A Cultivated Nest

10 Free Printables to Save You Money + 5 More

Did you know that simply being organized can be your ticket to saving money in the long run? One of the best ways to stay organized when it comes to saving money is to utilize the free printables that can be found online. There are budget printables, menu planners, coupon helpers and more out there if you look. To save you time, I've combined my current favorite 10 Free Printables to Save You ... Read More about 10 Free Printables to Save You Money + 5 More

7 Tips for Growing Parsley

If you are trying to decide which herbs to grow this summer, you should definitely put parsley on your list. Not only is parsley excellent for using as garnish, but it can be added for flavor to numerous recipes, and can even be used as pest prevention! Look below at my 7 Tips for Growing Parsley, and see why parsley is such a fantastic herb to grow and have on hand! I love Italian food, so ... Read More about 7 Tips for Growing Parsley

20 DIY Plywood Furniture Ideas

A great inexpensive way to make furniture for your home is to use plywood. Plywood is a versatile and easy to use material that allows even woodworking beginners to make beautiful (and useful) furniture for their homes. So if you need to stretch your decorating budget or if you just want to try your hand at some DIY furniture design ideas, be sure to check out these 20 DIY Plywood Furniture ... Read More about 20 DIY Plywood Furniture Ideas

8 Ridiculously Delicious Ramen Recipes

People used to think that ramen was just for college students. It was labeled "cheap" and "unhealthy," so home chefs ignored it, thinking it couldn't be used to make a truly nutritious meal. Well, ramen is still one of the most inexpensive noodles out there, but it doesn't have to be unhealthy, and it can be plenty filling! All you have to do is ditch the seasoning packet, add some mix-ins and a ... Read More about 8 Ridiculously Delicious Ramen Recipes

Homemade Laundry Detergent Tabs

My goal this summer is to add to my DIY cleaning products collection. I decided to start with a DIY laundry detergent. We do lots of laundry in my house, so I knew it could save us a lot of money. But rather than make a liquid detergent, I decided to make something even more convenient- DIY detergent tabs! Here is how to make your own Homemade Laundry Detergent Tabs! It's super easy to make ... Read More about Homemade Laundry Detergent Tabs

How to Declutter for a Minimalist Life

If you want to be a minimalist, you have to declutter! Mainly you'll need to declutter your home, but minimalism also includes decluttering your life and relationships as well. But how exactly do you declutter your home, life, and relationships with minimalism in mind? Because you'll need to approach it in a different way from how you would approach traditional decluttering. If you want to start ... Read More about How to Declutter for a Minimalist Life