Why We Love Moms – A Video Dedicated to YOU!
May 7, 2013 by Andrea Roche
Motherhood. We grow up believing our moms hang the moon and are the most beautiful, perfect people alive! Later, as we become moms ourselves, we recognize just how wonderful/challenging/scary/joyful/exhausting/significant... [Read more]
8 Gorgeous DIY Jewelry Tutorials
May 2, 2013 by Bobbi
Mother’s Day is just around the corner (I know, can you believe it?) as well as teacher appreciation, and we want to give that special woman in our lives something meaningful, right? Maybe she has had her eye on that designer... [Read more]
Gifts for Teachers, Moms, and Mentors
April 30, 2013 by Stephanie
We owe a great deal of gratitude to the people who nurture us and help our minds, bodies, and spirits flourish; that’s why the following gift ideas share the theme: “Thank You... [Read more]
Fancy Frosted Mint Brownies
April 27, 2013 by Lara
There is just something about mint. Peppermint oil, mint leaves, mint frosting.. the color mint! Nothing pairs better with mint than some delicious chocolate! These brownies combine the best... [Read more]
Easy Marshmallow Fondant, YOU can do it!
April 24, 2013 by Missy
Let’s get a little closer… Sometimes birthdays call for special cakes. This was one such birthday my daughter shared with her best friend who happens to have a birthday... [Read more]
6 Tips For A Richer Life
April 22, 2013 by Bobbi
This past month, on HowDoesShe, we have been celebrating many ways to live a richer, more balanced, full life! If we only get to live once, why not make it the VERY best life we can? We have... [Read more]
Spice up your Sun Hat!
April 20, 2013 by Cristi
Ladies, the sun is beaming and summer is just around the corner… you know what that means… it’s time to pull out your SUMMER HATS!! I love hats! Nothing adds a... [Read more]
6 Handmade Gift Ideas For Mother’s Day
April 18, 2013 by Bobbi
Mother’s Day is slowly sneaking up on us! Our mother’s are so important to us, so let’s not let Mother’s Day pass by without showing our heartfelt appreciation! A fabulous way to do this is to give a handmade... [Read more]
Mother’s Day tea party with yummy biscotti
April 17, 2013 by Nicolette
You are never too old for a tea party. I came to this realization after squatting uncomfortably on a chair, much too tiny for my bottom, legs crammed under a kid-sized table, with an array of fishy crackers and fruit snacks generously... [Read more]
Cupcake Flower Centerpiece
April 13, 2013 by Shelley
I am so glad some of you cute gals spotted this Cupcake Flower Centerpiece in my Sweet Shoppe Birthday Post and asked me for a tutorial. I’m totally flattered, BUT I sort of don’t want to tell... [Read more]
Silk Pillowcase – Homemade Beauty Sleep!
March 9, 2013 by Lara
Ladies, ladies. We need to have a little chat… ok? OK! We are going to talk about beauty sleep. Now, we all know how important sleep is, especially with the busy lives us women lead. BUT,... [Read more]
Want some aphrodisiacs for Valentine’s Day? I thought so.
February 9, 2013 by Missy
What is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? You guessed it. Aphrodisiacs. And they have obviously been on more than one of our minds. Did you see our post yesterday? Yes? Well…I suppose... [Read more]
Designer-inspired t-shirt scarves
December 19, 2012 by Nicolette
Every year, my family has a gift-giving tradition where everyone makes something handmade for each person in the family. It’s not elaborate, nor does it cost much, but these gifts are... [Read more]
A Box Of Love – Free Download!
September 26, 2012 by Bobbi
Life isn’t easy, is it? It is filled with ups and downs, times of peace and joy, and times of turmoil and strife. While these difficult times are wonderful tools for growth and progression,... [Read more]
Having doughnuts at your party? EASY and Creative DIY Display!
September 18, 2012 by Missy
Do you ever need treats for a big crowd? Think teacher appreciation, scouts, birthday parties, Superbowl, holiday parties, special celebrations, wedding and baby showers, the list goes on…. My... [Read more]
Ladybug Toes
June 25, 2012 by Dawn
It’s official…SUMMER IS HERE! Yahoo! Hello sandal season, swimming pool parties, days at the beach, BBQ’s, and bare feet in the grass. Here is a fun idea to spruce up your toenail... [Read more]
A New Twist on Crepe Paper Streamers!
June 4, 2012 by Caley
You know how it goes… All of a sudden it’s the BIG day or someone volunteers you to host the BIG day {even if it is yourself, out of the kindness of your heart}… and you need... [Read more]
DIY All Natural Lip Balm & Hard Lotion
May 19, 2012 by Missy
Soft, smooth, yummy, ALL NATURAL, fun to make, endless creative smelling possibilities – all packaged in an itty bitty, cute container. Did I sell you on making some lip balm or hard lotion?... [Read more]
High Heel Cupcakes! Oooh La La.
