A Cultivated Nest

8 Creative Ways To Add To Your Savings Account

It is no secret that having a savings account is important. However, actually finding the money to put in the savings account can be a challenge for many people! Here are several creative ways to add to your savings account. Creative Ways to Add To Your Savings Account 1. Use your computer to generate some extra income. My daughter did jobs on Amazon's Mechanical Turk while she was in ... Read More about 8 Creative Ways To Add To Your Savings Account

The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide

The Best Spring Cleaning Guide. It's that time of year again- spring cleaning time! It's time to reorganize, declutter, and deep clean your home. This can be a really overwhelming task if you go at it without a plan. Which is why I've found the most helpful spring cleaning checklists, challenges, calendars, and tips on the internet! This is The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide! With the ... Read More about The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide

Crockpot Beef Brisket With Vegetables

If you love to pop something into the slow cooker for Sunday Dinner or during the week for an easy meal, but want to change it up a bit, then a brisket is a great way to go. It's a perfect cut of meat to start first thing in the morning since one of the tricks to a great brisket is to cook it slow and low- really it’s an all day affair. Crockpot beef brisket is often made with barbecue sauce. But ... Read More about Crockpot Beef Brisket With Vegetables

Make This Easy Cottage Style Spring Craft

Are you ready for spring? I certainly am! Kites are a sure sign of warm weather and you can bring the sweet look of kites indoors when you give this spring craft a try. You can make this darling cottage style hoop art with just a few inexpensive materials. It's perfect for bringing the feelings of a spring day indoors (and it can take you through summer as well)! You can hang it on a wall ... Read More about Make This Easy Cottage Style Spring Craft

10 Simple Ways to Live On Less

In today’s world, it seems as though everything keeps getting more expensive but wages are staying the same. It’s no longer about keeping up with the Jones’, but instead, it's about just being able to pay your bills on time and trying to keep some money set aside for when you really need it. If you're not used to it, living on less may be challenging! It may also require determination and ... Read More about 10 Simple Ways to Live On Less

Nesting Skills: Homemade Taco Seasoning

The Nesting Skills Series is all about making your own home-made versions for various store-bought products. You can see all the posts in the Nesting Skills Archive here. Today I have a fabulous recipe for homemade taco seasoning mix to share. It's usually frightening to read the list of ingredients on the back of of store bought mixes! A number of taco mixes include silica and MSG not to ... Read More about Nesting Skills: Homemade Taco Seasoning