Time to get Organized – Easy Menu Planner
April 29, 2013 by Nicolette
As a professional teacher on an indefinite motherhood sabbatical, I live by sticky notes. If I am being honest with myself, it’s more of an addiction. A cheery yellow sticky note posted on my fridge makes that to-do... [Read more]
Spring Clean Out Your Refrigerator-Tips for healthy snacks and meals
April 12, 2013 by Ashley
Spring is in the air and everyone I know is trying to get organized. I have been cleaning out closets, drawers the garage and now it’s time for my refrigerator. I try to clean my fridge every month, but I have to admit... [Read more]
Spring Cleaning? 6 Tips on Encouraging your Child to Help
April 2, 2013 by Cristi
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 feeling came to... [Read more]
6 brilliant organizing ideas!
March 12, 2013 by Missy
Organizing with Inexpensive Wire Shelves & Dividers Are you feeling a little cramped for space? How would you like to literally double the amount of space you have in your cupboards? Here are some ideas using inexpensive wire... [Read more]
It’s back! Pantry goes from good to AMAZING + FREE webinar!
February 19, 2013 by Missy
We had so many requests to make this webinar available again – we decided to make it available anytime! Now you can click here and watch the recorded FREE webinar whenever it fits your schedule! In case you are wondering... [Read more]
Get your kids to work! Chore Chart for Multiple Children
January 12, 2013 by Missy
Time for an oldie but goodie!…. 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... [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 about these,... [Read more]
Fridges, Heroes, and Zucchini?
August 27, 2012 by Bobbi
Is it just me, or is August flying by? Maybe it is the back to school preparations, or just trying to squeeze every last drop out of what is left of summer, but this month has been a bit of a blur for me. Are you finding that,... [Read more]
Morning Routine Organization!
August 18, 2012 by Heather
Organization provides Sanity… don’t you think?? However it doesn’t always come naturally- sometimes we have to work hard for it! Last Fall, my daughter started Junior Kindergarten and there is one small thing... [Read more]
10 Great Summer Organizing Ideas + $100 Giftcard Giveaway!
July 23, 2012 by Caley
I couldn’t be happier that it’s summertime! There is just something about it that lifts my spirits and makes me smile a little more everyday. The only thing about summer that surprises me every single year is how stinkin’... [Read more]
Take the Work Out of Summer Planning! 7 Free Printables to Help!
May 31, 2012 by Bobbi
I don’t know about you, but I can not believe that tomorrow is June. It can’t be! I don’t remember MAY even happening!! This also means that Summer is only a couple of short weeks away, and I haven’t even... [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 Julie was a little crazy when she... [Read more]
How to create a visual schedule for your family.
April 24, 2012 by Cristi
How many of you have a set routine for yourself or your family? We used to. But life has thrown us a little curve ball. My son has been waking up 2- 3 times every night to “check in.” Needless to say, we are slightly... [Read more]
6 Tips for Organizing Your Closet
April 20, 2012 by Cristi
Happy Friday everyone! I don’t know about you, but after this week I am feeling the itch to get my SPRING CLEANING groove on! And I know just where to begin- MY CLOSET!!! It seems like my closet is the place that gets... [Read more]
Trash to Treasure with the Picker Sisters!
April 19, 2012 by Caley
How many of you recognize these ladies….? You might know them from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, or their newest show: The Picker Sisters! Renowned interior designers and best friends Tracy Hutson and Tanya McQueen have... [Read more]
Organized Cleaning Supplies…before and after
April 17, 2012 by Missy
A place for everything and everything in its place. Great wisdom but sometimes hard to do. I have a walk through laundry room that you enter from the garage, which is where we most enter our house. The first thing I see when... [Read more]
Beauty AND Travel…Made Easy!
