The Taming of the Socks in 572 Easy Steps

Watch as our family of seven tackles the daunting task of mating several laundry baskets full of mismatched socks. Will we succeed in our the mission? If your family has a sock problem, you need to see how we accomplished this goal in only 572 easy steps. You too can solve this common laundry nightmare once and… Continue reading The Taming of the Socks in 572 Easy Steps

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The Truth About Tithing: I’m Struggling to Pay My Bills, and You’re Telling Me to Give More?

  I’m struggling to pay my bills, and you’re telling me the way to have more is to give more? I realize that’s a question many people ask when they seriously start to consider tithing. Tithing is one of the most controversial topics in the church today, but I don’t think it should be all… Continue reading The Truth About Tithing: I’m Struggling to Pay My Bills, and You’re Telling Me to Give More?

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How to Easily Build a Chicken Tractor from Upcycled Pallets

  How to Easily Build a Chicken Tractor from Upcycled Pallets – If you’ve ever kept chickens, I’m sure you know the most difficult task is not keeping them in but keeping predators out. We created this extremely functional chicken tractor using materials we already had on hand. *This post may contain affiliate links. I… Continue reading How to Easily Build a Chicken Tractor from Upcycled Pallets

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These 3 Team Snacks Are a Huge Hit for Fall Sports

These 3 Team Snacks Are a Huge Hit for Fall Sports – If you have kids involved with athletics, chances are you’ll eventually take a turn (or a dozen turns) at team snack duty. With four kids, all in a sport or multiple sports during every season, I’ve definitely had some experience in providing team snacks.… Continue reading These 3 Team Snacks Are a Huge Hit for Fall Sports

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Step Back in Time at the Charming Mariemont Inn, Ohio

Step back in time at the charming Mariemont Inn of Mariemont, Ohio. Though this quaint historic inn is only about fifteen minutes from Downtown Cincinnati, geographically speaking, it’s delightful, old country elegance is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the inner city. The village of Mariemont is a planned community, named for… Continue reading Step Back in Time at the Charming Mariemont Inn, Ohio

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Tying the Knot Wedding Invitations DIY

  Tying the Knot Wedding Invitation DIY – As the readers who have been hanging around The House That Never Slumbers for a while now know My Daughter Was Married in High School. We had about ten weeks to really plan the wedding, and because we do our best to live debt-free, we had a… Continue reading Tying the Knot Wedding Invitations DIY

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Today Would Have Been My Daughter’s Wedding Day . . .

Today Would Have Been My Daughter’s Wedding Day . . . Today would have been my daughter’s wedding day . . . but as is often the case in life, plans don’t always go the way you expected. Last year at this time, my oldest daughter was just starting her senior year of high school,… Continue reading Today Would Have Been My Daughter’s Wedding Day . . .

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Cincinnati’s Best Kept Secret – Chateau Laroche (Loveland Castle)

Cincinnati’s Best Kept Secret – Chateau Laroche (Loveland Castle) – My words cannot do justice to this amazing wonder. The pictures may make a better attempt, but neither will they truly capture its grandeur. The Chateau Laroche which means “Rock Castle” is nestled on the banks of the Little Miami River in Loveland, Ohio (on… Continue reading Cincinnati’s Best Kept Secret – Chateau Laroche (Loveland Castle)

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The Only Two Scenarios Where I Do Not Trust the Cheap Knockoff Product: Eclipse Glasses and . . .

I rarely pay full price for anything I buy. I don’t hesitate to try generic off-brand items. I’m not afraid to order cheap products online. If I can get a good deal, it’s often worth the gamble. This gal put the G-A-L in frugal, but there are at least two scenarios where I’ve decided it… Continue reading The Only Two Scenarios Where I Do Not Trust the Cheap Knockoff Product: Eclipse Glasses and . . .

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Folding Table Cooler – This product gets iffy reviews, but it’s something I own and love!

Folding Table Cooler Review – I’ve owned this Outdoor Multi-Function Rolling Cooler with Table and Chairs for a year, and it’s one of my favorite products. We use it in so many different ways. It truly is multi-functional. It’s been a great addition to our athletic and outdoor gear. The best products are always ones… Continue reading Folding Table Cooler – This product gets iffy reviews, but it’s something I own and love!

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