Recently in A Hen’s Nest
5 Safety Tips to Share With Your Kids – Guest Post
No one wants to think their child could be the victim of a crime. Unfortunately, criminals are prone to targeting vulnerable people and your child may fall into this group. Just recently, a 16 year-old boy was robbed at gunpoint in Huntsville, AL. Thankfully, the boy wasn't hurt, but it was likely a … [Continue Reading...]
When Are Kids The Most Expensive? The Answer May Surprise You – Guest Post
My husband and I are putting together the family budget for 2014. For the first time this year, we'll have both of our kids in public school -- our littlest one will start all-day kindergarten this fall. Although some people don't like the idea of kindergarten lasting all day--instead of the … [Continue Reading...]
Wordless Wednesday – Baby’s Baby #ww
Christmas might be long over, but I had to share these two photos of our granddaughter opening her big baby doll! She just loved her first doll from Gramma and Grampa! It was so sweet when she gave her baby a big hug and smooch after freeing her from the wrapping paper! I hope you all had a … [Continue Reading...]
Fresh & Clean Smiles with ARM & HAMMER™! #ARMANDHAMMER
Growing up, I rarely had the opportunity to visit the dentist. I'm ashamed to say that the first time I ever remember being seen is when I was around 10 or 11 years old. Needless to say, as an adult, I do not have a very good set of teeth. Making sure my own children have a pretty smile has been a … [Continue Reading...]
Holiday Entertaining Tips & Recipes from Bed Bath & Beyond
This post brought to you by Bed Bath & Beyond. All opinions are 100% mine. Christmas is here and many of us are in that last mad scramble --we're trying to get everything done, to make sure our holiday celebrations are perfect and stress-free! I found some really wonderful holiday … [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...]
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...]
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...]
