10 Tips for Shopping at Home Goods (Guest Post) #DailyDoseofDesign

While my daughter and I are travelling, I’m very fortunate that my friend Adriana from Daily Dose of Design  has agreed to be a guest writer on the Nest during the month of May.  You’ll really enjoy her tips, recipes and fabulous “designer… Read more10 Tips for Shopping at Home Goods (Guest Post) #DailyDoseofDesign

More Organics in Your Life, No Matter Your Budget

When hearing the phrase “living more organically”, many people picture a modern day homesteader building their own home from recycled materials, living without electricity, growing their own food free of pesticides and chemicals, and raising their own meat. While this… Read moreMore Organics in Your Life, No Matter Your Budget

Herb Your Enthusiam – Growing Your Own Herbs, Their Flavors and Uses

A well-stocked kitchen can transform fresh ingredients into delicious meals that please all the senses. There are no better ingredients to have on hand than herbs.  Growing herbs indoors is an easy way to bring the feeling of spring into your home… Read moreHerb Your Enthusiam – Growing Your Own Herbs, Their Flavors and Uses

Lower Your Utility Bills – Part 6: 7 Ways To Cut Extra Charges on Your Phone Bill

We all complain about those surprises we get on our phone bills. When you set a budgeted amount for phone service, items like going over minutes, long distance fees, texting, mobile internet usage, and information calls can leave you frustrated.  This… Read moreLower Your Utility Bills – Part 6: 7 Ways To Cut Extra Charges on Your Phone Bill

Lower Your Utility Bills – Part 4: Routine Home Maintenance

Lower Utilities 4.Maintenance

You’re busy.  And when you’re busy, you have a tendency to let little things slide. Unfortunately, one of the first things you let slide is those awful, tedious, boring home maintenance projects. It can wait, right?  Wait another week; another… Read moreLower Your Utility Bills – Part 4: Routine Home Maintenance