April 5, 2012 by Bobbi
Happy Thursday! I am excited to share another fun beauty post from the fabulous Erin from “Makeup By Erin”! When it comes to beauty and every day living, she knows her stuff. She is here today to share some simple... [Read more]
Caught the Cleaning Bug? 6 Smart Storage Solutions
February 16, 2012 by Bobbi
It’s official. ‘Spring Cleaning Fever’ has hit me and hit me HARD! Even with the record warm temperatures here in Canada, I have been itching to open the windows, get some air flow going on, and get organized.... [Read more]
10 FREE Planners and Calendars for Every Style!
January 12, 2012 by Bobbi
Okay, so we are almost two weeks into January and I am still calendar-less. Really. Pathetic much? Yep. I got right to work searching my favorite go-to place for all things FREE…I Share Printables! I found some fabulous... [Read more]
Pantry Reorganized…5 easy tips!
January 10, 2012 by Missy
I am about to show you my pantry. My unorganized, overstuffed, embarrassing pantry. Please, no judging. I only feel comfortable doing this because it doesn’t look like this anymore! I fixed it and I learned some great... [Read more]
Motivation for Organization. A Dozen Ways to Make Life Easier.
January 9, 2012 by Caley
I love being organized. BUT let’s be honest, the motivation to do it is sometimes hard to come by. Thankfully a new year encourages us to try a little harder to be a little better. I’ve also found that if it’s... [Read more]
Great Goal Setting Ideas!
January 6, 2012 by Bobbi
Okay, please don’t pass by this post. I know that the idea of “resolutions” can cause the “UGH” reaction, am I right? Okay, then let’s not call them resolutions. Let’s call them goals.... [Read more]
Say It Your Way Vinyl Package GIVEAWAY!
December 5, 2011 by alysha
-UPDATE-this giveaway is now closed. The lucky winner is Waldessa, who said, “I love the joy to the world nativity scene. Thanks for the giveaway.” Congratulations and enjoy all your vinyl goodies! Thank you to everyone... [Read more]
Packing for the Holidays
December 1, 2011 by Shelley
Let’s be honest, packing for the holidays is just one of the most dreadful things about traveling! I am always afraid of leaving something behind that I need! I am such a list maker!! It saves me and my brain from stressing... [Read more]
The Mighty Wonders of the Silhouette
October 1, 2011 by Caley
You know how much we love the Silhouette Machine here at HowDoesShe?! Did you know that it can help you design custom scrapbook pages, cards, apparel, vinyl decor, etch glass, sketch designs, temporary tattoos, stencils, and... [Read more]
Back At School Printables GALORE (over 30 and still counting)!
Whether your child is just starting the school year, has been back in school for a while already (um, can I move to where YOU live?), or falls somewhere in between….printables make school life SO much easier. Where were... [Read more]
Picture Frame Earring Holder (Tutorial)
August 1, 2011 by Caley
For years I had kept my earrings in this little, lined metal box. They would get tangled and I would get frustrated. I tried the earring holders that stood on the dresser, but I would always tip it over. Then, one day, I graduated... [Read more]
Pinterest: The Ideas Are Endless!
July 18, 2011 by Caley
We’ve been busy collecting some really neat ideas, photos, quotes, and crafts on our Pinterest wall! If you’re not our friend yet, well…what are you waiting for? We’d love to see what you’ve been... [Read more]
Shame, shame, I know your name
June 26, 2011 by Amy G.
My family recently moved across the country. I used to get a little more excited about finding a place for everything after a move, but we’ve moved PLENTY and my enthusiasm…it’s running low. It’s been... [Read more]
Lovin’ Pinterest. Need an invite?
May 23, 2011 by Caley
Do you have folders and folders of awesome crafts, DIY projects, home decor, inspiration photos, furniture, hairstyles, quotes, etc…taking up space on your computer? Do you forget what you have in those folders? Do you want... [Read more]
Easy 2×4 Teacher Appreciation Gift
April 28, 2011 by Missy
Easy 2×4 Teacher Appreciation Gift Here is an easy 2×4 craft you can make for all the teachers you want to thank! I can’t take credit for this, it is Alison’s genius – I just photographed it and since... [Read more]
Messy Car Solution
April 26, 2011 by Lara
Now you can’t tell me that you’ve never had a problem with keeping your car clean. I feel like I am constantly embarrassed when people step in my car and there is trash on the floor, toys on the seats, empty cups... [Read more]
Fabric Covered Cork Board Frame
March 20, 2011 by Lara
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... [Read more]
Get Organized- With 19 Free Printables!
