Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Win Free Gas For A Year In Cooper Tire’s My Every Day Road Trip Contest!

Cooper Tire everyday roadtrip sweep

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tire for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It doesn't matter if you're a mom chauffeuring the kids back and forth between basketball practice and drama club, or a ranch owner driving miles a day to keep your business running … [Continue Reading...]

New Donut House Collection K-Cup packs bring on the smile #YourPerfectCup

Donut House cinnamon roll K-Cup packs

For those of us who live out in the country without the luxury of popular coffee shops at every corner, it's mandatory to have our favorites on hand for those morning wake up calls or afternoon pick-me ups. This month, I have a stock pile of yummy Donut House coffees to sip on throughout the day … [Continue Reading...]

Spring KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway Event + Win one of two Amazon gift cards!

Kitchen-Aid-Mixer-ice

To celebrate the coming of spring, I have teamed up with a great group of bloggers, including Musings From a Stay At Home Mom, Juggling Act Mama, Angela’s Analysis, The Mama Experience, The Mama Report, Capri’s Coupons, This Mama Loves Her Bargains, Kelly’s Lucky You and many more, to bring you this … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – Basketball and a GrandBaby #ww

last basketball game 2013

These photos from last Sunday turned out way too dark so I just slapped  a bunch of effects on them in PicMonkey and shared them anyways! My granddaughter was too cute not to share! Our daughter's last basketball game of the season was on Saturday. It was bittersweet because it is her last year … [Continue Reading...]

Holding myself accountable when Weight & Anxiety hold me back

This is a post that I've mulled over for a while now. I like to keep the blog upbeat but sometimes, I just need to get things out. So since this is my space.. here goes! Over the past year and a half, I have become lax and lazy about my fitness. Instead of going to Jazzercise three times a week... I … [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...]

Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood

Welchs-peanut-butter-cookies

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This photograph of my cousin, daughter and son at his graduation party in July makes me smile every time I see … [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...]