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]
Hand Dyed Play Silks
April 3, 2013 by Lara
For those of you who know what play silks are, you know what a great imaginative toy they can be for kids! For those of you who don’t know I am about to tell you all about how amazing they... [Read more]
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Party, Personalized Products and more!
March 30, 2013 by Shelley
****POST UPDATE – MyChronicleBooks wanted to add a little fun to this post by offering ONE OF YOU $80 in credit to shop for personalized products!!! Yay! Easy entries so hurry and enter first and then read... [Read more]
Bold Hand-Stamped Leggings!
February 6, 2013 by Lara
Hello Ladies! I am so excited to share this fun project with you! I am all about being unique and quirky, having a unique sense of style, and being my own person. I love using the way I dress,... [Read more]
Over 30, Waiting-for-Spring, Indoor Activities!
January 7, 2013 by Caley
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]
6 Ideas For Keeping Kids Busy INDOORS This Winter
December 22, 2012 by Bobbi
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!
December 21, 2012 by Missy
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]
Can of Snow! Exclusive Free Printable
December 18, 2012 by Shelley
Do you have snow?! I don’t. Sniffle. I’ve been dreaming of a white Christmas but, here in the South, that’s just down right wishful thinking. I was just starting to feel REALLY... [Read more]
Sugar and Spice Make Your Feet Very Nice – DIY Foot Scrub
November 30, 2012 by Ashley
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]
Framed Chalkboard Tutorial (and tips for writing on it!)
November 7, 2012 by Lara
Ladies, it is officially the holiday season!! I took a last-minute trip to the store for a bag of candy on Halloween and, to my surprise, I found a teeny tiny section for Halloween, and 8 AISLES... [Read more]
Thanksgiving Play Set – Free Printable & Felt Pattern
November 6, 2012 by Shelley
If you are hosting Thanksgiving and you have little ones to entertain, look no further. We’ve got you covered! Once again, we’ve teamed up with the ultra-talented Chickabug to offer an exclusive printable... [Read more]
Halloween Cookie Suckers
October 17, 2012 by Shelley
Hello, I am Mummy… Yummy Mummy! {Ha, I’m a dork}. You know we are all about oreo cookie suckers around here. I couldn’t resist the opportunity to make some... [Read more]
A Dreamy Canopy Tent
October 3, 2012 by Lara
Ladies, have I got a fun little project for you! In my house, we are always making little tents. Mmy kids love nothing more than throwing some blankets over the table, or stringing a line, and... [Read more]
Deck Out Your Drinks With Custom Ice Packs and Koozies
September 27, 2012 by Stephanie
See how customized ice packs & reusable drink koozies “team” up and add more spirit to your celebration! A basic kitchen sponge becomes a convenient... [Read more]
Edible Apple Cups
September 13, 2012 by Stephanie
Get a jump start on your pumpkin carving skills with this sweet little apple drink using nature’s own container. Go From This ——————–> ... [Read more]
A Shabby Chic Birthday Party
September 12, 2012 by alysha
We recently celebrated a BIG birthday in our family. Our baby girl just turned THREE! (I’m still in shock.) Where does time go?! We weren’t going to do a big party this year. We had... [Read more]
72 hour kits for kids
August 29, 2012 by Missy
Are you ready? Are your kids? 72 hour kits for kids UPDATE: spreadsheet available at this link Alright. I know you all know about 72 hour kits and there are tons of websites with ideas and information... [Read more]
Now, that’s Quotable! …Never forget those funnies again!
August 23, 2012 by Caley
Kids, seriously, say the darndest things…and as they grow older, we sometimes forget those funny moments. Well, FORGET NO MORE! We have discovered the most adorable book for recording... [Read more]
Mermaid Party by THE Kate Landers!
August 10, 2012 by Shelley
Have you heard of Kate Landers? THE Kate Landers?! Well, if you haven’t, it’s about time you did. She is a high profile party designer who is A.MAZ.ING. Kate is also a follower of HowDoesShe... [Read more]
FREE- Exclusive 1st day of School Printables
August 3, 2012 by Shelley
During my childhood, my parents always took a picture of me on the first day of school every. single. year. I was always sporting my new clothes, trendy hair {yikes}, and you could see the excitement in my eyes.... [Read more]
Vintage Sequin Flower Headband
August 1, 2012 by Lara
I love the vintage style that is rockin’ right now! For my baby’s first birthday I wanted something special, it had to make a statement! I needed to create the CUTEST headband of... [Read more]
A World of French Braided HairStyles at Your Fingertips!
