A Cultivated Nest

20 Cinco de Mayo Appetizer Recipes

Festive Cinco de Mayo Appetizer Ideas. Cinco de Mayo is such a fun time to get together with friends and family and eat lots of yummy food. Even if you can't have a party like you normally would this year, there is no reason why you can't enjoy some drool-worthy appetizers. Whether you are serving the food to your immediate family or feeding a crowd, the appetizers set the stage for the rest of ... Read More about 20 Cinco de Mayo Appetizer Recipes

10 Practical Tips for the Frugal Gardener

10 Ways to Save Money in the Garden. Planting your own garden is a great way to save money on groceries and make your food supply more self-reliant. But it does cost at least a little money to set up a garden, so to get the most bang for your buck you need to make sure you take a frugal approach to how you grow your garden! Take a look below at my 10 Practical Tips for the Frugal Gardener, and ... Read More about 10 Practical Tips for the Frugal Gardener

20 Original Ways to Decorate with Chalk Paint

20 DIY Chalk Paint Projects. Those of you who have been following this blog for a while know that I believe strongly that all you need is some paint to revamp a piece of furniture. Other DIY ideas also help, but paint is often the first thing I go to when I want to change up my decor and don't want to spend a lot. I've used a lot of different paints over the years, but one of my favorites has to ... Read More about 20 Original Ways to Decorate with Chalk Paint

20 Free Printable Meal Planners

Pretty Free Meal Planner Printables. One of the biggest ways you can save money and lots of time is by meal planning. I know that everyone is busy, and sometimes you think it may not be worth it to take the time to meal plan. I hear you, and I have been there myself. But once you get the hang of meal planning, you will have a new appreciation and respect for organizing that area of your life. And ... Read More about 20 Free Printable Meal Planners

20 Easy DIY Herb Garden Ideas

Clever DIY Herb Garden Planters. You don't have to have green thumbs to grow your own herbs, even a beginner can easily grow them. I know that some people don't have the best luck when it comes to regular gardening, but herbs are so simple. They don't need a lot of work, and you will love being able to add flavor and pizzazz to all your favorite recipes. If you want some cute ways to display your ... Read More about 20 Easy DIY Herb Garden Ideas

20 Fresh Scented DIY Sugar Scrubs

Delicious Smelling Homemade Sugar Scrubs. I've always felt that my sense of smell was one of my strongest senses. I'm just very drawn to things that smell great, and very eager to get away from things that don't smell as good. But the upside to having such a good sense of smell is that I really get to enjoy homemade sugar scrubs! While commercial scrubs sometimes smell nice, there's nothing like ... Read More about 20 Fresh Scented DIY Sugar Scrubs