A Cultivated Nest

Homemade Apple Cinnamon Granola

They say there's nothing more American than apple pie. But as the US's eating trends become more and more healthy, I wonder if that will change. And I'm ready to offer up my substitute recipe- apple cinnamon granola! It has all that delicious apple taste, plus the crunch of granola. On top of that, it's very healthy! For a delicious healthy snack or breakfast mix-in, make this Homemade Apple ... Read More about Homemade Apple Cinnamon Granola

7 Things Every Frugal Kitchen Should Have

A kitchen that operates with frugality in mind is a great way to keep your household expenses down while creating some fantastic meals. To run a frugal kitchen, there are a few items you want to keep on hand. By keeping these 7 things every frugal kitchen should have in stock, you'll be more successful at keeping your meal costs down on a regular basis. Here is what you need to know to get ... Read More about 7 Things Every Frugal Kitchen Should Have

Homemade No-Knead Artisan Bread

I'm sure you guys know this by now, but I love making homemade bread! But often I shy away from yeast breads and make dessert breads instead. That's mainly because I (like so many other home cooks) don't really look forward to kneading bread. Kneading dough is just one of those things that sounds simple, but winds up taking much more effort and time than you feel it should. But there are ways to ... Read More about Homemade No-Knead Artisan Bread

Orange and Comfrey Shea Butter Soap

Fall is starting! Already some of the trees in my yard are dropping their leaves, and a couple of mornings have actually been pleasantly cool. While I love the fall season, my skin isn't that much of a fan. As the days get colder, my skin dries out faster. Rather than pay high prices for some natural highly moisturizing soap from the store, I decided to just make my own before the cold weather hit ... Read More about Orange and Comfrey Shea Butter Soap

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

In our household, zucchinis are like bananas. We buy a whole bunch of them, and most of the time use them up before they start getting old. But sometimes we just don't go through them fast enough, and I'm left with a couple of zucchinis that need to be used up fast. Sometimes I make stuffed zucchini boats, or add them into recipes like my veggie breakfast casserole. But sometimes that doesn't fit ... Read More about Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

50 Things You Can Do To Save Money On Groceries

Whether you have a big family or small, saving money on groceries is important to most people. Especially when you need to cut back on expenses (for whatever reasons). Here are my top 50 tips to save money on groceries when you're shopping with a budget. Implement one of these savings tips a week and you will definitely save a large amount of money on your groceries! Groceries are the one ... Read More about 50 Things You Can Do To Save Money On Groceries