July 31, 2012 by Heather
I like to mix things up with hairdos for my girls. I don’t really know a lot of different techniques- I just use the same ones in different ways. So, today I thought I’d share... [Read more]
free BACK TO SCHOOL Printables
July 25, 2012 by Shelley
School is coming! Remember these?… Once again, chickabug has pulled off an adorable FREE printable set, exclusively for HowDoesShe readers. The best part,… this little mini-pendant! REALLY?! Eek!... [Read more]
Sweet Shoppe Party – Twins’ First Birthday
July 25, 2012 by Shelley
After a month of recuperating from the girls’ first birthday party, here it is….FINALLY. Who knew throwing a twin birthday bash would be so much fun? AND so exhausting?! My husband told me that... [Read more]
The Bib of All Bibs – Towel Bib Tutorial
July 4, 2012 by Lara
Hello Ladies!! Boy, do I have a treat for you.. The amazing, can’t live without ‘em, clothes saving: TOWEL BIBS!!!! I am so excited to share this special tutorial with you.. and honestly..... [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]
No more summer mush mind!
May 30, 2012 by Missy
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]
The TICKLE MONSTER
May 22, 2012 by Shelley
We have a monster in our house. Luckily, he’s not a very scary one. He comes out usually right after dinner, but right before bedtime. He,… is our tickle monster. In... [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]
Summer Reading Star! FREE EXCLUSIVE PRINTABLE
May 15, 2012 by Shelley
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]
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]
Soft And Comfy! Adorable Flower Headband!Soft Headband Tutorial
April 4, 2012 by Lara
Ok Ladies, I am super duper excited to share this tutorial with you! This is my favorite little headband in the whole world. It is so soft and breathable and easy peasy to make, seriously! And... [Read more]
SIMPLE Easter Countdown
March 28, 2012 by Missy
We are participating in a Spring Week with a few other fabulous bloggers. Today is our turn. We decided to share an oldie but a goodie. Our Easter countdown. I LOVE countdowns! Especially when... [Read more]
FREE Tooth Fairy printables!
March 13, 2012 by Missy
I love that tooth fairy. What is not to love? She is little and sparkly and she takes gross things away and leaves money its place. But I have heard that sometimes she has a hard time finding... [Read more]
Hop on Pop – Thing 1 & Thing 2 Wig Tutorial
February 28, 2012 by Shelley
Do you celebrate Seuss? Well take one look at my family and guess if we do… Oh boy. We actually aren’t crazies. Wait, I take that back. We are a little crazy but in our defense, that was a recent... [Read more]
Holiday Gift/Decor Ideas!!
November 21, 2011 by Dawn
Need a Christmas gift/decor idea? No worries, we have a few! But first, have you seen the Martha Stewart Crafts Paint line and stencils? OH-MY-GOODNESS! The colors are so rich... [Read more]
Easy DIY Nail Art Templates!
October 26, 2011 by Heather
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]
Custom Birthday Shirt with the New Silhouette Cameo! GIVEAWAY!
October 25, 2011 by Shelley
UPDATE: WE HAVE A WINNER! Shelley who said, “I have a quote I would love to put on canvas for my hubby!” Come on down! You are the lucky winner of the new Silhouette Cameo! {In case you are wondering…No, it is... [Read more]
Super Hero Cape
September 14, 2011 by Lara
Supplies: 2 Yards of fabric Thread Velcro Measuring Tape Iron Sewing Supplies I made this cape from one color of fabric, but you could easily get two different colors (1 yard... [Read more]
Newspaper Nails
August 26, 2011 by Lara
How many of you ladies out there are just loving Pinterest? Me, Me! Oh ME! I am constantly finding adorable ideas and delicious recipes. As I was searching for some fashion inspiration, I came across this brilliant... [Read more]
Clown Themed Birthday Party!
July 21, 2011 by Shelley
My little man just turned FOUR. Where does the time go? {sniffle}. They just grow up too fast. Listen to me,…I am turning into my mom. Before we moved across country, Noah had a special... [Read more]
A Sweet Candyland Birthday
June 29, 2011 by alysha
So, I’m a tad bit late in posting this. 10 months to be exact. (Eek!) And our little birthday girl is almost TWO now! I haven’t decided if we’ll be throwing a fancy schmancy... [Read more]
So…don’t do this. Bug Bingo
April 25, 2011 by Alison
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]
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]
Go Bananas!
April 13, 2011 by Shelley
Today was the perfect warm Spring day and I couldn’t resist sharing my favorite Summer-time treat any longer. Bananas. No,… I’m not just talking about plain ‘ole bananas.... [Read more]
We play with knives…5 ideas to keep kids entertained at a restaurant!
April 4, 2011 by Alison
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]
Tween Pamper Party
March 30, 2011 by Shelley
Tween Pamper Party Sometimes finding just the right theme for a ‘Tween’ birthday girl can be a hard task. They are soooooo over Dora and Hello Kitty, but are not quite ready for the boy/girl teen... [Read more]
unusual baby gift…
March 7, 2011 by Alison
unusual baby gift Kids play with them way more than real toys. They are a lot more sturdy than real toys. They are a lot cheaper than real toys. They will make you the coolest Aunt ever! Add... [Read more]
One Fairy Cute Party
February 16, 2011 by Shelley
This adorable little girl and I have a very special bond. She is my first born niece and we share a birthday. Only one problem, we are never together to celebrate! {We live 1,000 miles away.... [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... [Read more]
Watch out! It may get a bit messy…Easy Craft Idea
February 7, 2011 by Alison
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!
