A Cultivated Nest

Ruler Rice Krispies

It's the back to school season! Whether your kids are back to school already, or will be going back soon, school is on every parent's mind. But back to school doesn't just have to mean shopping for supplies and clothes and preparing for early mornings. It can also mean some tasty back to school desserts! For a fun (and delicious) after-school snack, why not whip up these Ruler Rice Krispies for ... Read More about Ruler Rice Krispies

DIY Liquid Dish Soap

If you have ever worried about the chemicals that are in your home cleaning products, then you have likely decided to try making your own. With items like sulfates, formaldehyde, and triclosan in many cleaning products, it's no wonder so many have turned to making their own at home. Homemade cleaning products let you have control over the ingredients, as well as keep your cleaning costs down. One ... Read More about DIY Liquid Dish Soap

20 Seasoning Mixes You Can Make Yourself

Seasonings are a pretty great way to add flavor to any meal (think Montreal Steak Seasoning). Often, in many cases, the seasonings actually make the dish. For example, what would chili be without chili seasoning? But store-bought, prepared seasonings can also be pretty costly and contain unnecessary additives. Thankfully there are many options for seasoning mixes that you can make yourself, and ... Read More about 20 Seasoning Mixes You Can Make Yourself

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

There are few appliances I love more during the summer than my slow cooker! Being able to make dinner in my Crock-Pot not only saves me time, but also saves my kitchen from getting heated up with the oven. A win-win! I was feeling like making an Asian cuisine inspired dinner the other day, so I whipped up this tasty Slow Cooker Orange Chicken! This slow cooker orange chicken is so quick and ... Read More about Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

15 Creative Ways to Use Herbs from Your Garden

I love growing my own herbs! No matter where we've lived, I've always found the space for at least a small container herb garden. They're just so easy to grow, so useful, and save me from spending money on the fresh "live" herbs available at the grocery store (which half the time, die within a week for me). But sometimes, I don't use as many herbs as usual, or my plants are just extra prolific. ... Read More about 15 Creative Ways to Use Herbs from Your Garden

Honey Lemongrass Sugar Scrub

I know this looks good enough to eat, but this quick recipe is actually for a DIY sugar scrub, not food! But like a tasty dessert, this homemade sugar scrub smells delicious. It also leaves your skin looking great and feeling wonderfully soft. For a bright, refreshing homemade beauty product (or DIY gift) try my Honey Lemongrass Sugar Scrub! Like all essential oils, lemongrass essential oil ... Read More about Honey Lemongrass Sugar Scrub