Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Messes don’t go away when the kids get older – they just get better!
My kids rarely make a real mess these days. It's been what seems like ages since they were those mud puddle splashing, cake frosting smashing, chopping their own hair off little hellions that they used to be! Don't let them fool you though, being older doesn't mean they don't still add a little … [Continue Reading...]
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games Countdown #giveaway {soundtrack, pin, book, posters & more}
The countdown is on! There are only 14 more days until Lionsgate's The Hunger Games begin! My daughter and I are anxiously awaiting opening day of this movie after reading all of the books. We are so excited! {as you may be able to tell from the excessive exclamation points!} Fourteen more days … [Continue Reading...]
Infographic: How much sleep do you need?
I thought that this Infographic on sleep was super interesting. As an adult, I should be gettign from 9 to 7 hours of sleep per night..... Um. not so much. Honestly, I'm probably lucky if I get 4. This is not good. Perhaps this is why my brain just does not like to cooperate with me! How much sleep … [Continue Reading...]
{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Son’s drawing + horrible iphone photos
If you are a friend of mine on Facebook or a Twitter follower, then you may have already had a peek at most of this week's photos. Sorry! I'm sharing them anyways because they're all I've got. Plus, I especially love the one of my boy. I so rarely have the chance to get a good photo of my … [Continue Reading...]
2012 Spring and Summer Earth Shoe Collection offers comfort and value, all under $100!
We may still have snow on the ground here in northwestern PA but that doesn't mean the warmer weather isn't on its way! I can't wait for those warm sock-free days! Warmer weather also means that I'll be shopping for those perfect summer shoes! I need casual comfort in my footwear: shopping, yard … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
