Go Bananas!

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. Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas.... [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 them with ketchup…works... [Read more]

Tween Pamper Party

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 parties.  What... [Read more]

Japan: Teach your kids charity

I started this post thinking I was a brilliant mother that was going to teach my kids all about one of the values I treasure most…charity.  Guess what?  My kids taught me. We have all seen the news and watched all the... [Read more]

Fabric Covered Cork Board Frame

Spring is just around the corner! Can you believe it? I am so excited for the warm weather to come and stay! I find myself itching to get that spring cleaning done and go crazy on cute projects. My husband tells me I’m just... [Read more]

Alphabet Letters in Objects! Scavenger Hunt Turned into Letter Photo Art

Speaking of spring {because it’s coming soon…hopefully…} Last spring I was able to visit my uncle’s farm with my family. We lived there when I was younger and a lot of things have changed since I’d... [Read more]

High School Flashback Party – Apartment Guide’s Challenge

Apartment Guide challenged us to ‘create an entertainment area or tablescape and throw a party in that space, within the next 10 days’.  Talk about a time crunch!  I’ve been so excited to show you the results... [Read more]

unusual baby gift…

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 a bit of vinyl to a batch of these... [Read more]

Pack your kids a Dr. Seuss CELEBRATION Lunch!

Dr. Seuss Celebration idea: Pack a lunch! I wanted to send my kids something fun in their lunch to celebrate Dr.Seuss’ birthday – I thought I would share what I came up with in case any of you want to do the same.... [Read more]

Get your kids to work! Chore Chart for Multiple Children

Julie is back again!! Remember these FAB posts:    3 tricks to take the work out of housework    What every organized household should have    Today she is teaching us about the most anticipated subject…chores! ... [Read more]

National Family Week. Free flowers are included.

So…this post. Hummm. Watch the video first and then I will explain. It’s national family week  BTW. Keep reading and you’ll  find out about the free flowers! A couple of weeks ago I was talking to my brother.... [Read more]

One Fairy Cute Party

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. Two thumbs down for dental school.... [Read more]

Stay at home for date night…and make it amazing!

1. Start in the morning by surprising him with some  Shower Love Notes! 2. For dinner, surprise him with a Romantic In-Door Picnic 3. Finish that romantic picnic with some Lingerie Sugar Cookies! 4. Play games like Hide &... [Read more]

Just a post about love.

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]

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 Craft Idea Items needed: Paper Shaving Cream Paper... [Read more]

Romantic Winter Picnic for two

Remember Amber from one of most favorite sites, Giver’s Log?!  She just opened a new online store selling hot chocolate on a stick…Genius!  I have been so excited for Ticket Kitchen to open!  You need to click... [Read more]

Shower Love Notes

Most of you have probably never seen this post.  It debuted when HowDoesShe was just two months old.  We are bringing it back,…just in time for Valentine’s Day! Now,…I may or MAY not have had to erase some... [Read more]

7 Steps to WOO your Boo

Happy February, HowDoesShe Gals! I know…it’s FEBRUARY already! How did that happen? This time of year is special for MY man for a couple of reasons – the obvious one is, it’s Valentine’s Day! AND... [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… (I am sure you can fill in the rest of the dots!). Our... [Read more]

The Most Beautiful Baby Shower Ever!

Hi HowDoesShe Gals! Do you have your dancing shoes on? Be ready to do your happy dance, ladies, because our guest this week is one craftalicious babe! May I welcome Christina Nease from “Celebrations At Home”. She... [Read more]

Our picks for Valentine Gifts!

Are you wondering what to give for Valentine’s Day? Let us help!  We found some deals and ideas for you… 1. Cinnamon See’s lollypops – I just gave some of these to my mom (who loves cinnamon flavored... [Read more]

Twins’ Nursery on a Budget

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 PINK!  Eek! When we found out... [Read more]

Pancake Molds

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 bottle method works sooo much better,... [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 lets me watch my squirts think and learn. Other reasons… cheap easy fun. and... [Read more]

Best Ever Banana Nut Muffins {with chocolate chips of course}

I LOVE the week in between Christmas and New Years.  For my little family this week means movies, playing, and sleeping in!  Spoil your family this week and treat them to this EASY breakfast.  This re-post is one of my VERY... [Read more]

26 ABC’s

I know this is a re-post, but I am spending  this week with the family and our new family dog(ahhh!). I decided to put up one of my favorite projects.  These make me smile:) ABC’s with Vinyl Yea!!! I’m excited how... [Read more]

Peppermint-Rimmed Hot Cocoa

I recently experimented by ‘rimming’ my hot cocoa cup. I can confidently tell you that this could be my creative high of 2011.  A-mazing!  I can’t even explain to you how divine ‘Peppermint-Rimming’... [Read more]

Jack Frost’s NOT Lost…easy Christmas Neighbor Gift!

