April Showers? 10 Outside Activities to Bring Inside!

Where I live we are very excited that Spring weather is starting to appear! It is, however, manifesting itself with traditional “April Showers” which seem to be in the forecast for the next 2 weeks at least! So, I... [Read more]

3 Ways to Upcycle Your Plastic Easter Eggs

It’s the week after Easter and you’re probably in the throes of taking down your holiday decor. You lovingly box up all your wonderful pastel-colored door hangings, bunnies, and Easter grass, and then you realize that... [Read more]

Spring Cleaning? 6 Tips on Encouraging your Child to Help

  Do you remember what it was like to have just gotten your license and drive a car without your parents? For me, I felt so grown up… like I just cut off the strings of parent dependency!  However, that... [Read more]

Your One Stop Shamrock Shop! 8 St. Patrick’s Day Ideas!

“Why should you never iron a 4-leaf clover? You don’t want to press your luck.” Just a little “St. Patrick’s Day” humor to start your day! Did you know that the big “Green”... [Read more]

A Quest for Knowledge- Fun At the Library!

We live in a world of instant access to information. This is fabulous BUT I don’t want my kids to miss out on the magic of the library because of it! I want them to know that each book is like... [Read more]

Shaking and Sharing: A Valentine’s Song for Your Child

If any of you have been around a two year old, you have probably heard the words, “That’s Mine!!!” Sharing is a concept that can be difficult to understand for these little... [Read more]

Involvement Matters! Ways To Spend Quality Time With The Kids

When parents get involved, kids do better all-around. I think we all know how important building parent-child involvement can be, but it can often be difficult to find ways to fit quality time... [Read more]

Deliver “Hand”made Flowers on a Cold Winter Day!

Are you excited for the month of love?? It’s coming up quick, and it’s a great time to talk to your kids about showing love to others! I want to share a fun activity that you can... [Read more]

Snow Day Activities

Snow Day Activities -  Bringing the Outdoors In! The best snow days are the kind where kids can’t wait to get outside and play.  But, after the snowball fights have been had…. And... [Read more]

Over 30, Waiting-for-Spring, Indoor Activities!

1. STORY IN A BAG Stories are a POWERFUL tool in connecting and understanding our children. Not to mention, they are fun and interactive. 2. TEN THINGS TO DO WITH A BLOCK Depending... [Read more]

Story in a Bag

Stories are a POWERFUL tool in connecting and understanding our children. Not to mention, they are fun and interactive.  Kill summer time boredom by playing a game that I like to call “Story... [Read more]

6 Ideas For Keeping Kids Busy INDOORS This Winter

With the kids being out of school for the holidays, and the weather turning even colder, it can be exasperating to find ways to keep the little ones busy INDOORS. If your kids are like mine,... [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... [Read more]

10 Great Non-Toy Gift Ideas

As any gift-giving season approaches (be it Christmas or birthdays), you’re likely to have several loving friends and family members ask you for a wish list of items your kids might like to receive. Have you... [Read more]

Sugar and Spice Make Your Feet Very Nice – DIY Foot Scrub

Don’t cover your eyes, I am going to show you my dry, wintered, and cracked feet. It is really embarrassing but this is the true me. There is no way I’m going to have time to get a professional... [Read more]

Repurpose your broken umbrella…your kids will LOVE this!

I’m always watching for fun, easy, and inexpensive ideas that will help me to build awesome memories with my kids, so I’m excited to be back, as a new part of HowDoesShe, to share some of... [Read more]

“I say Boo!!” Getting in the Halloween Spirit.

It’s officially that time of the year… HALLOWEEN Month! I LOVE this time of the year and don’t waste any time to get in the Halloween spirit by decorating the house and playing ... [Read more]

My 15 Minutes to Sanity: Reflection Boards and Boxes

September 11th will forever be a day of reflection. It forces us to reflect on the past, the present, and what is in store for us in the future.  Many times there aren’t words that describe... [Read more]

10 Terrific Projects For Your Teen!

Happy Thursday! Are you surviving the week? I sure hope so! If you are like me and have older children, then your kids are in school and the house is a tad quieter during the day. If you have... [Read more]

Expressing Feelings through Chalkboard Speech Bubbles

Back to school is here…how many of you just let out a big sigh of relief? Admit it…it’s okay.  I don’t blame you. In anticipation of this transition, kids all over are... [Read more]

Lightbulb Moments! 8 Really Bright Ideas For Kids!

