You Can Do What With An Old Shirt?

March 12, 2010 by Alison  

You Can Do What With An Old Shirt?

Craft Passion I came across Craft Passion a few months ago when I was looking for ideas on what to do with old shirts…I ran into this idea and had to show and tell!  I told Joanne that we wanted to feature her because we... [Read more]

Free Happy Birthday Cards

March 9, 2010 by Alison  

Free Happy Birthday Cards

I totally know this is what my grandma does for organizing and remembering birthdays.  She orders cards, addresses, and stamps them.  The first of each month she sends them out.  She has never forgotten a birthday! She... [Read more]

‘Sweet’ Giveaway

March 9, 2010 by Alison  

‘Sweet’ Giveaway

We are still in the middle of the Silhouette Craft Cutter Giveaway.  Make sure to enter that one too! You asked for it…another ‘Sweet’ giveaway! Sweety Petey offers: Baby Lullaby CD ,  FuzziBunz®,  Gift... [Read more]

FUN! Birthday Board

March 8, 2010 by Alison  

FUN! Birthday Board

Birthday Board Happy birthday to… I got together last year with 2 of my friends and we wanted to make a birthday board to celebrate our kids on their birthday.  Let’s face it…I don’t like a bunch of different... [Read more]

Magnetic Picture Frames

March 6, 2010 by Alison  

Magnetic Picture Frames

Magnetic Picture Frames A table saw…are you serious!?!   Three years ago I didn’t even know what one was let alone how it worked, but my husband and I needed a way to pay off student loans.  My husband was working... [Read more]

A Free What? Giveaway time! A free Silhouette craft cutter…

March 1, 2010 by Alison  

A Free What? Giveaway time! A free Silhouette craft cutter…

This post will make you glad you found HowDoesShe {{it makes me glad I found HowDoesShe}}! We are SO excited to share this with you… You know we {{especially Alison}} love using vinyl to finish off and add a touch of professionalism... [Read more]

Can you see it?

March 1, 2010 by Alison  

Can you see it?

Can you see it?  This is my modified Irish Decoration for St. Patrick’s day.   I needed to get it posted so that you can have time to do it too.   It’s a super easy idea for kids, but like I said…it’s... [Read more]

Give a big thanks…

February 27, 2010 by Alison  

Give a big thanks…

We just want to give our sponsors a big thanks.  Without them we couldn’t buy all the crafts we keep sharing. Click over there to see what they have to offer.  We only allow advertisers we would {{and do}} buy from. Click... [Read more]

tatertots and Jello…with that name she’s got to be a mom!

February 25, 2010 by Alison  

tatertots and Jello…with that name she’s got to be a mom!

This week we are featuring Jen from tatertots and Jello!  You know we love to show you wonderful talented women who have amazing talents…she is absolutely one of them.  Keep looking you’ll see why. I think... [Read more]

Family Dinner Questions #3

February 25, 2010 by Alison  

Family Dinner Questions #3

Here are your 30 Family Dinner Questions #3 Last week my 5 year old daughter made us laugh when she started making up her own questions and answers.  The answer to one of her questions was, ‘cazillion.’  I don’t... [Read more]

Childs Art to ART! 18 Pictures into 2! {{tutorial}}

February 22, 2010 by Alison  

Childs Art to ART!  18 Pictures into 2!  {{tutorial}}

Child’s Art into ART! Display your child’s art! How do you display your kid’s art?  I absolutely love it when my kids draw, color, and create.  Some pictures hang on the fridge or are stored in a file, but... [Read more]

2×4 to Birthday Board{{tutorial}}

February 20, 2010 by Alison  

2×4 to Birthday Board{{tutorial}}

Idea for 2×4 Happy Birthday Board I love when my kids have birthdays.  They start their count down at least 6 months in advance!  I love celebrating them.  Celebrating them for who they are!  I usually give my kids ‘friends’... [Read more]

10 Free Recipe Downloads

February 19, 2010 by Alison  

10 Free Recipe Downloads

We had to have something cute to go into Shelley’s recipe box so we found 10 free downloadable recipe cards! 1.  Recipes from Julianna Smith Do you see the strawberry?  I miss spring… 2.  Vale Design Love the... [Read more]

Your e-mail subscription needs to change!

February 18, 2010 by Alison  

Your e-mail subscription needs to change!

We are converting from FeedBurner to Aweber to send our e-mails.  Right now most of you are getting your e-mail from feedburner (they are the emails that come to your inbox and have our recent posts included).  If you like... [Read more]

5-8 things to do with your Presidents

February 15, 2010 by Alison  

5-8 things to do with your Presidents

Saturday we started out with 4 President’s day activities. It’s President’s Day so here are the other 4! President’s day activities 5-8.   These were just and easy and simple to do as 1-4. Simple, easy,... [Read more]

1-4 easy things to do with your Presidents…Happy President’s Day!

