Recently in A Hen’s Nest
My November Running Playlist + I Did It! #icandothis
I DID IT! Monday's run was so great -- I really tried to stay at a steady pace the whole 47 minutes and I ended up reaching -- and exceeding -- my goal distance of 4 miles! Wooo! I ran 4.12 miles! That definitely blows away my best time of 3.96! Tuesday night I was back to 3.86 -- I was tired and a … [Continue Reading...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Nature’s Variety Instinct Dog Treats #giftguide
Ginger has gotten very good at this review thing! As soon as she saw this box of dog treats, she ran over to the living room and struck a perfect "I'm such a good girl" doggy pose. Silly girl! She must have known how yummy these doggy treats from Nature's Variety would be! These gluten-free and … [Continue Reading...]
Wordless Wednesday – Moments Like This #ww
I am so in love with this photo of my son and his daughter! I snapped it real quick last Sunday before litle girl had to go home. Just look at that sweet little face! The Lightscoop I recently reviewed really surprised me as this photo is in extremely poor indoor lighting at night! This is one … [Continue Reading...]
Blurb’s Personalized Chicken Soup For The Soul Book – Great Gift Idea!
It can be really hard buying books for people as gifts. After all, you never know just which books they already have. And then when you do find the right book and give it to them, how do you make it really personal? Put in a book plate? Write an inscription? How do you make the whole thing totally … [Continue Reading...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Bracketron Universal NanoTek Smartphone Stand #giftguide
In this world, it's second nature to have our smartphones within reach at all times. I often keep mine close at hand while I'm working on the computer, though it's a pain to stop and pick it up to browse the web while trying to type with the other hand. And, it's pretty much impossible to prop my … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
No Fail Yeast Rolls Recipe
Homemade rolls are a favorite in our home. I love trying new recipes for them and also have a few stand by favorites. This recipe is one I use when I'm short on time. The rolls are delicious, dense and yeasty; perfect for potato soup dipping! Plus it makes a large batch, I can serve half and freeze … [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...]
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...]
