Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Hens Clutch – Friday #Giveaway Linky 9/7 – 9/13

I'm so glad it's Friday, we are still adjusting to the school year schedule and that 5:30 am wake up call is killer! I have been trying really hard to get to bed at a decent hour since school started last week. Since I've been staying up late all summer to work after everyone is asleep, it's a hard … [Continue Reading...]

Christian Louboutin shoe #giveaway, enter and win!

christian louboutin topfloor giveaway

I may not be a frequent wearer of high heels, living on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere doesn't help, but I do love shoes! Who doesn't? I especially love gorgeous shoes that look like they should be a work of art. If you like shoes then you should definitely check out the Christian Louboutin … [Continue Reading...]

TinyLove My Nature Pals Gymini & Mobile review #babygifts

nature pals gymini TinyLove

Part of the fun of having a new baby is all of the baby toys that you that your baby will get to play with! Since a baby grows so quickly, it's nice to purchase and receive baby toys that will grow and adjust to baby's needs. The TinyLove My Nature Pals Gymini is a play mat that will grow with your … [Continue Reading...]

Packing lunch with the Rubbermaid Lunchblox Sandwich kit

rubbermaid lunchblox

Our daughter has packed lunch since she was a Kindergartner. Now in middle school, she still prefers to bring a lunch from home. Over the years we have gone through many {many} different styles and sizes of containers. Some have worked out well, others not so much. This year, we are using the new … [Continue Reading...]

A healthier lunch with Barilla Microwaveable Pasta Meals

barilla meals

Now that the kids are finally back in school, you would think I would have more time for me. First, I need to play catch up with all of the work and household chores that I've let go over the summer! Often times I'll be scrambling so much during the day that I forget to eat lunch. That only leads to … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

cheese and pepperoni bread

We bought the store out, so we decided to make our own! Super G. decided that since we always seem to buy up all of the pepperoni balls at the grocery store, that we should start making our own instead. Pepperoni Balls are the easiest things to make -- all they are is dough, pepperoni and cheese. … [Read More...]

Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch

egg strata recipe

Recently, I threw a fun egg themed brunch where I focused on creating recipes that use nutritious Eggland's Best eggs. I thought I would share just one of the dishes that I served to my guests. I decided to make a cross between a strata and a frittata -- this is what I came up with after reading … [Read More...]

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp

Since I was a little kid, oatmeal has been a common breakfast dish. I have always loved eating oatmeal in the countless ways it can be prepared. From my memory of Dad's stove-top cooked hot Quaker® oatmeal with cranberries to my favorite oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal has always been there to fuel … [Read More...]

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Home & Garden

diy rustic wheel herb container garden project

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...]

my weekly menu board

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

Dinosaur Park 1988 - Rapid City, South Dakota

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...]

recipe book from a mini photo album

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...]