A Cultivated Nest

Homemade Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry muffins have always had a special place in my heart. When I was little, my mom served them with our big weekend breakfast, and they quickly became one of my favorite baked treats. When I went off to college and didn't have time for big breakfasts, I still kept blueberry muffins in my life by getting one nearly every morning. And it was right after biting into a fresh blueberry muffin ... Read More about Homemade Blueberry Muffins

DIY Counter Cleaner Made with Essential Oils

The kitchen cleaner I find myself purchasing most often is counter cleaner. We eat homemade meals 99% of the time, so obviously the counters need wiping down after preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and around snack time too, if I make a yummy homemade treat). All of that spraying uses up a bottle of counter cleaner fast! And since we try to stick to all-natural cleaners when we use ... Read More about DIY Counter Cleaner Made with Essential Oils

15 Frugal DIY Laundry Products

Laundry is one of those things that, for some reason, takes way longer and costs way more than you'd think it should. Especially if you have a big family! If you're doing a load of laundry practically every day (or more), you're probably spending more on laundry products than you would like to. And the costs double if you're using all-natural products! But there are ways to make safe, effective ... Read More about 15 Frugal DIY Laundry Products

How to Build a Butterfly Garden

Besides begin trendy butterfly gardens are fun, exciting, and can bring your yard one step closer to the magical fairy kingdom! Butterflies are amazing and delightful creatures and besides being almost magical to watch, they also happen to be some serious pollinators. Having an active and healthy butterfly population can make the difference between a successful garden and a not so successful ... Read More about How to Build a Butterfly Garden

How to Take a Food Inventory of Your Home

When was the last time you took inventory of your family's food? Not just an "I'm going to the grocery store, do we have enough eggs?" kind of inventory, but a big, take everything out and catalog it kind of inventory? If you're like me, then the answer is probably "Way too long ago!" But doing a food inventory doesn't have to be difficult. All you need are my handy food inventory printables and ... Read More about How to Take a Food Inventory of Your Home

Bunny Box Easter Kids Craft

Easter is less than 2 weeks away! I can't believe it's nearly April, I feel like we were just finishing February yesterday. But regardless of how I feel, Easter is coming! And if you have kids, I'm sure they're excited! A fun way to keep the kids busy as they wait for the Easter Bunny is with this cute Bunny Box Easter Kids Craft! This bunny box craft is the perfect last-minute Easter craft ... Read More about Bunny Box Easter Kids Craft