Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Wordless Wednesday – 3 Months Already #ww

laugh or cry

Our little granddaughter is growing fast and she is such a wiggle worm that Gramma has a hard time getting clear photos of her! I guess I need more practice! Two weeks ago, she was starting to love sitting propped up on the couch. She likes to stare at the fan (what baby doesn't find the fan … [Continue Reading...]

Let’s Get Moving At Our Next Girl’s Night In! #LiptonGirlsNight

lipton tea sweepstakes

Sometimes, you just want to hang out with the girls and giggle, play and chat without the worry of getting all dressed up for a night out. That's why hosting and attending a Girl's Night In is always so much fun! While we haven't had one in a while, I do like to get together with my girls, which … [Continue Reading...]

Dove Body Wash Says Goodbye To My Dry Skin! #DoveTruth

Dove Body Wash

Now that it's been over a month since I started using the new NutiumMoisture Dove Body Wash in the shower, I am back to tell you how it's working for my skin. I last reported that I saw a slight improvement after continuous use, I will say that my skin now feels great! While years of skin neglect … [Continue Reading...]

Arm & Hammer Tooth Tunes One Direction toothbrush for kids #ToothTunes1D

tooth-tunes-one-direction-toothbrush

If you have a teen or tween daughter living in your house, then you more than likely know all about the popular boy band, One Direction. I think my daughter is slightly obsessed with them. Which is why when a package arrived with a toothbrush that sings a One Direction song, she grabbed it and did a … [Continue Reading...]

Wishing for Spring with Wellness Brewed K-Cup packs #YourPerfectCup

Wellness Brewed KCups Spring

Now that I'm getting excited about the spring season, I've started thinking about planting my gardens and trying to stay motivated with my exercise goals. The soothing taste of the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters that I know and love are staying with me on my journey with the new Wellness Brewed … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday

pumpkin pie bread pudding

My son and I are both lactose sensitive. While we don't often let that stop us from enjoying our favorite foods, I do try to make them without adding unnecessary milk. That's where Silk comes into the picture. We both enjoy drinking Silk products in smoothies and on their own -- especially the … [Read More...]

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...]

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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...]