Recently in A Hen’s Nest

What Should You Know About Planning a Family-Friendly Trip to D.C.?

The nation’s capital is a fantastic place to consider for your next family trip. The biggest problem is there’s so much to do that it can be tough to narrow it all down and decide what will be most appealing to your family and your unique interests. From guided twilight tours of the national … [Continue Reading...]

All About Acrylic Awards

acrylic awards trophies

Awards of All Varieties Trophies have been making people all over the globe feel intense pride for a long while. People are rewarded with trophies when they do great things in the athletic realm. They're rewarded with them when they do wonderful things in academics, in the office, and elsewhere. … [Continue Reading...]

Label Your Kids’ Camp Items and Prevent Loss

Last year, children across the U.S. enjoyed friends, fun, and adventure at various summer camps. They learned so much each day at camp and made memories they'll take with them for the rest of their lives. All was great, at least until the kids began losing their personal belongings. Lost t-shirts, … [Continue Reading...]

Protect Your Wallet Against Appliance Breakdown With the Help of a Home Warranty

When the appliances and components we depend on break down, it’s a frustrating experience that takes away our confidence and peace of mind. We take these items for granted and realize how much we need them when a problem occurs. But such mishaps occur as the age of our items increase and wear and … [Continue Reading...]

Save Time and Reduce Stress with a Home Warranty

Architecture, Family House, Front Yard, Garage, Home

New homeowners are often overwhelmed with all of the new responsibilities that come with owning a house, which is why having plans for a home warranty is something valuable and should not be looked over. A home warranty, not to be confused with home insurance, is a contract that provides … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp

Since I was a little kid, oatmeal has been a common breakfast dish. I have always loved eating oatmeal in the countless ways it can be prepared. From my memory of Dad's stove-top cooked hot Quaker® oatmeal with cranberries to my favorite oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal has always been there to fuel … [Read More...]

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...]

Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}

apple pie bars

Our annual family reunion was this past Saturday and we always have a ton of delicious treats to share while we visit and catchup. I've been so hungry for Apple Pie lately that I went searching for the perfect recipe to take with me. I combined two favorite pie recipes into this one big delicious … [Read More...]

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Home & Garden

diy rustic wheel herb container garden project

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...]

my weekly menu board

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

Dinosaur Park 1988 - Rapid City, South Dakota

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...]

recipe book from a mini photo album

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...]