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

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...]

Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!

April fools day spaghetti cake

Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [Read More...]

One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe

chocolate mayo cake

Cake is often on the list of good luck foods to eat on New Year's day, yes most specify that it should be round cake but to me; cake is cake is cake. The other day on Facebook, my cousin mentioned that she had just made mayo cake from our Gramma's Amish cookbook. Oh yum! I remember that cookbook … [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...]