Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Dove Clear Tone Deodorant Pampers Your Underarms

Dove ClearTone Deodorant

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Dove. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item as a thank-you for participating. So we're talking about that one very neglected spot on a woman's body today -- the underarm! I know I'm … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Instagram recap #ww

Happy Monday - dog sticks her tongue out

If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram then you have probably seen most of these photos already -- they're too cute to not share again though! Our granddaughter is on the move and she had a grand time with daddy chasing her around the house last Sunday! She was giggling and laughing and oh it was … [Continue Reading...]

From Flooring to Fixtures: 5 Tips for Your Home Remodel

remodel-in-progress

My husband is a general contractor so I often hear first hand how hesitant his clients can be when they are thinking about doing any kind of home renovation. A home remodel can be a truly daunting and often stressful task! From deciding what color to paint your walls, to what type of flooring is … [Continue Reading...]

Feature your product in Hen’s 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!

A Hen's Nest is looking for new products to feature in our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. This will be our fourth annual guide. This year, I'll be sharing gift ideas for teens, kids, toddlers, moms, dads, college students, grandparents and pets. I am looking for the latest in hot tech gadgets, kitchen … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Week In Review #ww

Last Wednesday our daughter turned 13. THIRTEEN! I dug out this photo of her and Ginger when they were both just tots so I could compare it to Wednesday. Oh my how they have grown! My two girls, I just tear up looking at this!  Pie has grown into such a beautiful young lady and I'm so glad to be … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

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...]

Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch

egg strata recipe

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...]

More of Hen's Recipes....

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...]