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Cherry Vanilla Bread

Summer is cherry season! I don't know about you, but for the past few weeks I've been snacking on a lot of delicious fresh cherries! But while I love to eat them as-is, sometimes I like to use cherries in recipes instead, just for a change. If you're a big fan of cherries like me, then you've got to bake up this delicious Cherry Vanilla Bread! Since cherries are in season right now, I used ... Read More about Cherry Vanilla Bread

Kiwi Strawberry Lip Scrub

By A Cultivated Nest Team

Have you ever read the ingredients list on a commercial container of lip scrub? Usually there are at least a few unpronounceable ingredients, plus some added dyes. Sometimes you can find "natural" lip scrubs in stores, but even they may include questionable ingredients, and they cost a lot! That's why I like to make my own beauty products! I can quickly and inexpensively get a safe, natural ... Read More about Kiwi Strawberry Lip Scrub

15 Yummy Recipes That Use Up Brown Bananas

By A Cultivated Nest Team

I'm sure anyone who's ever bought a bunch of bananas has at one point or other ended up with the typical banana buyer's problem- too many brown bananas and no idea of what to do with them! You could force yourself to eat up the extra bananas as-is or in cereal or put them in the freezer to maybe use later, but there's a better option- make a delicious banana-based recipe! Take a look at these 15 ... Read More about 15 Yummy Recipes That Use Up Brown Bananas

25 Perfume Roller Bottle Blends Using Essential Oils

By A Cultivated Nest Team

Making your own perfume using all natural ingredients will make you feel great for many reasons. You will save money first of all, which is always a bonus! Also, there are no awful side effects from the toxins that are often in store-bought perfumes, so no headaches, sneezing or any of that come along with it. And the benefits of the essential oils give you so much more than just the nice scents! ... Read More about 25 Perfume Roller Bottle Blends Using Essential Oils

Italian Pasta Salad

By A Cultivated Nest Team

I don't know about you, but now that the summer heat has started, I don't want to turn on my oven! It's too hot to work comfortably around a hot oven right now, and the heat spreads from the kitchen into the rest of the house! So instead of making a lot of hot meals, I've lately started to focus more on cold dishes. If you want a delicious chilled lunch or dinner for a hot summer day, then you've ... Read More about Italian Pasta Salad

7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests

By Manuela Williams

There's nothing worse than starting a beautiful vegetable garden, only to have pests come in and eat it all up! Luckily, if you know a few key tips and tricks, you can keep your tasty veggies safe from critters and let your garden thrive all season long! Check out these 7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests! 7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests 1. Row covers can help protect your plants from ... Read More about 7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests