A Cultivated Nest

25 Perfume Roller Bottle Blends Using Essential Oils

Making your own perfume using all natural ingredients will make you feel great for many reasons. You will save money first of all, which is always a bonus! Also, there are no awful side effects from the toxins that are often in store-bought perfumes, so no headaches, sneezing or any of that come along with it. And the benefits of the essential oils give you so much more than just the nice scents! ... Read More about 25 Perfume Roller Bottle Blends Using Essential Oils

Italian Pasta Salad

I don't know about you, but now that the summer heat has started, I don't want to turn on my oven! It's too hot to work comfortably around a hot oven right now, and the heat spreads from the kitchen into the rest of the house! So instead of making a lot of hot meals, I've lately started to focus more on cold dishes. If you want a delicious chilled lunch or dinner for a hot summer day, then you've ... Read More about Italian Pasta Salad

7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests

There's nothing worse than starting a beautiful vegetable garden, only to have pests come in and eat it all up! Luckily, if you know a few key tips and tricks, you can keep your tasty veggies safe from critters and let your garden thrive all season long! Check out these 7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests! 7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests 1. Row covers can help protect your plants from ... Read More about 7 Tricks For Fighting Garden Pests

Homemade Mojito Gel Air Fresheners

I am often reaching for products to freshen up the air in my home, but many candles, air fresheners, and other products contain some pretty toxic ingredients. I have been trying to cut all that out of our lives for awhile now (candles are hard to give up) and I am always experimenting, looking for ways to substitute with more natural products. Generally it is my essential oils that come to the ... Read More about Homemade Mojito Gel Air Fresheners

Mason Jar Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

I don't know about you, but I could happily eat half a whole pineapple upside-down cake by myself! They're just so good! But seeing as how that's not necessarily healthy, I usually have to practice some type of portion control. And what better way to do that than with Mason jars! Each one of these Mason Jar Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes is just the right amount of sweet, delicious cake! Mix them up ... Read More about Mason Jar Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

15 Thoughtful DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Lovely Homemade Father's Day Gifts. Father's Day is just two weeks away! But don't worry, you still have time to get your dad something great. Or better yet, why not make him something great? Homemade gifts are often more thoughtful and cost less, a win-win situation! If you're not sure what gift to make this year, check out this list of 15 Thoughtful DIY Father's Day Gift ... Read More about 15 Thoughtful DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas