Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Living with Lactose Intolerance – Did You Know? #LACTAID
Ever since my second child was born almost 13 years ago, I have been becoming more and more lactose sensitive each year. These days, I can no longer drink a glass of regular milk and if I eat ice cream... watch out! My almost 18 year old son was born with a lactose sensitivity so we always suffer … [Continue Reading...]
Printable #Coupons: Kashi, Starbucks, K-Cups, Jennie-O, Glade, DiGiorno
We all love saving money! Here are a few of my favorite printable coupons this week! Favorites Breakfast $2.00 off any TWO Kashi Cereals $1.00 off THREE BOXES General Mills Big G cereals $1.00 off 1 Marie Callender's Breakfast Sandwich $1.00 off any 2 Kellogg's Cinnamon Jacks™ … [Continue Reading...]
Create a custom iphone or ipad case from your child’s artwork!
Do you have a box full of old crumpled drawing that your kids have proudly brought home to you from school? I do! In fact, I have several boxes full! There comes a point though when you wonder what to do with all of those carefully doodled treasures, especially since they're packed away. Why not … [Continue Reading...]
Our Journey to Homeownership – we’re getting there #GenworthUSA
Last year, Chris and I thought for sure it would be "THE" year that we finally bought a home of our own. We contacted a real estate agent that my brother-in-law recommended, since they had purchased their home the year prior. She in turn, connected us with an FHA lender to see if we would be … [Continue Reading...]
{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Senior Prom #ww
Our son attended his Senior Prom last Friday with his fiancee. Please, excuse me while I go curl up in the corner with a tub of cool whip. Ah! Seriously, I cannot believe he will be graduating in just a few weeks. Today, he received his letter of acceptance to college. I cry. He will still be … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood
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...]
Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}
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...]
Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats
Since I was a little kid, oatmeal has been a common breakfast dish. I have always loved eating oatmeal in the countless ways it can be prepared. From my memory of Dad's stove-top cooked hot Quaker® oatmeal with cranberries to my favorite oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal has always been there to fuel … [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...]
