A Letter Every Mother Should Read to Her Son
June 18, 2013 by Shelley
This is my little boyfriend. He is five. I love him more than life. Someday, he will become one very lucky girl’s Prince Charming. As much as I want that lucky girl to... [Read more]
Money for Father’s Day!
June 12, 2013 by Shelley
Far too often my husband and I say something like, “Happy Birthday! Take some money out of our account and do something special for yourself“. YIKES!!! BO-RING!!! Another common... [Read more]
German Chocolate Drizzle Cake
June 1, 2013 by Shelley
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... [Read more]
SpIcE it up…8 dating techniques
February 12, 2013 by Missy
Perfect for Valentine’s Day Our LOVE experts (remember this post) are back to share some insight into DATING! You know those couples that OOZE love? Not the cheesy get... [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]
Romance in a Bucket: Give a Bucket of Healthy Living on Valentine’s Day.
February 8, 2013 by Ashley
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and ideal grace. I love thee to... [Read more]
Give the gift of poetry (yes YOU can!)
January 26, 2013 by Nicolette
Every year February 13th comes and I continually find myself scrambling for a Valentine’s Day gift. Not because I have procrastinated, but because I can never really find a gift among... [Read more]
Edible Sugar Lip Scrub: Husband Approved
January 18, 2013 by Cristi
It’s date night. Kiddies are home with the sitter and you are all dressed up with your man at dinner. He leans in for a smooch on the lips, then quickly jerks away with surprise and horror in his face. The... [Read more]
11 Tips to make your Master Bedroom a bit more Romantic
October 22, 2012 by Shelley
Is your bedroom a Haven? A getaway from the worries of the world? A romantic destination? Ha! If you answered no, no, and NO, you just might be a mom like me. Before I had children, my room was always the cleanest... [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]
Father’s Day present guaranteed to make him smile DAILY.
June 14, 2012 by Cristi
Still stumped on what to do for Father’s Day for the mister? I remember the good old days when I could just decorate a tie for my dad and make him feel obligated to wear... [Read more]
26 Adorable Father’s Day Ideas
June 13, 2012 by Caley
Get $10.00 FREE to spend on great gifts for Father’s day at Vitacost.com…CLICK HERE! Father’s Day is coming up, and what better way to show your love, then... [Read more]
Chocolate Mousse Easter Egg – Crowd Pleaser!
March 17, 2012 by Shelley
Easter Tradition – Chocolate Mousse Egg for Two As much as I love all the ‘cutesy’ Easter baking going on, I decided to attempt an Easter treat with more of an ‘adult’... [Read more]
Our Memory Box – A Romantic Gift
February 4, 2012 by Shelley
Every year for Christmas, my husband and I exchange one “treasure” gift. This year, I totally won the sentimental contest. {whoot, whoot!} -I didn’t do a post on it, but ... [Read more]
Map O’ Love – A Map Memory Journal
February 2, 2012 by Shelley
One look at this journal and you know there just has to be something good inside. Well, there is. {er,…well,…there is about to be.} It’s a “Map O’... [Read more]
A Valentine Bed!
January 31, 2012 by Heather
Valentines Day is coming up and I like to find ways to include my kids in showing love for each of the members of our family. Today I’m sharing a fun way I got my daughter to help me... [Read more]
Gimme some LOVE!
January 30, 2012 by Amy G.
I love the Brady Bunch. That cute blended family nearly always gets along and they rally behind one another in times of need. Sadly, we are not the Brady family. This may come as a shock but,... [Read more]
10 Things I Love About You.
January 24, 2012 by Cristi
To help me get in the spirit of Valentines Day I have been keeping an “appreciation log” of the small things my husband does on a daily basis that “I love.” According to the 5 love languages... [Read more]
14 Love Notes
January 23, 2012 by Dawn
It’s true what they say…”it’s the LITTLE things that matter most!” Every now and then I write little love notes to my husband and my kiddos to tell them how amazing... [Read more]
Valentine’s Sugar Cookies – Rated G, PG, & PG-13
January 21, 2012 by Shelley
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! We are excited to re-share one of our MOST POPULAR posts EVAH! *Warning! If you are easily offended, please do not read too far down in this post. {No, there isn’t any crazy inappropriate... [Read more]
Over 50 ‘LOVE’ly Valentine’s Day Ideas
January 21, 2012 by Caley
Here are just a few of our favorites… 1. 14 Days of Gifts…Countdown to Valentine’s Day 2. Love Letters for your child. Create a collection of letters for them to read as they grow up. 3. Our... [Read more]
High School Flashback Party – Apartment Guide’s Challenge
March 8, 2011 by Shelley
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... [Read more]
Stay at home for date night…and make it amazing!
February 10, 2011 by Caley
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... [Read more]
Romantic Winter Picnic for two
February 4, 2011 by Missy
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... [Read more]
Shower Love Notes
February 1, 2011 by Shelley
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... [Read more]
7 Steps to WOO your Boo
February 1, 2011 by Bobbi
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... [Read more]
Our picks for Valentine Gifts!
January 20, 2011 by Missy
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... [Read more]
It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like Christmas! Thrifty Decor Tips
December 8, 2010 by alysha
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... [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]
Magazine of your Man
September 8, 2010 by Shelley
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... [Read more]
Dating Divas – Featured Guest
June 10, 2010 by Shelley
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}!... [Read more]
Men and Pistachios…
June 1, 2010 by Shelley
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... [Read more]
Keep the spark HOT!
June 1, 2010 by Missy
Want kissable plump lips? Vitacost is offering a free $10 code on your first order and they have fantastic lip products over there at a great price. Really good price and good flavors. CLick over to see... [Read more]
Hate Ironing?! I do.
May 18, 2010 by Shelley
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... [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]
12 Simple Ways to Say ‘I Love You’ with Food
February 10, 2010 by Shelley
. It’s the little things. Little simple things that come from the heart. They make all the difference. No amount of money spent on a gift can replace small simple acts of love. I know, I... [Read more]
Stay in Love. Keep Dating.
January 22, 2010 by Shelley
Stay in Love. Keep Dating. I couldn’t help getting choked up while I was researching this topic because it is all about the dearest thing to my heart,…my marriage. {I know, I know,…Oprah... [Read more]
Marriage Perk {Slumber Parties}
November 21, 2009 by Shelley
Being married definitely has its “perks” and slumber parties are one of them. It’s the weekend. Put the kids to bed early. Grab a blow up mattress, a sleeping bag (ONE not two}, rent a movie,... [Read more]
Love your spouse…
November 12, 2009 by Alison
Look how cute and easy this is… Why wait until Valentines? Write him a love note tonight and ‘heart’ clip it! Thanks Jessica from How about Orange for this idea! AlisonAlison... [Read more]
How does she…Stay in Love?
November 4, 2009 by Alison
1. Put the kids to bed early 2. Turn off the TV 3. Grab your sweet heart and ask him to dance (no one will be watching). Click Here for the U-You Tube song (It’s Free) Fall deeper in love!! It’s... [Read more]
