drafts
Doors and windows are two of the biggest energy wasting areas of the house. In the summer, they may allow cool air to escape, and in the winter, they allow heat to do the same. They also allow cold winter drafts to permeate the interior of the house, making rooms cold and uncomfortable. Normally, you […]
New Year, New Ideas: How to Choose a Craft for a Hobby
Maybe you’ve never started crafting or maybe you are looking to find a new craft to add to your hobby list. Whatever drew you to this article, working with a craft you enjoy can help relieve stress, enliven your creativity, and even provide the satisfaction of being able to gift handmade items. Crafting is an […]
Garden Tips for a Mild Winter
A mild Winter can bring considerable reward to any gardener. Although straying away from planting plants of more tropical variety is probably the more reliable strategy, a wide variety of crops can be planted that tolerate light freeze. With a little diligent care, there are many plants that produce throughout the cold season. Take a […]
Quick Tips for Packing For Cold Weather
Baby, it’s cold outside! And going on a winter trip requires a specific type of packing for cold weather. It usually means filling up your suitcases much quicker with less items due to the bulk of most winter items. When you are short on space or have too much in your suitcase, here are the […]
The 10 Most Popular Rural Mom Recipes
Can you guess the most popular recipe on Rural Mom? Though we are known mainly for our farm fresh recipes, it turns out our readers are really interested in our amazing sweets and jellies, too! If you’re looking for special Rural Mom recipes to end the year with, try one of these delicious delights! Top […]
Ring in Your New Year’s Celebration with Style
A new year heralds a turning point. When a celebration as special as this comes up, you can make it even more memorable with a little thought and a lot of preparation. A memorable New Year’s celebration is the one that includes special elements to delight everyone celebrating. Whether a small intimate dinner party with […]
7 Ways to Enjoy New Year’s Eve Without a Party
A New Year’s Eve party is always fun, but if you’d rather bypass the glitz and glam of large, loud (and often expensive) New Year’s Eve parties, there are plenty of ways to opt for a more low-key celebration. Enjoying New Year’s Eve without a party can be as simple as an elegant dinner for […]
Christmas Candles – Meaning and Symbolism of Christmas Lights
Candles have been a symbol of enlightenment for many centuries. They appear in rituals of every culture, and are present in temples of different religions around the altars. Christmas candles light up our homes and places of worship throughout the holidays. Lightning a candle when praying is a common practice. However, many people don’t know […]
Gluten Free Italian Crouton Casserole
With baked goods and traditional dishes, the holidays can be tough when you are on a gluten free diet. Thanks to my partnership with Little Northern Bakehouse, I’m finding more ways to “Eat for Me” by making my favorite Italian Crouton Casserole recipe gluten free! This time of year, I love to make non-traditional foods […]