A Cultivated Nest

Neapolitan Cupcakes

I love multi-flavor cupcakes! Not only are they fun to look at with their different colors, but the mixture of flavors is delicious! These cupcakes are designed to be like Neapolitan ice cream, with a layer of chocolate followed by a layer of vanilla and topped with some delicious strawberry icing. If you're craving a flavorful treat, you've got to mix up these homemade Neapolitan ... Read More about Neapolitan Cupcakes

DIY Rustic Moss Centerpiece Candleholder

A perfect way to decorate for spring is with moss! Luckily fake moss exists, so you can create all sorts of lovely moss-based projects. A particularly nice way I found to use moss is as a covering for flower pots! I took this idea one step further, and made this pretty DIY Rustic Moss Centerpiece Candleholder! Follow this easy tutorial and you can also make a cute moss candleholder centerpiece for ... Read More about DIY Rustic Moss Centerpiece Candleholder

Lemon Shrimp with Vegetable Noodles and Pasta

I love seafood, especially shrimp! There are so many different ways to prepare them, and so far I haven't found a way that I've disliked! Which is why I love this recipe! Not only is it full of healthy veggies, but it also includes a generous helping of yummy shrimp. This light, delicious dish makes a great meal for warm spring or summer days! Give my Lemon Shrimp with Vegetable Noodles and Pasta ... Read More about Lemon Shrimp with Vegetable Noodles and Pasta

DIY Scented Fabric Softener Crystals

There are few things in my homemaking that satisfy me more than soft and fragrant laundry! I love when I am putting away my family's clothes and a wonderful smell is in the air. What makes that smell? Fabric softener and laundry boosters like Purex Crystals! Did you know that you can make practically the same laundry crystals at home at a fraction of the cost and without all the added harmful ... Read More about DIY Scented Fabric Softener Crystals

10 Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Easter Eggs

When Easter is over, you may have a lot of extra hard boiled eggs in your refrigerator. Rather than throwing them out, you should use them to make something tasty! Luckily, there are tons of great recipes that use hard boiled eggs. For some recipe ideas, take a look at these 10 Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Easter Eggs! To stay on the safe side, don't use any hard boiled eggs that were ... Read More about 10 Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Easter Eggs

Cream Cheese and Bacon Deviled Eggs

Are you hard boiling a lot of eggs to decorate for Easter? When Easter is over, don't throw them out! Inside their painted shells are delicious hard boiled eggs just waiting to be used in delicious recipes! A great use for your leftover Easter eggs is in this Cream Cheese and Bacon Deviled Eggs recipe! To be safe, don't use dyed Easter eggs that were out of a refrigerator for more than two ... Read More about Cream Cheese and Bacon Deviled Eggs