A Cultivated Nest

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting the KonMari Method

Marie Kondo’s KonMari method seems to be taking the world by storm, as people try to declutter their homes and their lives. If you haven't heard of it, the Konmari method is a decluttering technique first brought to the world through Mari Kondo's book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She now has a wonderful Netlix show as well, called Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. If you're on the fence about ... Read More about 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting the KonMari Method

10 Tips for House Cleaning with Your Children

Getting kids to clean the house can be quite a challenge as many of them will see it as either boring or some sort of punishment. But sometimes we need a little help around the house, and by getting our kids to help we can get the cleaning done and teach them important life lessons at the same time! So, how do you get them to help you clean willingly? Here are my 10 Tips for House Cleaning with ... Read More about 10 Tips for House Cleaning with Your Children

20 DIY Valentine’s Day Bath Bombs

Can you believe it's almost Valentine's Day? I feel like the year just started! But that's okay, because Valentine's Day gives me an excuse to make one of my favorite DIYS- DIY bath bombs! Homemade bath fizzies make a wonderful Valentine's Day gift for your special someone or for your friends on Galentine's Day! Or just make a few for yourself to treat yourself this Valentine's Day. Whoever you're ... Read More about 20 DIY Valentine’s Day Bath Bombs

How To Have A Well Stocked Pantry

How to Create a Stocked Pantry for Emergencies. Having a well stocked pantry is so important! You never know what's going to happen financially or even weather wise that might prevent you from being able to buy groceries. A well stocked pantry gives me a sense of security because I know I'll be able to feed my family should something unfortunate happen. How long depends on how well stocked your ... Read More about How To Have A Well Stocked Pantry

Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub

DIY Lemon Sugar Body Scrub. I'm sure I'm not alone in experiencing dry skin during the winter. There's just something about the cold air and sharp winter wind that dries out my skin within minutes! Luckily I discovered how easy it is to make my own homemade body scrubs, or I'm sure I'd be spending a small fortune on lotion! This Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub is wonderfully moisturizing, and ... Read More about Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub

Chocolate Hershey Hug Valentine Cookies

Chocolate Valentine's Day Cookies I love making special treats for Valentine's Day! It's fun to work with all the pink and try to make something that looks sweet, along with tasting sweet. This year I wanted to indulge in my love for chocolate along with my love of pink desserts. The end result- these delicious (and adorable) Chocolate Hershey Hug Valentine Cookies! Cookie making is always ... Read More about Chocolate Hershey Hug Valentine Cookies