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  • "5 Ways to Encourage Someone"

    National Day of Encouragement is the perfect reminder that small acts of encouragement can have a big impact on someone's life. Whether it's a friend, family member, coworker, or even a stranger, a few words of support can make a world of difference. 
  • Top, middle, base notes?!

      Have you ever heard the candle terms "top, middle and base notes"? If so, are you wondering what the heck it means🤪 and why you should care!?! ...
  • Wreath Trend Alert

    Recently my husband and I cleaned out the attic and I came across quite a few of my old wreaths. Most were the big mesh wreaths, and they are still...
  • What does MNC stand for?!

      In 2013, I started a small business named "My Nest Creations." I made baby blankets, pillows, decorated mason jars, wreaths, and hand-painted bu...
  • Decorating with Beads?!

    Wooden Beaded Garland Farmhouse Rosary Beads.....Yes, that title is a mouthful, isn’t it?! When I was researching on how and why these beads became...
  • Decorating with Wooden Cutting Boards

      Trends come and go, but I sure do love it when it’s a useful one! No longer do we have to hide the wooden cutting boards! Now they are a decorat...
  • Dough Bowls for Different Decorating Styles

    My mother has always loved hardwood floors. Every house we lived in had at least a few rooms, if not all, hardwood. As a kid, I wanted carpet. Lush...
  • Plant-Based Insect Repellent: Citronella Essential Oil and 3 Ways to Use It

    Summer is here and along with all of the fun of being outdoors comes those pesky mosquitoes! While there are effective chemical products available,...
  • 3 Reasons why Soy Wax is better than Paraffin Wax

    3 Reasons why Soy Wax is better than Paraffin Wax: Soy Wax is a 100% Renewable Resource Soy Wax is 100% Non-Toxic Soy Wax burns cleaner and 25%-50...
  • What is Phthalate-Free? (and why you should care)

    Have you ever gone into a store that is heavily scented and started to get a headache? Or maybe you use a certain cleaning product that is heavily ...
  • 3 Benefits of Using Essential Oils in Candles

        1. Stress Relief Our lives can be very stressful and it is important to take time to relax. There are certain essential oils that are known to...
  • Happy International Women’s Day!

    “A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day.

    We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.

    From challenge comes change, so let's all choose to challenge.”