Manuela_Williams Profile

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2011-07-27
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I share my adventures and dreams of simple country living in a metropolitan suburb of Atlanta! .. Organic gardening, sewing, crochet, preserving food, DIY projects and decorating cottage style are.. some things I write about.
Other Tags: suburban farming, cottage decorating, self-sufficiency, gardening, DIY Projects
Latest Blog Posts
- 10 Clever Mason Jar Organization Ideason Jan 9, 2016 in Organized Home Organizing my nest DIY mason jar mason jars organization organization ideasMason jars are wonderful! You can cook in them, make them into decor, and store things in them! They’re one of the most versatile supplies out there! I particularly enjoy using them in organization, because they’re both useful and pretty.
- Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Parmesan SoupThe winter weather has really kicked in here! The days are cold, but the mornings and evenings are nearly icy! On days like these, I want nothing more than a bowl of nice, hot soup to help warm me up. When we eat out in the winter, I often like to or...
- Homemade Birdseed WreathDid you know that it’s even more important to feed birds during the winter than in the summer? In the summer they can find their own food, but in the winter, bugs, berries, and seeds are scarce. On top of that, birds tend to use up energy quick...
- Tips For Financial Stability In The New YearNearly every family suffers from some sort of income instability at one point or another. Working toward financial freedom and security is a tough thing to manage. But it can be done with some simple tips you can apply to your life no matter what you...
- 10 Upcycled Sweater Winter Decor DIY Projectson Jan 2, 2016 in DIY Projects DIY DIY projects repurpose repurposing sweaters upcycle Upcycled Sweater Project upcyclingYour house may be feeling a little empty now that Christmas is over and all the decorations are boxed back up. But don’t worry, your home doesn’t have to look plain and bare until the next big holiday! Instead, why not just decorate for w...
- Low Calorie Cleansing Vegetable SoupPlanning to diet in the new year? All of the ingredients in this soup are extremely low in calories, so it’s great to have on hand anytime you’re dieting! Soup is satisfying, filling and takes a long time to eat, which makes it the perfec...
- New Year’s Resolution Printable Goal SheetsHave you decided on your New Year’s resolutions? If not, now is the time to make them! And if you really want to succeed, now is the time to plan how you’re going to accomplish them! The best way to plan anything out is to write it down.
- 15 Articles to Help Organize Your Home for the New YearStart the year off right with a nicely organized home! Organizing your home at the start of the year is a perfect way to set yourself up for success in the year to come. You’ll spend less time looking for items and dealing with messes, and more...
- 10 Printable Christmas Activities for Kidson Dec 23, 2015 in Frugal Living Frugal Kids ActivitiesChristmas is nearly here! Likely, your kids or grandkids are very excited and can’t wait for the big day! Which means they probably can’t focus on anything that’s not Christmas related. Help keep them occupied until Christmas comes...
- Pistachio Cranberry Chocolate BarkI love no bake recipes! They’re perfect for when I’m in the mood for a treat, but don’t feel like having to check on the oven every 10 minutes. Which is why I love chocolate bark! Some bark recipes are complex, requiring a lot of st...
- 10 Tips To Help You Organize Your Life for the New YearThe new year is a wonderful time to try to get your life in order. Let forgetfulness and unnecessary stress be a part of last year, and go into the new year organized and ready for whatever life throws at you! All you need to do is make a few changes...
- 12 Yummy Recipes in a Jaron Dec 19, 2015 in Breakfast Desserts In the kitchen Snacks Homemade edible gifts mason jar mason jars RecipesJars are so wonderfully versatile! They come in a variety of sizes, so can be adapted to projects of any scale. I like to use them in DIY projects, organization, homemade beauty products, and to hold a variety of delicious recipes! If you’ve...
- All-White Thrifty Tablescape for Under $20Today, Tatanisha Worthey from A Mitten Full of Savings is sharing her fabulous idea for how to make a beautiful thrifty tablescape for under $20! It can be easy to spend a ton of money decorating your home. However, if you’re a fan of looking f...
- Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Townhouse CrackersI love buttery Townhouse crackers! They’re so yummy with a variety of toppings. Usually I just choose to top mine with cheese for a quick snack, but the other day I decided I was more in the mood for some chocolate. We didn’t have any cho...
- 5 Things To Do Before Shopping OnlineThese important things to do before shopping online apply to everything from major electronics purchases to holiday gifts. You may think you should just click and buy, but there are a few simple things that you can do that will save you money, frus...
- 10 Creative Upcycled Door DIY ProjectsDon’t you love upcycle DIY projects? There’s nothing better than taking something old that someone else would consider trash, and turning it into something beautiful and useful! One great example is upcycling old doors! House doors, cupbo...
- Quick and Easy Southern PralinesIf you’ve never had a praline, you’ve been missing out! Pralines are a delicious Southern candy, and are a must-buy if you’re ever in Louisiana! But if you don’t know any place where you can buy pralines, don’t worry,...
- DIY Homemade All Purpose Cleaneron Sep 1, 2015 in Frugal Living Organized Home Organizing my nest DIY Cleaner frugal Homemade money saving ideasKeeping your house clean is difficult enough with all the different things that need to be scrubbed and sanitized, that it seems like adding insult to injury when you consider how much commercial cleaners cost! Depending on your cleaning schedule, yo...
- 9 Clever Tips for Keeping Your House Clean in Minutes a DayThese tips to keep your house clean are easy enough for anyone to manage, regardless of their schedule! A clean house doesn’t have to take all day long. With the right plan in place, you can keep your home neat, orderly and clean with ease. Go...
- 10 Frugal DIY Halloween CostumesHalloween is right around the corner! If you have kids, I’m sure they’re getting more and more excited as it gets closer, and are already thinking up their dream costumes. Nowadays, it’s easier than ever to find fun, unique costumes...