Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Wordless Wednesday – Mustached tween #ww
My daughter is going through a mustache phase. Everything is all about the mustache. … [Continue Reading...]
$500 The Children’s Place Gift Card – Online #babyshower!
I am so excited to help Kidsumers.ca spread the word about her Online Baby Bash event! Over the next several weeks, Kidsumers will be throwing a fun online #babyshower with new giveaways that you won't want to miss! The Children's Place has generously offered a $500 gift card for one lucky … [Continue Reading...]
It goes on — Monday Quote
No matter what we may be dealing with in our everyday life -- loss of love ones, unexpected surprises, unemployment -- there is one quote that always seems to ring true. Sometimes it helps to remember that even when things are worse than you ever imagined they could be, that it won't be forever. … [Continue Reading...]
Getting Savvy with the Galaxy S III and Verizon! #VZWSM
Someone thinks I'm savvy! Shh, don't tell them I'm not! I've been keeping this under wraps until it was official, now I'm ready to share -- I am so excited to be a Verizon Wireless Midwest Savvy Mom! While I wasn't able to attend the Verizon event in Chicago over the weekend, I did receive my … [Continue Reading...]
The chicks are finally old enough to free range!
A couple of days ago I let the "chicks" out to free range for the first time. They moved from the brooding pen to the growing up pen over two months ago. They were ready to get out and explore the backyard! When I opened the gate, they timidly stepped forward, then led by their now smaller-than-them … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe
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...]
Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}
Our annual family reunion was this past Saturday and we always have a ton of delicious treats to share while we visit and catchup. I've been so hungry for Apple Pie lately that I went searching for the perfect recipe to take with me. I combined two favorite pie recipes into this one big delicious … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
