Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Pie shows How To Quickly Fold a t-Shirt
You learn something new everyday, I tell ya! Pie is going through her clothes, sorting out what does and doesn't fit as we get ready for back-to-school shopping. She called me into her room to show me a new way to fold her t-shirts. Her phone must be good for something since she looked it up on … [Continue Reading...]
Wordless Wednesday – gardening success #ww
Even though I have been neglecting my garden this year, there are still some successes tucked away. In between the obnoxious weeds, there are a few surprises. … [Continue Reading...]
Win a family vacation to Legoland Florida from Atlantic Luggage!
This post brought to you by Atlantic Luggage. All opinions are 100% mine. Get ready to pack your bags! One lucky family will be winning a fabulous adventure filled trip to Legoland Florida! If you have little ones {or even little ones at heart}, then your family will love visiting this huge park … [Continue Reading...]
Ginger playing with the new Toys“R”Us Pets collection
Our Ginger dog loves her toys, as you probably know by now! She has a whole basket full of a variety of toys and balls behind the couch and we love adding new toys for her to enjoy. Recently we received a box filled with the brand new Toys“R”Us Pets collection dog toys from PetSmart. “Our pet … [Continue Reading...]
Don’t Let Today – Monday Quotes #quote
I hope your Monday is going well so far! I slept in and missed Jazzercise yet again. I need to get some sleep. Lately I have just not been able to fall asleep, last night I glanced a the clock after tossing and turning for the umpteenth time and it was after 4am. I'm going to resort to knocking … [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...]
Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas
I was going to make regular old frozen ravioli with jarred pasta sauce for a quick dinner last Wednesday, but there was no sauce to be found in the cupboard. When I stumbled upon the package of bacon buried in the freezer, I knew I had to do something with it -- must eat the bacon... And, yes... I … [Read More...]
Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This photograph of my cousin, daughter and son at his graduation party in July makes me smile every time I see … [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...]
