A Cultivated Nest

Vintage Skills Frugal Homemakers Still Need

Helpful Vintage Homemaker Skills. Once upon a time homemaking was all about "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." Back in those days homemakers needed to have a very extensive skill set in order for their homes to run smoothly and their families to thrive. Yes, our lives have become quite a bit easier with innovation and technology (I'm happy to have a washing machine and vacuum), ... Read More about Vintage Skills Frugal Homemakers Still Need

10 Cheap and Easy School Lunch Recipes

Money-Saving School Lunch Recipes. Walking down the grocery aisle during the back-to-school season can feel like a lesson in inflation shock. Pre-packaged snacks, individual cracker packs, and convenience items make lunchbox assembly quick, but they also eat away at your family’s weekly grocery budget at an alarming rate. Paying for all that plastic packaging and single-serve marketing adds up ... Read More about 10 Cheap and Easy School Lunch Recipes

10 Free Printable Lunchbox Notes for Kids

Free Lunch Note Printables for the New School Year. The morning rush of a new school year can feel completely chaotic! From hunting down matching shoes to packing lunches while drinking a cold cup of coffee. It’s easy for everyone to feel a little stressed by the time the school bell rings. That’s why slipping a tiny, unexpected surprise into your child's midday meal is the ultimate way to pause ... Read More about 10 Free Printable Lunchbox Notes for Kids

16 Mouth-Watering Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

16 Delicious Ice Creams to Make from Scratch. Summer is here! With summer comes many lazy and hot days ahead. This is the perfect reason and season to enjoy homemade ice cream! If you have never tried homemade ice cream, you are in for a real treat! I've collected 16 Mouth-Watering Homemade Ice Cream Recipes for you to try this summer! There's no need to run out and buy an ice cream maker ... Read More about 16 Mouth-Watering Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Side Hustles: Why They Make Sense For Your Family’s Finances

How Side Hustles Can Help Your Frugal Family. If your family is struggling financially, it only makes sense to earn some extra money with a side hustle that can change your family's finances! I’m not talking about doing anything weird or illegal. Hustling can easily be defined as working extra hard to get something done! A side hustle can be achieved in many forms. Now is the time to get your ... Read More about Side Hustles: Why They Make Sense For Your Family’s Finances

10 Tips to Help You Grow Better Blueberries

Home Garden Blueberry Bush Tips! Have you looked at the price of blueberries in the grocery store? Both conventional and organic blueberries are pretty expensive. And sometimes they're not even tasty! That's why I loved growing my own blueberries. I got fresh, all-natural blueberries for a fraction of the price! If you're planning to add blueberry bushes to your garden, you need these 6 Tips to ... Read More about 10 Tips to Help You Grow Better Blueberries