February 13, 2010 by Alison  

1-4 easy things to do with your Presidents…Happy President’s Day!

I was trying to think of something fun to do with my kids for Presidents’ day. I found some activities where you race each other and name all the presidents, but really… I have a hard time remembering the names of... [Read more]

Love Shirt

February 13, 2010 by Alison  

Love Shirt

Hi! I’m Amy, from Mod Podge Rocks! - and I love . . . you guessed it . . . Mod Podge. How Does She was kind enough to invite me to guest blog, and I’d like to show you a craft “hack.” It’s a much... [Read more]

A site for winners!

February 12, 2010 by Alison  

A site for winners!

Today’s Give Away Do you ever have those ‘Lucky’ Days?  Well this is the blog to go to if you want on board of a winning streak!  Each day they have a giveaway and cross your fingers to win!!! {{Their site... [Read more]

We Love Daddy Winners

February 11, 2010 by Alison  

We Love Daddy Winners

Okay…we love you and your comments!!!  I know I said I had a couple extra, but because you know how to butter us up I went and cut 5 more:)  So here are the 7 {{ SEVEN}} winners!!! Thanks again for your kind comments and... [Read more]

Today’s Creative Blog

February 10, 2010 by Alison  

Today’s Creative Blog

Yipee!!!! Another big HowDoesShe feature! Today’s Creative Blog searches all of the amazing blogs and features the best of the best -ONE EACH DAY. We are honored that Today’s feature was YOURS TRULY! Wahoo! We... [Read more]

Front Page of the Life Section (YEA)

February 9, 2010 by Alison  

Front Page of the Life Section (YEA)

Can I tell how GIDDY I was when I saw the suckers on the front page!?!  I think the neighbors heard me scream:) Then I opened up it up to find what was on the front page of the Life Section. Holly, the editor did such a great... [Read more]

2×4 to We love Daddy

February 8, 2010 by Alison  

2×4 to We love Daddy

Ideas for a 2×4 We Love Daddy!!!   How about another idea for 2×4’s.  Turn them in to a picture holder.  How fun would this be to have on his desk at work?  You could change it to ‘We love Mommy’... [Read more]

Valentine Card Idea with Crayons

February 4, 2010 by Alison  

Valentine Card Idea with Crayons

Fun, fast and easy valentine card idea with crayons! I  had to try this out!!!  My kids and I had so much fun making these. We actually did it twice because we learned a few things from the first time…see below. 1. ... [Read more]

26 ABC’s

February 4, 2010 by Alison  

26 ABC’s

ABC’s with Vinyl Yea!!! I’m excited how this project turned out!!!.  I needed something for my little guy’s room.  I’ve seen the canvas with the ABC’s and thought they were really cute, but I can’t... [Read more]

Welcome Idaho Statesman Readers!

February 3, 2010 by Alison  

Welcome Idaho Statesman Readers!

Welcome Idaho Statesman Readers!!! Welcome to HowDoesShe! We are a site dedicated to finding out “How Does She?” by collaborating ideas on how to become the mothers, wives and world class women that we want to be!... [Read more]

Free Photo Canvas and Photo Calendar

February 3, 2010 by Alison  

Free Photo Canvas and Photo Calendar

How about a free canvas or photo calendar? Click here and it will take you to get your Free 8×10 canvas print. Canvas People is offering a free 8×10 canvas or a $55 credit toward a larger canvas!!!  This is Shelley’s... [Read more]

2×4 to Sweethearts and Why I’m Lucky

February 2, 2010 by Alison  

2×4 to Sweethearts and Why I’m Lucky

Idea #3 2×4 to Sweethearts What a fun way to display your kids!!!  I actually had them paint a picture of themselves and we hung them on the blocks, but they weren’t dry and the paint dripped and then you couldn’t... [Read more]

How I learned to get 6 Juice Boxes for $0.18

February 2, 2010 by Alison  

How I learned to get 6 Juice Boxes for $0.18

When you find a good thing…you just want to share!  Notice the ‘Happy Face’ next to the $0.18 total for 6-3 packs of Tree Top Juice! Shelley, Missy and I hopped on the ‘couponing’ bandwagon over... [Read more]

Happy ‘Kid’ Hog Day

February 1, 2010 by Alison  

Happy ‘Kid’ Hog Day

Happy ‘Kid’ hog Day The ground hog hopes to get a shadow…how about your kids getting one too?  This was super fun to do with the kids.  We pulled out some old wrapping paper (you could use butcher paper or... [Read more]

Rice Krispy Valentines Suckers!

