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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...]

Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday

pumpkin pie bread pudding

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...]

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...]

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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...]