Have you ever played ‘Don’t Eat Pete?’ It’s a fast candy eating, deep down gut laughing toddler game that brings the entire family together. We posted a different version of this Jack Frost’s NOT... [Read more]

Sequin Holiday Tee

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 mail, and it feels... [Read more]

It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas! Thrifty Decor Tips

Christmas is just around the corner. And I L.O.V.E. it. I love singing Christmas carols, watching all the classic Christmas cartoons, drinking hot cocoa, the smell of cinnamon and pine, and even the crazy holiday shopping. The... [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 play dough…EVER! You can... [Read more]

Free Christmas Gift Giving Printables

You knew we would have a special gift in store for you? Right?! Never doubt us! We have been collaborating with the one and only chickabug to create a gift giving set exclusively for you.  We hope these help make the your holiday... [Read more]

Advent Awesome!

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 chocolate advent calendar.  OH!... [Read more]

Making Thanksgiving Special – Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas

Making Thanksgiving Special – Kid Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas — One Thanksgiving, years ago, my parents challenged my siblings and me to make a list of things we were grateful for.  Whoever had the longest list won... [Read more]

Tips to Stay on Track

The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year! I love all the traditions, lights, colors, decorations, parties, etc. But as of late, I’ve been getting nervous about this year… You see, one of my New Year’s... [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  babe. She is a wife, mother,... [Read more]

Ribbon Snowman Hair Clip

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! Aren’t they cute?  Both the spiders... [Read more]

Fun & Frugal Family Christmas Traditions

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]

Designer Baby Blanket – Add a little trim

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 many of you know, I only sew square... [Read more]

Lullaby of Love Giveaway

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. Promise. I am in love with our... [Read more]

Pumpkin Scarring

  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 pumpkin selling stand on the corner near Halloween. ... [Read more]

Creative ways to Spill the Beans

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 are all friends here, right? You all... [Read more]

Mermaid Party by THE Kate Landers!

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 and decided to... [Read more]

3 TRICKS to take the WORK out of housework

A few months ago, Alison called me and was so excited about some things she learned in a class about organizing and creating peace in your home.  I rushed over to hear all the details and was intrigued so I called the teacher... [Read more]

Cars Themed Birthday Party

When my little guy was invited to this ‘Cars’-themed birthday party, I almost left my camera at home.  I thought to myself, “Commercialized theme parties are hard to pull off without looking,…um,…commercialized.” ... [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 browsing there. We were THRILLED... [Read more]

3 Metal Magnet Board

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 that. I fell the need to ‘un’shine it…give... [Read more]

Shabby Sweet Eye Owl Beanie

Hold on to your hats, ladies!! Have we got a post for you! What? You don’t have a hat to hold? No worries! Read on, my friends, read on! I have a feeling you’ll absolutely LOVE our guest poster this week. Let me introduce... [Read more]

Apples dipped in HEAVEN

I have a thing for apple orchards. I recently had my family pictures taken at one (by the talented Amy Lynn) and just three days ago I went on my yearly trip out to buy apples with my aunt at a different orchard. I love... [Read more]

Free Exclusive Halloween Printables

Did any of you spot the adorable Halloween bag I used to put my Mummy Cookies in last week?  That was just plain MEAN of me to tease you like that. You need NOT lust any longer, because today,… it is yours.  Along with... [Read more]

Halloween Cookie Suckers

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 spooky treats.  I started thinking, if we can make... [Read more]

My 6 Layer “Cakerrific” Cake Tips!

Way back in April I made this super fun “Rainbow Cake” for Missy’s and my daughter’s fourth Birthday party, and today I’m going to teach you how to make a variation of it.  Don’t let the... [Read more]

Will you go with me?

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?!  We were helping... [Read more]

I Got a little carried away…Flags and Shirts

Does the picture below tell you I need help? I enlisted my mother-in-law and 3 of my neighbor’s irons to complete this project.  Most sane people don’t need to bring in a ‘production’ line to help complete... [Read more]

Magazine of your Man

We needed to step it up in the ROMANCE department on the site, so I called in a favor from a pro.  Tara, from The Dating Divas, pulled through with a gift idea/tutorial especially for us!  I wish I would have known about this... [Read more]

7 “Secret” Home Remedies

7 Homeopathic Remedies to try when your kids are out of sorts. Now by “out of sorts,” I mean sick, not just crabby! #1. Diarrhea I swear by the B.R.A.T. diet. It stands for- Bananas Rice Applesauce & Toast (... [Read more]

Dollar Store Mug…solving problems!

