Fun Family tradition for New Year’s Eve!
December 20, 2011 by Heather
I know, I know… Christmas hasn’t even come yet. …but we’re already less than 2 weeks away from 2012, so I wanted to share with you my favorite New Year tradition! I love this tradition because it’s... [Read more]
Give it some Personality!
December 12, 2011 by Dawn
Print This Post I have kitchen help…sous chefs…cuisine connoisseurs. I know, I’m one spoiled girl. Two extra sets of hands…they are amazing! So, as a token of my appreciation I want to give them... [Read more]
A Family of Santas
December 7, 2011 by Shelley
Have you noticed the trend of hand-print art this year? It melts my heart to see little hand prints turned into all kinds of things. Last year, my sweet friend turned my son’s hand print into a Santa. I honestly choked up... [Read more]
Who doesn’t just love a sweater when it’s cold outside?
November 28, 2011 by Amy G.
I’m a knitting junkie. It started many years ago with a wonderful idea in the back of my head. Here it is! I wanted to decorate a small Christmas tree entirely with mini sweaters, each of them unique and knitted by me.... [Read more]
Black Licorice Caramels
September 21, 2011 by Lara
We are about to embark on a wild candy making ride! This, my friends, is one recipe you HAVE to try out this Fall! I remember making these delicious caramels every Halloween since I was a little girl. Just for the record,…... [Read more]
Just a post about love.
February 9, 2011 by alysha
First off, I have to apologize to all my crafting peeps out there because this post is a bit more on the personal side, and is a tad bit lacking in the creative department. I promise you if you make it through my bjillion pictures,... [Read more]
Fun & Frugal Family Christmas Traditions
November 9, 2010 by Caley
Christmas Traditions are one of the many things that make the holiday seasons special. We’ve been making a Family Christmas Traditions list {and checking it twice!} of some of our favorites! 1. Christmas Treats for sure!... [Read more]
Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #1 – Nativity…with an Angel Wing tutorial
December 19, 2009 by Missy
Probably one of the most popular Christmas traditions out there is to act out the story of Jesus’ birth. I have memories of crawling around on the floor with a sheep skin on my back making animal sounds at the appropriate... [Read more]
Fun Family Frugal Tradition #2 Story Toes!
December 19, 2009 by Alison
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 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]
Fun Frugal Family Tradition #4 – snowman with a twist
December 17, 2009 by Missy
Since I have lived in Boise, we haven’t received a lot of snow. When we do get snow, it usually melts by the afternoon. This makes it hard to build a snowman. We came up with a solution. We make a snowman with doughnuts! This... [Read more]
Fun Frugal Family Tradition #5 – Family Fondue
December 15, 2009 by Shelley
Fun Frugal Family Tradition #5 – Family Fondue This is one family tradition I simply can not do without. Our Christmas family fondue night is anticipated, fun, memorable, and did I mention delicious?! I’m not talking... [Read more]
Fun Frugal Family Tradition #6 Reindeer Ice Wreath
December 14, 2009 by Alison
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]
Fun Frugal Family Tradition #7 – Magical Moments Under The Christmas Tree
December 12, 2009 by Shelley
One of my very favorite childhood memories happened right under the Christmas tree. I still vividly remember lying next to my dad directly under the tree. We would look up into all of the branches above us and see the twinkling... [Read more]
Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #8 – Talent Show
December 11, 2009 by Missy
Warning: I am starting with a personal memory, so if you just want the ideas, skip now to the bottom of the post. This picture brings back a hilarious memory that completely depicts my kids at that particular time in our... [Read more]
Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #9 – Family Slumber Party
December 10, 2009 by Shelley
Fun Frugal Christmas Tradition #9 – Family Slumber Party The excitment building up to Christmas is half the fun! This weekend surprise the kiddos by putting an invitation on their pillow to a family slumber party! Pop... [Read more]
Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #10 – Book on Tape
December 9, 2009 by Alison
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]
Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #11 – Paint Can PJ’s
December 8, 2009 by Shelley
Fun Frugal Christmas Tradition #11 – Paint Can PJ’s Many families have the wonderful Christmas tradition of opening pajamas on Christmas Eve. Even as a mother of three, I still get giddy about opening my new Christmas... [Read more]
Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #12
December 7, 2009 by Missy
I love traditions! I think it gives security and something to look forward to for your kids. Christmas is the perfect time to start some fun ones. I know you all have your ideas, but we at How Does She, want to share... [Read more]
