A Cultivated Nest

DIY Winter Yarn Wreath & My Fireplace Mantel

Well this house is finally coming together! For those of you that are new here - we sold our house last October, downsized and are living in a rental. I have my fireplace mantel to share with you today. I made a really lovely winter pom pom wreath and my husband made me a reclaimed wood, I guess you could call it wall art? Take a look! I planned on putting it in the living room above the ... Read More about DIY Winter Yarn Wreath & My Fireplace Mantel

Free Printable Menu Planning Sheet (& Menu Planning Tips)

When you think about the basics of menu planning, it sounds pretty easy (and I've written about how to menu plan before if you need more specifics). Until you actually sit down to do it! So I wanted to share some of my best tips for menu planning & a free printable menu planning sheet with you. The meal planning sheet is at the end of the post and you can find other free printables ... Read More about Free Printable Menu Planning Sheet (& Menu Planning Tips)

Delicious Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

While these Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are delicious for any time of year or occasion, using a simple heart cookie cutter makes them a perfect way to show some love to your Valentine(s). Shortbread is pretty good just as is but making it chocolate AND adding an extra layer of chocolate just pushes the decadence level right over the top! If you're looking for a delicious and decadent ... Read More about Delicious Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

20 Snacks You Can Make At Home Instead of Buying

I don't know about you, but I love snacks! Sweet, salty, healthy, decadent, I love them all! But if you love snacking like I do, there may also be two things you don't like about store-bought snacks: the prices and the artificial ingredients. Many snacks are so easy to make that paying store prices seems ridiculous! And other snacks are "bad" enough with all their sugar that when you see the list ... Read More about 20 Snacks You Can Make At Home Instead of Buying

7 Amazing Uses For Coconut Oil

Many families are turning to coconut oil to solve their health, beauty, and household issues. Just one jar of coconut oil can have hundreds of uses, making it a product that really gives you a bang for your buck. If you have been curious about coconut oil and what it can do for you, take a look below at these 7 uses for coconut oil that you can try. 7 Uses for Coconut Oil 1. Use it in your ... Read More about 7 Amazing Uses For Coconut Oil

Creamy Crockpot Cheddar Ranch Chicken

Do you love using your crockpot? I don't think I could live without mine! Saturdays are always busy days for my family so my crockpot sees a lot of use on that day. Here's a crockpot recipe that's sure to become a family favorite. The chicken is so tender it just melts in your mouth and the sauce has really good flavor. This easy creamy crockpot chicken recipe is just delicious! Creamy ... Read More about Creamy Crockpot Cheddar Ranch Chicken