A Cultivated Nest

My Thrifted Kitchen Curtains

NOW is the time to get yourself to the thrift store people! This and next month are probably the best months for thrifting since people are in the downsizing, decluttering, organizing set of mind with it being a New Year and all (I know I am). I've been looking for curtains for my kitchen window since we moved into this house in October and just couldn't find what I liked (and left my old ... Read More about My Thrifted Kitchen Curtains

Super Easy No-Bake Granola Bars

These chewy no-bake granola bars are really easy to make and so delicious that every time I make some, half the pan is gone before I can put them away! I started doubling the recipe so I would have enough to set aside for snacks for the week! The great thing about this recipe is that you probably have the basic ingredients in your pantry already AND you can literally put these together in under ... Read More about Super Easy No-Bake Granola Bars

How To Do A Better Job Managing Your Budget

The New Year is always good motivation to work on your financial goals! As 2014 comes to an end, I know many of you will be like my family and I, thinking about what we want to accomplish next year. I will be focusing more on frugal living this coming New Year since one of the reasons we sold our house and downsized was to get rid of some debt (loan for our daughter's college tuition). Plus we ... Read More about How To Do A Better Job Managing Your Budget

7 Festive & Frugal Ways to Decorate for New Year’s Eve

Getting your home dressed up for New Year’s Eve doesn't have to be time consuming or expensive. In fact, it can be quite a fun and frugal experience. If you're ready to get your home snazzy for New Year's Eve, take a look at some fun decorating ideas below. These 7 festive and frugal ways to decorate for New Year’s Eve are so easy, anyone can do them! Even just doing 1 of these ideas would ... Read More about 7 Festive & Frugal Ways to Decorate for New Year’s Eve

Merry Christmas!

My family and I wish all my lovely readers peace, Joy, Love, and Happiness, this Christmas Day! ... Read More about Merry Christmas!

Nesting Skills: Homemade Pretzels

* I've since updated this recipe. While the recipe below is still good, my new version makes pretzels that are even softer and fluffier! They're so good! Here's my updated homemade soft pretzel recipe! * If you are like me and love the texture and flavor of a salty mall pretzel but not so much the drive, the crowds, and the lines, or even the high price -guess what, you CAN make them at home. ... Read More about Nesting Skills: Homemade Pretzels