Crafts are fun and recipes are nice – but when you can take something you already have laying around, and create something even BETTER, nothing beats that! I can almost see the light bulb... [Read more]

Beat Summer Boredom! 7 Summer-sational Ideas!

It’s August, but summer isn’t over, yet! Wait – let me see a show of hands….How many of you have your children back in school already? Where do I sign up for that? My... [Read more]

Shake your Seashells!

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is play on the beach. Unfortunately,  our sandbox is just about as close as we have been to the beach this summer. It’s so sad. So, I invited... [Read more]

Over 100 Cheap to FREE Summer Activties

There is no reason to spend money on a big vacation when there are so many fun and free things right where you are! Here are just a few (100+) ideas to get you started! In The House Video Performance Treasure... [Read more]

Made with love Road Rug

We’ve taken a few long road trips this summer, all of which were ameliorated  by that modern-day miracle: the portable dvd player.  I’m sure many of you amazing parents out there... [Read more]

DIY Car Wash and Air Travel Helps!

Whether you are traveling or staying at home this summer you can have a blast with your kids. These three tutorials from our amazing guest, Jill from The Bird And The Berry, will help you eliminate... [Read more]

Ladybug Toes

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]

No more summer mush mind!

Do you hate that your kids’ minds seem to go to mush over the summer? Here is a FANTASTIC (oldie but goodie) IDEA to the rescue! With more ideas at the bottom!…. I thought my friend... [Read more]

Summer Jars Beat Summer Boredom.

Summer break is pretty much here for most kids, and soon the honeymoon of being home will wear off.  They will be muttering the dreaded words, “Mom, I’m bored” in their best... [Read more]

DIY All Natural Lip Balm & Hard Lotion

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]

Summer Reading Star! FREE EXCLUSIVE PRINTABLE

The kids are almost out of school, and the dreaded ‘Summer-Mush-Mind‘ is about to set in. {It’s contagious you know} Well NOT if we have anything to do with it!  HowDoesShe... [Read more]

Turn your Easter Eggs into Musical Shaker Eggs.

Every year I am left with countless plastic eggs that I can’t decide if I should store to use for next year or get rid of! What do you do with your left over eggs? Well here is an idea- this... [Read more]

Visual Journal Part II

I have to admit that starting this visual journal process was a challenge this time around. I had my book covered and ready to go- (For Visual Journal Part I go here)  but the hundreds of blank... [Read more]

Visual Journal Part I

I have always been an avid journal keeper…okay that’s a lie…I used to be an avid journal keeper- writing about anything and everything going on in my life. Well, that is until I went to... [Read more]

Friendship Bracelets and the Friendship Dance.

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to teach our children how to engage and make friends. However, for some children, making friends may not come naturally . They may feel anxiety or... [Read more]

“You and Me” Moments with your Child

We all know how important having a one-on-one date night with our significant other can be. Yay for Valentines Date Night coming up! But we often forget to make the time to spend that crucial... [Read more]

How to Play Human Foosball!

My husband’s family has a family reunion every year on Boxing Day (that’s December 26th for those of you in the USA )  At this reunion I was introduced to Human Foosball.  I had... [Read more]

10 Cold-Day Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy

Christmas is over, but school is still out! Ack! That means loud choruses of “Mooooomm…I’m BOOOOOORED!”. Ooooh boy. What to do? I Share is a wonderful resource for finding... [Read more]

Hours of excitement! Almost time for the count down.

Are you getting ready?  Another holiday after yesterday’s holiday is coming up!  Hummm…how about a fast, CHEAP, last-minute idea for the New Year’s Eve celebration?  Not... [Read more]

Give it some Personality!

 Print This Post I have kitchen help…sous chefs…cuisine connoisseurs. I know, I’m one spoiled girl. Two extra sets of... [Read more]

Dance the Turkey Dance

School is out and the family is gathered for the holidays. So, what better moment than now to crank up some music and let loose on the dance floor (AKA-my kitchen) with the kiddos? It is such... [Read more]

Easy DIY Nail Art Templates!

