Raising kids is not for the faint of heart. But it does have its perks. Kids are naturally funny. And it’s a good thing- maybe it’s built in for their own survival. Or ours. This week my 5 year old asked me to use “your muscle nails” to pry open a toy. For years, I’ve…
Instead of Birthday Presents
Instead of birthday presents for my kids, I asked my Mom if she would consider an alternative. This was the start of a fun family tradition that we call the “birthday experience”. By the time my first two kids were toddlers it occurred to me that we needed to rethink the amount of toys that were…
Blendtec 625 Review
Writing a Blendtec 625 review was on my blogging bucket list. I was able to blog for Blendtec a few months back, and received a Blendtec Designer 625 Blender. (affiliate link) I’m in love, ya’ll! Let me tell you all about this gorgeous piece of kitchen equipment, and why this power tool should be on your…
Awesomely Naughty Recipes
Maybe you’ve noticed that I’m into healthy recipes. And maybe you’ve also noticed that not EVERY recipe here on Gwen’s Nest is healthy. No bake ice cream cake recipe Yeah. I have some really awesomely naughty recipes that I keep in my files. Wait…not THAT kind of naughty recipe. I’m talking recipes that call for…
Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Recipe
The perfect sugar free hot chocolate recipe has eluded me, until now. I’ve tried many, many variations on low carb or sugar free hot cocoa, only to be left not in love. Which is so sad, because I’m a girl who LOVES her hot cocoa and hot chocolate! Not to be deterred by multiple failures,…
Blendtec Giveaway
I’m SO pumped about this giveaway! I saved the best for last, y’all! This week I’m giving away a prize that celebrates the Recipes category on Gwen’s Nest. Creating and enjoying recipes is a big love of mine, and such a major part of why I blog. I love food! And I *love* good kitchen…
I can feel my socks not matching
I’ve started composing Haiku. It just feels right. Because I really don’t have enough time to mess with rhymes and all that jazz at this point in my life. But I’ll tell you what I do have time for: matching socks. And I do NOT just mean two socks of the same color. Please tell me…
DIY Pocket Camera Kit
I love my DIY pocket camera kit! I keep it in my purse or pocket when I’m traveling light with my gear. Amazingly, this tiny little kit has the essentials so that I’m never caught off guard. I’m just now learning how to use a real camera in manual mode…it’s SO fun! I’ve been toting around…