At our house we had one ‘special’ mug in the house.  The girls claimed it to be special because it was pretty and made everything ‘taste’ so much better. Well, the problem with that was there was only... [Read more]

Golf Themed Birthday Party

Let’s PAR-TEE! I can’t lie, I’ve been procrastinating posting this party because I feel like I am going to be held to the ‘Sweet Shoppe‘ standard.  You guys really made me feel special with all... [Read more]

spOOky bOO bags

SpOOky BOO bags You can make these fun spOOky bags and fill them with treats for your kid’s school teacher, the bus driver, the music teacher, the secretary, the principal, your boss, your friend…whoever! Or use... [Read more]

German Chocolate Drizzle Cake

Is it just me, or is every man I know obsessed with German Chocolate Cake?  My dad, my brothers, my husband, and now my little boy.  I love making this homemade cake for the men I love.  I just made one for an extra special... [Read more]

3 FUN First Day of School Traditions

How Does She help her kids feel EXTRA special on their first day of school? Many of my friends and I have adopted Emily’s BIG COOKIE tradition from when she was a little girl so I thought I needed to tell all of you about... [Read more]

It’s BACK!! Free Picaboo Photo Book

Several months ago, Picaboo offered  a free photo book for new customers.  Lucky for us, It’s BACK!!!  Whoo hoo!  This offer is for a large ’8×11′ PhotoBook {not the smaller 8×8′s or flip books}.  Having recently... [Read more]

Rocket Mobile Chandelier

3. 2. 1. Blast Off!  Megity’s Rocket Chandelier I stumbled across Megity’s Handmade last month and almost died when I saw her butterfly chandelier.  I immediately contacted her to see if she would create a special... [Read more]

Great idea for helping kids earn money!

HowDoesShe help her kids earn money? My cute neighbors came up with the BEST idea!  Princess Acadamy! These girls needed money for camp so they hosted a week long princess acadamy. I am told it took a lot of hours planning,... [Read more]

Are we there yet?

This idea is b.RILL.iant! How Does She…make car trips fun, keep track of fun trip facts, and did I mention fun? I was cruising through Craters of the Moon national park with my family when I stumbled upon the most fun creative... [Read more]

Vinyl Decoration for Borders

Before I start this project tutorial I have a deep thought… How come every time you finish a ton of home projects you find out you are M.O.V.E.ing? My family and I will be headed down to Utah this week.  U-Haul and all! So... [Read more]

Emergency Summer Ideas

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 these to the neighbors who were outside. You could hear the squirts... [Read more]

Last SPLASH!

Water Park HEAVEN! Your kids have been working hard all summer.  Waking up early to mow the lawn, clean the baseboards, sell all that lemonade.  What?  Your kids haven’t been little summer angels?  Angel or not, every... [Read more]

Lemon Blueberry Pie Ice Cream

Watch out Ben & Jerry’s.  You’ve got nothing on me! Seriously, we make a lot of homemade ice cream around here and this one, hands down, tops them all. Lemon Blueberry Pie Ice Cream First things first, if you... [Read more]

Carnival Birthday Bash

Carnival Birthday Bash Do you know what I love even more than throwing an over the top birthday party?  ATTENDING ONE!!  My cutest friend Mikelle just threw a perfect carnival birthday bash, and I loved every. last. detail. We... [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 and diffusion lessons (blah blah... [Read more]

Cupcake Flower Centerpiece

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 you.  It was so incredibly... [Read more]

How to Make a Wood Growth Chart

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. you. go. A tute on a wood... [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 on their own and preparing to show... [Read more]

Lemon Squeeze

What to do with all these lemons? I know! SQUEEZE ‘EM! fresh SQUEEZED lEmOnAdE! This is one of the most refreshing ways to cool off in the summer heat.  It tastes so delicious, I always thought it MUST be hard to make.  I... [Read more]

Sweet Shoppe Party – Twins’ First Birthday

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 he learned one thing,... [Read more]

Host a COOL Backyard Water Park

Who needs the water park when you can create one just as fun in your own backyard? It all started when my oldest was 3 and I didn’t want to haul all our gear to the local water park so I decided to fill the backyard blow... [Read more]

4th of July Parade

The 4th of July is possibly one of my top favorite holidays. Family, food, water, fireworks, cute outfits to put the kids in,…it’s simply a fun holiday {not to mention the beautiful significance of celebrating our... [Read more]

Who knew HEALTHY could taste so dElicIouS!?!

