Rice Krispy Valentines Suckers!
January 31, 2010 by Alison
Who doesn’t like Rice Krispy treats? My point exactly. Here is sure to be a Valentines Day crowd pleaser… This is a great spin on the Dipped Oreo cookie sucker idea… Make rice krispies, use a cookie cutter to... [Read more]
4 Dollar Store Frames…and you thought one turned out cute?
January 29, 2010 by Alison
Four Dollar Store Frames You thought one frame turned out cute…how about FOUR! Check out the ‘Please Remove Your Shoes’ Post if you missed it. 1. These are four frames I found in the dollar section at Michaels. 2. ... [Read more]
2×4 BEE My Valentine
January 28, 2010 by Alison
2×4 BEE My Valentine Every year for Valentine’s my husband and I have a rule that it has to be a homemade gift. I love our homemade gift exchanges. They require so much thought {and sneakiness because we do not want... [Read more]
Take one sturdy kid, add the following ingredients…
January 28, 2010 by Alison
Rustle up a Recipe for Rearing a Kid! ‘A recipe book on child guidance would make parenting a lot easier…’ You know when you have those ‘parenting’ questions…am I doing this right? Am... [Read more]
9 Readers Tips! January 2010
January 28, 2010 by Alison
We love{{LOVE}} our readers!!! And we love their tips that they send our way!!! The last Saturday of the month we post our favorite readers tips. Here are some of our top readers tips! 1. AHHHH!!! Love this idea. It reminds... [Read more]
Cone Shaped Gift Favors
January 27, 2010 by Shelley
While I was making my Mom’s Homemade Granola, I decided I must share the delicious goodness with some of my dear friends. But what to put it in? I grabbed my scrapbook paper and got to work… Easy, Functional, and... [Read more]
Mom’s Homemade Granola
January 27, 2010 by Shelley
My sweet husband found my mom’s homemade granola recipe, made it, and put a big ziplock bag of it in my Christmas Stocking {yes he has his adorable moments}! My bag was devoured by many in about one day. I have been... [Read more]
Personalized dress up station with Stic Views
January 27, 2010 by Missy
Sticviews is offering 100 free 10×10′s to our HowDoesShe readers. They still have some free ones available!!! Put in the promo code ‘HOWDOESSHE’ for $10 off your purchase!(You will have to pay shipping,... [Read more]
Featuring TidyMom
January 27, 2010 by Shelley
Do you ever go to blogs to look at one post, then an hour later you are totally hooked ? {Hopefully that’s how you all feel about HowDoesShe;)!} My latest find and addiction is TidyMom. Meet Cheryl. Isn’t she cute!?... [Read more]
6 Ideas for Hair Bow Holders!
January 26, 2010 by Shelley
You’ve got the bows…now where are you going to put them? Here are 6 ideas! 1. CBKMFISH created this out of chicken wire! 2. And Nannygoat turned a Goodwill find into this gorgeous framed hair accessory organizer! 3. ... [Read more]
Petal Party
January 26, 2010 by Shelley
Petal Party! I’m sure you’ve noticed that flower accessories are everywhere! They are on little girls headbands, in sassy mommas hair, on purses, gift wrapping….seriously,…they are everywhere! But they... [Read more]
‘Why I Love You’ Pillows {Tutorial}
January 25, 2010 by Alison
‘Why I Love You’ Pillows! To kick off Valentines day in our house the first day in February I put these pillows on my kids bed. Then for 14 days my husband and I leave love notes in them about why we love... [Read more]
Family Dinner Questions #2
January 25, 2010 by Alison
30 Family Dinner Questions #2 Here are questions that encourage family talk! We believe in families and we know the power of getting to know each other better. We’ve created another 30 questions that you put in a jar. ... [Read more]
Family Laundry Room?
