Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Hang it up with Gecko Tech® Reusable Hooks™ from Duck Brand®

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This post brought to you by Gecko Tech. All opinions are 100% mine. Since we live in a fairly small space, we find ways to do without a lot of square footage. This often means finding the best way to utilize our wall space is key. In the past, I have recklessly resorted to using nails, screws, … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – Cruisin’ #ww

Tom driving the Mustang

Chris has been letting Tom drive the Mustang to get some practice in. They like to take pictures of each other and then send them to me. Dorks. :) Also, not fair! I haven't even had a chance to drive the old girl yet! ☛ Happy Wordless Wednesday! ☚ … [Continue Reading...]

Take control of your smart phone bill with Republic Wireless

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Republic Wireless for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. After rent costs, our family's cell phone contract is our largest monthly bill. Isn't that crazy? Our phones cost more than our electric, satellite television and internet … [Continue Reading...]

Easy Fettuccine Pasta with Bacon, Peas and Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce

bacon cream cheese alfredo sauce recipe

  There is no possible way to claim that this cream cheese Alfredo sauce is remotely good for you.  But hey, it's got peas! More importantly, it's packed with crispy, delicious bacon and even better -- the cream cheese sauce that hugs the fettuccine noodles is rich and thick and hearty and so … [Continue Reading...]

The elegance and beauty of Tacori engagement rings

Engagement Ring by Tela Chhe, flicr cc

#compensated conversation You have finally found that certain someone who makes you feel amazing. So amazing that you can't contain how excited you are about the possibility of spending the rest of your lives together. Of course, now you'll want the world to know how you feel, which means finding … [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...]

Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

soft chocolate chip cookies

When I dropped my daughter off at basketball practice tonight, I realized that I had forgotten something. Everyone was carrying various trays and bags of cookies which reminded me that I was also supposed to bring 2 dozen cookies for this weekend's bake sale. Woops! A stop at the store, 2 hours, … [Read More...]

Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This photograph of my cousin, daughter and son at his graduation party in July makes me smile every time I see … [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...]