A Cultivated Nest

Chocolate Star Pops

Patriotic Star Pops Chocolate Dessert. Memorial Day is coming up soon and the Fourth of July isn't far behind, so it's time to start finding all things red, white, and bluet! That goes for your recipes as well as your decor! I wanted a festive, patriotic treat to serve at our Memorial Day barbecue, so obviously my first thought was to have a red, white and blue color scheme. My next thought was ... Read More about Chocolate Star Pops

Jackpot DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift + Free Printable. The end of the school year is nearly here! Which means it's time to thank your kids' teachers for all that they've done to help your children learn and grow this past school year. A fun way to do that is with a little homemade gift with a cute gift tag. And we have the perfect idea! For a gift your kids' teachers will love, check out our Jackpot DIY ... Read More about Jackpot DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

DIY Lemon Raspberry Sugar Scrub

Homemade Lemon Raspberry Body Scrub. I'm so glad it's spring now, so fresh fruit and berries are coming back in season! I've always been a berry fan, so you can bet I've been using berries in pretty much everything lately (you should try my strawberries and cream smoothie and my homemade blueberry muffins). But berries aren't just for cooking with- they can also be used to make some luxurious ... Read More about DIY Lemon Raspberry Sugar Scrub

Asparagus Balsamic Fettuccine Mason Jar Salad

Mason Jar Asparagus Pasta Salad. Springtime is asparagus time! It's also time to start eating pasta salad again! Because while I love pasta salad, I always have a hard time enjoying a cold salad during the cold winter. But now that the weather is finally warming up you can be sure I'll be stocking my fridge with Mason jar pasta salads! One of the first ones I'll be enjoying this season is this ... Read More about Asparagus Balsamic Fettuccine Mason Jar Salad

7 Tips for Keeping Chipmunks Out of Your Bulbs

How to Keep Chipmunks Out of Your Garden. Planting spring or fall bulbs can be a frustrating experience. You spend all this money on bulbs, and the next thing you know a chipmunk has dug them up and is nibbling on them for lunch! Planting bulbs can feel like a losing battle, but the good news is there are ways to keep those chipmunks at bay and experience success. Take a look at my 7 Tips for ... Read More about 7 Tips for Keeping Chipmunks Out of Your Bulbs

DIY Sunshine Clean All-Natural Hand Soap

DIY Hand Soap Recipe. If you are someone who is always on the lookout for all-natural cleaners and body products, then you have likely noticed that most of the ones on the market are expensive, and sometimes not labeled accurately. The labels can say things like all-natural but still contain some ingredients that are anything but that! This can make buying these products very frustrating. But an ... Read More about DIY Sunshine Clean All-Natural Hand Soap