Recently in A Hen’s Nest
NBC’s Parenthood – my favorite show, it makes me cry every single time!
I’m a day behind but I just finished watching my DVR’d copy of the season 3 finale of my favorite TV series, Parenthood. Oh my goodness! I don’t think any show on TV has ever made me cry so much! Every episode is a tear jerk-er. All of the actors fit so perfectly into their roles. Each scene and … [Continue Reading...]
Win $25 PayPal or Amazon.com – love my readers #giveaway
I love you! Yep, I really do :). Thanks for sticking around ahensnest to leave comments, share posts and for being awesome readers -- I truly appreciate it! Which is why I've decided to have a monthly giveaway. WooHoo! Each month you'll have a chance to win $25! The winner will be able to choose … [Continue Reading...]
The big giant Owl that ate my chicken — and why you should make sure your backyard chickens are locked up at night.
I was looking through some old photos on my Photobucket account this morning when I ran across a video from our old house that I had forgotten all about! It was the morning {the very early morning} of July 4th, 2007. Super G. and I were woken by a loud racket. It sounded like a whole flock of crows … [Continue Reading...]
Cultivating my daughter’s love of reading — Finally!
Reading has always been important to me. There is nothing in this world like the feeling of a worn book in your hand. Or, the pleasure you can get from being the very first to turn the pages of a brand new novel. I've been reading for as long as I can remember and it has always been a dream of mine … [Continue Reading...]
Really Good Oven Baked Meatballs – easy dinner #recipe
After seeing several friends post on Facebook yesterday that they were making spaghetti and meatballs for supper, I had to make some as well! It's been awhile since I've made homemade meatballs -- the last time I did make meatballs, I fried them and though they were good, they fell apart like they … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}
Our annual family reunion was this past Saturday and we always have a ton of delicious treats to share while we visit and catchup. I've been so hungry for Apple Pie lately that I went searching for the perfect recipe to take with me. I combined two favorite pie recipes into this one big delicious … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
