Recently in A Hen’s Nest

OPA! To A Better You with Old London Melba Toasts & Snacks

Old London Melba Snacks

If you have followed my blog for any length of time, then you know that I am always in search of healthy snacks that my whole family can enjoy -- without being full of sugars. Old London Melba Snacks and Toasts are a delicious way to get some crunchiness without resorting to potato chips or plain … [Continue Reading...]

Hey! I made it to 5000 Twitter followers $25 PayPal #giveaway!

june giveaway

It's taken me a couple of years but I have finally made it to 5000 Twitter followers! Woot! I know that may seem like a minuscule amount to most bloggers but I haven't really done anything to gain followers other than follow other people and add the option to my giveaway posts! (I lie, I did try … [Continue Reading...]

Shake it up with Dannon Oikos® Greek Yogurt this summer! #grabaspoon #spon

yogurt fruit parfait

My kids are out of school and that means it's officially summertime! It also means that I really need to stop procrastinating about eating healthier and exercising! The kids are home most of the day now and we all want delicious yet good for us snacks to easily grab from the fridge or cupboard. I … [Continue Reading...]

Eclos plant based beauty products review #EclosAntiAgingKit

eclos plant based beauty products

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of éclos Skin Care. All opinions are 100% mine. I have been a wash and wear type of girl my entire life. I wash my hair, comb it and it's ready. I wash my face and I'm ready to go. Over the past several years though, I've definitely started to notice … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – Just in what they are #ww #linky

quote butterfly

Another photo from my daughter. I just added the quote. She found this butterfly on our porch after a rain shower. Even in death, it was gorgeous. Link up so I can come peek at your Wordless Wednesday posts! Mister Linky's Magical Widgets -- Thumb-Linky widget will appear right here!This … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

cheese and pepperoni bread

We bought the store out, so we decided to make our own! Super G. decided that since we always seem to buy up all of the pepperoni balls at the grocery store, that we should start making our own instead. Pepperoni Balls are the easiest things to make -- all they are is dough, pepperoni and cheese. … [Read More...]

Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

soft chocolate chip cookies

When I dropped my daughter off at basketball practice tonight, I realized that I had forgotten something. Everyone was carrying various trays and bags of cookies which reminded me that I was also supposed to bring 2 dozen cookies for this weekend's bake sale. Woops! A stop at the store, 2 hours, … [Read More...]

Glade® Inspired Creamy Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate

coconut-milk-hot-chocolate-drink

One of my favorite ways to create a welcoming home during the holiday season, is to bake up a sweet holiday treat for my friends and family -- when I know they're stopping by for a visit. There is really nothing so comforting as stepping into someone's home from the freezing outdoors and smelling … [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...]