A Cultivated Nest

How to Care for a Fiddle Leaf Fig

Fiddle leaf figs are famous for their good looks, and make wonderful houseplants. However, they're also notorious for being crazy hard to take care of! While some house plants are fine with being in a non-ideal area of the room, and can survive a couple of forgotten waterings, fiddle leaf figs will quickly die if not well cared for. So how can you keep your fiddle leaf fig alive? Here is How to ... Read More about How to Care for a Fiddle Leaf Fig

Grapefruit Mint DIY Shower Steamers

Shower Steamers; I'm not a morning person. I really don't start to perk up until about an hour after waking up. But sometimes, you just have to get out of the house early, and be in a decent mood! While coffee always helps, my new favorite morning wake-up aid is invigorating shower steamer tabs. It's amazing how aromatherapy can help wake you up and brighten your mood! If you want some ... Read More about Grapefruit Mint DIY Shower Steamers

Tangy Chickpea Salad

I've really become a fan of chickpeas (AKA garbanzo beans) lately! Of course, I like beans in general, so that shouldn't be much of a surprise. But chickpeas just have a great texture, and can be used to make some quick, filling dishes! I needed something simple to bring as a side to a BBQ last weekend. I considered a couple different options, but when I came across a can of chickpeas in my ... Read More about Tangy Chickpea Salad

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

15 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 15 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