January 23, 2010 by Alison
Why didn’t anyone tell me about the greatest invention in laundry history??? Okay my mom probably did I just wasn’t listening. The laundry sorter…and only one per household. About 5 months ago I was... [Read more]
Got Girls? Enlightening ideas to tame their locks!!!
January 22, 2010 by Alison
Got Girls? Here are 5 fun girly hair-do sites that will you’ll be looking at for a while! Learn how to do the newest, funnest, and trendiest things to your daughters hair with these sites! This will be a sure way to get... [Read more]
Stay in Love. Keep Dating.
January 22, 2010 by Shelley
Stay in Love. Keep Dating. I couldn’t help getting choked up while I was researching this topic because it is all about the dearest thing to my heart,…my marriage. {I know, I know,…Oprah makes me cry almost... [Read more]
Inbox tutorial…kind of
January 21, 2010 by Alison
I made this last year for one of the craft groups that I had at my house! Craft group rocked:) I didn’t take any pictures along the way, but I will explain the measurements and the ‘how to’s’. This... [Read more]
7 ways to Organize your papers!
January 21, 2010 by Missy
Overwhelmed with papers? I found a few solutions to your problem! Okay so actually to my problem. I seem to pick topics I struggle with the most so I can find solutions to blog about. So if you benefit from this as... [Read more]
My Favorite Things with a 2×4
January 20, 2010 by Alison
Pretend all these kids are mine and it would really be my favorite things…I had to borrow photo’s because I needed matching ones for the picture. Didn’t it turn out so cute!?! This was just made out of... [Read more]
How To Twist Wire For Picture Holding!
January 20, 2010 by Alison
This is a tutorial on how to twist wire to hold pictures. It’s easy to do. I just thought pictures would explain it better! The wire: Just make sure it’s a firm wire. The gage is not that big of a difference. ... [Read more]
Super Fun Valentine Activities
January 19, 2010 by Missy
People are so creative with ideas for activities to do with your kids – even for a holiday that usually centers around your sweetheart. Following are a few of my favorites… Heart Attack their bedroom door I have... [Read more]
Sticviews is giving the first 100 HowDoesShe readers $10 in free product!!!
January 18, 2010 by Alison
We have been looking for ways to neatly organize kid’s stuff. You know all the wonderful crafts they make you that you just can’t throw away? The Christmas ornaments they hand ‘crafted’ at school. ... [Read more]
Toddler Boy Room on a Budget
January 18, 2010 by Shelley
When my little boy outgrew his nursery, I knew I wanted a room that was clean, simplistic, and ‘sweet’. A classic looking room was important to me because I know that in the near future, I will have absolutely NO... [Read more]
You are A’maze’ing Valentine Card Tutorial
January 16, 2010 by Alison
You are a’MAZE’ing Valentine Card tutorial I saw this idea on Zakka life and loved it. I tried making it, but…I can’t sew a curved line {using plastic and paper}. My heart was, well not a heart. So... [Read more]
11 {easy to make} Valentine Card Ideas
January 16, 2010 by Alison
We are getting close to Valentine’s day and card making is coming fast! Here are 11 easy to make card ideas to make for your little Valentines! 1. For ‘Crayon’ Out Loud Happy Valentine’s Day Chef Messy 2. ... [Read more]
11 Free Valentine Card Downloads
January 16, 2010 by Alison
11 Free {super cute}Valentine Card Downloads…Valentines cards that are so sweet! Don’t forget to check your printer’s Manuel on how much it costs to print! Mine is only $0.05 per sheet. A lot cheaper than... [Read more]
Stop what you are doing and get to OLD NAVY!
January 14, 2010 by Alison
If you need clothes…now is the time to stock up!!!!!!! I just got back from OLD NAVY and they are having 1/2 off of their clearance items! January 15 – 18, 2010 Babies sleepers for $2 Polo kids shirts were $1.50 Women’s... [Read more]
Yummy Valentine Treat Ideas
January 14, 2010 by Missy
I can’t wait to try these! This makes a plain cupcake look appetizing! Candy Cane Hearts from Skip To My Lou cake pops from little birdie secrets My hubby LOVES cheesecake – I will be trying this one! Miniature... [Read more]
Clip Board Tutorial! Make it cute.
