Recently in A Hen’s Nest
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...]
#Project365 – week number six
36. House we looked at - not happening 37. Feeding the chickens on a beautiful February day 38. Harlem Globetrotters show at Tullio Arena - fun! 39. Backyard fresh green and brown eggs 40. Annual Shamrock Shakes - so good! 41. my Friday Thrift store find 42. Mr.T. and his girlfriend - on our … [Continue Reading...]
Easily Organize your life with Clipix.com
Are you forever adding new bookmarks to your "must remember" folder? Or scribbling notes and tips on pieces of paper? If you're like me and you do this, then you probably end up never returning to those bookmarked and scribbled websites! Sites like Clipix.com are an awesome way to collect, file and … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
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...]
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...]
Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas
I was going to make regular old frozen ravioli with jarred pasta sauce for a quick dinner last Wednesday, but there was no sauce to be found in the cupboard. When I stumbled upon the package of bacon buried in the freezer, I knew I had to do something with it -- must eat the bacon... And, yes... I … [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...]
