Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Living with Lactose Intolerance – Did You Know? #LACTAID

LACTAID Products

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!

getuncommon.com custom iphone case

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

dream home sign

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

prom 2013 father and son

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

Family Traditions – Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Roll Recipe #CanonPIXMA

pumpkin rolls with burlap gift tag

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 the new Canon Wireless Inkjet Photo All-In-One printers, visit usa.canon.com/pps. One of my daughter’s very favorite autumn treats is pumpkin roll. … [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...]

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...]

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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...]