A Cultivated Nest

6 Ways to Use Pine Cones in Your Garden

If you live in an area with pine trees, you probably have an abundance of pine cones at your fingertips. At first thought you might be annoyed by this, but the truth is pine cones can actually be quite beneficial! So don’t toss those pine cones out just yet. Check out these 6 Ways to Use Pine Cones in Your Garden, and see how awesome having these little guys around can be! Pine cones may ... Read More about 6 Ways to Use Pine Cones in Your Garden

Flower Pot Rice Krispies Treats

Now that it's officially spring, it's time for all things flowers! Even if the flowers aren't in bloom just yet where you are doesn't mean you can't make some pretty flowers yourself. And these are ones you can eat! For a fun spring treat, you have to make these Flower Pot Rice Krispies Treats! These pretty edible flower shaped rice krispie treats are great as after-school snacks, but would ... Read More about Flower Pot Rice Krispies Treats

10 Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen

How to Make a Zero Waste Kitchen. If you're like most people, a significant portion of your budget is probably devoted to groceries and other needs in your kitchen. Well, as you probably know, living well on a budget is entirely doable and can be achieved by making small changes here and there. So whenever I’m looking to cut back on expenses, the kitchen is where I start! I’m always surprised by ... Read More about 10 Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen

DIY Raised Bed Using Concrete Blocks

DIY Concrete Block Raised Bed Happy Weekend Everyone! I've been working in my vegetable garden getting my raised beds ready for planting. My raised beds are made out of wood (here's my post on how to build a raised bed with wood), but I thought some of you might like a tutorial on how to make a raised bed out of concrete blocks. This tutorial is from Retro Ranch Revival and is part of my DIY ... Read More about DIY Raised Bed Using Concrete Blocks

Cast Iron Skillet Easter Cookie

Yummy Easter Skillet Cookie Recipe. Have you ever tried making a skillet cookie? They're so easy to make! In fact, since they're just one big cookie, they're actually easier and faster to make than traditional small cookies. On top of that, they taste delicious! Your skillet will ensure your giant cookie gets cooked to perfection! If you want to serve a big Easter dessert this year, you need to ... Read More about Cast Iron Skillet Easter Cookie

DIY Teacup Fairy Garden

DIY Fairy Garden in a Cup. I love making DIY fairy gardens! It feels like decorating a doll house, but smaller, and with even more opportunities for creativity. Last time I used a pretty big mug for my teacup garden, but this time I wanted to use a small, pretty cup I'd found at Goodwill. The end result is super cute! If you want to make your own DIY Teacup Fairy Garden, here's how I made ... Read More about DIY Teacup Fairy Garden