Recently in A Hen’s Nest

New Luvs Super Absorbent diapers keep leaks away! #TheClueIsInTheBlue

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This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Luvs. When my daughter was a baby, many years ago, the only diaper she could wear was Luvs, all other brands would give her poor little bottom a rash. I'm glad to see that Luvs is still around and still making life easier for moms! In fact, did you hear that … [Continue Reading...]

NatureRaised Farms® Orange-Sage Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

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Thank you to NatureRaised Foods for sponsoring this article. Learn how NatureRaised Foods is “Doing What’s Right, Right from the Start™” in your area. It's mid-summer and most nights, the kids and hubby start roaming around the kitchen at 4pm, wondering what's for supper. I love to toss together … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – Day at Presque Isle State Park #ww

Last Thursday, Pie and I picked up our two favorite cousins and spent the entire day at the lake.  It was a perfect 73 degrees and partly sunny and while we didn't swim -- we did have the most wonderful time digging for lake glass, wading along the shore and exploring the many beaches of Presque … [Continue Reading...]

Back To School Famous Footwear BOGO 1/2 Off + Extra 15% – 20% Sale!

Buy One Get One 1/2 off with the Famous Footwear Back To School sale. Rewards members take an extra 20% off. Non-members take 15% off. Print your coupon to shop in-store sale 8/8 - 8/17.

This sale has been extended through 8/24! A couple of weeks ago, I used this awesome Famous Footwear BOGO deal to buy my daughter and I Reebok shoes and it saved us quite a bit of money with the Buy One Get One 1/2 off with the Famous Footwear Back To School sale. Rewards members may take an extra … [Continue Reading...]

Fun ChalkboardDogs! from SteadfastFriends.com

My memory is a lot like Dory's from Little Nemo so anything I can do to remind myself of important dates and events make my life easier. The lovely people over at Steadfast Friends sent our family this great organizational tool for review -- a ChalkboardDogs!™ in the shape of a Labrador Retriever. … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas

cheese Ravioli bacon and 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...]

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

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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...]

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...]