January 31, 2010 by Alison  

Rice Krispy Valentines Suckers!

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  

4 Dollar Store Frames…and you thought one turned out cute?

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

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  

Take one sturdy kid, add the following ingredients…

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 I... [Read more]

9 Readers Tips! January 2010

January 28, 2010 by Alison  

9 Readers Tips! January 2010

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]

‘Why I Love You’ Pillows {Tutorial}

January 25, 2010 by Alison  

‘Why I Love You’ Pillows {Tutorial}

‘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 them. ... [Read more]

Family Dinner Questions #2

January 25, 2010 by Alison  

Family Dinner Questions #2

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  

Family Laundry Room?

Pic :College Rentals Scary huh!!! 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.... [Read more]

Got Girls? Enlightening ideas to tame their locks!!!

January 22, 2010 by Alison  

Got Girls?  Enlightening ideas to tame their locks!!!

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]

Inbox tutorial…kind of

January 21, 2010 by Alison  

Inbox tutorial…kind of

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]

My Favorite Things with a 2×4

January 20, 2010 by Alison  

My Favorite Things with a 2×4

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  

How To Twist Wire For Picture Holding!

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]

Sticviews is giving the first 100 HowDoesShe readers $10 in free product!!!

January 18, 2010 by Alison  

Sticviews is giving the first 100 HowDoesShe readers $10 in free product!!!

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]

You are A’maze’ing Valentine Card Tutorial

January 16, 2010 by Alison  

You are A’maze’ing Valentine Card Tutorial

You are a’MAZE’ing Valentine Card tutorial I saw this idea on Zakka life and loved it {they have a cute site BTW}!! I tried making it, but…I can’t sew a curved line {using plastic and paper}. My heart... [Read more]

11 {easy to make} Valentine Card Ideas

January 16, 2010 by Alison  

11 {easy to make} Valentine Card Ideas

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 Valentine Card Downloads

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  

Stop what you are doing and get to OLD NAVY!

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]

Clip Board Tutorial! Make it cute.

January 13, 2010 by Alison  

Clip Board Tutorial! Make it cute.

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  

List of Lists…7 free downloadable lists!

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]

Valentine Database!

January 10, 2010 by Alison  

Valentine Database!

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]

Sisters Stuff Post Swap-Watches

January 8, 2010 by Alison  

Sisters Stuff Post Swap-Watches

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  

7 Ideas for a Closet!

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]

Super Hero Kit

January 6, 2010 by Alison  

Super Hero Kit

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]

Please Remove Your Shoes!

January 2, 2010 by Alison  

Please Remove Your Shoes!

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]

Fun ways to say Thanks!

December 31, 2009 by Alison  

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…

December 30, 2009 by Alison  

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... [Read more]

3 ways to make Party Blowers

December 29, 2009 by Alison  

3 ways to make Party Blowers

Three tutorials on making party blowers!  Pull out your scraps of paper and straws to get ready for some fun!  You can make them fancy or just kid fancy! You can see our kid fancy blowers worked out just fine! Little Scraps... [Read more]

Woman of the Week December 28, 2009

December 28, 2009 by Alison  

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

December 26, 2009 by Alison  

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?

December 24, 2009 by Alison  

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

December 23, 2009 by Alison  

Channel 6 News and HowDoesShe

Thanks Channel 6! Michelle Edmonds Rocks!! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.howdoesshe.com%2Fchannel-6-news-and-howdoesshe'; addthis_title = 'Channel+6+News+and+HowDoesShe'; addthis_pub = ''; Tweet... [Read more]

Family Dinner Questions #1

December 23, 2009 by Alison  

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 that... [Read more]

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

December 21, 2009 by Alison  

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!

December 21, 2009 by Alison  

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]

9 Christmas Pancake Recipes

December 19, 2009 by Alison  

9 Christmas Pancake Recipes

We LOVE pancakes for breakfast!  They are perfect for Christmas morning!  Here are 9 recipes I found that look delicious! Make them even more fun by turning them into a snowman before serving – check this post. Eggnog... [Read more]

Fun Family Frugal Tradition #2 Story Toes!

