Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Can X Out help combat my teenager’s acne problems? Product Test Drive Part 1
As a mom of a teen boy, trying to help my son deal with teen acne can be a real trial. My son has had acne for several years now on his face, neck and even his back and upper arms. He has learned how to keep it under control with good hygiene and frequent scrubbing but still has a few problem areas. … [Continue Reading...]
Hens Clutch of #Giveaways 2/24 – 3/1 {linky}
Happy Friday everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by to link up and have a beautiful weekend! Please don't forget the giveaway end date in your listing! This linky is for blog giveaways only, all others will be deleted. Thank you for understanding! This format is best: Your Name: Blog Name - … [Continue Reading...]
My Neighbors Chickens – guest post by Brandy Tanner
This is a guest post by Brandy Tanner who runs a NH Mom blog and is always looking to life as if the glass is half full instead of half empty. In August of 2011 I was given the chance to move back home to the house I grew up in with a pond, six acres and neighbors I had known since I was only five … [Continue Reading...]
Meaningful Beauty skincare by Cindy Crawford – Test Drive {Before}
You've heard me talk about how dry my skin is, especially during the winter months. I've tried quite a few products to combat my less than stellar skin and have yet to find one that I like enough to stick with. Dry skin isn't my only complaint. At 32, I've started to notice that the wrinkles are … [Continue Reading...]
THE HUNGER GAMES begin on March 23 – The World Will Be Watching!
Thirty eight more days until The Hunger Games movie is here!! Pie and I are so very excited to go see this movie together. I think this is the first book {series} that we have both read and absolutely loved so much that we're going to go see the film! Pie is trying very hard to convince me to take … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!
Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [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...]
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...]
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...]
