A Cultivated Nest

DIY Dry Dog Shampoo

Maybe the weather is too cold for a bath, or maybe your pup just doesn’t enjoy a weekly dip in the tub and you don’t have the energy to do battle. This dry shampoo is the perfect solution for you and your stinky fur baby! Between baths it is a great way to freshen fur by deodorizing while helping to remove dirt and oils from their skin and fur. All you need are 3 simple and safe ingredients and 5 ... Read More about DIY Dry Dog Shampoo

Apple Butter Coffee Cake

I love having an afternoon treat! There's nothing better than a little sugary something to help pick me up when I start getting tired in the afternoon. I like the treat even better if it complements a hot cup of coffee! If you're looking for a yummy afternoon treat, you've got to make this Apple Butter Coffee Cake! This recipe is a great place to use my homemade apple butter! You could also use ... Read More about Apple Butter Coffee Cake

Homemade Herbal Burn Salve

When trying to heal myself inside or outside I hate using products that contain a plethora of unnatural ingredients. Chemicals that you cannot even pronounce just can’t be that good for you! So I often use essential oils and other natural ingredients to create homemade products- they save money and are much better for you. This homemade burn salve helps heal, acts as an antiseptic, and can help ... Read More about Homemade Herbal Burn Salve

Homemade Apple Pie Granola

Have you ever made your own granola? Homemade granola is really easy to make, and tastes so good! And it's a really frugal thing to make, too, as you can make healthy all-natural granola at home for much less cost than buying a healthy version in the store. You can make any flavor of granola you like, but as I'm a big fan of apples I decided to give some apple flavor to mine. If your family loves ... Read More about Homemade Apple Pie Granola

Homemade Fruit Snacks

Buying healthy food on one income can be tricky. Luckily, we've discovered ways to still eat healthy/natural food while being frugal with our money! The best way to do this is to make your own healthy foods, especially snacks. One of my new favorite snacks to make is homemade fruit snacks! The best part is you can adjust this recipe to fit you or your children's taste buds. And you get to choose ... Read More about Homemade Fruit Snacks

Homemade All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes

There are very few DIY cleaning recipes that I haven’t tried yet! But somehow I hadn't made any reusable cleaning cloths, and I really wanted to give them a try. I try to go with natural cleaning products as much as I can because not only is cutting out chemicals safer for you and your family, but they are also cheaper and can be customized to create any scent combination you like! This recipe is ... Read More about Homemade All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes