A Cultivated Nest

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I'm so grateful of your support of this blog that has grown so much this past year and I wish you all happiness and great success in this New Year! Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want so they'll be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you ... Read More about Happy New Year!

2 Financial Challenges You Might Want to Participate In

Hi everyone! Just popping in to let you know about 2 financial challenges that are starting in January that you might want to join in on. First, there's 31 Days of Living Well & Spending Zero at Living Well & Spending Less. There's also a closed facebook group that you can ask to join for support in this challenge. Most people are doing it in January, some people are doing it in ... Read More about 2 Financial Challenges You Might Want to Participate In

How To Reuse Or Upcycle Old Christmas Cards

I'm not really the sentimental type when it comes to keeping Christmas cards. I've only kept the ones my daughter has given me when she was little and few others now and then. So what do you do with with Christmas cards when Christmas is over (or for that matter what do you do with any cards you get)? There are lots of ways to reuse and upcycle old Christmas cards! How To Reuse or Upcycle Old ... Read More about How To Reuse Or Upcycle Old Christmas Cards

The Last Little Bits of Christmas Decor

I have just the last little bits of Christmas decorating to share with you guys. Even though I didn't do a lot this year, I'm so ready to take it down already (except the tree - love that). So here are a few more photos! My globe collection with a little red plaid reindeer and bottle brush tree. Here are some photos of my " holiday shelf" which I think I'm going to rename to ... Read More about The Last Little Bits of Christmas Decor

Holiday Gifts From The Lakeside Collection

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Lakeside Collection I love shopping online for the holidays! As a matter of fact, 95% of my Christmas shopping was done online this year. A great place to do your holiday shopping is The Lakeside Collection. They have tons of holiday gift items. They really have a little something for everyone on your list at all price points. Some of the items ... Read More about Holiday Gifts From The Lakeside Collection

DIY Saturday: Easy Christmas Tree Stair Decoration

Here is a super cute and easy DIY Christmas home decor project to do and all you need is shelf liner! Today's DIY featured project is a Christmas Tree Stair Decoration from Lowe's Creative Ideas. What a cute (and temporary) way to greet your guests this Christmas! ***UPDATE: They have removed this tutorial but the measurements for the tree are still linked. DIY Christmas Tree Stair ... Read More about DIY Saturday: Easy Christmas Tree Stair Decoration