A Cultivated Nest

Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Hearts

I've always loved getting conversation heart candies around Valentine's Day! And it's been interesting watching the messages on them change with time. Candies that used to say "Email Me" and "Fax me" now say "Tweet Me" and "Text Me"! But one thing hasn't changed, how delicious those little candy hearts are! This year, I wanted to combine my love for conversation hearts and my love for Rice ... Read More about Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Hearts

Pomegranate and Strawberry Cocktail

While just a few weeks ago we were having freezing temperatures, now we're getting some warm-ish days between all the cold ones. Which means soon it'll be time to put the hot chocolate down and start making some cold drinks! Since Valentine's Day is less than a month away, I wanted to come up with a tasty Valentine's drink. But this yummy cocktail could also make a refreshing spring drink if ... Read More about Pomegranate and Strawberry Cocktail

21 Crowd-Pleasing Dip Recipes

A good dip is a must-have for any gathering! Whether you're having a sports party, birthday party, or just a random get-together, you have to serve at least one delicious dip! Luckily there are many types of dip recipes in the world! There are cheese-based dips, cream cheese-based dips, bean dips, avocado dips (AKA guacamole), yogurt dips, and more! To give you some ideas of what you could serve ... Read More about 21 Crowd-Pleasing Dip Recipes

Chocolate Cherry Hot Cocoa

I'm a big fan of hot cocoa (AKA hot chocolate) regardless of the season! My feeling is that if a chocolate bar is delicious, then a mug of hot melted chocolate is just as tasty (if not more so)! While I garnished this hot cocoa recipe for Valentine's Day, it also would make a thoughtful drink to serve on Mother's Day, or on a birthday! Or any day, really, because there's no need to have any ... Read More about Chocolate Cherry Hot Cocoa

One Pot Sausage Pasta

The start of a new year can be a busy time. The kid's are back in school again, the house needs straightening up from the holidays, and it's likely that you're working on a resolution or two! As a result, you may have some days when you feel you're too busy (or too tired) to make dinner. But eating out often isn't good for your health or your budget, so instead, why not make a quick 30-min meal! ... Read More about One Pot Sausage Pasta

Citrus and Lavender Toilet Fizzies

I don't think anyone enjoys cleaning their bathrooms. And they have to be cleaned so frequently! Since I wanted to spend less time cleaning my bathrooms, I went looking for things that could help speed up the chore. I found a few commercial products that might have done the job, but they were made with too many chemicals for me to use them comfortably. On top of that, the cost of buying them every ... Read More about Citrus and Lavender Toilet Fizzies