A Cultivated Nest

DIY Embroidery Hoop Wall Hanging

I've been wanting to make my own embroidery hoop wall art for a while! The last thing I made with an embroidery hoop was a pretty kite embroidery hoop craft, and before that I made a Christmas ornament. But the other day I felt like doing something bigger with embroidery hoops! Eventually I settled on a trio of hoops, and found some pretty, old scrap fabric in my closet. The end result is ... Read More about DIY Embroidery Hoop Wall Hanging

Watermelon Cake Donuts

You guys know I love to bake desserts from scratch, but sometimes after spending time in the summer heat, I just don't have the energy! That's where a box of cake mix comes in handy. It lets me bake something, but not spend ages putting it together. On top of that, cake mix is really versatile! If you've just been making cake and cupcakes with it, then you're missing out. For an easy, fun, summery ... Read More about Watermelon Cake Donuts

Coconut Lime Whipped Body Butter

Keeping your skin moisturized can be just as difficult during the summer as it is during the winter! I know that I in particular have problems with pool chlorine drying out my skin. Luckily I found an easy way to counter it- with body butter! Like lotion, body butter is very moisturizing and leaves your skin feeling great. For an easy, all-natural, lightly scented body butter, try this DIY Coconut ... Read More about Coconut Lime Whipped Body Butter

Trail Mix Candy Chocolate Bark

Now that it's getting warmer, it's time to keep the oven off and break out the no-bake recipes! But that doesn't mean you can't have any yummy desserts just because its hot out. Instead, use your fridge and freezer to make your treats! One of my favorite no-bake desserts for any time of year is chocolate bark. But then, I also love chocolate, so I guess that isn't much of a surprise! For a ... Read More about Trail Mix Candy Chocolate Bark

Strawberry Margarita Lip Scrub

A lot of people only think to stock up on lip scrubs and lip balms during the winter. But cold weather isn't the only thing that can damage your lips and keep them from looking and feeling their best! During the summer your lips can also get dried out by hot temperatures, thirst, pool chlorine, and more! But you don't have to use the same lip scrub you used during the winter. Instead, make a fun ... Read More about Strawberry Margarita Lip Scrub

Raspberry Ice Box Bars

I can't wait for it to be truly summer! That's because summertime means tasty (and inexpensive) fresh fruit! The berries I've been getting from the grocery store are already tasting better each week. And if the birds will leave my blueberry bushes alone, soon I'll have my own delicious homegrown berries! But until my blueberries are ready to harvest, I'm enjoying the other berries available at the ... Read More about Raspberry Ice Box Bars