A Cultivated Nest

20 Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Freeze

Have you ever passed up a great food sale or a bulk price deal because you were afraid the majority of the food would wind up going to waste? Well, you won't have to miss out on any deals after you read about all these foods you can freeze! Not only does freezing foods give you a chance to save money, but many of these will also help to save you time! Check out these 20 foods you can freeze that ... Read More about 20 Foods You Didn’t Know You Could Freeze

Easy Pesto Chicken Salad

Pesto makes everything taste better (like bacon :) ). It really adds a flavor boost to just about any recipe! This pesto chicken salad is SO yummy and VERY easy to make! I included a recipe for homemade pesto (also super easy) but you can use store bought pesto to make it even quicker. This is a great recipe for using up leftover chicken (or turkey) in the fridge or you can use a rotisserie ... Read More about Easy Pesto Chicken Salad

My Container Vegetable Garden

As many of you know, we sold our house last October and are currently in a rental. At our old house I had a pretty good sized vegetable garden which you can see here (my 2014 garden tour). But I knew we weren't going to be in this rental long enough to make it worthwhile to do any sort of raised beds so I decided to grow my vegetables in containers (since that would make them easy to move). So ... Read More about My Container Vegetable Garden

Can’t Pay Your Bills: Budget Rescue 911

What to do when you can't pay your bills. Like it or not, sometimes our budgets just get into trouble. Sure, we do what we can, when we can, but sometimes, no matter what we do, it’s just not enough to help prevent massive budget failure and a complete breakdown of our finances. Have you ever had that happen to you? Where you can't pay all of your bills on time? I remember facing this situation ... Read More about Can’t Pay Your Bills: Budget Rescue 911

Creamy Mini S’more Trifles

This recipe is definitely indulgent! Here's a fun way to enjoy the delicious taste of S'mores without a campfire! These Mini S'more Trifles are easy to make and a sophisticated way to serve this loved campfire treat! Mini S'more Trifle Ingredients: 5 oz box of instant chocolate pudding, any brand 2 C. cold milk 1 sleeve (about 15 graham cracker sheets), crushed 3 tbs. butter, melted 7 ... Read More about Creamy Mini S’more Trifles

DIY Menu Planning Board: Easy & Inexpensive!

Yard sale and thrift store finds are some of the greatest treasures! Not only are you rescuing items from possibly being in the trash pile but you will often find good quality for way less than you might pay for a new, plastic, and not as well made item! Have you ever run across old fashioned pictures that your parents had hanging in the living room in the 70’s at thrift stores? They may be out ... Read More about DIY Menu Planning Board: Easy & Inexpensive!