Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Many of us take time to celebrate the beginning of summer on Memorial Day weekend. It's also a time to look back and honor the memory of all those who have passed while serving in the United States Military. I just want to say thank you to all those who protect our lives each and every … [Continue Reading...]
Vet Depot helps us keeps pet care costs lower
Summer means more than just cookouts and vacations. It also means that our dog Ginger will be spending a lot more time outside with the family. Ginger loves the outdoors but she hates the fleas and other insects that mercilessly try to make their home in her fur. I'm not too fond of them myself … [Continue Reading...]
Do not fall for this Pinterest Scam!
I've been reading a lot about a scam that's targeted at Pinterest users, mainly foodies. Not being a "food blog", I never thought about it happening to a pin from ahensnest.com. However, this morning as I was checking my StatCounter, I noticed a new trackback from a blog called … [Continue Reading...]
Beat stains with Shout® Trigger Triple-Acting Formula!
This post brought to you by Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. Living out in the sticks, we have our share of messes that will often lead to stains! Be it grass or mud stains from playing outside with the dog, coop stains from cleaning out and caring for the chickens or stains from … [Continue Reading...]
{almost wordless} weekly snapshots #ww
Isn't rescue chick getting big! He/she/it is almost bigger than Mama Tweet already! And, is it just me or does the little red chick on the right remind you of a roadrunner? This photo cracks me up every time. You probably have to know Ginger to know why she's pouting. She's thinking, just shoot … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
NatureRaised Farms® Orange-Sage Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
Thank you to NatureRaised Foods for sponsoring this article. Learn how NatureRaised Foods is “Doing What’s Right, Right from the Start™” in your area. It's mid-summer and most nights, the kids and hubby start roaming around the kitchen at 4pm, wondering what's for supper. I love to toss together … [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...]
Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!
Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [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...]
