Fun ways to say Thanks!

I know we said we weren’t going to post on New Years Eve, but I did anyways!  We were in the process of making them anyways and I wanted to share this idea with you before the kids go back to school!  Thanks in the inbox: The... [Read more]

To the lady who didn’t wash her hands…

How to wash your hands! This post goes to the lady at the rest stop bathroom who forgot to wash her hands! I’m sure it just slipped her mind. She probably didn’t realize that she is part of the statistic that tells... [Read more]

Woman of the Week December 28, 2009

Kris is our woman of the week!  “My mother is an inspiration to EVERYONE who knows her. Life hasn’t always dealt her the easiest hand, and she handles each new blow with grace and class. Not to say she hasn’t... [Read more]

9 Easy Wasy to Make Noise for the New Year

With the New Year Fast approaching and Christmas wrapping up it’s time to get ready for some noise!  Here are 9 easy ways to make some noise for the New Year!  They are simple and fast.   Check them out and let us know... [Read more]

Are you getting your free Photo Canvas and Photo Calendar?

Are you getting your free Canvas and Photo Calendar? Canvas People is offering a free 8×10 canvas to every household!  We tried it and look how cute it turned out!  You do have to pay shipping, but $14.95 for a $55 canvas…that’s... [Read more]

Channel 6 News and HowDoesShe

Thanks Channel 6! Michelle Edmonds Rocks!! AlisonAlison is one of the 3 founders of HowDoesShe.com She is the mama of 4 rockin' kids who love PB and J's. She has one fantastic husband who is the love of her life and loves... [Read more]

3 tips on how to Capture Christmas

I am by no means an expert, but I wanted to share a few things I have learned… With your camera 1.  Zoom In. Take out all background distraction and fill your frame with your subject. Not zoomed in… And now zoom... [Read more]

Family Dinner Questions #1

  30 Family Dinner Questions #1 Here are questions that encourage family talk!  We believe in families and we know the power of getting to know each other better.  So what we’ve created for you are 30 questions... [Read more]

Winners Announced! Welcome Channel 6 Viewers and our Idaho Readers!

Welcome Channel 6 Viewers and all of our Idaho readers!  We are glad you found us.  We are having an awesome Idaho giveaway just in time for this holiday season. Keep reading to see how you can get in on the goods! If you... [Read more]

9 Ways to use a candy cane!

What to do with Candy Canes!  9 ideas on how to use Candy Canes  This first one is a tutorial on chocolate dipped candy canes.  If you have extra chocolate left over from the Oreo Cookie tutorial this will be perfect for you! 1. ... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #1 – Nativity…with an Angel Wing tutorial

Probably one of the most popular Christmas traditions out there is to act out the story of Jesus’ birth.  I have memories of crawling around on the floor with a sheep skin on my back making animal sounds at the appropriate... [Read more]

Need a last minute gift? These are perfect and super cheap right now!

Need a last minute gift?  Here are some great deals I found on magazines!  A magazine is a gift that keeps on giving!  Just wrap up a picture of the magazine they will be getting starting in January!  I ordered a subscription... [Read more]

Fun Family Frugal Tradition #2 Story Toes!

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #2  Puppet Show Toes! Need a couple hours to get ready for the holidays?  Have the kids get ready for a puppet show!  All you need are markers and toes.  This is Santa and his reindeer. You’ll... [Read more]

Woman of the Week December 20th

“Brooke is one of the most amazing woman I know. She has a heart of gold. This Christmas her family decided that instead of spending a lot of money on themselves they would help out 3 families. This kind of charity is not... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #3 – Hot Cocoa and Snow! 4 great ideas!

Fun Family Tradition Fresh snowfall!  In our family we drop everything to get kids bundled at the site of the first flake. It doesn’t matter that their snow pants are 3 inches too short and we can’t find matching... [Read more]

Christmas Wrapping – Reusable, Adorable and Green!

