SpIcE it up…8 dating techniques

Perfect for Valentine’s Day Our LOVE experts (remember this post) are back to share some insight into DATING! You know those couples that OOZE love?  Not the cheesy get a room ones, the ones you want to be around because... [Read more]

What will you wear on Valentines Day?

Darlene is back with some more fashion advice for us! Take it away, Darlene… ——————————————————- Hello beautiful... [Read more]

High-waisted pants…2 ways to wear them!

We are loving all the fantastic fashion tips on HowDoesShe! I know I am trying new things and it is so fun! I am excited to introduce you to Darlene – she has some GREAT tips in store for us! Thanks for sharing with... [Read more]

14 days of gifts…countdown to Valentine’s Day

Time for a fun little Vday flashback… Everybody needs a little XOXO for Valentine’s day! I wanted to do a little countdown for V-day this year for my kids but I needed something to hold the little treats and love... [Read more]

Pantry Reorganized…5 easy tips!

I am about to show you my pantry. My unorganized, overstuffed, embarrassing pantry. Please, no judging. I only feel comfortable doing this because it doesn’t look like this anymore! I fixed it and I learned some great... [Read more]

UPS and $100.00 GIVEAWAY!

Update: Doris…You won! Doris said, “I signed up! Now, I am waiting for the reward! lol” I will email you the details to claim your prize! Thanks everyone for entering! ………………………………………………………… $100.00! Can... [Read more]

Merry Christmas! Here is your FREE Christmas printable!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! You asked…we listened! You LOVED the Halloween printable banner so much you wanted a Christmas one! I’m glad because so did I! Chickabug came through with some serious Christmas charm in the perfect... [Read more]

Twinery giveaway!

UPDATE!!! We have a WINNER! ROBIN…come on down! I will be in touch via email. She said, “Just commented on the yummy sweet potato souffle recipe. And I would also use this yummy twine to decorate tissue paper... [Read more]

Countdown to Disney!

Is it POSSIBLE to create even more anticipation for your next Disney Vacation? I dare say, YES! Countdown to Disney! Something so easy and inexpensive really shouldn’t be allowed. 1. Raid the dollar store and target dollar... [Read more]

Happy Birthday HowDoesShe! FREE gift for everyone!

HowDoesShe.com is TWO! Celebrate good times, COME ON! We wouldn’t be here without all of you so we are giving YOU a birthday gift! What is it? How about $30.00! Remember how much we raved about Paper Coterie after they... [Read more]

FUN! Bid on adorable crafts to support Operation Smile

—Bidding has CLOSED on the balloon wreath. Congratulations to winner Regina! Thank you for supporting Operations Smile— After all the excitement with the success of the cookbook we recently sold to raise money for... [Read more]

“Sweet” Centerpiece and FREE Printables!

We can’t get enough HALLOWEEN around here! We are in for a treat today! AmberLee is here from one of  my ALL time FAVORITE blogs (Giver’s Log) to share a fun Halloween idea with us! ————————- Hello... [Read more]

This vehicle stops at all Garage Sales

Hurray! The Fancy Farmgirls are back to share some serious inspiration with us! Take it away, Margaret (fancy farmgirl on the left)…. ———————————– “Everybody... [Read more]

FREE exclusive SpOOky Banner!

Email subscribers, Click here to get your FREE printable banner! (Sorry to some of you who received our newsletter with the wrong link to the printables, here is the right link and the password is the same.) If you forgot the... [Read more]

Fall Portrait Session and Keepsake Book Giveaway!

UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the lucky winner, Debbie Wyler, who said, “I am a fan of Amy Lyn on Facebook!” Thank you to everyone for participating!! Fall family portrait time is just around the corner! Just... [Read more]

What to do with PEACHES…5 delicious ideas!

Peach Season is HERE! What are you going to do with all those peaches? Farmer’s Markets are booming with PEACHES!  Lucky for us. I am especially lucky because I live about 30 minutes from a couple beautiful orchards so... [Read more]

SnEAk pEEk…

I can’t even tell you how excited I am to tell you about this… Remember a couple months ago when I posted about doing SOMETHING to help the people in Japan. We at HowDoesShe teamed up with some AMAZING blogs and did... [Read more]

Water Fight!

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]

FREE Printable…Every Occasion Cards

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]

Having a Memorial Day BBQ?

Are you having a BBQ for Memorial Day? Want to be the HIT of the party? We have plenty of recipes to make it GREAT!! (more at bottom of post) First of all, make these beans…BUT beware…if you bring these to any BBQ,... [Read more]

Yard Sale Tips from the PROS

Wait until you see these amazing transformations brought to you by the Fancy Farmgirls! So happy you are back! If you missed them before, you can learn more about  them, here.  Be sure to catch all the info about their upcoming... [Read more]

Dip it! Dip it GOOD.

