A Cultivated Nest

Free Printable Finance Planner Stickers

Do you use a planner? I remember that I used to be very dedicated to my planner when I was in school, then I stopped using it. But a couple months ago I really got into using a planner again! Just like when I was in school, my planner helps me keep my life organized day by day, week by week, and month by month. The fact that I can print out free or inexpensive stickers to use in it is a big plus ... Read More about Free Printable Finance Planner Stickers

Homemade Herb Infused Cooking Oil

Making your own cooking oil that is flavored with fresh herbs is a great way to take your cooking up a notch, without a lot of work! If you have fresh herbs handy, you can do this anytime, too, just by having your favorite cooking oil on hand. Make it up and use over the course of a couple days, otherwise refrigerate it to keep it good. Here's how to make your own Homemade Herb Infused Cooking ... Read More about Homemade Herb Infused Cooking Oil

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Flag Grahams

Can you believe its nearly Memorial Day? It feels like it was just New Year's! But it's actually almost time to break out the red, white, and blue decor, and treat yourself to some fun patriotic desserts! But just because something is a dessert doesn't mean it has to be horribly unhealthy. A great example are these Red, White, and Blue Fruit Flag Grahams! They're so easy to put together and are ... Read More about Red, White, and Blue Fruit Flag Grahams

20 DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts They Will Love

Teachers deserve a lot more appreciation than they get. Not only are they teaching the next generation, but they also have to deal with unruly kids day in and day out for most of the year! So really every school day should be teacher appreciation day! Unfortunately, teacher appreciation day is only one day out of the year (always Tuesday in the first full week in May). So you should make sure the ... Read More about 20 DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts They Will Love

Yarn Macrame Plant Hanger

I remember as a child born in the late 70’s that our house and porch was often a gallery of macrame planters and wall hangings. Elaborate braided and knotted creations dotted with big wooden beads that held a variety of things like ferns and spider plants. My mom loved her macrame and I thought doing a modernized version might be a really fun spring or summer craft project! Here is my DIY Yarn ... Read More about Yarn Macrame Plant Hanger

Aqua Blue Frosted Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

I'm a huge cookie fan! While I make most of my cookies over the holidays, I also try to find excuses to make cookies throughout the year. But one type of cookie I hadn't made until recently was copycat Lofthouse sugar cookies. I'm a huge fan of store-bought Lofthouse sugar cookies, but I'm also very into making my own treats. The solution- to develop this delicious Aqua Blue Frosted Copycat ... Read More about Aqua Blue Frosted Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies