A Cultivated Nest

20 Fun DIY Cat Toys

20 Cute Homemade Toys for Cats. If you love cats, you know how much they love to play with toys. Cats are funny and have such unique personalities. Watching them play gives you hours and hours of entertainment and lots of laughs. But sometimes your cat may be picky about toys, or you may want to treat them to something new while sticking to your budget. If you want some new, frugal toys for you ... Read More about 20 Fun DIY Cat Toys

15 Clever DIYs That Repurpose Old Chairs

15 Chair Upcycle DIY Projects. If you think an old chair is trash, you're throwing away what could be a great starting point of your next DIY project! Because old chairs (whether broken or whole), are actually really useful. And I'm not just talking about re-painting or re-upholstering them and continuing to use them as seats. I'm talking about turning them into something totally different! For ... Read More about 15 Clever DIYs That Repurpose Old Chairs

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars

Red, White, and Blue Krispy Rice Stars. When hot weather hits, you know it's a great time to start planning for summer holiday get-togethers. Spending time with family, soaking up the sun, and relaxing the day away is so much better when you have some treats to munch on. These Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars are so adorable, and everyone is going to devour them at first sight! They're perfect ... Read More about Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Stars

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