A Cultivated Nest

7 Ways Your Smartphone Can Save You Money

There are so many ways you can use your favorite techy gadget to save you money. If you are going to take it everywhere you go, why not put it to work for something besides Facebook or Angry Birds? Here are some ways your smartphone can save you money that you may not have thought of! Ways Your Smartphone Can Save You Money 1. Apps, apps and more apps. Everyone knows that the best thing ... Read More about 7 Ways Your Smartphone Can Save You Money

Blog Changes & Email Subscribers

Hi everyone! I just wanted to pop in to let you all know a few things that are happening "behind the scenes" so to speak. :) I'm getting a new look for one thing! It's still being worked on so please forgive any glitches or things that look odd. * I don't know why, buy almost everyone's comments are going into spam. Even if you've been commenting for years, even if I approve you to ... Read More about Blog Changes & Email Subscribers

Fluffy Strawberry Nutella Dessert In A Jar

Strawberries are in season and Nutella is always yummy! Here's a really easy {no bake} recipe for a fluffy strawberry Nutella Dessert in a jar. Make a bunch of these in tiny jars for your next gathering (or make a big jar and eat it all on your own!) Desserts look so pretty in a jar that I think they taste better :) Plus it's easy to store in the fridge to serve later. Ingredients: 1 ... Read More about Fluffy Strawberry Nutella Dessert In A Jar

DIY Saturday: How To Make A Garden In A Bag Of Soil

This is an amazing and simple way to set up a new garden bed or even to have a little garden if you don't have much space. Gardening in a bag of soil is not a new idea (I've seen people plant vegetables in a bag of dirt) but I've never seen it used in such large scale. Gardening in a bag of topsoil makes setting up a new garden bed so quick and easy! I would definitely give this a try if ... Read More about DIY Saturday: How To Make A Garden In A Bag Of Soil

15 Cute Teacup Gardens – DIY Miniature Garden Projects

15 Cute DIY Teacup Garden Ideas Add some whimsy to your decor! Turn old teacups into charming mini gardens! Did you pick up a stray teacup at the thrift store? Do you have more teacups than you know what to do with? Looking for a unique DIY gift? Here are a few easy DIY miniature garden ideas to get you started. DIY Teacup Gardens Gift Ideas. Find an old teacup that pops with color ... Read More about 15 Cute Teacup Gardens – DIY Miniature Garden Projects

Thrifty Finds, Frugal Hits & A Miss

It's been a while since I shared some of our frugal doings and thrifty finds. Instead of having garage sales we've been donating our stuff to Goodwill and of course, I have to run in while my husband drops stuff off. At least we're donating waaay more than I'm buying! :) Here are some recent thrift store finds. I found this fabulous rooster print for $3.93! It says French Roosters, 1 in a ... Read More about Thrifty Finds, Frugal Hits & A Miss