I always enjoyed it when our Christmas presents were wrapped and everyone took turns to open one present at a time.  This seemed to make Christmas last longer rather than just having all the presents under the tree unwrapped. ... [Read more]

1 Magnet Board Done 2 Different Ways!

Advent Calendar and Birthday Board.  Julie had this great idea to turn a magnet board into two things!  She did the front side an advent calendar and the back side a birthday countdown!  She used the same frame and same... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #4 – snowman with a twist

Since I have lived in Boise, we haven’t received a lot of snow.  When we do get snow, it usually melts by the afternoon.  This makes it hard to build a snowman.  We came up with a solution.  We make a snowman with doughnuts!   This... [Read more]

We are going to be on the news!

Sunday December 20th at 10:00 pm watch for us on channel 6! Here is the scoop: Kevin, the camera man, came last week to get the story on HowDoesShe.  We started out the day at 5:00am when Amber Coates (make-up and hair artist) came... [Read more]

Featuring ‘Love Actually’ – Handmade gift Idea for Spouse

We are so excited about sharing ‘Love Actually’ with you!  We’d let them take over HowDoesShe’s ‘Love your Spouse’ category in a second if they would!   Cher, Thanks for posting today.... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #5 – Family Fondue

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #5 – Family Fondue This is one family tradition I simply can not do without. Our Christmas family fondue night is anticipated, fun, memorable, and did I mention delicious?! I’m not talking... [Read more]

A Clean Teacher Appreciation Gift

Teacher Appreciation Gifts We had a few requests for more teacher gift ideas so here you go! This practical teacher gift idea is always needed!  Now you can personalize it for your teachers. I have seen a few different tutorials... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #6 Reindeer Ice Wreath

Reindeer Ice Wreaths You are going to love the cold weather when you see these! These are so fun, so easy and so cheap to make!!! All you need is: Your kids to help! Water Bowls Cups Carrots or Apples (whatever your reindeer... [Read more]

Oreo Sucker Holder!

Now that you’ve made your Oreo Suckers…here is your sucker holder tutorial! 1.  Modge Podge your 4×4.  I did all the sides, but the bottom. 2.  Place your pre cut paper on the mod podge and press down. ... [Read more]

Woman of the Week Dec 14th

“Samantha is an amazing mother, wife, and woman! She has 3 boys one of which is down syndrome. She makes me want to strive to live my life better because she is always doing fun stuff with them and taking them everywhere... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #7 – Magical Moments Under The Christmas Tree

One of my very favorite childhood memories happened right under the Christmas tree. I still vividly remember lying next to my dad directly under the tree. We would look up into all of the branches above us and see the twinkling... [Read more]

Redbox on Groupon!

I don’t usually post Groupon deals on the site, but I couldn’t resist sharing this amazing deal!  Groupon has just made my day by offering 3 Redbox codes for only $1. ONE BUCK!  Whoo hoo! Hurry! Limited quantity... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #8 – Talent Show

Warning:  I am starting with a personal memory, so if you just want the ideas, skip now to the bottom of the post. This picture brings back a hilarious memory that completely depicts my kids at that particular time in our lives. ... [Read more]

Oreo Cookie Sucker Tutorial

I know, they are perfectly gorgeous. We are so lucky to have our sweet {and oh so talented} friend, Jamie give us a tutorial on her famous cookie suckers. Boise local, Jamie, is a young mother of two adorable little boys. Jamie... [Read more]

Hot Chocolate Heaven!

My friend Stacy told me about hot chocolate heaven at Maverik.  Yes, you read that right – Maverik.  I know you can go to your local coffee shop and get this goodness, but did you know you can get it at your local gas... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #9 – Family Slumber Party

Fun Frugal Christmas Tradition #9 – Family Slumber Party The excitement building up to Christmas is half the fun! This weekend surprise the kiddos by putting an invitation on their pillow to a family slumber party!  Pop... [Read more]

Vinyl Post…Finally!

