Recently in A Hen’s Nest

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Chickening Around #ww

how to hold a chicken

You may think I'm kidding you when I mention how much of a crazy chicken lady I really am. Well, I kid you not. This evening, for reasons untold, I needed to take a photo with a chicken and a sign. Or, rather, wanted to take a photo with a chicken and a sign.  Chickens really do not care for signs … [Continue Reading...]

“100 Ways to Organize” Sweepstakes

frigidaire- hhgregg sweepstakes

I participated in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of h.h. gregg and received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. There are so many things I would love to do to spruce up our home for spring. I've been saving up to buy a new living room set for the longest time. … [Continue Reading...]

Regional Treats: Perry’s Ice Cream – New Flavors for 2013! #PerrysTasteTester

sponge candy and lactose free vanilla ice cream

While we haven't reached hot summer weather, yet -- we are looking forward to those long lazy days that will be here before we know it. I know we'll be visiting the ice cream stand on many occasions to enjoy our favorite summer treat -- Perry's Ice Cream! This year, Perry's has some delicious new … [Continue Reading...]

Hen’s 2013 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

mom day gift guide banner 2013

It's almost that special time of year, where moms get to sit back and relax for the day! There is no better time to show your Mom how much she means to you. While flowers and candy may be the easiest option, when it comes to gifts for mom, why not give her a gift that she'll be able to use all year … [Continue Reading...]

Oven Baked Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus and Red Pepper Bundles

bacon-wrapped asparagus and pepper

I have had such a craving for fresh spring vegetables lately! And no wonder since we've been having beautiful weather and Pinterest is overflowing with bright and colorful dishes featuring a variety of Spring's bounty! A few weeks ago, I saw a bacon wrapped asparagus recipe over on FabGrandma's … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

cheese and pepperoni bread

We bought the store out, so we decided to make our own! Super G. decided that since we always seem to buy up all of the pepperoni balls at the grocery store, that we should start making our own instead. Pepperoni Balls are the easiest things to make -- all they are is dough, pepperoni and cheese. … [Read More...]

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...]

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...]