I finally did it!  I convinced Sarah to stick around a while longer so she can share her awesomeness (it is a word according to Jack Black) with us!  So now when you see posts by Sarah, you will know who she is!  Take it away,... [Read more]

10 Fantastic Ideas – Kids HELP with Spring Cleaning!?!

Heather from Raising Memories is back!  You will love this next idea she has! ——————————————-   It’s really Spring! In the part of... [Read more]

StrawbeRRies, meet Basil

I am over Spring’s split personality issues and ready for Summer’s constant reliability.  Plus, Summer is HOT! Sarah wrote this post back when it was freezing and I have been dying to share it with you.  (She has... [Read more]

$75 in Cashola! Have you seen this? Giveaway!

$75 up for grabs! We are becoming big fans of Pick Your Plum…get it before your neighbor does.  It is a site that offers crafting and home decor supplies at a seriously sweet price. The catch?  You have to get it before... [Read more]

Easy 2×4 Teacher Appreciation Gift

Easy 2×4 Teacher Appreciation Gift Here is an easy 2×4 craft you can make for all the teachers you want to thank! I can’t take credit for this, it is Alison’s genius – I just photographed it and since... [Read more]

Preserve kids’ art in their own storybook…for FREE!

Don’t you LOVE all the stories your little ones come up with and all the adorable pictures they draw?  This is the BEST idea of how to preserve it all!  I am so excited to introduce you to Heather from Raising Memories... [Read more]

72 hour kits for kids

Are you ready?  Are your kids? 72 hour kits for kids Alright.  I know you all know about 72 hour kits and there are tons of websites with ideas and information about these, but as I was updating mine, I had a lot of people ask... [Read more]

SIMPLE Easter Countdown

I LOVE countdowns! Especially when I get to teach my kids something in the process – double bonus! I also LOVE holidays, but sometimes all the fun, traditions and decorations outshine the real meaning behind the celebration. ... [Read more]

Grandma’s melt in your mouth Sugar PoPs!

You know how some food brings back your childhood like nothing else can?  These Sugar PoPs do it for me!  Grandma made these for every Thanksgiving and Christmas and I used still make myself sick off them because I end up eating... [Read more]

Japan: Teach your kids charity

I started this post thinking I was a brilliant mother that was going to teach my kids all about one of the values I treasure most…charity.  Guess what?  My kids taught me. We have all seen the news and watched all the... [Read more]

Bake Baklava. Be Famous.

Bake Baklava.  Be Famous. Lucky for us we get to have Sarah back to teach us how to make this GORGEOUS dessert!  If you missed Sarah’s last post, you can get to know her here.  Thanks Sarah, take it away!…   “I... [Read more]

FREE hardback photo book!

Hip Hurray! The FREE photo book offer is back – so if you missed it last time, you’re in luck! For 14 days, from March 8 to 22, new customers can receive a FREE Large Classic Custom book from Picaboo using code FREECC.... [Read more]

Pack your kids a Dr. Seuss CELEBRATION Lunch!

Dr. Seuss Celebration idea: Pack a lunch! I wanted to send my kids something fun in their lunch to celebrate Dr.Seuss’ birthday – I thought I would share what I came up with in case any of you want to do the same.... [Read more]

Get your kids to work! Chore Chart for Multiple Children

Julie is back again!! Remember these FAB posts:    3 tricks to take the work out of housework    What every organized household should have    Today she is teaching us about the most anticipated subject…chores! ... [Read more]

Love = Rice Pudding

I can’t wait for you to meet Sarah.  I have been trying to get her on here since summer!  She has the most creative ideas and is a fantastic cook.  AND we are related!  Well, the wife of my cousin is related, right? ... [Read more]

Romantic Winter Picnic for two

Remember Amber from one of most favorite sites, Giver’s Log?!  She just opened a new online store selling hot chocolate on a stick…Genius!  I have been so excited for Ticket Kitchen to open!  You need to click... [Read more]

Be Mine Valentine Banner

A SimPle addition to your Valentine’s Day decorations I originally posted this idea last year, but I just got it out and hung it up for this year and thought I would share it again…    My super talented friend... [Read more]

Our picks for Valentine Gifts!

Are you wondering what to give for Valentine’s Day? Let us help!  We found some deals and ideas for you… 1. Cinnamon See’s lollypops – I just gave some of these to my mom (who loves cinnamon flavored... [Read more]

Kitchen Before and After…GO WHITE!

