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

NatureRaised Farms® Orange-Sage Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

orange sage chicken

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...]

Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday

pumpkin pie bread pudding

My son and I are both lactose sensitive. While we don't often let that stop us from enjoying our favorite foods, I do try to make them without adding unnecessary milk. That's where Silk comes into the picture. We both enjoy drinking Silk products in smoothies and on their own -- especially the … [Read More...]

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp

Since I was a little kid, oatmeal has been a common breakfast dish. I have always loved eating oatmeal in the countless ways it can be prepared. From my memory of Dad's stove-top cooked hot Quaker® oatmeal with cranberries to my favorite oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal has always been there to fuel … [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...]