A Cultivated Nest

Easy DIY Dryer Vent Pumpkin Wreath

Surely you've seen the adorable dryer vent pumpkins that have popped up on Pinterest? They're such a cute and simple fall decoration! They're very frugal as well, as you can purchase a dryer vent for under $10 and can make 2-3 pumpkins from one. I decided to step it up a notch by turning mine into a wreath, and I was very happy with how it turned out! Just a bit of paint, a few embellishments that ... Read More about Easy DIY Dryer Vent Pumpkin Wreath

8 Ways To Stretch Your Budget By Stretching Meat

With the cost of meat rising, you might find it harder and harder to not only add it to your dinner menu each night, but to even keep it as part of your grocery budget! You can stretch out your meat supply and thereby stretch out your grocery budget by getting a little creative, and still enjoy some of the meat dishes your family enjoys. Here are 8 easy ways to stretch meat and make your supply ... Read More about 8 Ways To Stretch Your Budget By Stretching Meat

Quick and Easy Southern Pralines

If you've never had a praline, you've been missing out! Pralines are a delicious Southern candy, and are a must-buy if you're ever in Louisiana! But if you don't know any place where you can buy pralines, don't worry, you can easily make your own at home! They're actually really easy to make, which is good because you'll eat them up quickly, they're just so tasty! So if you're craving something ... Read More about Quick and Easy Southern Pralines

DIY Homemade All Purpose Cleaner

Keeping your house clean is difficult enough with all the different things that need to be scrubbed and sanitized, that it seems like adding insult to injury when you consider how much commercial cleaners cost! Depending on your cleaning schedule, you can go through a lot of cleaners very quickly, and those $3-$10 prices quickly add up! And then there's always the danger of running out of cleaner ... Read More about DIY Homemade All Purpose Cleaner

Delicious Mini Peaches and Cream Tarts

I love the combo of peaches and cream! It works well in so many different recipes, and is a great way to take advantage of the summer peach season! Whether you're lucky enough to have your own peach tree to harvest from, or are taking advantage of all the tasty peaches available at the grocery store, you've got to try putting together this recipe! These Delicious Peaches and Cream Tarts are sure ... Read More about Delicious Mini Peaches and Cream Tarts

Easy Homemade Apple Spice Body Scrub

With fall comes fresh, crisp days, chilly nights bundled up, and the delicious aromas of my favorite foods cooking, but it also means dry skin that needs a bit more pampering. One of my favorite ways to indulge and moisturize my skin is with a homemade body scrub! You get double the benefits- dead skin is whisked away, and the healthier skin that remains is moisturized and softened with oils and ... Read More about Easy Homemade Apple Spice Body Scrub