Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Celebrate the season with Kmart & the Big Layaway Giveaway!
This is a sponsored post, I am a Kmart Layaway blogger, though all opinions are my own. There are only 95 days until Christmas! Let that sink in -- the countdown to the holiday season has started! Don't panic! I know it's daunting to think of how few shopping days are left to find those perfect … [Continue Reading...]
Enter for a chance to win one of four $100 Target Gift Cards!
Don’t miss out on your chance to win one of four $100 Target Gift Cards! Sponsored by our friends at AmericanFamily.com AmericanFamily.com is not affiliated with Target Brands, Inc. The services, products or activities of americanfamily.com are neither endorsed nor sponsored by Target Brands, … [Continue Reading...]
Sometimes, it’s the simple things #VZWSM #samp
I have been exploring new ways to use my Galaxy S III this month. Sometimes it ends up being the simplest things that can make life so much easier! So far this month, I discovered three new ways to use my phone for productivity, fun and better communication. Frustration-free Texting I am an awful … [Continue Reading...]
How The Internet Actually Works – Tech Infographic
Do you ever wonder how all of your information and clicks get from point A to point B? It doesn't matter if you are on a SIP Trunking network or standard cable modem network, the flow remains relatively the same. Check out this infographic and get a better understanding of what happens when an … [Continue Reading...]
{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Fair Week and Oval Eggs #ww
Last week was busy with fair-going and basketball and more fair-going! On Saturday, I had my annual doughboy -- yum! A doughboy is just fried bread dough that is brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with cinnamon, sugar and powdered sugar! Pie rode carnival rides for 5 hours straight during … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas
I was going to make regular old frozen ravioli with jarred pasta sauce for a quick dinner last Wednesday, but there was no sauce to be found in the cupboard. When I stumbled upon the package of bacon buried in the freezer, I knew I had to do something with it -- must eat the bacon... And, yes... I … [Read More...]
Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Homemade Egg Noodles
I wasn't planning on posting this chicken noodle soup recipe, hence the horrible quality cell phone photos! Once the family tried it, though-- we decided it was probably one of the best soups I have ever made! Which means I had to share it so I would remember just how I threw it together! The … [Read More...]
One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe
Cake is often on the list of good luck foods to eat on New Year's day, yes most specify that it should be round cake but to me; cake is cake is cake. The other day on Facebook, my cousin mentioned that she had just made mayo cake from our Gramma's Amish cookbook. Oh yum! I remember that cookbook … [Read More...]
Home & Garden
DIY Rustic Wheel Herb Garden How-To #MiracleGroProject
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Gardening should be fun! I love to … [Read More...]
DIY Photo Frame Menu Board with Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator
I know I have been saying it a LOT, but it is almost time for our kids to go back to school! Nine more days until the big day! We have been getting … [Read More...]
Family Moments
Dad and The Giant Dinosaur :: Throw Back Thursday #tbt
I have wanted to participate in Throwback Thursday for a while now, but I always forget! Not today! I dug out some old photos and hope to remember to … [Read More...]
Preserve Memories with a DIY Photo Album Recipe Book #CanonPIXMA
This is a sponsored conversation inspired by the Canon PIXMA MG7120. All thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. For more information on … [Read More...]
