These are just a few of the family fun , down home, comfort food recipes you will find in my column in FOLK magazine: edible birds nest recipe poor mans donut recipe iced coffee recipe will be in issue V – coming soon! Only one problem. My column doesn’t have a name. That’s where you [...]
pepsi crates to the rescue!
Pepsi crates and a ladder to good use
no smiles for momma
just to redeem myself
WhateverWednesday link party
This is probably one of my favorite link-ups on WhateverWednesday so far Anythingology created this light fixture out of the unthinkable So creative! Anythingology That doesn’t mean there weren’t some other great links. I loved this arrangement Pressing on created. I want a ladder shelf . So cute! Pressing On I love doors crafts and [...]
junk food
If you follow my other blog , MommaHen’s Frugal Life , you probably know that I am preggers. Being in my second trimester , I’ve gone into craving overload! With my first children I craved liquids: juice, popsicles , watery fruits . This time around I’m craving pure junk. I’m so upset. I was in [...]
Are you ready?!
It’s almost here!! After a change of plans, I will be headed to Springfield , OH to visit the Springfield antique show bright and early Saturday morning. I can’t wait to see all of the amazing vintage and antique finds and to finally meet the editor and staff of FOLK magazine. Will you be there? [...]


Hello! I'm Amy, also known as Momma Hen. It's no secret that a large majority of adults are living from paycheck to paycheck. Being a family of five and our main source of incoming being from two parents living their dream and working from home; There is no doubt that I know that feeling all too well. Through all of our financial struggles, I have always managed to continue to create a beautiful home, seasonal projects, rich and hearty homemade meals, all while raising the most amazing children and loving the most amazing husband. Don't let frugal living dampen your life or style. Here on mommahenscoop.com I strive to inspire everyone to live a life full of beauty without a lot of fuss or expensive pre-made things. Follow along with us while we renovate our fix-er-uper farm house, DIY and homemade seasonal projects, and a whole lot good ol' fashioned comfort food recipes. This is our life, won't you join us? Be sure to subscribe below and get update in your in-box!





