Welcome 2011!

Hope your 2011 is as good as winter’s first snowfall. Happy New Year! MissyA mother of 4 who holds a degree in English and run on sentences. She has a passion for photography, especially capturing life's sweet moments.... [Read more]

15 fun New Year’s Eve activities for kids or adults

I gathered these ideas last year, if you missed them – give them a try this year to help you welcome 2011! 15 fun New Year’s Eve activities for kids or adults New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to play some... [Read more]

Best Ever Banana Nut Muffins {with chocolate chips of course}

I LOVE the week in between Christmas and New Years.  For my little family this week means movies, playing, and sleeping in!  Spoil your family this week and treat them to this EASY breakfast.  This re-post is one of my VERY... [Read more]

8 SUpeR Cute New YeaRs Ideas

How about ringing in the new year with some free printables and all these fun ideas. 1.  Add to bottle of  sparkling cider for a fun hostess gift this New Year’s Eve. From Beth ProudFoot 2.  New Year Printable to support... [Read more]

26 ABC’s

I know this is a re-post, but I am spending  this week with the family and our new family dog(ahhh!). I decided to put up one of my favorite projects.  These make me smile:) ABC’s with Vinyl Yea!!! I’m excited... [Read more]

Merry Christmas…we hope you get a pony!

Merry Christmas from the HowDoesShe Gals. We hope you get to spend a ton of time with your family this holiday season. (and get all the presents you’ve ever dreamed of:) AlisonAlison is one of the 3 founders of HowDoesShe.com... [Read more]

10 Things to do with a block

We posted these last year when we had a few followers (thanks to our moms…they were our first followers).  We wanted to make sure you saw the fun things you can do with a simple block. So on with 10 things to do with a... [Read more]

Peppermint-Rimmed Hot Cocoa

I recently experimented by ‘rimming’ my hot cocoa cup. I can confidently tell you that this could be my creative high of 2011.  A-mazing!  I can’t even explain to you how divine ‘Peppermint-Rimming’... [Read more]

7 Last Minute Gifts and Goodies

Hi HowDoesShe Gals! Did you know that I was DONE with my Christmas shopping back in November? I mean, the MIDDLE of NOVEMBER! Bought, wrapped, and ready. So WHY have I been running around for the last month buying this, making... [Read more]

Don’t make your ham until you read this…

Why Sam I Am changed his mind about ham… Bone-in-Ham and Ham Sauce When it is time to start learning how to do the traditional holiday meals on your own, it can be intimidating!  So what do you do?  Call your mom, of... [Read more]

12 Fun Frugal Family Christmas Traditions

Have you seen our list of 12 Fun Frugal Family Christmas Traditions? One of my favorite traditions on our list is this adorable Carrot Ice Wreath, left out for Santa’s reindeer of course! This special week should be... [Read more]

Fabric Ornament Makeover

I am so thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week! Angie, from The Country Chic Cottage is a master at transforming ordinary objects into works of art. I love her tutorial this week because it reuses old Christmas ornaments... [Read more]

All Santas should wrap this way…fast, easy and adorable!

Santa!  Take notes. When I was growing up I always loved it when Santa wrapped all my presents so I could open one present at a time.  This seemed to make Christmas last longer rather than just having all the presents... [Read more]

Layered Soap Making

Did you hear us SCREAM when we were invited to contribute to Disney?!  EEK!!!! Truly, such an amazing honor! No pressure, right?! I had to push my creativity for something extra special.  This is what I came up with: Layered... [Read more]

11 Sweet ‘N’ Simple Holiday Printables

Happy Holidays, HowDoesShe Gals! The days are counting down so quickly! Christmas is almost here. We’ve been so busy going to Christmas parties, school concerts, visiting with friends, and stuffing our faces with the most... [Read more]

Jack Frost’s NOT Lost…easy Christmas Neighbor Gift!

Have you ever played ‘Don’t Eat Pete?’ It’s a fast candy eating, deep down gut laughing toddler game that brings the entire family together. We posted a different version of this Jack Frost’s NOT... [Read more]

Expressions Vinyl GIVEAWAY

*UPDATE* The two LUCKY-ducky winners are: Lacy C. who said, “I suggested HowDoesShe to my friends on Facebook…oh yes, they’re all going to be hooked like me!” and Kendall who said, “I would just love some... [Read more]

Sequin Holiday Tee

Hi HowDoesShe Gals! How many sleeps until Christmas? Are you ready? I hope each and every one of you are taking some time to relax and just enjoy the season. I have just started getting Christmas cards in the mail, and it feels... [Read more]

2×4 Snowman…easy, fast and he doesn’t melt!

2×4 Snowman. I thought we needed more 2×4 love.  It’s been a while. If you need some more 2×4 ideas…you are in luck. 2×4 decor galore! Gift giving at it’s finest,  from scraps of wood. ... [Read more]

It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas! Thrifty Decor Tips

Christmas is just around the corner. And I L.O.V.E. it. I love singing Christmas carols, watching all the classic Christmas cartoons, drinking hot cocoa, the smell of cinnamon and pine, and even the crazy holiday shopping. The... [Read more]

7 Advent Ideas!

Happy Holidays, HowDoesShe Gals! Only two and a half weeks left until the big day! I’m getting more and more excited as each day passes, even with the craziness that sometimes accompanies this time of year. One great way... [Read more]

Gift Ideas Galore!

I am so excited to show you all the things I ordered for gifts…all for FREE! (excluding small shipping charge)   I am happy with how everything turned out.  Take a look:  I stole Alison’s idea and had my kids... [Read more]

GIVEAWAY with Novae Clothing

UPDATE! Our two lucky winners are Joleen and Trish! Thanks to all who entered!   —- If you love fashion, cute clothing, and great deals, you are going to LOVE our newest sponsor. Novae Clothing offers darling clothes... [Read more]

Circle Tree Modern Art

Hi HowDoesShe gals!! We have SUCH a fun treat to show you today. Welcome Amanda from Crafts by Amanda who is going to teach us how to make these GORGEOUS art canvases! I can only imagine all of the fun color-combinations that... [Read more]

59 Spots left…Free Kids Craft Group in Utah for Toys for Tots!

I asked my daughters to help with this post.  They are 9 and 6.  They are fun kids with huge blue eyes! A couple of years ago my girls wanted to give service in our community.  We called a few places (homeless shelter, womens... [Read more]

Free Christmas Gift Giving Printables

You knew we would have a special gift in store for you? Right?! Never doubt us! We have been collaborating with the one and only chickabug to create a gift giving set exclusively for you.  We hope these help make the your... [Read more]