Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About iPhone Cases

iphone-case-facts

I had to share this fun infographic about the top 10 things you didn't know about iPhone cases.  Do you know the number of people who have dropped their iPhones in a toilet (13%...really?). Or, how about how many people have a personalized iPhone case? (surprisingly more men than women). Take a … [Continue Reading...]

Protect the one you love with Vectra flea and tick control for dogs!

This post brought to you by Vectra flea & tick control. All opinions are 100% mine. It's finally spring! There are a million and one reasons why I love spring -- singing birds, flowering trees, daffodils, hearing the peepers and so many more. Our family has been taking advantage of the … [Continue Reading...]

How to turn your Bedroom into a 5-Star Hotel Room on a tight budget

bedroom design

It’s no secret that most girls, both adults and teens, love living in an uncluttered environment. While this may hold true, there can often be a challenge in creating a neat look while maintaining the coziness of the rom. It can also be quite the frustrating task for women to give their bedrooms a … [Continue Reading...]

Help 40 communities win a $25K State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant!

State Farm Neighborhood Assist

Without our local communities, our lives would not be the same. For our town, community means free seasonal activities to enjoy with our family and friends, a safe place to raise our children and a network of people who care about one another in times of struggle or joy. Because I know how important … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – Baby Cuteness #ww

grandbaby smiles

Hi there. I am little miss ball of cuteness. No really, my granny says so! Good grief, can you believe this little girl? She just tugs at the heart when she smiles! And she loves granny's camera! Though she probably wonders why granny's face always has that big black thingy in front of it :) (On a … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats

Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp

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...]

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...]

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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...]