December 19, 2009 by Alison  

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]

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

December 18, 2009 by Alison  

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]

1 Magnet Board Done 2 Different Ways!

December 17, 2009 by Alison  

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 metal. ... [Read more]

Sorry…

December 15, 2009 by Alison  

Sorry…

We just wanted to apologize for yesterday!  We had an issue with our ‘hoster!’ We have been getting more hits (which is wonderful) than anticipated so they put  a throttle on howdoesshe.com which made our site SOOOOOOOOOO... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Tradition #6 Reindeer Ice Wreath

December 14, 2009 by Alison  

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!

December 14, 2009 by Alison  

Oreo Sucker Holder!

Now that you’ve made your Oreo suckers…here is your sucker holder tutorial! If you missed the tutorial on how to make click here to make Oreo suckers 1.  Modge Podge your 4×4.  I did all the sides, but the... [Read more]

9 Free Christmas Tags Downloads…Plus 1

December 12, 2009 by Alison  

9 Free Christmas Tags Downloads…Plus 1

9 Free Christmas Tag Downloads…plus one ! I had so much fun searching for these!  These are wonderful and free!!!  Click on the link below the picture and it will take you to the site where you can download the pdf and... [Read more]

Vinyl Post…Finally! What you need to know before you buy Vinyl

December 9, 2009 by Alison  

Vinyl Post…Finally!  What you need to know before you buy Vinyl

I got this bowl at the dollar store and made it super cute!  All it took was a little red permanent vinyl.   AND YES I FOUND A PLACE THAT WILL SELL STRIPS FOR YOUR CRICUT(see below)!  Yea!!! Have fun with all your projects…we... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #10 – Book on Tape

December 9, 2009 by Alison  

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]

Snowman Gift Box

December 8, 2009 by Alison  

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]

How to give a gift card…

December 7, 2009 by Alison  

How to give a gift card…

I came across this site in one of my searches for an ‘Inspiring Idea’.  I love the idea of dressing up a gift card! Jeanne has a fun site that I am excited to share. Thanks for this awesome post! I am a married,... [Read more]

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

December 7, 2009 by Alison  

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]

Jenny Woman of the Week

December 7, 2009 by Alison  

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]

Two thoughtful gifts under $1

December 3, 2009 by Alison  

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]

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

December 2, 2009 by Alison  

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]

Make a ‘Thank You’ Plate for Santa!

November 30, 2009 by Alison  

Make a ‘Thank You’ Plate for Santa!

What’s the estimated amount of cookies left out for Santa on Christmas Eve? 84 MILLION! Whoo Weee!  That’s a lot of cookies! We think Santa needs to be thanked…so we are having our kids write ‘Thank You’... [Read more]

Top 30 Neighbor Christmas Gifts

November 30, 2009 by Alison  

Top 30 Neighbor Christmas Gifts

Click HERE to take you to the page where we are counting down our top 30 neighbor Christmas gifts! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.howdoesshe.com%2Ftop-30-neighbor-christmas-gifts'; addthis_title = 'Top+30+Neighbor+Christmas+Gifts'; ... [Read more]

10 Things to do with a block

November 30, 2009 by Alison  

10 Things to do with a block

A simple block…who knew?  10 things to do with a block.  We are using a 2×2 block.  We cut down a 4×4 post to an exact 2×2 post.  If you have access to a table saw set your width to 2 inches and cut one... [Read more]

Free Calendar, tote bag, photo magnets, note books…

November 30, 2009 by Alison  

Free Calendar, tote bag, photo magnets, note books…

Look how fun this  Free calendar is! Missy ordered one from Vista Print - it turned out so cute!  It was very easy - She  just uploaded one picture for each month and then added all her family’s birthdays. They... [Read more]

Extended Cricut Expressions Offer w/ free shipping!

November 30, 2009 by Alison  

Extended Cricut Expressions Offer w/ free shipping!

Okay…Why a post on a Cricut Machine? I know they can do a lot for paper, but have you seen what they can do with vinyl? For one…They are small and affordable.  Vinyl cutters are expensive and take up a lot of room... [Read more]

Dollar Store Mug…solving problems!

November 25, 2009 by Alison  

Dollar Store Mug…solving problems!

  At our house we had one ’special’ mug in the house.  The girls claimed it to be special because it was pretty and made everything ‘taste’ so much better. Well, the problem with that was there was... [Read more]

#7-10 10 Thing to do with a block!

November 24, 2009 by Alison  

#7-10 10 Thing to do with a block!

CLICK HERE FOR IDEA#1-6 Idea #7 Blocks 1.  Paint the blocks (easy) … 2.  Put the ABC vinyl on them (easier)…I used the ‘Narkism’ font 1.8×1.8 in dark brown. Need vinyl?  Contact your vinyl lady,... [Read more]

Thankful Jar by Little Birdie Secrets!

