Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Get the party started with Just Dance 4 for the Wii #CleverJD4 #spon

Just Dance 4

Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps Our family loves to play together, add in a fun Wii game that lets us do that plus dance, and we've got an awesome few … [Continue Reading...]

Pevonia Botanica Skincare is a luxurious gift for women

timeless radiance giveaway

There's no denying it, I'm not get any younger! With age comes things I'd rather not think about. Wrinkles, sun spots, large pores and combination skin that drives me batty. This means I am continuously trying out and looking for a skin care product that doesn't irritate my slightly sensitive skin, … [Continue Reading...]

Nokia Lumia 822 Phone + $100 Verizon Wireless gift card #Giveaway

Nokia Lumia 822 VZWSM giveaway

Remember how I mentioned that I had a huge surprise for you on my Facebook page earlier this week? Well, today is the day! As a member of the Verizon Wireless Savvy Moms Program, I am thrilled to be able to bring you fun information about Verizon Wireless and their newest gadgets, promos and … [Continue Reading...]

Knitting For Kids book review by my sister

knitting for kids book review

Knitting for Kids by Paula Hammerskog & Eva Wincent is filled with over 40 patterns sweaters, hats, & more to knit for your little ones. And I do love knitting for little ones. Children's clothes work up quick & turn out so cute. The wonderful thing about the patterns in this book is, … [Continue Reading...]

Win a $250 Outset media Game prize pack for fun family times!

outset media games

We are a family of gamers and I love it that way! Video games to board games are often played together and we're always looking for a new way to spend time playing together! If you're a board game lover, you may want to check out the unique games that Outset Media has to offer.  There are games for … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Spring Brunch Strata with ham, potatoes and cheese #EBbrunch

egg strata recipe

Recently, I threw a fun egg themed brunch where I focused on creating recipes that use nutritious Eggland's Best eggs. I thought I would share just one of the dishes that I served to my guests. I decided to make a cross between a strata and a frittata -- this is what I came up with after reading … [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...]

One Bowl Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake #recipe

chocolate mayo cake

Cake is often on the list of good luck foods to eat on New Year's day, yes most specify that it should be round cake but to me; cake is cake is cake. The other day on Facebook, my cousin mentioned that she had just made mayo cake from our Gramma's Amish cookbook. Oh yum! I remember that cookbook … [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...]