A Cultivated Nest

Are Credit Cards Evil?

I've spoken before about how we follow the Dave Ramsey plan for finances. We do with one exception. He is totally opposed to the use of credit cards - he doesn't want you to have one at all. Instead he wants you to have a $1000 emergency fund (which we have) and use that instead of a credit card if something crops up. Well, I don't know how he travels without a credit card! We would need waaaay ... Read More about Are Credit Cards Evil?

Show & Tell Friday!

For other Show and Tell Friday posts please visit Kelli at There's No Place Like HomeOne of the best things about blogging is getting to know so many wonderful people I normally wouldn't have a chance to meet! Today I want to share something the wonderfully talented Rosemary of Roses Petite Maison gave me just because she knows I collect redwork and thought I would enjoy them.She sent me two ... Read More about Show & Tell Friday!

Party Basics For New Nesters – Review

We had a lovely rainy day yesterday! The first one in about 4-5 weeks. So I had a wonderful cozy day at home and had a chance to go through some books that I've been keeping for just such a day. I was sent "Party Basics For New Nesters" by Maria McBride when I had my other blog, but I never got around to reviewing it.This is a fabulous book filled with really easy to do projects to make any party ... Read More about Party Basics For New Nesters – Review

It’s a Pumpkin Party!

A Tiger PumpkinJen is having a pretty your pumpkin party today. I love a good party, so here are some pumpkins that I've "prettied".This pumpkin topiary I made using rub-ons from Hobby Lobby.This one is stencilled.Some leaf stickers for an Autumn feeling pumpkin!This is my favorite one. I decoupaged it with some harlequin paper. It was really easy to do!This little pumpkin in a jar is my only ... Read More about It’s a Pumpkin Party!

More Dining Room

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for all the nice things you said about my curtains! I'm still trying to get around to everyone! Also, I'm so happy to see that so many of you use homemade cleaning products already! They're really better for the environment and good for your pocket book too. If you ask a question and don't have an email where I can respond to you directly or I think it's something ... Read More about More Dining Room

Save Money With Homemade Cleaning Products!

Allposters Don't you feel like you're always cleaning your kitchen? I do! Clean up after the dog who likes to take a few kernels of food out of his bowl and put them on the floor (he saves them for later!), cleaning up after cooking, after kids, after "people" who spill stuff on the floor/counter/fridge and don't clean it up right away....the list goes on. Then there's just the daily maintenance ... Read More about Save Money With Homemade Cleaning Products!