Recently in A Hen’s Nest

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Purple Plum Tree #ww

backyard-plum-tree

When we moved here over seven years ago, I dug up and brought a bunch of plants and flowers from the old house. One was a tiny little purple plum tree. You know the kind that you order from a seed catalog and it comes looking like a dead stick with roots?  Well, once I planted it here at the new … [Continue Reading...]

Let’s Talk About Bums and the Cottonelle Care Routine! #LETSTALKBUMS

letstalkbums

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cottonelle.   When I became a mom (ages ago!), it seemed like all I thought about was the family's bathroom habits. Talking with other moms only confirmed that I wasn't the only one worried about what was going on in the bathroom. I can remember … [Continue Reading...]

How to help your teen prepare for driving lessons – 5 Tips

teen-driver

If your teen is about to embark upon life on the road, you'll probably be feeling a mixture of emotions. Whilst learning to drive is a great way to gain confidence and open up opportunities, it can also be a pretty terrifying idea for a parent. Here, we share a few tips for helping your teenager to … [Continue Reading...]

ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda Kitchen & Laundry Tips

ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda Kitchen & Laundry Tips

If you are anything like me, ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda may have been one of the very first things you purchased when you moved into your own home. {what's a kitchen without baking soda??} Growing up, I knew that I could use baking soda for everything from baking cookies to soothing a bee sting … [Continue Reading...]

Earn Cash Back with the UPromise RewardU Toolbar by Sallie Mae

upromise shopping through the site

This post brought to you by Upromise by Sallie Mae. All opinions are 100% mine. Living in a small town  means that I do quite a bit of my shopping online -- it's just more convenient and I usually end up saving money since I'm not using gas to drive miles and miles away just … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

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...]

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...]

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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...]