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Wordless Wednesday – When Ginger Smiles #ww

Ginger Smiles are irresistible

When Ginger Dog smiles, you just can't help smiling back, or giving her a hug. Or a treat. Or two. … [Continue Reading...]

The Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder #review

goldfinch at squirrel buster plus feeder

Throughout every season, our yard is filled with wild birds. We enjoy feeding a variety of birds at various seed and suet feeders scattered around the front and back yards. Two of our family's favorite birds to watch are the Red Breasted Grosbeak and the Goldfinch, both species are common and … [Continue Reading...]

BBQ Baked Chicken Strips using Bagel Crisps Recipe #VZWSM #samp

BBQ chicken

When I recently tried the new mini BBQ Bagel Crisps from New York Style, I knew that I had to try coating chicken with them! The delicious BBQ crisps have a nice smoky sweet flavor that is so much nicer than plain old breadcrumbs! As I began to gather my BBQ Baked Chicken ingredients, I was upset … [Continue Reading...]

Summer Entertaining with New York Style Bagel Crisps #review

bagel crisps summer entertaining

One of the best things about the summer months is summer entertaining. When the weather is fine, friends and family may drop in unexpectedly to visit and chat. I don't know about you but when I have company, I like to make sure that they have something to snack on. That's why it's nice to have … [Continue Reading...]

Join me in August for The Best Baby Shower Gifts event!

I am excited to tell you all about an upcoming event here on A Hen's Nest! Starting August 23rd, I will be featuring some of "The Best Baby Shower Gifts" in a fun baby shower gift guide! Each item will be reviewed from a gift giver's point of view so that you can find the perfect baby shower gift … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid

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...]

One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe

chocolate mayo cake

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...]

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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...]