Recently in A Hen’s Nest
Remembering to teach gratitude & sharing this season #KleenexCares
From a young age, my parents always tried to teach me to be thankful for what we had. They also taught me about giving back and sharing what you have with others. I've tried to teach my own children these same lessons about thankfulness. Children learn by example and when my children were small, I … [Continue Reading...]
Wordless Wednesday – I feel a little old #ww
I feel old this week. Not only is there less than one week left before I officially become a grandmother... ...but my tween is now starting to act more and more like a teen every day. She spent 5 hours plastering boy band posters all over her room last weekend, sob! … [Continue Reading...]
Silk Pumpkin Pie Bread Pudding Recipe #SilkHoliday
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 … [Continue Reading...]
The Art of Maximizing Spare Time
In today’s busy world, no one can afford to obsess over finding a dream vacation, or discovering the perfect art form to devote one’s time to. So often, the reality is that we must take what fun we can get, especially in those stolen moments of spare recreation time that we occasionally accrue. … [Continue Reading...]
Let’s talk about Verizon Wireless #VZWSM #samp
It has been a couple months since I excitedly announced that I was a Verizon Wireless Savvy Moms Ambassador! Since then, I have been enjoying every minute with the first device I was sent to test. My Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone has become a constant companion. Wherever I go, she goes (yes, … [Continue Reading...]
On Our Table
Potluck Apple Pie Bars #Recipe {make pie in a sheet pan}
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...]
Berry Morning Breakfast Crisp Recipe! #YayOats
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...]
No Fail Yeast Rolls Recipe
Homemade rolls are a favorite in our home. I love trying new recipes for them and also have a few stand by favorites. This recipe is one I use when I'm short on time. The rolls are delicious, dense and yeasty; perfect for potato soup dipping! Plus it makes a large batch, I can serve half and freeze … [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...]
