A Cultivated Nest

10 Amazing Brillo Steel Wool Soap Pad Hacks

Smart Brillo Hacks. You all know I love frugal hacks, like using Dawn dish soap to kill weeds or using dryer sheets to deter bugs! Well, the other day I was scrubbing some particularly stuck on food off a pot with a Brillo pad, and I thought to myself "I bet this could be used for something else." It turns out it can! Brillo pads can actually be used in all sorts of ways you probably never ... Read More about 10 Amazing Brillo Steel Wool Soap Pad Hacks

15 KitchenAid Mixer Hacks and Tips

A KitchenAid mixer is one of the most valuable tools you can have in your kitchen. It makes mixing up a batch of cookies or a cake mix so easy. It’s also perfect for making homemade whipped cream, and let’s give thanks to the mixer any time we have to beat egg whites to stiff peaks. But what if you're not a baker? Is a KitchenAid mixer really worth the real estate on the counter? Here are 15 ... Read More about 15 KitchenAid Mixer Hacks and Tips

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting the KonMari Method

Marie Kondo’s KonMari method seems to be taking the world by storm, as people try to declutter their homes and their lives. If you haven't heard of it, the Konmari method is a decluttering technique first brought to the world through Mari Kondo's book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She now has a wonderful Netlix show as well, called Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. If you're on the fence about ... Read More about 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting the KonMari Method

10 Tips for House Cleaning with Your Children

Getting kids to clean the house can be quite a challenge as many of them will see it as either boring or some sort of punishment. But sometimes we need a little help around the house, and by getting our kids to help we can get the cleaning done and teach them important life lessons at the same time! So, how do you get them to help you clean willingly? Here are my 10 Tips for House Cleaning with ... Read More about 10 Tips for House Cleaning with Your Children

20 DIY Valentine’s Day Bath Bombs

Can you believe it's almost Valentine's Day? I feel like the year just started! But that's okay, because Valentine's Day gives me an excuse to make one of my favorite DIYS- DIY bath bombs! Homemade bath fizzies make a wonderful Valentine's Day gift for your special someone or for your friends on Galentine's Day! Or just make a few for yourself to treat yourself this Valentine's Day. Whoever you're ... Read More about 20 DIY Valentine’s Day Bath Bombs

How To Have A Well Stocked Pantry

How to Create a Stocked Pantry for Emergencies. Having a well stocked pantry is so important! You never know what's going to happen financially or even weather wise that might prevent you from being able to buy groceries. A well stocked pantry gives me a sense of security because I know I'll be able to feed my family should something unfortunate happen. How long depends on how well stocked your ... Read More about How To Have A Well Stocked Pantry