This has been a reluctant goal in our house for several months. We were tired of paying over $200 per month for internet and cable, but we were reluctant to give up our shows. Let's be honest, I was reluctant, while the Hubs was more than ready. I like my shows. and I really like my DVR. Commercials are such a waste of time. But when he told me we could save about $160 A MONTH, or nearly $2,000 a … [Read more...] about How We Cut Cable & Still Watch HD for FREE
Bacon Ranch Tomato Pie
Make a Bacon Ranch Tomato Pie with the summer tomato harvest. Flaky pie crust, ranch cream cheese, BACON and roasted cherry tomatoes. Tasty, fresh and oh so EASY! And can you say gorgeous? I just made this a week ago, but preparing this post makes me want to make another again lickety-split! Yes, it has bacon, but only six slices in the whole pie. Yes, it has cream cheese, but its all organic with … [Read more...] about Bacon Ranch Tomato Pie
Perfectly Easy Pot Roast
I'm all about tasty, easy meals. Especially meals that yield copious amounts of leftovers. My husband is an all-American man who loves his meat and potatoes. He also works really hard all week then comes home and works on projects for me all weekend. Needless to say, I want to keep my hunk happy and full whenever I can. This meal pretty much sums all that up in to one tasty amazing pot. Try this … [Read more...] about Perfectly Easy Pot Roast
How to Repurpose Antique Oil Funnels to Industrial Light Fixtures
You remember these beauties from last week's post, right? I must have really stumped y'all because I only had one guess. Reader Corrie did correctly guess that they are funnels. Specifically, automotive oil funnels. My plan was to turn them in to industrial looking light fixtures. Unusual light fixtures are one of my favorite ways to bring character to my home. I think these turned out pretty … [Read more...] about How to Repurpose Antique Oil Funnels to Industrial Light Fixtures
A Whole New Meaning to “Blooming” in Bedlam
You may have noticed I've been MIA since before Christmas. So sorry about that, but I've been working on a really big, secret project. And it hasn't been a picnic. Now that I'm finally feeling somewhat better and we are almost out of the first trimester, I can finally tell you all about my big baby project! Keep reading to find out what this means for the blog. I promise not to turn it into an all … [Read more...] about A Whole New Meaning to “Blooming” in Bedlam
DIY Dresser to Vanity Conversion
Last Thanksgiving (before the blog was born) I was enjoying some brainstorming with my sister-in-law. Being a mom of three, she was stumped at what to get her youngest teenage daughter for Christmas. She mentioned wanting to get or make a vanity to help free up the bathroom. We girls do love to groom. I mentioned my friend, Brandie over at Fresh Furniture, who always has interesting pieces just … [Read more...] about DIY Dresser to Vanity Conversion