A Cultivated Nest

Candy Cane Mason Jar Lid Ornament

For me, Christmas time is craft time! Okay, it's actually always craft time around here, but for me, Christmas crafts feel different. A lot of the time they're smaller, and even easier to make than usual (which makes them perfect crafts to do with the kids)! It may not be December just yet, but you're going to want to do this Christmas craft ahead of time. That's because it's for your Christmas ... Read More about Candy Cane Mason Jar Lid Ornament

How to Quarter a Whole Chicken

When you're at the grocery store, have you ever compared the cost of a broiler pack of chicken and a whole uncut chicken? There's a big difference, despite the equal amount of meat! While buying pre-cut chicken is more convenient, the cost may not be as budget-friendly because you have to pay for labor (someone had to cut that chicken apart). But you can have cut chicken to use right away or to ... Read More about How to Quarter a Whole Chicken

20 Creative DIY Mason Jar Christmas Decorations

Christmas is soon! Which means if you haven't started planning your Christmas decor already, now is the time! While it's nice to pull out your old Christmas decorations and reuse them year after year, this year you may want something new. Rather than spending a ton on store-bought Christmas decorations, why not make your own? And better yet, why not make your own Christmas decor using Mason jars! ... Read More about 20 Creative DIY Mason Jar Christmas Decorations

Handy Ingredient Substitutions Chart Free Printable

Have you ever been in the middle of baking or cooking, then realized you didn't have enough of an ingredient you needed? It's happened to me a couple times, and it always leads to this terrible little moment of panic. Luckily, the moment is quickly over because I know I can use substitutions for most ingredients! So the next time you run out of something that you need for your recipe, don't panic, ... Read More about Handy Ingredient Substitutions Chart Free Printable

Snowman Marshmallow Pops

The holidays are right around the corner! While it won't start feeling like winter here until mid-late December, I know other parts of the country are already getting the start of their wintery weather. Which means for some of you, snowman making time is almost here! If you don't usually get any snow where you live, you can still have some snowman fun with these Snowman Marshmallow ... Read More about Snowman Marshmallow Pops

Exfoliating Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Cubes

I love homemade beauty products! There's nothing like having safe, effective, and inexpensive beauty products that you can make yourself! Over the years, I've made a lot of different beauty products, but one of my favorite kinds is definitely sugar scrubs. The other day I set out to make a sugar scrub, but then decided, why not change it up a little? The result is these Exfoliating Pumpkin Spice ... Read More about Exfoliating Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Cubes