Recently in A Hen’s Nest

Treat a loved one to a Kleenex Brand Care Pack! #KleenexCares

It shouldn't take a disaster to remind us that sharing is caring. Every day we all have the opportunity to share, even if it's just in some small way. This Halloween as we spend time sharing laughter, fun, treats and surprises with our families, we can also be alert to ways we can share with … [Continue Reading...]

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 … [Continue Reading...]

Sweeten your life with the Nevella Sweetness To Go Challenge!

Monk fruit sweetener

It seems like sugar is in just about everything these days! Lately, I have been trying to cut back on adding extra sugar to the beverages I drink. It is hard! As someone who drinks several cups of coffee and tea each day, I know I'm consuming too much sugar.  This week I tried something new as part … [Continue Reading...]

Win Super Bowl XLVII tickets from Verizon Wireless! #VZWSM

Verizon Super Bowl Promo

Do you have a house full of football fanatics? then you won't want to miss the chance to win a free trip to Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans!  The best NFL teams are duking it out for the chance to play in this seasons' ultimate game -- Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans and YOU could be cheering them … [Continue Reading...]

A post full of thoughts on unexpected life moments

young love

If you have been a long time follower of my blog, you may have noticed a gradual change over the past year. I have been writing less and less about myself and my family. Sometime I feel like I have let the blog loose my personality. The past 8 months especially, I have rarely shared family moments, … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

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...]

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...]

NatureRaised Farms® Orange-Sage Oven-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

orange sage chicken

Thank you to NatureRaised Foods for sponsoring this article. Learn how NatureRaised Foods is “Doing What’s Right, Right from the Start™” in your area. It's mid-summer and most nights, the kids and hubby start roaming around the kitchen at 4pm, wondering what's for supper. I love to toss together … [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...]