I have always wanted a WHITE kitchen.  I realized this when looking back through my “home binder” not the super organized one Julie taught us about, but the one where I put all the magazine pages I tear out for inspiration. ... [Read more]

What every organized household should have

You asked for more – JULIE AGREED!   A while ago Julie shared her 3 tricks on how to take the work out of housework and we received a ton of response about wanting to hear more about her ideas.   Today she is teaching... [Read more]

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 fun... [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]

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 under... [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... [Read more]

Perfect stocking stuffer!

What is the perfect stocking stuffer? Homemade Playdough! It is SO easy to make and SO much better than the stuff you buy at the store. This recipe makes the softest, sqUISHiest, longest lasting play dough…EVER! You can... [Read more]

Where does Santa shop?

Where does Santa shop? If I were Santa (wait, am I?), I would shop at Amazon.  I know I have briefly mentioned my love affair with Amazon, but now I am going to tell you WHY? 1. Convenience.  No running around all over town... [Read more]

Advent Awesome!

Have I ever mentioned how I LOVE advent calendars!  Why?  Maybe because of all the great memories it brings back from my childhood.  My mom always bought me and my siblings our own cardboard chocolate advent calendar.  OH!... [Read more]

30 Neighbor Gift Ideas

It is always a bit stressful to come with ideas for what to give our neighbors every Christmas, so we decided to brainstorm and compile some ideas.  We updated some of these from last year and are excited to share our 30 Neighbor... [Read more]

My Most Favorite Secret Ingredient…

Before I let you in on this top secret ingredient, you must know it has taken me a WHOLE YEAR to let this secret out. Shelley has been bugging reminding me to post this for 1 whole year!  I finally broke.  Here is my little... [Read more]

Apples are back in heaven again!

Okay all you caramel loving fans…you asked for a recipe for caramel apples to go along with the caramel dip I shared, so I found you one!  I think it was meant to be.  I had just published the apples dipped in HEAVEN post... [Read more]

Free Calendar = Perfect Present

It is never too early to start thinking about Christmas!  This sweet FREE CALENDAR deal is back!! I give this to the grandparents every year full of photos of their grandkids…they LOVE it! Actually, why wait for Christmas? ... [Read more]

Style on the Cheap!

Style on the Cheap! Times may be tough and some of us may be having to do some scrimpin’ and some savin’.  However, lest you feel down, we are here to show you that you don’t have to scrimp on style no matter... [Read more]

3 TRICKS to take the WORK out of housework

A few months ago, Alison called me and was so excited about some things she learned in a class about organizing and creating peace in your home.  I rushed over to hear all the details and was intrigued so I called the teacher... [Read more]

S P A R K L E Baby Bracelet

I know the BEAUTIFUL baby is a bit distracting from what I am teaching here (you should try taking her pictures:), but if you can peel your eyes off of the baby, look closely at her wrist…that’s what we’re here... [Read more]

Apples dipped in HEAVEN

I have a thing for apple orchards. I recently had my family pictures taken at one (by the talented Amy Lynn) and just three days ago I went on my yearly trip out to buy apples with my aunt at a different orchard. I love... [Read more]

6 brilliant organizing ideas!

Organizing with Inexpensive Wire Shelves & Dividers Are you feeling a little cramped for space? How would you like to literally double the amount of space you have in your cupboards? Here are some ideas using inexpensive wire... [Read more]

spOOky bOO bags

SpOOky BOO bags You can make these fun spOOky bags and fill them with treats for your kid’s school teacher, the bus driver, the music teacher, the secretary, the principal, your boss, your friend…whoever! Or use... [Read more]

Creative Connection

 Have you heard about the Creative Connection?  This is what their website says about it, “a 3-day conference, crafting extravaganza and shopping emporium for creative women, women entrepreneurs and “mompreneurs”,... [Read more]

Fall Pumpkin Kits…SOLD OUT

Fall Pumpkin Kits SOLD OUT! You all must have fall on the brain just like we do! We had such a HUGE response from our countdown to candy (we sold out in a few days) that we decided to offer up another festive fall craft kit… PUMPKINS! 3... [Read more]

Gold Medal Marshmallows

Gold Medal Marshmallows I don’t claim to have many talents, but if there were an olympic sport for marshmallow roasting, I am confident you would see me on the highest platform proudly wearing a gold medal.  You might be... [Read more]

Exclusive FREE Back to School Printables

Back to School! It’s such an exciting time for the family.  It’s also a time when children need a little extra TLC.  Will they make friends?  Do they know how much we love them?  CHICKABUG created an exclusive... [Read more]

3 FUN First Day of School Traditions

How Does She help her kids feel EXTRA special on their first day of school? Many of my friends and I have adopted Emily’s BIG COOKIE tradition from when she was a little girl so I thought I needed to tell all of you about... [Read more]

$98.00 Giveaway!!!

