How To Organize A Community Garden
The best time to plan for a Spring garden is in the heart of Winter. If you’ve think you might like to organize a community garden plot, a little prep work in January will aid your success when you are ready to sew the first seeds. Community gardens provide healthy vegetables and herbs and they […]
Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Heart Magnet Crafts
Though we’ve slowed down our pace after the winter holiday rush, let’s face it, life is still busy! Often, I find myself with very little time to craft, which is why I love the simplicity of these Valentine’s Day heart magnet crafts. Amazing how quick and easy they are to create. With just a few […]
Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Want to express your love for the planet along with your appreciation of your loved ones? We have you covered with some clever eco-friendly gift ideas for Valentine’s Day! The following ideas will quickly have you adding more green to your Valentine’s Day. Plant a tree Every second sees the destruction of one and a […]
How Long Should You Keep Spices and Herbs?
Just like a fine wine many foods better with age. World cheeses, vinegar, cured meats, stews – as each of these items age they develop deeper and more intense flavors. Spices, on the other hand do not age gracefully. For the success of your culinary efforts, it’s important to know how long you should keep […]
15 Creative Uses for Leftover Coffee
Brew a little too much coffee this morning? Before you toss the extra, there are plenty of creative uses you can use leftover coffee for instead. If you are like me and rarely have any leftover coffee, no worries! Simply brew a little extra so that you can use these creative ideas, too. Now, grab […]
Is it a chicken farm or a chicken ranch?
Over the years, a common question I’ve been asked is whether raising chickens (on a large scale) means you own a chicken farm or a chicken ranch. The answer is not as straight-forward as one might think. If you are raising chickens solely for meat, you likely fall in the category of “chicken rancher.” If […]
Martha Stewart’s Organizing: The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines
At Rural Mom, our top priority this year is organizing our life and home. Who better to start us on the path than Martha Stewart? We received a copy of “Martha Stewart’s Organizing: The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines” and absolutely love every page! How does Martha do it all? […]
How To Care for Garden Tools in the Winter
Ever wondered what to do with all your garden tools in the off season? Taking proper care of ones tools is necessary to ensure many years of good service. When it comes time to store garden tools for the winter, it is not a good idea to simply throw them in and shut the door. […]
Get Ready for the New Year – Time to Organize Your Paperwork!
Everyone has a certain amount of clutter when it comes to old papers and documents. Hopefully, you are not quite ready to be on an episode of “Hoarders,” but you still may need help to organize your paperwork. Many times, it can be difficult to distinguish what documents and paper statements are worth keeping. Which […]
How Do You Organize Your Cookbooks?
If you love to cook, you probably have an extensive cookbook collection. You may even have received more this holiday season! The biggest challenge? You need to find a way to organize your cookbooks. It is wonderful to have all those recipes, but it can be extremely difficult to find the exact one you want […]
Why Should You Use a SELF Planner?
The new year is nearly here. With the Christmas holiday, it’s easy to set aside planning for the new year, but this fresh start is an ideal time for you to create new habits to enhance your life. One of the best things you can do to prepare for the new year is get a […]
New Years Celebrations Around The World
January 1st has been largely seen as the start of the New Years celebrations since the time the solar calendar was introduced by Caesar. In ancient Celtic tradition, however, the start of the New Year was viewed as October 31st. The Chinese New Year, which follows the lunar calendar is a moving date which can […]