A Cultivated Nest

7 Reasons to Grow Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon (also known as shrub althea or Hibiscus syriacus) is an easy to grow perennial that can dress up your yard with bright colorful blooms and sweet fragrance. If you have been considering your landscaping options, it may be the perfect plant choice for you! If you aren’t convinced, take a look below at 7 Reasons to Grow Rose of Sharon, and see what a beautiful and beneficial plant this ... Read More about 7 Reasons to Grow Rose of Sharon

Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

I love getting a molten chocolate lava cake as a dessert when we eat out! Something about the soft chocolate cake outside, the gooey "lava" inside, and some sweet, cold vanilla ice cream on the side makes it one of the tastiest desserts, in my opinion. But you don't have to wait to go to a restaurant to get a chocolate lava cake! And you don't have to spend ages putting it together! Instead, check ... Read More about Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

Herbal Muscle Soak

Aches and pains are just a natural part of life- from working out, gardening, moving furniture, lifting up our babies, or other everyday activities. It interrupts your day and often keeps you from doing what needs to get done, but it doesn’t always have to. Minor aches and sometimes even more troublesome pains can be alleviated using this all-natural Herbal Muscle Soak! Simple ingredients ... Read More about Herbal Muscle Soak

15 Refreshing Flavored Ice Tea Recipes

Sipping some ice cold tea is one way to beat the heat of summer! Need some new ideas for cold refreshing flavored ice tea recipes? You have to give these tea recipes a try if you're used to just having plain iced tea (sweet tea in the South). Even though regular iced tea is great as it is, the addition of extra ingredients really elevates the flavor. Plus they look so pretty that they're perfect ... Read More about 15 Refreshing Flavored Ice Tea Recipes

15 Scrumptious No-Bake Desserts

It's been crazy hot this summer! So despite loving home-baked desserts, I haven't been too eager to turn on the oven. But that's why no-bake desserts exist! You can make a delicious dessert without heating up your kitchen! A lot of them are really quick and easy to put together, too! Satisfy your sweet tooth with these 15 Scrumptious No-Bake Desserts! No-bake desserts also solve another ... Read More about 15 Scrumptious No-Bake Desserts

15 Must-Have Recipes for Your Next BBQ

There's nothing better than a delicious summer barbecue! Whether it's for a holiday like the Fourth of July, a friendly get-together, or just a fun family dinner, a good BBQ can become a treasured summer memory! To help you have your best BBQ yet, here are 15 Must-Have Recipes for Your Next BBQ! Whether you're cooking up your BBQ on a small portable charcoal grill or on a massive 6-burner ... Read More about 15 Must-Have Recipes for Your Next BBQ