A Cultivated Nest

Saturday In The Garden & Some Projects We’re Working On

Hi everyone! I have lots of lovely blooms in my garden right now and we're working on a few different projects. So I have a few photos to share with you this weekend. I'll start with a a couple of things that are in bloom. A lot of my hydrangeas are in bloom! These are Endless Summer. All the roses are in bloom These crazy orange asiatic lilies are huge! Some projects ... Read More about Saturday In The Garden & Some Projects We’re Working On

15 Great DIY Money Saving Household Cleaners

Creative Money Saving Household Cleaners. Moving to a greener lifestyle often means giving up some things we have become accustomed to and while that can often be scary, it can also be really amazing if we give it a try. One thing that I first did when I decided to live a greener lifestyle was to get rid of as many chemicals as I could. I started with my cleaning supplies. I was worried that ... Read More about 15 Great DIY Money Saving Household Cleaners

Tips For Saving Money on Organic Meat

Most people know there are ways to save money on organic fruits and vegetables, but if you are trying to go as organic as you can in your diet, you will notice the sticker shock when you go to purchase organic meat! Here are some tips on saving money on organic meat that have worked for me. You will often find that the price is double or more what you are used to paying! Even when it's not ... Read More about Tips For Saving Money on Organic Meat

How To Make Healthy Mixed Berry Infused Water

We stopped drinking soda years ago. Well....I usually have one soda a week (Friday Movie Night). Otherwise we drink different types of drinks you can make yourself. One of them is infused water. If you are looking for a great substitute for juice or soda for summer, infused water is a great choice. Infused water doesn't have the high sugar content found in soda and juice, and is very easy ... Read More about How To Make Healthy Mixed Berry Infused Water

16 Cute DIY Patriotic Decorating Ideas

I've collected 16 awesome DIY patriotic decorating ideas that would be easy for you to make for any patriotic holiday. Not only are these ideas easy to duplicate, they're low cost (love that)! 16 DIY Patriotic Decorating Ideas Use the decor for other times too! Don't just use these decor items for the fourth of July; use them for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, and other patriotic ... Read More about 16 Cute DIY Patriotic Decorating Ideas

My New (to me) Dining Room China Cabinet

My husband got me a new china cabinet for the dining room (I got to pick it out) for Mother's Day! I had few to choose from that needed painting but I really wasn't looking forward to adding one more thing to my to do list, so I was lucky to find one that someone had already painted. All I did was paint some of the beadboard backing yellow. I didn't spend a whole lot of time dressing it up - ... Read More about My New (to me) Dining Room China Cabinet