Recently in A Hen’s Nest
My family’s #sogoodsosweet Moments!
It's Springtime and that means we'll soon be able to get out and about to all of the places our state has to offer. Some of my favorite family moments are the ones we create by hopping into the car for a road trip to a zoo, park or other attraction. My Dad always surprised me with road trips when I … [Continue Reading...]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2012 #mom #giftguide
Welcome to my 2012 Mother's Day gift ideas guide! Books, shoes, beauty, treats -- whatever it is that makes your Mom smile, we all know how hard it can be to come up with new ideas to show Mom just how much we care! Of, course she deserves something special for her day -- but what? Maybe something … [Continue Reading...]
Clear off the counters with the Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler – Review
We are not the greenest family but we do try to recycle many items such as paper, plastic, cans and glass. In the past I have hated how all of this stuff piles up in the kitchen. We live in a small house and everyone always tosses the items we want to recycle on the counter by the sink, or on top of … [Continue Reading...]
Yard Sales and Flea Markets are good for our Earth!
This spring weather has me dreaming of all the shopping I'll soon be doing! You see, the warmer months are the perfect time for my favorite eco-friendly way to shop - yard sales! Not only yard sales, there are also flea markets, thrift stores and craft events all over the place when summertime hits. … [Continue Reading...]
I do believe in Fairies, I do I do! {Or at least Fairy Hobmothers!}
I knew it! Fairies do exist in places other than my imagination, or at least one fairy in particular has proved its existence today! If you are a blogger, then you may have heard that the elusive Fairy Hobmother spends his time fluttering from blog to blog on a mission to spread light and joy … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch
Recently, I threw a fun egg themed brunch where I focused on creating recipes that use nutritious Eggland's Best eggs. I thought I would share just one of the dishes that I served to my guests. I decided to make a cross between a strata and a frittata -- this is what I came up with after reading … [Read More...]
Glade® Inspired Creamy Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate
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...]
One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe
Cake is often on the list of good luck foods to eat on New Year's day, yes most specify that it should be round cake but to me; cake is cake is cake. The other day on Facebook, my cousin mentioned that she had just made mayo cake from our Gramma's Amish cookbook. Oh yum! I remember that cookbook … [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...]