May 11, 2012 by alysha
Ok, all you lovers of high heels! I’ve received a few requests from our fans on Facebook that I share a tutorial on these high heel cupcakes I made last week, so here... [Read more]
7 creative projects perfect for displaying your photos!
May 10, 2012 by Missy
My FAVORITE sale is coming! The Fancy Farm Girls are coming! 1/2 of my house is furnished from great pieces I have found at the Fancy Farm Girls’ sales. I’m not kidding. Along with... [Read more]
Beautiful, Meaningful, Handmade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
May 9, 2012 by Caley
Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother. –Lin Yutang Mother’s day is THIS WEEKEND! What a great chance we have to show our appreciation for those wonderful women... [Read more]
Give Mom a Jar of Sunshine This Year!
May 7, 2012 by Bobbi
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman Each year, as Mother’s Day draws closer, my thoughts turn to my mom... [Read more]
Make Mother’s Day MATTER! 9 Ideas Just For Her
April 26, 2012 by Bobbi
Can you believe that it will be MAY in just a few days? That also means that this year is almost half over! I’m officially old because time is starting to fly. That being the case, I am... [Read more]
30 Minute Button Necklace that You’ll LOVE!
March 26, 2012 by Amy G.
The other day I was having breakfast with some work friends, and my friend Jamie had a necklace on that was so fun and fantastic that almost everyone commented on how great it was. It had big buttons and was... [Read more]
Welcome Spring with Lemons!
March 19, 2012 by Dawn
Spring is definitely in the air! I LOVE it when the bleak winter skies turn blue and Spring colors start popping up everywhere. It’s finally time to put away winter. Bring on the SUNSHINE!! I... [Read more]
Sweet Glazed Orange Rolls
December 21, 2011 by Lara
This just so happens to be one of my FAVORITE Christmas morning traditions. Orange rolls are my very favorite sweet roll, and they are the perfect breakfast treat for any special occasion! There... [Read more]
11 Exciting Pennant Banners!
October 13, 2011 by Amy G.
Don’t you love it when someone else does all the work and you get all the compliments? I do. Actually, I haven’t quite learned to just smile and say thank you without giving away... [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... [Read more]
All “MOM”Sense Today! 15 Mother’s Day Ideas!
May 3, 2011 by Bobbi
If you have a mom, there is nowhere you are likely to go where a prayer has not already been. ~Robert Brault Isn’t that the truth? We have all felt the love, tears, and prayers of the... [Read more]
Preserve kids’ art in their own storybook…for FREE!
April 22, 2011 by Missy
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... [Read more]
What would you do with them? 3 pink bumps! {{video}}
February 10, 2011 by Alison
I saw my friend making these ribbon tulips and thought they were darling. I got so caught up in her showing me how to make them that I forgot to ask her what she did with them. {{Next time... [Read more]
Creative ways to Spill the Beans
October 27, 2010 by Shelley
Creative Ways to ‘Spill the Beans’ when you’re expecting First off, I am a little hesitant to post this. It is probably the most personal entry I have ever made. But we... [Read more]
How to Make a Plexi Frame!
August 30, 2010 by Alison
How to make a plexi glass frame! You’ve seen these in the stores, now it’s time to make one. Items needed: 1×12 x14 pine... [Read more]
Make a Friend Board
August 23, 2010 by Alison
With Jen over at Tater Tots and Jello doing all this subway art…I was beginning to feel a bit left out! I needed some family gifts that had a bit of meaning... [Read more]
Grandma’s SWEET Treats!
July 22, 2010 by Missy
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... [Read more]
Money, Love, and Mom
May 3, 2010 by Alison
LOVE and…money, isn’t that what we really want for mother’s day!…okay maybe a nap too! A day to be celebrated for our hard work. Whether or not we have... [Read more]
So, What Was in the EnveLOpe?
April 30, 2010 by Alison
Over at Dollar Store Crafts , Heather does a secret envelope ‘swap.’ She sends out 10 envelopes of random stuff to readers who apply. The readers take and make something from... [Read more]
Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers
April 27, 2010 by Missy
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... [Read more]
$3.12 Window Box
April 26, 2010 by Alison
Boring…My front porch…that is… I read Just-a-girls post on flower box windows and thought that would solve the problem. To help liven up the front porch. I... [Read more]
Plump, Ripe, Sweet…
April 19, 2010 by Alison
How about an easy Mother’s Day Idea? Two food posts in a row for me??? Is there something wrong…am I pregnant? Ummm…Nope, at least to the pregnant part:) I... [Read more]
Long Distance ‘Date’ with Grandma
April 14, 2010 by Shelley
My little family dreams of the day when we will live close to at least one, if not both sets of Grandparents! Sadly, we currently do not have this luxury. I came across a wonderful idea in... [Read more]
