A Cultivated Nest

Lucky Charms Treats-They’re Magically Delicious!

St. Patrick's Day is coming up soon! While usually St. Patrick's Day treats are green, I wanted to go with a different kind of idea for this dessert. So I decided to go with the idea of leprechauns, and in particular, the Lucky Charms leprechaun! The result- these delicious Lucky Charms Treats! This is such a cute treat to make for the holiday or for anyone that really likes the ... Read More about Lucky Charms Treats-They’re Magically Delicious!

Immunity Boosting Elderberry Gummies

I keep reading about how the flu has been so terrible this season. And supposedly it hasn't even hit its peak yet! It could still be around for several more weeks! Since its virtually impossible to stay away from potential flu germs, the best thing you can do is ensure your immune system is working at its very best. An easy and natural way to do that is with elderberries! And rather than dealing ... Read More about Immunity Boosting Elderberry Gummies

10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Dog

I've been so busy, I haven't had a chance to tell you all this yet- but we got a new puppy! His name is Bentley, and he's a Havanese. We had been dogless since Corey passed away last spring, and haven't had a dog under 1 year of age in a long time, but after the first few days we were able to settle back into the normality of dog ownership. It helps that we've had several dogs before, so we know ... Read More about 10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Dog

12 Time-Saving Kitchen Organization Ideas

With all the things you have to do every day, kitchen organization may be one of the last things on your mind. But trust me, spending a few minutes organizing your kitchen will save you tons of time later when it comes to making meals. I know that having an organized spice cabinet saves me time every day because now I'm not rifling through all the containers over and over, looking for what I need. ... Read More about 12 Time-Saving Kitchen Organization Ideas

Free Printable Kitchen Cooking Conversions Chart

Part of being frugal is knowing when to make less or more food. Sometimes you need to halve a recipe because the full amount would be too much for your needs. And other times you want to double a recipe so you can have extra to freeze. But it's hard to do all that cooking math off the top of your head! That's where a kitchen conversions chart comes in handy! So that you'll always have the ... Read More about Free Printable Kitchen Cooking Conversions Chart

Cute and Colorful DIY Bunny Crayons

Coloring is something that most kids (and adults!) think is fun. But why have your kids color with boring normal crayons, when they can draw with fun, custom-shaped crayons instead! Not only are shaped crayons fun to look at, but they also make the coloring experience more entertaining. With mixed color ones like these, every stroke has the possibility to be any random swirl of colors! Here's how ... Read More about Cute and Colorful DIY Bunny Crayons