A Cultivated Nest

DIY Wool Dryer Balls

Have you heard of wool dryer balls? They are fabulous. Put a bunch of these wooly wonders in your dryer and reap all the benefits. Wool dryer balls will take the static out of your clothes, taking the place of dryer sheets, and decrease the time it takes for your laundry to dry. Commercial wool dryer balls can cost you up to $10 each. If that’s more than you’re willing to spend then you can easily ... Read More about DIY Wool Dryer Balls

Harvest Homemade Turtle Candies

Now that it's fall, it's time for seasonal candies! That means delicious fall flavored homemade treats, and tasty commercial fall themed creations. Can't decide which you prefer? Why not combine the two! Mix homemade and store-bought into a delicious flavor combo with these Harvest Homemade Turtle Candies! You might remember my previous homemade chocolate caramel turtles recipe. I still ... Read More about Harvest Homemade Turtle Candies

Autumn Haystacks Chow Mein Candy

I'm a huge fan of anything no-bake. I'm also a huge fan of candy, so you can imagine how I feel about this recipe! These are super easy to make, but so delicious you'll want to eat the whole batch yourself! This fall, treat yourself (and you family, if there's any left over!) to some fun Autumn Haystacks Chow Mein Candy! Trying to get your kids more involved in the kitchen? There's no ... Read More about Autumn Haystacks Chow Mein Candy

Freezing Eggs & Other Ways To Stretch A Dollar

I'm always looking for ideas on how to stretch a dollar! So yesterday I spent a little time searching the internet for useful tips and came across some sites with good money saving tips that I thought you might enjoy checking out. Maybe there's some new money saving tip that you haven't thought of doing yet! How To Stretch A Dollar 1. I've never thought of freezing eggs when I find a good ... Read More about Freezing Eggs & Other Ways To Stretch A Dollar

Size Matters: Which Dollar Tree Items Simply Aren’t a Deal

When you walk into Dollar Tree, you might automatically assume that everything is an awesome deal. I mean everything's a dollar! But that isn’t exactly the case. While Dollar Tree is filled with hundreds of hot deals at prices that you can’t find anywhere else, there are some items you should really avoid. Believe it or not, there are items priced higher than you might find at your local grocery ... Read More about Size Matters: Which Dollar Tree Items Simply Aren’t a Deal

DIY Scented Pinecones

One of my favorite holiday decor items are simply... pinecones. They can be used interchangeably for fall and winter with just a few adjustments to reflect the season. I love to make scented pinecones to create a feast for the nose as well as the eyes and create that welcoming home scent throughout the holidays! Check out this tutorial to find out how to easily make your own DIY Scented ... Read More about DIY Scented Pinecones