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My Neighbors Chickens - guest post by Brandy Tanner

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This is a guest post by Brandy Tanner who runs a NH Mom blog and is always looking to life as if the glass is half full instead of half empty.

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In August of 2011 I was given the chance to move back home to the house I grew up in with . . . → Read More: My Neighbors Chickens – guest post by Brandy Tanner

Fun Winter Activities For the Family - Guest Post by Dee

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This guest post comes to you from the wonderful Dee of cocktailswithmom.com, I’m so excited to welcome her to A Hen’s Nest! Enjoy!

Winter comes with shorter daylight hours and cooler temperatures but this does not mean that you have to bundle up and hibernate until the spring. There are many activities that you can do as . . . → Read More: Fun outdoor Winter Activities for your Family to enjoy together – Guest Post by Dee

Stuff your pet's stockings with toys and treats using 1800Petmeds + holiday safety tips!

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The holidays are a time of traveling, gathering together, feasting, and generally having a good time. But with all the hustle and bustle, it can be easy to forget to take those necessary steps to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Do yourself—and your furry friend—a favor this year and don’t forget to help your pet enjoy the holiday . . . → Read More: Stuff your pet’s stockings with toys and treats using 1800Petmeds + holiday safety tips!

5 New Holiday Traditions that teach giving, gratitude and love - Guest post by Jenn's RAQ

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I’m so happy to welcome Jenn, of Jenn’s RAQ, to the blog today! Her guest post reminds us to stop and take a moment to remember what the season is all about. Thanks Jenn!

 

The holidays are upon us.  I still can’t believe how fast time has flown to get us to this point of the year! December is a . . . → Read More: 5 New Holiday Traditions that teach giving, gratitude and love – Guest post by Jenn’s RAQ

10 Ways to Say "I Love You" to everyone special in your life - Guest Post

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Have you ever opened up your lunch to find a love note from your mom tucked inside? Does your husband send you random text messages during the day just to say he loves you? If so, you know how good they make you feel. Special. Cared for. Loved.

But love notes don’t have to be just for your spouse or . . . → Read More: 10 Ways to Say “I Love You” to everyone special in your life

Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenderloin Recipe - Guest Post

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Cooking has been a passion of mine for years, but I truly believe we all get into this rut and cannot get out. We make the same items over and over again, and then we get bored. I was this way for years; meatloaf, spaghetti, pasta, stuffed chicken breasts, hot dogs, pizza, etc. Having the . . . → Read More: Cracker Barrel {Copy Cat} Grilled Chicken Tenderloin Recipe – Guest Post by Kiddies Corner Deals

5 Great Date Ideas For Couples On A Budget - Guest Post

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Your marriage is important, and one of the best ways to keep it strong is to remember how important your husband or wife is to you, and make sure you spend quality time together. No matter what your budget or schedule, there is no reason you can’t have a weekly date. There are 168 hours in a . . . → Read More: 5 Great Date Ideas For Couples On A Budget – Guest Post

Cock-a-Doodle Don't - Guest Post by Telling Dad

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Dear Readers, you are in for a treat today! The awesome, amazing, and quite humorous work-from-home-Dad Greg of TellingDad.com is here today! I hope you’ll enjoy his guest post as much as I did, it made me laugh out loud! ~Henrietta

The first time I ever saw a . . . → Read More: Cock-a-Doodle Don’t – Guest Post by Telling Dad

Pamper Days Make Every Mom a Happy Mom - Guest Post

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There are many things that busy frugal moms try to avoid, pamper days are one of these things. We moms are very conscious of our spending habits; we like to spend our hard earned cash on our kids, so when a friend suggested that we go for a spa day I was dubious.

I . . . → Read More: Pamper Days Make Every Mom a Happy Mom – Guest Post

Green Lunches for your Kids and Spouse – Guest Post

A lot of the solution to going green at lunch has to do with reduce – reducing the waste. There are a few different types of waste at lunchtime. The key point is – bring your own. By packing a lunch you are often eating healthier and it’s usually better for the planet too – not to mention your budget. The key to going . . . → Read More: Green Lunches for your Kids and Spouse – Guest Post