Recently in A Hen’s Nest

I took the BISSELL White Sock Test! Lift Off Deep Cleaner #review

bissell white sock test campaign

When BISSELL recently invited me to participate in the 2012 White Sock Challenge, I was scared to say yes -- our carpets are gross. We live on a dirt road. We have two kids running in and out {while forgetting to take their shoes off at the door}, a dog, a messy bird and lots and lots of dust. In … [Continue Reading...]

Hens Clutch of #Giveaways 5/18 – 5/24 {linky}

Friday, Friday, FRIDAY -- WooHoo! I don't think we have any weekend plans. It's supposed to be in the high 70's though so maybe we'll go visit the greenhouse and pick up some veggie plants for the raised beds! What's your family up to this weekend? Check out these posts for a chance to win some … [Continue Reading...]

$25 Amazon.com gift card #giveaway just because it’s my birthday!

May giveaway

May has always been my favorite month! Mostly because I love the spring weather ☼ and I love it when the green leaves seem to just POP ☁ out overnight after we have a few good downpours! The birds are chirping like crazy, the bullfrogs are incredibly loud in the evening and oh...  ♕ It's My … [Continue Reading...]

Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! Healthy Snacking Challenge

SmartPop! and a movie

Our Healthy Snacking Challenge with Orville Redenbacher's SmartPop! Popcorn has been going well. We've been enjoying this healthy treat at different times throughout the week and I'm really surprised by how satisfying a serving size is! There are just 100 calories in a 6-cup serving size and there … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – my Mother’s Day in #Instagram

my new fish

My Mother's Day was a fun and relaxing one! The family let me sleep in and I awoke to my daughter and hubby making me homemade pancakes {not from a mix!} with blackberries and bacon - yum! Then I got presents -- WooHoo! Chocolate, flowers, movies, Kindle case and screen covers along with some … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!

April fools day spaghetti 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...]

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...]