A Cultivated Nest

Homemade Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Not all cookies need to be overly sweet and heavy, even for the holidays. I prefer a lightly sweetened rich shortbread cookie over the others anytime. But that doesn’t mean you can’t dress shortbread cookies up a little and add some pizzazz to make them festive. These Homemade Peppermint Shortbread Cookies get most of their sweetness from the light icing on top, and of course the crushed ... Read More about Homemade Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

How To Care For Your Poinsettia

These poinsettia care tips are going to totally change how you view that iconic yet finicky red flower of the holidays! Poinsettias are known for being a bright spot of color during the holiday season, but they tend to die fast (or at least drop all their leaves and act like they're dying) and most people can't keep them healthy for the holiday season or even year-round! While you may not be able ... Read More about How To Care For Your Poinsettia

“Be Merry” DIY Christmas Sign

Are you looking for a fun and festive way to welcome visitors to your home this Christmas? How about making your own wood board sign? Wooden signs are easy to make and look great propped up in a corner inside or outside your home! If you want to make your own sign, check out this tutorial for a "Be Merry" DIY Christmas Sign! You don't have to make your sign red and white like I did! Choose ... Read More about “Be Merry” DIY Christmas Sign

Homemade Chicken and Wild Rice Dog Treats

The people of the house shouldn't be the only ones getting to enjoy yummy homemade treats! Your best furry friend is likely feeling very left out, watching you eat delicious homemade cookies and homemade brownies. Well, they don't have to be left out any more! Whip up these delicious Homemade Chicken and Wild Rice Dog Treats and give your dog something healthy to snack on! These homemade dog ... Read More about Homemade Chicken and Wild Rice Dog Treats

DIY Moisturizing Red Lip Scrub

Are your lips drying out quickly in the cold winter weather? That's to be expected as the air gets drier. If you're having trouble with dry lips, you should consider using a lip scrub! You could buy one, but why pay good money for a lip scrub full of weird chemicals? You can easily make your own natural lip scrub for very little cost! If you want to make your own lip scrub, take a look at this DIY ... Read More about DIY Moisturizing Red Lip Scrub

DIY Christmas Yarn Tree

Your main Christmas tree doesn't have to be the only tree in your Christmas decor! It can be fun to include trees of other shapes and sizes elsewhere in your house. Even if you don't have space for another full 3D Christmas tree, you can still make a tree that fits. This DIY Christmas Yarn Tree would fit easily on any blank wall you have available, or even on an interior door! I chose to ... Read More about DIY Christmas Yarn Tree