Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Check your medicine storage – It’s Safe Kids Worldwide National Poison Prevention Week!

medicine cabinet

March 20th through March 27th marks Safe Kids Worldwide National Poison Prevention Week. This year, I am glad to partner with Mom Central and Safe Kids Worldwide to bring everyone a reminder about the importance of keeping medicines up and out of reach. While we are very fortunate and have never had … [Continue Reading...]

Take the POND’S® 30-Day Luminous Photo Challenge

POND'S Luminous Line

Skincare has been a topic on the blog many times before and since I love trying new products on my oh-so-dry-and picky-skin, I am always happy to review the latest skincare products. POND'S® sent their Luminous Line of products over for review and using them daily has been a joy! Recently, POND'S® … [Continue Reading...]

Biz Stain Fighter laundry booster review #DirtyLaundry

washing laundry

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Biz Stain Fighter. All opinions are 100% mine. If you asked me what my least favorite household chore was, I would without a doubt answer laundry. I have never enjoyed the process of searching my family's clothing for stains, treating … [Continue Reading...]

Back to reality – plus my Workout Playlist

workout shoes weights and tissues

Everything has been going great with my new workout schedule! Except for the past week of sickness where you'll notice an absence of working out on my part, blah. I really dislike being sick. Spending the last 4 days or so in my pjs, plus missing a few days of working out really put a damper on my … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – Snowy Spring #ww

best-friends snow

The Groundhog lied. But I'm fine with it, I love the snow. We have a Lake Effect Advisory! Ginger and KiKi are not as thrilled as I am. Not at all. … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Glade® Inspired Creamy Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate

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One of my favorite ways to create a welcoming home during the holiday season, is to bake up a sweet holiday treat for my friends and family -- when I know they're stopping by for a visit. There is really nothing so comforting as stepping into someone's home from the freezing outdoors and smelling … [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...]

No Fail Yeast Rolls Recipe

No Fail Yeast Rolls

Homemade rolls are a favorite in our home. I love trying new recipes for them and also have a few stand by favorites. This recipe is one I use when I'm short on time. The rolls are delicious, dense and yeasty; perfect for potato soup dipping! Plus it makes a large batch, I can serve half and freeze … [Read More...]

More of Hen's Recipes....

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...]