A Cultivated Nest

Cute Free Printable Easter Banner

Free Printable Easter Banner. Easter is on it's way and I've created a really cute printable Easter banner, that you can download, to help you brighten up your Easter decor. I think it's fun to add a few touches here and there to acknowledge and celebrate the holiday! The mirror used to be this wooden one and I dry brushed some Annie Sloan Duck Egg over it. The faux olive bucket is ... Read More about Cute Free Printable Easter Banner

Sinking Funds: How Planning Ahead Saves You Money

Quite a bit of credit card debt in the United States is probably from people who didn’t have a good “money” plan in place. Lots of "emergencies" that really aren't emergencies are charged to credit cards. Of course, that’s my opinion, but when you plan ahead, you really can save your sanity and save some money (no finance charges)! It's stressful having to come up with a big chunk of money all at ... Read More about Sinking Funds: How Planning Ahead Saves You Money

Easy Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub Bars

Time for Spring, which means all things need to be renewed and freshened up. Make sure your skin gets special treatment too with some frugal homemade beauty products. These Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub Bars are a great way to soften and scent the skin- leaving it glowing for hot weather clothes. Much like traditional body scrubs but in a more solid form, you use these in the shower to slough off ... Read More about Easy Homemade Brown Sugar Scrub Bars

Pretty Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats

I'm a little obsessed with Rice Krispie Treats! That combination of gooey and crunchy gets me every time! They're the perfect treat to bring to a party because, really, who doesn't love them? Usually people just make them into squares but here's a really pretty way to present these treats for Easter - Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats! This Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treat recipe is quick to make ... Read More about Pretty Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats

7 Money Saving Principles That Never Go Out of Style

Trends may come and go, but when it comes to money there are some principles of frugal living that will never go out of style and will always help you to save money. These principles are tried and true ways of saving money and finding better financial health, no matter what your income or financial circumstance. Take a look below at these 7 money saving principles that never go out of style so you ... Read More about 7 Money Saving Principles That Never Go Out of Style

Homemaking Tips: 12 Bathroom Cleaning Tips

If I could hire someone to clean the bathrooms I would! Until that day comes, I need some help in making that chore a little easier! Here are several bathroom cleaning tips that will help make cleaning easier and faster. The bathroom is easily one of the busiest, most used rooms in the house, so it always needs cleaning! Top 12 Bathroom Cleaning Tips You need a Cleaning Binder! ... Read More about Homemaking Tips: 12 Bathroom Cleaning Tips