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]

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]

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]

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]

Gift Giving Organization

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]

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!

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]

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]

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]

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]

Need a last minute gift? These are perfect and super cheap right now!

Need a last minute gift?  Here are some great deals I found on magazines!  A magazine is a gift that keeps on giving!  Just wrap up a picture of the magazine they will be getting starting in January!  I ordered a subscription... [Read more]

Christmas Wrapping – Reusable, Adorable and Green!

I always enjoyed it when our Christmas presents were wrapped and everyone took turns to open one present at a time.  This seemed to make Christmas last longer rather than just having all the presents under the tree unwrapped. ... [Read more]

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]

Featuring ‘Love Actually’ – Handmade gift Idea for Spouse

We are so excited about sharing ‘Love Actually’ with you!  We’d let them take over HowDoesShe’s ‘Love your Spouse’ category in a second if they would!   Cher, Thanks for posting today.... [Read more]

4 Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Teacher Appreciation Gifts We had a few requests for more teacher gift ideas so here you go! This practical teacher gift idea is always needed!  Now you can personalize it for your teachers. I have seen a few different tutorials... [Read more]

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

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

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

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

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…

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…

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]

Christmas Gift Idea – Teacher

12 Days of Christmas! We had this idea to give our kids’ teachers a bunch of school supplies that they needed with some treats for a gift for Christmas.  My friend Jen took it one step further, and added to it  much... [Read more]

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)

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]

Homeade Gift Ideas for every age

I love giving homeade gifts!  I don’t do it as much as I like, but I just love watching the receiver open their gift that I know I have spent long hours making all the while thinking of them.  The problem is, kids don’t... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea – Grandparents & Family

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love PhotoStamps. They’re perfect for every occasion! Most recently I ordered them for my twins birth announcement. There is something so sweet about seeing a personalized picture... [Read more]

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]

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…

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]

TODAY ONLY!!! Cyber Monday Deals and Last Chances!

Today is your LAST CHANCE to get in on the following deals: We love the holidays…there are a lot of cheap/free items that companies are giving this year.  We wanted to make sure you know about some of the best!  We are... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea Spouse- Music {Plus coupon code for free music}

I am in crazy love with Michael Buble {this is no secret to my husband}. He has a new cd out called “Crazy Love” {yes, I am pretty sure he named it after me}. I want it. BAD. I love all of his ’standard’... [Read more]

#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]

Look What We found for FREE!–8×10 Canvas

Canvas People is offering one FREE canvas! Get Your First Canvas on Them. Free 8×10 Canvas Print or $55 off Larger Sizes. I ordered one of these last week and wanted to make sure it was legit before promoting it. Well it... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea – Kids

I am a HUGE fan of Leap Frog toys.  I love toys where imagination is the key, but I make an exception when I feel they are learning important skills.  My son learned the alphabet from the Talking Words Factory.  I’m... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea – Grandparents

How fun to preserve the little hands of your kids!  I want to make these for my own tree, but I think the grandparents would like them as well.  Thanks to Celebrating Christmas for this cute idea and great tutorial!  Another fun... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea – anyone older than 16

What a fun gift!  Anyone who drives would love this.  I would love one to put all the kid’s DVDs in so I wouldn’t have to deal with all the cases in the car.  It takes a little sewing know how, but the tutorial... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea – Kids

After posting such a practical kids gift idea last week, I decided to post the gifts that my boys asked for the most and were the most excited to receive.   For my 6 year old - a sword.  Every birthday and Christmas for the... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea – Spouse

I thought this was a very thoughtful gift idea from somewhat simple.  She made a little book that had one page for each month.  On each month she said what they were going to do for their date together that month.  This would... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea for your Spouse – UGG

I know what you are thinking, slippers…really… how boring.  Not if you get the right ones.  Slippers were not created equal I tell you. I don’t like wearing my shoes around the house, and I also don’t... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea for Teachers $100.00

I love this idea for a teacher gift – who wouldn’t love some cold hard cash!  To make it even better, everything pink found a way to make it adorable and memorable.  She had other moms pitch in to get 100 $1.00... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea for Grandparents

What grandparent do you know that doesn’t love receiving pictures of their grandchildren?  The problem is, they don’t usually have room for a picture frame, but they can always find room (fridge) for a place to... [Read more]

Christmas Gift Idea for Kids

Toys for Christmas are always a big hit at first, but usually the excitement for the toy dies after a couple days.  But sometimes you score and get something that is used over and over.  I’ve been trying to think of... [Read more]