***Updated.  This giveaway has ended.  Congratulations to  Mitzi who said, “Visited the Twinery site and love all the ideas. I would like to see the Laundry room as a kit.”  Thanks Twinery for the aMAZing giveaway... [Read more]

Great idea for helping kids earn money!

HowDoesShe help her kids earn money? My cute neighbors came up with the BEST idea!  Princess Acadamy! These girls needed money for camp so they hosted a week long princess acadamy. I am told it took a lot of hours planning,... [Read more]

Thank You!

Merci. Dank u. Gracias. Danke. Mahalo. Arigato. Thank You. We have many people to thank! First our top referrers You! from google readers amyatlas justagirlblog karaspartyideas skiptomylou daisypinkcupcake wearethatfamily todayscreativeblog tomkatstudio AND... [Read more]

Are we there yet?

This idea is b.RILL.iant! How Does She…make car trips fun, keep track of fun trip facts, and did I mention fun? I was cruising through Craters of the Moon national park with my family when I stumbled upon the most fun creative... [Read more]

1st day of school teacher gift idea

hello! we are the sisters from eighteen25 and we are beyond thrilled to be posting over here on the awesome blog how does she! we’d like to share an idea for the first day of school. just a little gift for the teachers. your... [Read more]

Last SPLASH!

Water Park HEAVEN! Your kids have been working hard all summer.  Waking up early to mow the lawn, clean the baseboards, sell all that lemonade.  What?  Your kids haven’t been little summer angels?  Angel or not, every... [Read more]

4 steps…bring new life to old furniture

I have some AMAZING neighbors!  I want to introduce you to the fancy FARMGIRLS I had so much fun photographing all the fun things they have created!  Lucky for us, they are sharing their secrets on how to give old stuff new... [Read more]

Grandma’s SWEET Treats!

Grandma’s SWEET Treats! Every Grandma needs a cookie jar…or a candy jar…or an anything SWEET jar! I found these fun jars at Target and thought I would personalize them with a little vinyl, Once it is applied... [Read more]

Lemon Squeeze

What to do with all these lemons? I know! SQUEEZE ‘EM! fresh SQUEEZED lEmOnAdE! This is one of the most refreshing ways to cool off in the summer heat.  It tastes so delicious, I always thought it MUST be hard to make.  I... [Read more]

Big Thanks!

We are so fortunate to have the BEST sponsors around! photo found here. We love sharing ideas on this blog, but it costs some mega $ to run, who knew?  By supporting our sponsors, you continue to make it possible for us to share... [Read more]

Host a COOL Backyard Water Park

Who needs the water park when you can create one just as fun in your own backyard? It all started when my oldest was 3 and I didn’t want to haul all our gear to the local water park so I decided to fill the backyard blow... [Read more]

Who knew HEALTHY could taste so dElicIouS!?!

Who knew HEALTHY could taste so deLicioUs? My kids thought I was crazy when I told them we were having popsicles for breakfast! I was crazy and they were cRaZy hApPy!  Why not when you make your own and pack them with fruit... [Read more]

What a little ribbon can do…

This is Alison…I had to get in and make a comment, before you start reading this post and think I ‘m totally stuck on myself, just know that Missy totally Hacked this post and pretended to be me. HaHa Missy! See bottom... [Read more]

Best pockets goes to…

There is nothing like finding that perfect pair of jeans that is comfortable and tight or loose in all the right spots and most importantly, makes your butt look HOT!   Stephanie is the perfect person to teach us about jeans! ... [Read more]

Want to see these 5?

It’s a new month  – time to share 4  TOP FIVES!  1.  Top 5 posts 2. Top 5 referrers 3. Top 5 ideas submitted 4.  Top 5 Changes Wait until you see what our readers have made.  They are really cool!  1.  Top... [Read more]

Keep the spark HOT!

How Does She stay in love? When Shelley, Alison and I discussed wanting another ’stay in love’ post we all said at about the same time, “the Haskells!”  These two have a special bond that is so sweet,... [Read more]

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day! 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. She has a serious addiction to Oreos, coconut oil and sushi...not... [Read more]

No more summer mush mind!

