Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Gain peace of mind with Free Recall Plus app #RecallsPlus

Recalls Plus app

As consumers and parents, it can be a daunting task trying to keep up with the many recalls that happen each month! With products from toys to clothing to foods posing a hazard , I would like to be updated on recent recalls without spending hours researching. Recently, I was introduced to the … [Continue Reading...]

A Rooster named Gimli (and a couple of chicks) #ww

Henrietta and her new chicks

I do believe that my rooster, Gimli, thinks that he was born to be in front of the camera. Everywhere I go outside, he follows me -- peeking around corners, photo-bombing post pictures and generally ALWAYS getting in the shot! Then, I can't help but take more photos of him. His black and white … [Continue Reading...]

Make her day with the Mamma Mia Gift Box from Nudo – Mother’s Day

Nudo Mama Mia gift set

The company best known for their Adopt-An-Olive Tree program would like to make your Mother's Day extra special. The new Mamma Mia Gift Box from Nudo is a beautifully designed gift that is filled with a variety of unique products that any mom would love to receive.  Perfect for Mother's Day, or any … [Continue Reading...]

Win cash and Avery supplies for your favorite school! #GiveBackToSchools

Avery Give Back to Schools

If you're like me, you're already counting down the days until summer vacation starts (21 more!) and the kids will be home to enjoy family activities and maybe even travel plans. Before we start the summer celebration, let's make some noise for our local schools by voting in the 3rd annual Avery … [Continue Reading...]

Count Calories with Eat Smart Precision Pro digital kitchen scale #review

Eat Smart kitchen scale

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love to snack! I can't help it, I just need to munch throughout the day. On my journey to better health I need to either quit snacking all together or at least, start accounting for what I'm snacking on. A great way to get started is by measuring … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]