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I’m buying gift cards for the teens this year

I don't want to sound like Mrs. Scrooge but boy am I glad that the holidays are over this year! It seems that as the nieces, nephews and our own children grow older, it gets harder and harder to figure out what to give them as gifts! Having a bunch of teenagers and tweens to buy for all at once is a … [Continue Reading...]
{almost?} Wordless Wednesday – too big boots

I have to be just a tiny bit wordy this week! Last week as I was hopping around to check out everyone's WW post, I had to stop and smile at Alison's in particular. Her photo of her son wearing her Ugg boots just reminded me so much of my kids when they were little! I had to dig out photos of them … [Continue Reading...]
31 Comments Tagged With: family pictures, memories, Mr.T., Pie, son
Mr.Chewy delivers your pet’s favorite treats right to your door!

If you've been visiting A Hen's Nest for any length of time, you are bound to have noticed that we like to spoil our Ginger Dog. She's definitely an important member of the family, that's why we were thrilled to be contacted by the adorable Mr.Chewy! Mr.Chewy is a little dog who has big dreams of … [Continue Reading...]
4 Comments Tagged With: dog food, dry dog food, online shopping, pet care
Fun outdoor Winter Activities for your Family to enjoy together – Guest Post by Dee

This guest post comes to you from the wonderful Dee of cocktailswithmom.com, I'm so excited to welcome her to A Hen's Nest! Enjoy! Winter comes with shorter daylight hours and cooler temperatures but this does not mean that you have to bundle up and hibernate until the spring. There are many … [Continue Reading...]
7 Comments Tagged With: family activities, outdoor play, winter
Win an iPad2 in the Avocados from Mexico Guac Off Recipe Contest on Facebook #guacoff

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you like avocados? I've honestly only eaten them a few times in my life. Since avocados seem to always be a favorite Superbowl party food to add to game day gatherings, I need to … [Continue Reading...]
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On Our Table
Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

We bought the store out, so we decided to make our own! Super G. decided that since we always seem to buy up all of the pepperoni balls at the grocery store, that we should start making our own instead. Pepperoni Balls are the easiest things to make -- all they are is dough, pepperoni and cheese. … [Read More...]
7 Comments Tagged With: baking, bread, cooking with kids, pepperoni balls
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...]
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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...]
6 Comments Tagged With: brunch, casserole, eggs
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...]
20 Comments Tagged With: container gardening, DIY, gardening tips, herb garden, herbs, how to, kitchen garden

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...]
6 Comments Tagged With: back to school, crafts, menu planning, organization
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...]
3 Comments Tagged With: #TBT, dinosaur, memories, mydad, old photos, travel

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...]
28 Comments Tagged With: #CanonPIXMA, crafts, gift guide 2013, gift ideas, home printing

















