Recently in A Hen’s Nest

2012 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam at Lake Erie Speedway

my daughter and I at Monster Jam June 2012

Last Saturday I convinced the family to go to the Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam at the Lake Erie Speedway. We've attended a few races at this Erie, PA racetrack in the past and enjoy the track atmosphere so I thought it would be a fun night out for all of us!  Six trucks were featured at this … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Blogging Friends! #ww

meeting blog friends

And now my hubby has to believe me - the people in the computer are REAL! :) Last Saturday I had the opportunity to meet Nichol from Kiddies Corner Deals, one of my favorite blogging friends! We both happened to be at The Lake Erie Speedway to watch Monster Jam, it was awesome to run into each … [Continue Reading...]

How many cartons are in your fridge? #choosecartons

Choosecartons.com

With the amount of time we spend trying to choose greener and more earth-friendly products, I seem to have missed an important part of the home. Our fridge! It's pretty shocking to see how un-green the inside of the refrigerator can be! Thanks to Evergreen Packaging, and their recently launched … [Continue Reading...]

Life isn’t about – Monday morning quote

creating yourself quote

I love this quote for a Monday morning! Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself - George Bernard Shaw   … [Continue Reading...]

A Thank You to some of my favorite Brands and PR

thanks to the brands and PR I've worked with

Over the past few years, I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with some amazing PR companies and Brands. Specifically the ones who take the time to know my name, read my blog, treat me with respect and genuinely have an interest in working with mom bloggers like … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

No Fail Yeast Rolls Recipe

No Fail Yeast Rolls

Homemade rolls are a favorite in our home. I love trying new recipes for them and also have a few stand by favorites. This recipe is one I use when I'm short on time. The rolls are delicious, dense and yeasty; perfect for potato soup dipping! Plus it makes a large batch, I can serve half and freeze … [Read More...]

Recipe : Mini Meatloaf Muffin Cups

mini meatloaf cups

Sometimes, dinner pops up when you least expect it! Last week, I was busy getting my new computer all set up and before I knew it, everyone was asking what was for dinner! Dinner was "supposed" to be meatloaf, but I had forgotten to make the loaf and put it in the oven an hour earlier. So, Mini … [Read More...]

Cranberry Pumpkin Crunch Dessert : Baking with #PAMSmartTips

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray. It's my favorite time of year! The weather is cooler, the holidays are coming and I get to bake delicious food to share with my friends and family!  I've had this Pumpkin Crunch recipe stashed away in my Gramma's recipe … [Read More...]

More of Hen's Recipes....

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...]