I was reading a post the other day on Reddit titled “Day 715 of living in Maine.” I am starting to feel (somewhat) accepted by the Mainer neighbors. It got me thinking: How long does it take for neighbors in rural neighborhoods to accept a new person or family in town? I know from first-hand […]
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Do you worry about staying warm when the temperatures dip? When most people think of health hazards, they think of warm weather dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. But the truth is, cold weather can be just as dangerous. In fact, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than twice as many people die
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Moving from an urban or suburban area to a rural one can be a Culture shock. There are many things that you should consider before you make the move and begin living in a rural area. This guide will help you understand some of the key differences between rural and urban life to prepare you for
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A shopping trip turned into an event happens here more often than not. We have to venture out for at least an hour every couple of weeks to shop. The local grocery store is quite pricey. We’ve learned how to turn a shopping trip into an event by stopping for lunch and checking out other
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The term “rural” describes an area outside a city or town. The United States has no one-size-fits-all definition of a rural area. The Census Bureau’s urban and rural definitions rely on population density, while other federal agencies use land area or population thresholds. Sometimes, rural areas are defined as those places that are not “urban.”
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If you are considering moving to a rural area, you must know the importance of planning. Many things can go wrong if you don’t plan. It’s often difficult to get help when needed in rural areas of the country. There are several reasons why planning is so important when moving to a rural area. Limited Services –
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Moving to a new rural community can be exciting but also overwhelming when it comes to staying informed of the local community news and events. It can feel impossible to keep up with the latest happenings when there are limited television stations, radio waves, and fewer local newspapers. However, staying informed in a rural community
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Meet Stella, our new Victorian Bulldog puppy, we brought home six weeks ago. We forgot how much work a new puppy is! But she is a lot of fun and makes us laugh. We get more exercise chasing her. Aside from that, we seem to track all of her bowel and urination movements. House training
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