January 13, 2010 by Alison
Clip Board Tutorial! Make it cute. My daughters are always stealing my clip board! Yes, I do have a clip board and yes I do use it{even in public}. I wanted to reclaim my treasure so I got these clip boards at the dollar... [Read more]
List of Lists…7 free downloadable lists!
January 13, 2010 by Alison
After having 4 kids and ‘birthing’ my brain each time I have become a list maker. If it’s not on the list then…it probably is not going to get done. The list is where I dump my ideas. I don’t... [Read more]
Gift Giving Organization
January 12, 2010 by Shelley
Doesn’t it seem like there is ALWAYS a gift giving event? Do you ever forget about a ‘gift giving’ occasion until the day of? Or do you just NOT have time to get out and buy for the occasion? {Um, I’ll... [Read more]
Valentine Decor – 18 ideas!
January 11, 2010 by Missy
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! We have found a ton of ideas to share with you in the next few weeks! I am going to kick it off with decorating for this holiday of love. I am sharing these now so you have plenty... [Read more]
Valentine Database!
January 10, 2010 by Alison
Need Ideas for… Valentine Cards? Valentine Printables? Valentine Decor(18 ideas!)? Valentine Tutorials?…more ideas are coming this week!!! Valentine Treats? Great…you’ve come to the right spot:) Click... [Read more]
How Does She make a Watch?
January 8, 2010 by Alison
For our post swap today we are excited to show you ‘Sisters Stuff.’ They have fun ideas and we wanted to show them off! You know those cute beaded watches everyone is wearing!?! Here is the tutorial on how to make... [Read more]
7 Ideas for a Closet!
January 8, 2010 by Alison
Here are 7 ideas on what to do with a closet. Tips on how to organize them in to an office or mudroom! Make sure you check out the mud room idea at the bottom!{It’s cool!} My husband and I thought about doing this in... [Read more]
Woman of the Week January 9th
January 7, 2010 by Missy
Congratulations Gwen on your nomination – you are the HowDoesShe Woman of the Week! Gwen Richards is just months away from reaching the milestone of 100 years old. Her life is a beautiful example of grace and dignity.... [Read more]
Organization Tips
January 7, 2010 by Missy
Get your new year off to a great start with these organization tips! #1 – Establish a toy “jail” A toy jail is a place where bad little toys go and live for an extended stay because they weren’t picked up! This is... [Read more]
Super Hero Kit
January 6, 2010 by Alison
This post is dedicated to all the super heroes in training {Moms included}! Create a super hero name, 3 tutorials on how to make a cape, free download for superhero masks, setting the rules and make your hero. Help your Child... [Read more]
Birthday Cards – never be late again!
January 5, 2010 by Missy
Birthdays I am THE WORST person to be writing this post about remembering people’s birthdays because, well… I don’t. But, that also makes me the best person to write this post because I did a lot of research... [Read more]
Floating Frame Tutorial
January 4, 2010 by Shelley
This Family Floating Frame is beautiful to display, unique, and easy to make! What you’ll need: *1 – 18×24 frame of choice with glass included (I found mine at Michaels,…don’t forget your coupons) *1-... [Read more]
Please Remove Your Shoes!
January 2, 2010 by Alison
Please Remove Your Shoes How fun is this! I always feel awkward asking people to take off their shoes when they come inside….now I don’t have to (at least not as much)! This is a Please Remove Your Shoes sign/frame... [Read more]
Woman of the Week – Jan 4th
January 1, 2010 by Shelley
We all know those women that just seem to ‘have it all together’. Mikelle is one of them. She never ceases to amaze me. Her home is beautiful & always spotless, she is always serving others (usually me in the... [Read more]