I’ve got 2 little girls who love having their nails painted.  What’s more fun than having painted nails?  Fancy painted nails! My mom has a really neat set of tools for making shapes... [Read more]

Kids Travel Pack

I have got something SUPER fun to share with you today! Let me introduce the KIDS TRAVEL PACK!!! Why do I ‘sound’ (use your imagination) so excited? Because this... [Read more]

Summer of Service: Clean a Neighbor’s Yard

“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.” -Albert Schweitzer ———- Service... [Read more]

Video Performance Treasure Hunt

Your kids are adorable. They say the most hilarious things, they make you laugh, they’re ridiculously cute, and it’s so fun to hear them put things into their own words or watch... [Read more]

Anti-Boredom Kits…8 of them!

In honor of National Anti-Boredom Month we decided to make ‘anti boredom’ kits Put each ‘kit’ in a brown paper bag and then label them 1-8.  Each time a kid is bored... [Read more]

6 Rainy Day Crafts and Activities

“Moooooooom…I’m BOOOOOORRRRED!” Does this sound familiar? How about when it’s a RAINY summer day? Even worse, right? Oh, WHAT do you do in the summertime when your... [Read more]

7 Quality Ways to Spend Quality Time!

A good holiday is one spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours. ~John B. Priestly Summer break is ALL about time, isn’t it? And who’s notion of time is vaguer... [Read more]

How to Make Confetti Fire Crackers With Your Kids

Yesterday Bobbi-Jo shared some awesome Craft & Project ideas we can all use to celebrate the 4th of July or adapt to fit a celebration for our own countries.  Like Bobbi, I’m Canadian,... [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... [Read more]

So…don’t do this. Bug Bingo

SO I was thinking I was pretty smart and planned a way to help entertain the family on a road trip over April Fool’s Day.   Keep in mind that I did pass driver’s education with flying colors .  I... [Read more]

We play with knives…5 ideas to keep kids entertained at a restaurant!

B.O.R.E.D and hungry. Restaurant waiting with 4 kids! The manager comes out to say they are backed up and will be out shortly …what he means is it will be another 30 minutes. Entertaining... [Read more]

Watch out! It may get a bit messy…Easy Craft Idea

Designer paper with the kidos! Is it fun? Yup! Is it ‘magic’?  Yup! Is it messy?  Yup! Easy Craft Idea?  Yup! Perfect for kids and a mothers entertainment. Easy... [Read more]

We need a BREAK!

I hope I didn’t scare you… We are not breaking from HowDoesShe?   Oh my…I need my daily dose of it! A break from laundry, cooking, chores, dishes, dusting…... [Read more]

Great Magic Trick #2

Great Magic Trick #2. If you missed #1 Great magic trick you are in luck.  I posted it a bit ago so you can be a cool magical mom! I love doing these magic tricks because it... [Read more]

Toy Story 3 Movie Night

Are you sitting down? Have a snack? Ready to be wowed? I hope so, because I have been giddy waiting to introduce you to a personal friend of mine. Her name is Amy Workman and she is one CRAFTALICIOUS ... [Read more]

Art Notebooks

Hi HowDoesShe Gals! I am so excited about this week’s guest poster AND her awesome project. Meet Erin from Sutton Grace. Her blog is BURSTING with creative inspiration. I could spend hours... [Read more]

Sticks to Stars!

Need a Great Magic Trick? In my previous life:) I taught science and I had to convince Jr. High kids that science was cool.  I tried to use magic tricks to teach concepts.  One of the osmosis... [Read more]

Fun with Money — 4 Ideas!

How about a little Fun with Money! My daughters thought I was pretty magical when I broke out my money tricks.   After I showed them, they must have played for a couple hours trying to do it... [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]

Bubble Blowers – Making Bubbles

Making Bubbles — *First things first, this fun activity is not for small children. Please supervise your little ones and make sure they are blowing OUT, not sucking in.* — Here’s... [Read more]

Art Show

I had to pull this idea from the 80′s.  So it’s either really cool or so past cool…either way I thought I’d give it a shot and let my kids decide. For a fun activity... [Read more]

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... [Read more]

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... [Read more]

1-4 easy things to do with your Presidents…

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... [Read more]

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... [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... [Read more]

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... [Read more]

Fun Frugal Family Christmas Tradition #8 – Talent Show

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... [Read more]

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... [Read more]