A Cultivated Nest

Sprinkle Pudding Pops

You all know that I love making my own homemade ice cream and ice pops. And actually the process behind either type of frosty treat is very simple! But sometimes I'm just having a lazy summer day, and don't feel like even bothering with those simple treats. But rather than take the kids out for ice cream (which is strangely enough becoming more and more pricey every summer), I like to make these ... Read More about Sprinkle Pudding Pops

Free Porch Rules Home Decor Printable

I saw a "Porch Rules" wooden sign at Hobby Lobby that I thought was so cute! But I didn't really need anything that big. So I made myself a printable and thought I'd share it with you. Free home decor printables are a great way to decorate your home (and porch) on a budget! They're also a great way to to do a quick fun update to your decor. I have a few other free home decor printables available ... Read More about Free Porch Rules Home Decor Printable

Blueberry Lemon Sugar Scrub

I love all things blue! I actually styled our front porch with an aqua color scheme, I love it so much. It's just so calming and pretty. I also love blueberries, but more because they taste so good, though being blue is a plus! I had accidentally squished a few of the blueberries I was snacking on the other day, and was reminded that their juice has a very strong color. I wondered if that color ... Read More about Blueberry Lemon Sugar Scrub

Banana Bread Parfaits + Homemade Banana Bread Recipe

Whenever we have too many ripe bananas, I bake banana bread! I love it because it tastes delicious, is a frugal way to keep bananas from going to waste, and because I don't have to add a lot of sugar (thanks to the sweet ripe/over-ripe bananas). The other day, I decided to take my frugal baking one step further and turn my homemade banana bread into some delicious parfaits. Here's how to make your ... Read More about Banana Bread Parfaits + Homemade Banana Bread Recipe

Strawberry Mango Grilled Chicken Salad

It's grilling season! I got my husband a Char-Broil Gas2Coal grill for Father's Day, and he's loving it (and no, this isn't a sponsored post)! He's made so many yummy grilled dinners the last few weeks, including some delicious grilled chicken! We can't eat a whole chicken in one meal so there's always leftovers. I considered freezing the excess for later, but then I thought why not use it to make ... Read More about Strawberry Mango Grilled Chicken Salad

Honey Oatmeal Homemade Face Mask

A great way to relax during the summer is with some quiet spa time. But you don't have to pay to go to a fancy spa for the experience! Instead, have a fun spa day at home! You can save even more money by making your own DIY beauty products. One of my newest favorite homemade beauty products is this Honey Oatmeal Homemade Face Mask. It leaves my skin feeling so good! This all natural ... Read More about Honey Oatmeal Homemade Face Mask