I got this bowl at the dollar store and made it super cute!  All it took was a little red permanent vinyl. Have fun with all your projects…we want to see pics. Silhouette.  Here is a post on why we like the Silhouette... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #10 – Book on Tape

I came across this idea from the idea room and loved how it could fit in our 12.5 days of frugal Christmas Traditions. Take a look at Amy’s Post and you’ll see how fun it would be to do this! You could choose your... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #11 – Paint Can PJ’s

Fun Frugal Christmas Tradition #11 – Paint Can PJ’s Many families have the wonderful Christmas tradition of opening pajamas on Christmas Eve. Even as a mother of three, I still get giddy about opening my new Christmas... [Read more]

Snowman Gift Box

Greetings new friends! I’m Becca from Blue Cricket Design! It’s such a privilege visiting all of you! I’m your typical girl next door! I married my High School Sweetheart over 8 years ago and together we are experiencing... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #12

I love traditions!  I think it gives security and something to look forward to for your kids.  Christmas is the perfect time to start some fun ones.  I know you all have your ideas, but we at How Does She, want to share... [Read more]

Don’t buy another gift card until you read this…

WAHOO Cheaper Gift Cards!   I wish I would have known about this site years ago!  This site offers Discounted Gift Cards...  They buy them from people who don’t want them and then sell them for cheaper. We checked into... [Read more]

#1 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Caroling for Charity

#1 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Caroling for Charity That’s right our #1 Neighbor gift idea is No Gifts {well, at least not for each other}. As fun as it is to give and receive Christmas Gifts from Neighbors,…we... [Read more]

We have Winners!!! Big Cyber Week Giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Big Cyber Week Giveaway. The winners were chosen through random.org and here are the lucky results! 1. Flirty Apron Winner is Rachel who said, “I would love the flirty apron or... [Read more]

Jenny Woman of the Week

Jenny was chosen as Woman of the week!  Jenny has 4 children, 3 boys and one girl and married to the love of her life!  They moved about 3 1/2 years ago to a place where family was not around.   She had three little boys at... [Read more]

#2 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Melt in your Mouth Cookies

#2 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Melt in your Mouth Cookies Deliver a package of Mint Cookies  & can of Hot Chocolate {Stephens is my favorite} Attach Tag: “Gather your family for a special Treat! Be prepared... [Read more]

#3 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Snuggle

 #3 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Snuggle Who doesn’t love Snuggle? Sometimes practical items are a nice alternative to sweets.  I know this would a welcome gift on my doorstep! Tag idea: “Snuggle UP! ... [Read more]

Do you HULU?

I can’t believe I just found out about HULU!  It is so fun.  It is a free database of movies and TV shows.  You have to watch short ads every now and again, but nothing like TV commercials – they are pretty short. ... [Read more]

Teacher Gift Idea

12 Days of Christmas! We had this idea to give our kids’ teachers a bunch of school supplies that they needed with some treats for a gift for Christmas.  My friend Jen took it one step further, and added to it  much... [Read more]

Two thoughtful gifts under $1

Two thoughtful gifts under $1 Here’s a shout out to gifts that are cheap, useful and VERY thoughtful! The first year my husband and I were married we were the typical newly weds, going to school, no income and blissfully... [Read more]

#4 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Creamer {for a steamer}

#4 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Creamer {for a steamer} I am in love with Coffee Mate. Yes, that is right,…I don’t even drink Coffee, but I could sip this stuff straight from the bottle. It is the best addition... [Read more]

Easy to make magnet board…(for about $1)

Easy to make Magnet board! I think I’ll have my daughter make this for her friends for Christmas. 1.  I got this piece of metal at a metal shop.  Look up metal shops in your area and see if they can cut you a piece. ... [Read more]

Homeade Gift Ideas for every age

I love giving homemade gifts!  I don’t do it as much as I like, but I just love watching the receiver open their gift that I know I have spent long hours making all the while thinking of them.  The problem is, kids don’t... [Read more]

#5 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Cookie Dough

# 5 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – Cookie Dough Give a roll of cookie dough with tag “We could all use a little extra DOUGH this time of Year” . This one makes me smile. Hopefully it will your neighbors too!... [Read more]

Apples, Apples, Apples

You know what the Doctor says, “An apple a day…” You can’t deny the health benefits of apples, but I can’t get my kids to eat a plain ol’ apple, but they LOVE apple sauce.  I didn’t... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea – Grandparents & Family

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love PhotoStamps. They’re perfect for every occasion! Most recently I ordered them for my twins birth announcement. There is something so sweet about seeing a personalized picture... [Read more]

#6 – Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – True Delights

#6 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea – True Delights#6 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea Have you tasted these?! They are divine.  True Delight Granola Bars are NOT your average granola bar. Your neighbors will thank you after... [Read more]