$10,000 Sweepstakes, Round 2: Modern Dining Room
June 30, 2011 by Caley
Two weeks ago, Shelley shared her adorable French Cottage Living Room she designed for Apartment Guide’s “Your Picks. Your Place” Design Challenge. I hope you all got the chance to vote for your favorite living... [Read more]
A Sweet Candyland Birthday
June 29, 2011 by alysha
So, I’m a tad bit late in posting this. 10 months to be exact. (Eek!) And our little birthday girl is almost TWO now! I haven’t decided if we’ll be throwing a fancy schmancy party or not…just looking... [Read more]
10 Summer Snacking Solutions!
June 28, 2011 by Bobbi
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”~Luciano Pavarotti We all HAVE to eat, so why not make it fun? Especially... [Read more]
Shame, shame, I know your name
June 26, 2011 by Amy G.
My family recently moved across the country. I used to get a little more excited about finding a place for everything after a move, but we’ve moved PLENTY and my enthusiasm…it’s running low. It’s been... [Read more]
$100 quick giveaway. Are you Voting?!!
June 25, 2011 by Shelley
***UPDATED, Congratulations to Lora who said, “I voted! I LOVE French Cottage! So pretty!” $100 big ones are coming your way. Thanks to everyone who entered this quick giveaway. Don’t forget you can win $10,000... [Read more]
A Second to Say Thank-You!!
June 25, 2011 by Bobbi
God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?” ~William A. Ward We are taking a few of our precious seconds to say a HUGE thank you to the best sponsors a site could ever have.... [Read more]
Wearing neon in a non-neon way
June 24, 2011 by Sydney
So there’s this new trend going around right? It’s called …. NEONNNNNN. Cue: flashing lights and crashing thunder. This trend may be scary for some. Especially for those of us who A: had any kind of experience... [Read more]
How to Make Confetti Fire Crackers With Your Kids
June 23, 2011 by Heather
Yesterday Bobbi-Jo shared some awesome Craft & Project ideas we can all use to celebrate the 4th of July or adapt to fit a celebration for our own countries. Like Bobbi, I’m Canadian, so we’ll be celebrating... [Read more]
7 Patriotic Decor and Gifts
June 22, 2011 by Bobbi
So, I’m Canadian, eh, and we celebrate our National Holiday (wait for it….CANADA day) on July 1st…a few short days before the big hoot ‘n’ holler that is Independence Day in the USofA! It seems to... [Read more]
Temporary Tattoo Paper and Silhouette Giveaway!!!
June 20, 2011 by Shelley
Temporary Tattoo Paper? I was confused myself, until I got my hands on this stuff. It is amazing! A child’s dream. My little man recently had a “Clown” themed birthday party. Temporary tattoos were the perfect... [Read more]
Easy French Bread Pizza
June 20, 2011 by Caley
Some of you have been asking for more easy recipes! So, today I’m going to share one of my family’s very favorites! It’s easy, fun, fresh, quick, and delicious… FRENCH BREAD PIZZA!! {It’s another... [Read more]
HAVVN Skin Care Giveaway!
June 17, 2011 by alysha
–UPDATE– This giveaway is now closed. The lucky winner of the GO sticks is: Kelly, who said, “I would love to try the DNA system and the Go sticks. I am a nursing mom, and am extra careful about what goes into... [Read more]
Double your wardrobe with your man’s clothes
June 17, 2011 by Elaine
I steal clothes from my hubby all. the. time. It’s such an easy way to expand your wardrobe without spending any extra money!! …unless you go shopping saying it’s for your man but really you’re shopping... [Read more]
Ooey Gooey Mud Pie
June 16, 2011 by Sarah
With Father’s Day just around the corner, I couldn’t resist the chance to share our traditional Father’s Day dessert, Ooey Gooey Mud Pie. Most of the fathers I know don’t need much to keep them happy. In... [Read more]
Your Picks. Your Place. -$10,000 Apartment Guide Sweepstakes
June 15, 2011 by Shelley
“Where thou art – that – is Home”. ~Emily Dickinson Two weeks ago, my little family left the only place we’ve ever known as ‘home’. We packed our bags and made the 2,000 mile trip across... [Read more]
20+ Printables for Pops!
June 14, 2011 by Bobbi
Happy Tuesday, ladies! Have you been enjoying your week so far? Are you about ready for Father’s Day? For Summer? For Fun?! I’m ready for nearly all of the above, with one exception….Father’s Day. Yes,... [Read more]
A ‘green’ daddy book!
June 12, 2011 by Alison
Father’s Day is coming fast! Last year my daughter brought this home after a girls party and I’ve kept it under lock and key until now because I didn’t have enough time to post it before Father’s... [Read more]
Water Fight!
June 11, 2011 by Missy
Have a wonderful weekend! Host a water fight if you need a little cooling down. Here are some fun water ideas from last year… Nothing says SUMMER like a water fight! You definitely need the right tools, however so what... [Read more]
My favorite trend for summer that pretty much anyone can pull off
June 10, 2011 by Sydney
Including those of us with extra lumps and bumps Drumroll PA-LEASEEEEEEE …. dum dum dum DUM! The Tribal Trend!!! Don’t ask me why I love it so. Maybe because it’s easy peasy lemon squeezy – and you can... [Read more]
CHEAP Fandango Movie Tickets!!!!!
June 9, 2011 by Shelley
Every once in a while there is an offer we just have to share! Over a HALF of a million people have already purchased this ‘date night’ today! Sheesh! Make sure you are signed up for Living Social and you can score... [Read more]
Super Cuddly Body Pillow
June 8, 2011 by Lara
Still hunting for that perfect Fathers Day gift, Ladies? Well here’s another idea to add to the list. This one is super basic and something the kiddos can help with! We all know how much Daddy appreciates gifts from the... [Read more]
FREE Printable…Every Occasion Cards
June 8, 2011 by Missy
YaY! It’s time for NEW printables!! Don’t you hate it when you get done wrapping your baby shower gift (which has already made you 5 minutes late to the shower) and you can’t find a card to put on top? All... [Read more]
10 Father’s Day Ideas!
June 7, 2011 by Bobbi
Okay, there are exactly 11 days until we have the CHOICE opportunity to shower love and presents and more love on the Fathers in our lives! Are you totally prepared for this? Have you got something AMAZING planned? If you are... [Read more]
yo, check out my tatts…
June 5, 2011 by Amy G.
Hey, this is Alison I have to break in because I am so excited that we got her back! Remember Amy from the reverse matting post? She has this amazing talent that I didn’t even know existed. When she told me she was... [Read more]
My Family Meal Planner GIVEAWAY!
June 3, 2011 by alysha
*UPDATE* My Family Meal Planner is now giving all HDS readers a 10% off discount on their orders until June 19th, Midnight CST. Just use code: HOWDOESSHE at checkout. This giveaway is now closed. The lucky winners of the meal... [Read more]
My favorite, easy, go-to hairstyles
June 3, 2011 by Elaine
I have a confession: I wasn’t born with perfect hair. But I have found a few go-to hairstyles for those days when it looks like I just woke up. (And let’s be honest… I probably just did.) I usually wear my hair... [Read more]