November 23, 2009 by Alison  

Thankful Jar by Little Birdie Secrets!

We came across this fun blog called Little Birdie Secrets. Little Birdie Secrets was born from the crafting obsession of three friends living in the Pacific Northwest. Their mission is to share the wealth of fun projects and... [Read more]

Good Morning all you sleepy heads!

November 20, 2009 by Alison  

Good Morning all you sleepy heads!

Good morning all you sleepy heads who whet to the midnight show!  I am here to greet you at 7am because I didn’t go… due to a nursing baby who is always hungry.  A baby during the midnight show, might not work so... [Read more]

Can you spot the difference?

November 20, 2009 by Alison  

Can you spot the difference?

Dinner Time Fun Idea Items needed: Just your family and Dinner! Play the ‘What’s Different Game’ Kids are very observant and are even nice enough to point out when they find a grey hair, but test their skills... [Read more]

How do you Advent?

November 19, 2009 by Alison  

How do you Advent?

How do you Advent? 14 Ways to Adventing How do you Advent? Advent #1 We used a pizza pan for our advent calendar and then applied Vinyl! Woo…that was easy. A magnet will keep us on schedule. Advent #2 A peek inside the... [Read more]

This will make you think!

November 19, 2009 by Alison  

This will make you think!

You’ve got to see what Social Media is doing!  Watch it and… WOW!  How to take all that in!?! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.howdoesshe.com%2Fthis-will-make-you-think'; addthis_title = 'This+will+make+you+think%21'; ... [Read more]

Guest Blogger Pleasant Home-Dollar Store Stocking

November 18, 2009 by Alison  

Guest Blogger Pleasant Home-Dollar Store Stocking

Jodi is our guest HowDoesShe blogger today.  Her blog is Pleasant Home . We chose her because she is oh so talented in the kitchen, sewing, photography and the list goes on and on. Her site is clean and easy to follow.  She... [Read more]

Couponing Basics by FabuLESSly Frugal

November 18, 2009 by Alison  

Couponing Basics by FabuLESSly Frugal

Couponing 101 We are more than just a coupon blog we are helping people live a Fabulous life – on LESS! We are FabuLESSly Frugal! We are Cathy & Monica – two friends living FABULESSLY FRUGAL!  We are so excited... [Read more]

Woman of the Week Nov 16

November 16, 2009 by Alison  

Woman of the Week Nov 16

To know Camille is to love her. She is an amazing sister and friend…and one tough cookie to boot! As the mother of three children (the oldest himself being only three) Camille hasn’t had it easy. When her oldest daughter... [Read more]

#19 Neighbor Christmas Gift – Pie Cooked in a Jar

November 14, 2009 by Alison  

#19 Neighbor Christmas Gift – Pie Cooked in a Jar

#19  Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea–Pies Baked in a Jar! This would be super fun to receive!  Not Martha cooked her pie in a Jar. Tie a ribbon around it and take it over hot! Click here to find out how to do it! See the... [Read more]

#20 Neighbor Christmas Gift – Anything Bakerella

November 13, 2009 by Alison  

#20 Neighbor Christmas Gift – Anything Bakerella

#20 Neighbor Christmas Gift -Anything Bakerella We love bakerella!  What a fun idea to send to a great neighbor…I just hope I’m your neighbor if you make these! Click HERE to find the tutorial and more of bakerella! Click... [Read more]

Love your spouse…

November 12, 2009 by Alison  

Love your spouse…

Look how cute and easy this is… Why wait until Valentines? Write him a love note tonight and ‘heart’ clip it! Thanks Jessica from How about Orange for this idea! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.howdoesshe.com%2Flove-your-spouse'; ... [Read more]

#21 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea -Wood Candy

November 12, 2009 by Alison  

#21 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea -Wood Candy

#21 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea Wood Candy Simple and easy to make this ‘Wood Candy.’ 1.  Grab a 2×4 at a hardware store…or if new building is going on where you live…ask the builder if you could... [Read more]

#22 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea-Ice Cream

November 11, 2009 by Alison  

#22 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea-Ice Cream

#22 Neighbor Christmas Gift Idea-Ice Cream ‘I Scream’ for Christmas (Bowls Optional) Just think, there will be no cooking with this idea!  Make sure you give them spoons so as they dig in they can think of how wonderful... [Read more]

Laundry Sign

November 10, 2009 by Alison  

Laundry Sign

Didn’t win?  Well…make it. This is a super easy sign to make! 1.  Use a 1×8  pine board and cut it 12 inches long.  Just ask at any Lowe’s/Home Depot…they will know what you are talking about... [Read more]

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