January 24, 2011 by Alison
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]
Twins’ Nursery on a Budget
January 19, 2011 by Shelley
Several months ago I posted my little guy’s bedroom. I moved him out of the nursery and into his ‘big boy room‘ so I could change the nursery GIRLY. Goodbye blue, hello... [Read more]
Pancake Molds
January 12, 2011 by Shelley
I have many memories of my Dad trying to make a BIG pancake ‘S’ with a spoon and a little pancake batter. His sweet letters and shapes were never really identifiable. The squeeze... [Read more]
Sequin Holiday Tee
December 10, 2010 by Bobbi
Hi HowDoesShe Gals! How many sleeps until Christmas? Are you ready? I hope each and every one of you are taking some time to relax and just enjoy the season. I have just started getting Christmas cards in the... [Read more]
Advent Awesome!
November 23, 2010 by Missy
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... [Read more]
Ribbon Snowman Hair Clip
November 10, 2010 by Shelley
Snowman Hair Clip Tutorial I have been waiting for this for WEEKS! I recently stumbled across this adorable shop and HAD to buy my girls matching Halloween spider clips… EEK!... [Read more]
Designer Baby Blanket – Add a little trim
November 8, 2010 by Shelley
The little things make all the difference. I would like to introduce you to my newest love…trim. Even the most basic sewer can make something spectacular by adding a little trim. As... [Read more]
Lullaby of Love Giveaway
November 6, 2010 by alysha
UPDATE! Our lucky winner is Rose from Ohio!! Congratulations! You are going to LOVE this! Thank you to all who entered! Our newest sponsor will bring a smile to your face and Melt. Your. Heart.... [Read more]
Pumpkin Scarring
November 1, 2010 by Alison
When we moved into the house we are in now, the previous owners had some sweet little girls who’d been working hard on their pumpkin garden. They had plans to have a... [Read more]
3 Metal Magnet Board
October 4, 2010 by Alison
3 Metal Magnet Board Bring on the metal. This sheet metal that needs a little less ‘out of the factory’ look. It’s nice and shiny, but I don’t want... [Read more]
Will you go with me?
September 15, 2010 by Shelley
A cute high school boy in my neighborhood was over visiting a few nights ago. He was getting ready to ask a ‘special girl’ to the Homecoming Dance. Do you remember how exciting those days were?! ... [Read more]
Emergency Summer Ideas
July 31, 2010 by Alison
Over at Kind over Matter They have these fun free printables! We added them to the Summer Bingo idea we got and off they went. One of the tasks was to deliver... [Read more]
How to Make a Wood Growth Chart
July 12, 2010 by Alison
Wood Growth Chart! YAY, It’s finally here. We’ve received a lot of emails from Shelley’s Toddlers Boy Room post about wanting a tutorial on how to make a wood growth chart. here.... [Read more]
What a little ribbon can do…
June 17, 2010 by Missy
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.... [Read more]
Pinkalicious Party
June 10, 2010 by Shelley
Pinkalicious Party I know, I know, you have been begging and we are finally delivering. For those of you who don’t know the story of Pinkalicious, here is the idea: “Pink, pink,... [Read more]
A Bit of Magic Potion!
May 21, 2010 by Alison
As a gift for my daughters I gave them: Plaster of Paris Wax paper Cups and some food coloring I found the Plaster of Paris from Lowe’s after searching all of the craft stores. It... [Read more]
Pinkalicious Bottle Cap Necklace
May 19, 2010 by Missy
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... [Read more]
s p a r k l e s everywhere…
May 17, 2010 by Missy
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?... [Read more]
FUN! Birthday Board
March 8, 2010 by Alison
Birthday Board Happy birthday to… I got together last year with 2 of my friends and we wanted to make a birthday board to celebrate our kids on their birthday. Let’s face... [Read more]
Happy ‘Kid’ Hog Day
February 1, 2010 by Alison
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]
The Twirling Tooth Fairy
February 1, 2010 by Shelley
The Twirling Tooth Fairy My creative and adorable friend Natalie recently shared her family tradition of the Tooth Fairy… Before Bed, Natalie’s little girl sets out a big glass of water with... [Read more]
6 Ideas for Hair Bow Holders!
January 26, 2010 by Shelley
You’ve got the bows…now where are you going to put them? Here are 6 ideas! 1. CBKMFISH created this out of chicken wire! 2. And Nannygoat turned a Goodwill find... [Read more]
Got Girls? Enlightening ideas to tame their locks!!!
January 22, 2010 by Alison
Got Girls? Here are 5 fun girly hair-do sites that will you’ll be looking at for a while! Learn how to do the newest, funnest, and trendiest things to your daughters hair with these sites! This... [Read more]
Easy to make magnet board…(for about $1)
December 2, 2009 by Alison
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... [Read more]
What to do with all those candy wrappers!
October 20, 2009 by Alison
Need an idea for all those Halloween Candy wrappers? How about holding your kids pants up!!! Megan from plumpudding has a great tutorial on how to make it! Leave the snickers wrappers for... [Read more]