Who knew HEALTHY could taste so deLicioUs? My kids thought I was crazy when I told them we were having popsicles for breakfast! I was crazy and they were cRaZy hApPy!  Why not when you make your own and pack them with fruit... [Read more]

What a little ribbon can do…

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. HaHa Missy! See bottom... [Read more]

Dating Divas – Featured Guest

Sometimes I feel like I am just plain not romantic enough.  Please tell me I am not the only one?! I am totally, crazy mad, in love with my man, yet I sometimes treat him like a room-mate {gasp}!   Children, errands, dinner,... [Read more]

Pinkalicious Party

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, pink. More than anything, Pinkalicious... [Read more]

An Idea for Thrifty Family Room Picture Displaying

In the pictures in the post I did on Saturday, you’ll notice these.  They are in the first picture… right hand corner…did you find them?  Pretty soon you are going to know this home inside and out! You know... [Read more]

What Does Your Family Stand For?

This post will be addressing two very important topics.  HUGE…Really Ginormous.  One might not be so huge, the decorating of a boring spot,  but the other one  I think can help to shape the future of a family and to... [Read more]

Men and Pistachios…

Father’s Day Presents What to get?!  What to get!?  Isn’t that always the question!?  Father’s Day Presents are hard. This year we decided to put a creative twist on a very traditional gift…I found chipboard... [Read more]

Keep the spark HOT!

How Does She stay in love? When Shelley, Alison and I discussed wanting another ’stay in love’ post we all said at about the same time, “the Haskells!”  These two have a special bond that is so sweet,... [Read more]

No more summer mush mind!

Do you hate that your kids’ minds seem to go to mush over the summer? I thought my friend Julie was a little crazy when she first told me about an idea she got from her sister-in-law to have a little summer school with... [Read more]

Good Morning Blueberry Cake

Cold Cereal.  Instant Oatmeal.  Yogurt.  REPEAT! Blah. Blah. Blah. Blah! Tell me I am not the only one who gets in this breakfast rut?! My husband often hints that he’d love something different, and THIS is always what... [Read more]

Toddler Boy Room – Dr. Seuss

 Toddler Boy Room  Dr. Seuss What little boy would not L.O.V.E. this room?  I can’t think of one. It was designed by my little sis, who happens to have an amazing eye for decorating!  My sisters aren’t going... [Read more]

Come in…It’s PLAY time!

Come in…It’s PLAY time! Adding to the kids bedroom decor! We got together with a couple of my daughter’s friends and made this.  It was a super fun ‘swap’ and I will get a post up soon on ‘swapping... [Read more]

A Bit of Magic Potion!

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 was around $7 Kind of a weird present... [Read more]

Pinkalicious Bottle Cap Necklace

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 details and a post will be coming. I hadn’t... [Read more]

Hate Ironing?! I do.

Gift for him Now let me start this post with a warning:  This post just might not be for you.  Especially if you have a perfectly clean home, polished children, laundry always done, makeup on by 8 am, and dinner on the table... [Read more]

s p a r k l e s everywhere…

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? question today…How Does... [Read more]

Flower Toes

Let’s be honest, as cute as shoes are on babies under the age of one, they simply aren’t that practical.  They are bulky, they fall off, and they serve no purpose (but to be cute).  Whoever made up ‘shoe socks’... [Read more]

What would you do with 144 Balloons?

How Does She…make a birthday wreath? This wreath is so festive and fun to decorate with for every birthday! Birthday Balloon Wreath! First you need balloons.  Lots and lots of balloons. (2 bags of 72 count…the 1... [Read more]

Free Birthday Printables!

We are so  excited to share these new exclusive HowDoesShe Free Birthday printables (valued at $10.00) {designed by Chickabug of course}. I am slightly in love with these free birthday printables. The possibilities are truly... [Read more]

‘It’s Not Mine’

Look Familiar? “It’s not mine?”  Sound familiar? Well, someone had to put it there… I am on a quest to control the towel ‘dropper’ of the family.  You think I could figure it out from the... [Read more]

Family Dinner Questions #5 with a bonus!

Family Dinner Questions #5 6 additional bonus questions {{all for a discounted price of FREE}} Here is your FREE PDF for Family Dinner Questions #5! If you missed the first 4 here they are! Have fun with your family and learning…who... [Read more]

Plump, Ripe, Sweet…

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 keep dreaming in strawberries though!  Strawberry... [Read more]

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