Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Favorite Apps of the month #VZWSM #samp
I have been a smartphone user for just under a year. While I am still learning all there is to know about how to take advantage of everything a smart(er-than-me)phone has to offer, I do have a few favorite apps and features. I thought I would share them with you today! My favorite feature this … [Continue Reading...]
Wordless Wednesday – 38th annual family reunion #ww
It was a chilly yet beautiful day for our family's annual gathering at this park this past weekend! I didn't realize it was the 38th year! I have been going for many of those. It's fun to reconnect with family I don't get to see often, yet very sad to look around and see all of the empty spaces that … [Continue Reading...]
Energizer USB Charger Combo Pack Review
This post brought to you by Energizer USB. All opinions are 100% mine. As a family of tech lovers, there are a lot of phones and devices in our home that need charging on a daily basis. I recentlywas introduced to one more option to help keep us powered up and ready -- the Energizer USB Charger … [Continue Reading...]
What’s in my messy fridge?
I think that Trisha from MomDot is on a mission to get us bloggers to showcase our worst habits with her most recent "blog carnival" posts! lol! I do like to take a peek into other people's lives though, this is such a fun way to do so! Each week she is asking bloggers to post honest photos of … [Continue Reading...]
New Quaker cookies, cereal, snack bars and more! #QuakerInsiders
Quaker has been busy creating a whole bunch of new products this year and I was lucky enough to receive a box of goodies to review! We have always loved Quaker products, a quick bowl of hot Quaker Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast during the school months. Now, we will have even more nutritious … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
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...]
Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid
The first month or so after Christmas usually ends up being pretty lean times around here. This year is no exception, even though we didn't go overboard with the gifts. That means I haven't been grocery shopping as much as I would like and the fridge is getting a little bit boring. To cheer us up, … [Read More...]
Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday
My son and I are both lactose sensitive. While we don't often let that stop us from enjoying our favorite foods, I do try to make them without adding unnecessary milk. That's where Silk comes into the picture. We both enjoy drinking Silk products in smoothies and on their own -- especially the … [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...]
