Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Limited Edition Glade® Fall Collection candles now at Walmart!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Glade Fall Collection. All opinions are 100% mine. There is a chill in the air and leaves on the trees in the back field are turning beautiful shades of orange, red and yellow -- fall is arriving! This is my favorite time of year. I love the … [Continue Reading...]
RuffleButts ruffled baby bloomers #babygifts
One of the funnest parts of having, or knowing someone with, a baby girl, is being able to dress her up! And trust me, you want to dress her up while you can because if she is anything like my daughter, once she hits 6, you will no longer have any say in her choice of fashion! The only time you … [Continue Reading...]
$150 Verizon Wireless gift card, 4G LTE Jetpack and SIM card #giveaway #VZWSM
Over the past few weeks, you may have heard me talk a lot about my new Samsung Galaxy S III. I have not even scratched the surface of what my phone can do or the capabilities of the Verizon Wireless network. Recently, I learned how easy it is to create a mobile hotspot with the Galaxy S III. It has … [Continue Reading...]
Baby Poop – That First One’s a Doozy by guest author Andrew Kardon
Every mom has at least one good "birth story." Maybe everything was perfect, serene, and a barrel of laughs. Er, yeah. Probably not. With childbirth, expecting the unexpected is just about the only thing you can rely on. As a dad, I can't share the actual pain and sensation of pushing a watermelon … [Continue Reading...]
Pampering baby with mum + bub skin care collection #babygifts
For mamas and papas who want to give their baby the very best start, we know it's best to keep the products we use as gentle as possible. The brand new mum + bub line of baby skin care products from aden + anais is a nice collection to use for baby's first years. Each of the three products … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
No Fail Yeast Rolls Recipe
Homemade rolls are a favorite in our home. I love trying new recipes for them and also have a few stand by favorites. This recipe is one I use when I'm short on time. The rolls are delicious, dense and yeasty; perfect for potato soup dipping! Plus it makes a large batch, I can serve half and freeze … [Read More...]
Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!
Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