Do you hate that your kids’ minds seem to go to mush over the summer? I thought my friend Julie was a little crazy when she first told me about an idea she got from her sister-in-law to have a little summer school with... [Read more]

Toddler Boy Room – Dr. Seuss

 Toddler Boy Room  Dr. Seuss What little boy would not L.O.V.E. this room?  I can’t think of one.  It was designed by my little sis, who happens to have an amazing eye for decorating!  My sisters aren’t going... [Read more]

Pinkalicious Bottle Cap Necklace

pInKaLiCiOuS bottle cap necklaces Our friend, Jen threw the most aDoRaBlE pinkalicious party last weekend for her daughter…don’t worry, I took pictures of all the details and a post will be coming. I hadn’t... [Read more]

s p a r k l e s everywhere…

s p a r k l e s ! You really can never have too many if you ask me and I am sure my sister would agree.  She figures out how to sparkle just about everything!  She is answering our HowDoesShe? question today…How Does... [Read more]

Published Author at 4 for FREE!

Wait until you see the pride in her eyes when she tells you she is a published author! And the best part is, it will only cost you $2.99 for shipping – the book is FREE! At Pixable right now you can grab a FREE 8×5.5″... [Read more]

What to do with HOLEY or TOO SHORT jeans…

How Does She make use of holey or too short jeans? Reinvent! I am excited to introduce you to a genius seamstress, Deana.  She can sew anything, but I was excited to learn what to do with all my daughter’s holey jeans... [Read more]

Beautiful Photography for FREE

update: We Have a WINNER! (thanks to random.org)  Congrats Alyssa!  Call  Amy to book your session, she’ll be expecting you!  Alyssa’s comment was:  “I think I would like a family session, but it is a tough... [Read more]

What would you do with 144 Balloons?

How Does She…make a birthday wreath? This wreath is so festive and fun to decorate with for every birthday! Birthday Balloon Wreath! First you need balloons.  Lots and lots of balloons. (2 bags of 72 count…the... [Read more]

How Does She…refashion a shirt?

You are NOT going to believe what Megan does with this… Who is Megan?  Let’s get acquainted. Megan sUPER hERO power wished for: the ability to CLONE myself! I’d love to have an assistant “Hey it’s... [Read more]

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers Can you find the fake ones? Okay, I won’t insult your intelligence, but just in case … Here they are:) These paper roses are so fun…fun to display, fun to give, and FUN to plant! Wanna... [Read more]

FREE …photo on CANVAS!

What is the ONE thing your mom always wants? PHOTOS Just think how pleased she will be to get one on canvas!  Get one of all of the grand kids together or a special one of just the two of you.  Any print you do looks great... [Read more]

Can’t get enough…

STRAWBERRiES! It has turned into SPRING DESSERTS here at HowDoesShe, I guess now you know what is really on our minds!  Can you tell that we didn’t have our weekly HowDoesShe meeting last week planning out our posts? ... [Read more]

HowDoesShe? Toddler Boy Room on a Budget

You know how sometimes you read something from someone and you immediately want to be their friend cause you just know you would be bosom buddies (yes I am an Anne of Green Gables fan:).  That is how I feel about Annie!  She... [Read more]

Rainbow Polka-dot Party – real party

kids theme parties Rainbow Polka-dot Party Where does one come up with THIS theme, you ask?  I’ll tell you.  Because that is what you get when you ask a certain little 4 year old girl who’s super power it is to... [Read more]

FREE Teacher card

Wanted…Teacher Appreciation Gifts This card is a FREE download…see the end of the post – it will tell you how to get it!  But first it is time to SHARE! Teacher appreciation is coming (May 4th) and we all... [Read more]

Top 9 1/2 Posts from March!

It’s the monthly tops! We want to highlight our top posts and our top referrers from March 2010. Let’s start with our Top 9 1/2 posts (in no particular order) … 1. Chore Chart 2. Easter Oreo Suckers 3. Birthday... [Read more]

BEST April Fool’s Day Prank – EVER

Best April Fool’s Day Prank – EVER Here is YOUR chance to tell everyone about your best ever prank!  It is usually enough just to see your victim’s reaction – but just as fun to brag about it after! I... [Read more]

Thank You!

A GREAT BIG shout out to our WONDERFUL sponsors!!! You all know how much we use our Silhouette – so fun! I would love one of these with my kid’s names…Mother’s Day is coming! “West Mountain Retreat... [Read more]

S P R I N G B R E A K !

Spell out S P R I N G  B R E A K! All you have to do is say SPRING BREAK and I float off to sunny St. George where I spent every Spring Break I can remember.  Catching sun out by the pool was always a little chilly, but it never... [Read more]

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