Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Closing thoughts on my time with Verizon Wireless #VZWSM

galaxy s3 cell phone

I can hardly believe it has been six months since I started the journey of being a Verizon Wireless Ambassador! Over these many months, I have grown to love not only the devices I have had the pleasure of trying, but the Verizon Wireless service as well. While in the beginning I thought that I was a … [Continue Reading...]

Evenflo ExerSaucer Safari Friends Jump & Learn Activity Center

baby ExerSaucer Evenflo

Our granddaughter may only be a month old now but we know that before long, she'll be getting into everything she can reach! That's why when she comes to visit, we need to have fun toys and baby friendly activities to keep her entertained.  The new ExerSaucer Jump & Learn Activity Center from … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – One Month Old #ww

grandbaby crib

Our little granddaughter spent the weekend at our house last week. She is such a cutie pie, I love all of her different facial expressions! On Tuesday, she turned 1 month old! My how time flies!  We're excited to celebrate her first Christmas next week! … [Continue Reading...]

Panasonic JetForce Bagless Vacuum Cleaner Review

Panasonic vacuum cleaner

Three dogs, a cat, a husband who works construction & a daughter who is a seven year old craft queen all combine to make one heck of a mess, especially on my carpets. Add to that a gerbil cage that needs weekly cleaning (have you ever tried to get pet bedding out of carpets?) & the … [Continue Reading...]

Welch’s Sparkling Juice for the Holidays

Welch's Sparkling Juice

Ever since the kids were little, we have spent just about every New Year's Eve and Day at home. I really have no desire to go out partying when I could be spending the time with my family. While Chris and I do occasionally enjoy having an adult beverage from time to time, we usually just stick with … [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...]

Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid

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...]

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...]

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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...]