Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Win Free Gas For A Year In Cooper Tire’s My Every Day Road Trip Contest!
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
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!
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
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
Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid
The first month or so after Christmas usually ends up being pretty lean times around here. This year is no exception, even though we didn't go overboard with the gifts. That means I haven't been grocery shopping as much as I would like and the fridge is getting a little bit boring. To cheer us up, … [Read More...]
Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & 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...]
Cranberry Pumpkin Crunch Dessert : Baking with #PAMSmartTips
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PAM Cooking Spray. It's my favorite time of year! The weather is cooler, the holidays are coming and I get to bake delicious food to share with my friends and family! I've had this Pumpkin Crunch recipe stashed away in my Gramma's recipe … [Read More...]
Home & Garden
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...]
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
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...]
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...]
