A Cultivated Nest

Money Saving Tips For New Moms

We're starting a new series at A Cultivated Nest on money saving tips for new moms (you can see the whole series by clicking the link) and we're delighted to have Jess as a contributor! Here are her 10 Frugal Ways To Prepare For Baby. When a couple first finds out they are pregnant, lots of things run through their mind. One of the top things is “how will we afford this baby?” Okay, some ... Read More about Money Saving Tips For New Moms

15 Adorable Free Spring Crochet Patterns

Knowing how to crochet is a really valuable skill! Not only can you make things that are useful, like clothes, but you can also make accessories, toys, and decorations! All you need is the right color yarn and a good pattern and you can make pretty crocheted items for any season or holiday! And there are so many free crochet patterns available online! If you know how to crochet, try out your ... Read More about 15 Adorable Free Spring Crochet Patterns

Mason Jar Beef Stew

I love eating stew during the winter! It's such a tasty comfort food! I particularly like beef stew, as it's a great way to use up any extra roast I may have leftover from the previous night's dinner. And while beef stew in a bowl is fine, it's so much more fun to eat it out of a Mason jar topped with a yummy biscuit! If you want a hearty comfort food dish to make this winter, you have to try this ... Read More about Mason Jar Beef Stew

DIY Dry Shampoo for Brunettes

Some days you just don’t have time to wash your hair, or maybe daily washing is just too hard on your hair but you still need something to freshen it up. This dry shampoo recipe is the perfect way to freshen up your hair and absorb some of the oil, leaving it soft, less greasy, and scented beautifully! Making it at home costs pennies and is so easy to do that there is no need to run to the store ... Read More about DIY Dry Shampoo for Brunettes

How To Be Productive As A Full-Time Homemaker

Being productive as a full-time homemaker may seem impossible some days! With kids underfoot, chores to be done, grocery shopping, cooking and those random errands every day... time flies and you can often feel overwhelmed. Many people don't see or understand how hard you work every day to just manage things around the house. In fact, rarely does the life of a homemaker include anything like ... Read More about How To Be Productive As A Full-Time Homemaker

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

January may be coming to a close, but winter is still in full force! Even we've already had snow, and it doesn't usually snow here until February! One of my favorite ways to make it through these cold winter days is with something hot to drink. And what's a better winter drink than hot cocoa? I used to buy the pre-packaged dry cocoa mixes in the store. But then I looked at the ingredient lists and ... Read More about Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix