Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Spring Fling with Olay Regenerist Luminous #LuminousGlow
With spring on my mind {pay no attention to the foot of snow that fell last night!}, I'm thinking about more than just warmer temps. I'm also trying to forget that spring also means my birthday and the big 3-5! Eek! Lately, I have really been noticing the wrinkles and lines popping up on my face … [Continue Reading...]
Juicy Shredded Chicken for Quick Weeknight Meals
This winter has been busy! I've been running my son back and forth to classes (hopefully he'll get his license this spring!) and my daughter back and forth to after school activities. I want to have a nice meal on the table for the kids and my hubby when they get home from school and work -- but I … [Continue Reading...]
Throwback Thursday : Cousins #tbt
I may have shared this photo on the blog before, but it is one of my favorites, so here it is again! This is the perfect Throwback Thursday photo of my cousin and I! I'm fairly certain we were wearing our Gramma and Grampa's coats, hats, earmuffs and gloves and just being plain silly. I have to have … [Continue Reading...]
On the Road again: A firsthand trip with Kerouac
"On the Road" is one of the rare books that has stood the test the time. It hits on the human desire to explore and to be a part of something bigger in this life; values that are even more prevalent today. With the rise of technology, it’s easy to see the Great Wall of China or the Eiffel Tower, all … [Continue Reading...]
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 share one, if not weekly, then at least once a month. I adore this photo of my Dad and I with the giant green dinosaur statue in South Dakota. There … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Chicken Noodle Soup with Fresh Homemade Egg Noodles
I wasn't planning on posting this chicken noodle soup recipe, hence the horrible quality cell phone photos! Once the family tried it, though-- we decided it was probably one of the best soups I have ever made! Which means I had to share it so I would remember just how I threw it together! The … [Read More...]
Recipe : Mini Meatloaf Muffin Cups
Sometimes, dinner pops up when you least expect it! Last week, I was busy getting my new computer all set up and before I knew it, everyone was asking what was for dinner! Dinner was "supposed" to be meatloaf, but I had forgotten to make the loaf and put it in the oven an hour earlier. So, Mini … [Read More...]
Cranberry Pumpkin Crunch Dessert : Baking with #PAMSmartTips
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray. It's my favorite time of year! The weather is cooler, the holidays are coming and I get to bake delicious food to share with my friends and family! I've had this Pumpkin Crunch recipe stashed away in my Gramma's recipe … [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...]
