A Cultivated Nest

5 Reasons Why You MUST Have a Budget

We’ve all heard it at one point or another- “you need a budget.” But what we don’t usually hear after that is exactly why we need to have one. It’s important to know why, especially if you’re new to budgeting or saving money. You already know that having a budget can keep your spending on track, but have you ever considered the other reasons why you should have a budget? Yes, there are other ... Read More about 5 Reasons Why You MUST Have a Budget

15 Delicious Pumpkin Cookie Recipes

I don't know about you, but I can't get enough of pumpkin right now! It's just the perfect fall ingredient! I wait all year for pumpkin drinks and pumpkin desserts to be in season. One of my favorite fall pumpkin treats is pumpkin cookies! There are so many different types of pumpkin cookies out there- crunchy, soft, chocolaty, creamy. No matter what type of cookie you like, it's likely there's a ... Read More about 15 Delicious Pumpkin Cookie Recipes

Easy DIY Chalky Paint

Don't you just love the look of chalky paints? They look so pretty, and have such a nice texture. It's also easy to use chalky paint to distress furniture, and who doesn't like it when a DIY project is easy? If you like easy projects, you'll love this homemade recipe for Easy DIY Chalky Paint! Commercial chalky paint can be somewhat pricey (around $40 per quart), and you're limited by the ... Read More about Easy DIY Chalky Paint

Delicious Pumpkin Nutella Bars

I love Nutella! It's so creamy and chocolaty! I would eat it straight out of the jar if I needed to, but luckily there are many delicious ways to use it in recipes! I made my yummy fluffy strawberry Nutella dessert in a jar earlier in the year, but now that it's getting cooler I'm enjoying warm oven-cooked desserts, especially bars! If you love Nutella and dessert bars too, then you have to try ... Read More about Delicious Pumpkin Nutella Bars

6 Ways To Make Some Christmas Money

Christmas can be detrimental to anyone’s budget, but it can be especially harsh to those that have no money saved ahead of time. Christmas is one of those times of the year though where you can make some good money with a side business. Most of the ideas are simple to do and don’t require a lot of supplies to get started. If you’re looking for ideas, these 6 ways to earn some cash for Christmas is ... Read More about 6 Ways To Make Some Christmas Money

Cute Jack O’Lantern Rice Krispie Treats

I love Rice Krispie based treats! They're both crunchy and gooey at the same time, and can be made into all sorts of different shapes and decorated different ways! They make great desserts for gatherings, too, because it's easy to make a lot of them, and it's easy to transport them! If you're looking for a great dessert for a Halloween party, you've got to make these Cute Jack O'Lantern Rice ... Read More about Cute Jack O’Lantern Rice Krispie Treats