A Cultivated Nest

DIY Aftershave with Essential Oils

Dads, uncles, grandpas, brothers, father in laws- the entire masculine lot will love the rich earthy smell of this DIY Aftershave. They will also love the skin softening and soothing properties that come from the witch hazel and aloe vera gel. It is incredibly simple to make with just a few natural ingredients, including a quartet of woodsy smelling essential oils that make it even better than ... Read More about DIY Aftershave with Essential Oils

DIY Lemon and Rosemary Sugar Scrub

Believe it or not, it's almost summer! It's weird, because some people had snow just last month, but next month is actually June! That means it's time to scrub off dead skin and get your skin glowing and summer ready! But you don't need to scrape your skin with a loofah. Instead, just use this effective and moisturizing DIY Lemon and Rosemary Sugar Scrub! Plus, it smells great! Since this DIY ... Read More about DIY Lemon and Rosemary Sugar Scrub

20 Restoration Hardware Inspired DIY Projects

There are several ways to be frugal and have a beautifully decorated home- shopping the sales, using coupons, finding lower cost alternatives, and DIY projects. All DIY projects are great, but if you have a specific look in mind, knockoff DIYs (AKA copycat DIYs) are some of the best! All you need is a magazine photo and some decent DIY skills, and virtually anything you see in a store catalog, you ... Read More about 20 Restoration Hardware Inspired DIY Projects

15 Ways to Save Money Dining Out

Dining out is a lot of fun, but unfortunately, it isn't necessarily cheap. If you're on a budget, you could completely cut dining out from your budget, but that's no fun! Besides, it's completely possible to eat out while you're on a budget, if you know a few tips! Still enjoy eating out, but spend less money, with these 15 Ways to Save Money Dining Out! It's much easier to maintain a ... Read More about 15 Ways to Save Money Dining Out

The Un-Shopping List- Things to No Longer Buy

Years ago, in the Frugal Community, there was a concept floating around called the Un-Grocery List. Basically the Un-Grocery List was a list that you made of all the food products that you would no longer buy because you were making them yourself, or because you've decided to do without that product. I've taken it a step further in including things besides groceries so we'll call it the ... Read More about The Un-Shopping List- Things to No Longer Buy

9 Tips For Sticking To Your Budget

Are you having a hard time sticking to your budgeting? Making a budget can be difficult, but sticking to it can often be harder! But it's worth powering through the pain, as having a budget is critically important to keeping your finances under control. Staying on budget will make your life less stressful and run smoother, so to help you out read my 9 Tips for Sticking to Your ... Read More about 9 Tips For Sticking To Your Budget