The Best of the Ugly: Christmas Sweaters Gone Wild

Ugly Christmas Sweaters Gone Wild – The experts here at The House That Never Slumbers have scoured the web to bring you the Best of the Ugly, the Gaudiest of the Gaudy, the compilation of each and every Eyesore to End All Eyesores! There are some spectacles, you just can’t unsee, and we have found every… Continue reading The Best of the Ugly: Christmas Sweaters Gone Wild

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Why I Had the Rest of My Kids with a Midwife – Part 3

Why I Had the Rest of My Kids with a Midwife: The Birth Story of My Oldest (Part 3) – I was in labor for three hours with my first child. I know. I know some people are in labor for days. All three hours of my first birth were medical personnel making me feel… Continue reading Why I Had the Rest of My Kids with a Midwife – Part 3

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Why I Had the Rest of My Kids with a Midwife – Part 2

Why I Had the Rest of My Kids with a Midwife: The Birth Story of My Oldest (Part 2) – I was in labor for three hours with my first child. I know. I know some people are in labor for days. All three hours of my first birth were medical personnel making me feel… Continue reading Why I Had the Rest of My Kids with a Midwife – Part 2

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Why I Had the Rest of My Kids with a Midwife – Part 1

Why I Had the Rest of My Kids with a Midwife: The Birth Story of My Oldest (Part 1) – I was in labor for three hours with my first child. I know. I know some people are in labor for days. All three hours of my first birth were medical personnel making me feel… Continue reading Why I Had the Rest of My Kids with a Midwife – Part 1

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Married in High School – Now Celebrating Six Months

  Married in High School – My teenage daughter, who was married in high school, has now been married for six months (actually about 6 1/2 months at this point because I’m way behind on this post). In my last post about the couple, I tricked you (not intentionally, I meant to get there) into… Continue reading Married in High School – Now Celebrating Six Months

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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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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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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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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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