A Cultivated Nest

Pineapple, Orange, and Bing Cherry Pops

I can't believe it's already August! I know the stores are already into fall/Halloween (and I even saw a bunch of Christmas stuff at Hobby Lobby), but outside it still feels like the middle of summer. With all the hot days we've been having, I've been making a lot of homemade ice cream and homemade ice pops. In order to keep things fresh and new, I decided to come up with a new ice pop recipe. And ... Read More about Pineapple, Orange, and Bing Cherry Pops

Everything You Need for a Pretty Aqua Blue Kitchen

I've said many times before, one of the easiest ways to save money on food is to cook at home, and cook from scratch! But you can't turn into a frugal chef overnight, especially if you've been using packaged meals or eating out frequently for a long time. That type of eating and cooking just becomes a habit, and habits can be hard to change. But you know an easy way to make at-home scratch cooking ... Read More about Everything You Need for a Pretty Aqua Blue Kitchen

Vintage Skills Frugal Homemakers Still Need

Once upon a time homemaking was all about "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." Back in those days homemakers needed to have a very extensive skill set in order for their homes to run smoothly and their families to thrive. Yes, our lives have become quite a bit easier with innovation and technology (I'm happy to have a washing machine and vacuum), but old-fashioned homemaking skills ... Read More about Vintage Skills Frugal Homemakers Still Need

Marble Storage Jars Dollar Store DIY

I love using the dollar store for my DIY projects! Whether I'm organizing my home or doing a decorating project, my first stop is always the dollar store. So when I decided that I needed some pretty jars to store things in, I went right to the dollar store to get what I needed. Here's how I did this Marble Storage Jars Dollar Store DIY! Everything you need for these DIY marble storage jars ... Read More about Marble Storage Jars Dollar Store DIY

How a Clothesline Can Save You Money

Once upon a time, every backyard had a clothesline full of clothes flowing in the wind. Taking the clothes out to hang was a daily or weekly chore, one that was soon replaced by the electric dryer. Today, many households are going back to the clothesline method to get clothing dry. People are finding that it's a great way to save money as well as having other benefits. Want to know more? Take a ... Read More about How a Clothesline Can Save You Money

Watermelon Sugar Lip Scrub

I don't know why, but I've been bothered with dry lips recently. Maybe its from pool chlorine, or just the hot weather. But really, I've had nearly winter level dry lips the past few weeks! So I've upped my lip care regimen to make sure I'm keeping my lips moisturized with lip scrubs and lip balms, and its really been helping! But I felt like I wanted a more summery lip scrub the other day. So I ... Read More about Watermelon Sugar Lip Scrub