February 22, 2011 by Bobbi
The sun is shining, and the days are slowly getting longer! Do you know that means?? SPRING is just around the corner! I feel the energy starting to rise and the urge to do some major Spring cleaning is creeping up on me. I love... [Read more]
Kitchen Before and After…GO WHITE!
January 13, 2011 by Missy
I have always wanted a WHITE kitchen. I realized this when looking back through my “home binder” not the super organized one Julie taught us about, but the one where I put all the magazine pages I tear out for inspiration. ... [Read more]
What every organized household should have
January 6, 2011 by Missy
You asked for more – JULIE AGREED! A while ago Julie shared her 3 tricks on how to take the work out of housework and we received a ton of response about wanting to hear more about her ideas. Today she is teaching... [Read more]
How to Set Achievable Goals…
January 3, 2011 by Caley
I can’t believe 2010 has come and gone already! Hope you all had a wonderful year and holiday season! I don’t know about you, but it feels like the days, months, and years are flying by faster than before. I’ve... [Read more]
3 TRICKS to take the WORK out of housework
October 14, 2010 by Missy
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]
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 on by 8 am, and dinner on the table... [Read more]
‘It’s Not Mine’
April 24, 2010 by Alison
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]
Chore Chart for Multiple Kids
March 15, 2010 by Alison
Are you ready for this?… This is going to be the LONGEST tutorial you’ve probably ever seen, but don’t fret…it’s going to be worth it! An organized classy chore chart is headed your way. Can... [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 into this gorgeous framed hair accessory organizer! 3. ... [Read more]
Family Laundry Room?
January 23, 2010 by Alison
Why didn’t anyone tell me about the greatest invention in laundry history??? Okay my mom probably did I just wasn’t listening. The laundry sorter…and only one per household. About 5 months ago I was... [Read more]
Inbox tutorial…kind of
January 21, 2010 by Alison
I made this last year for one of the craft groups that I had at my house! Craft group rocked:) I didn’t take any pictures along the way, but I will explain the measurements and the ‘how to’s’. This... [Read more]
7 ways to Organize your papers!
January 21, 2010 by Missy
Overwhelmed with papers? I found a few solutions to your problem! Okay so actually to my problem. I seem to pick topics I struggle with the most so I can find solutions to blog about. So if you benefit from this as... [Read more]
Sticviews is giving the first 100 HowDoesShe readers $10 in free product!!!
January 18, 2010 by Alison
We have been looking for ways to neatly organize kid’s stuff. You know all the wonderful crafts they make you that you just can’t throw away? The Christmas ornaments they hand ‘crafted’ at school. ... [Read more]
Clip Board Tutorial! Make it cute.
January 13, 2010 by Alison
Clip Board Tutorial! Make it cute. My daughters are always stealing my clip board! Yes, I do have a clip board and yes I do use it{even in public}. I wanted to reclaim my treasure so I got these clip boards at the dollar... [Read more]
List of Lists…7 free downloadable lists!
January 13, 2010 by Alison
After having 4 kids and ‘birthing’ my brain each time I have become a list maker. If it’s not on the list then…it probably is not going to get done. The list is where I dump my ideas. I don’t... [Read more]
Gift Giving Organization
January 12, 2010 by Shelley
Doesn’t it seem like there is ALWAYS a gift giving event? Do you ever forget about a ‘gift giving’ occasion until the day of? Or do you just NOT have time to get out and buy for the occasion? {Um, I’ll... [Read more]
7 Ideas for a Closet!
January 8, 2010 by Alison
Here are 7 ideas on what to do with a closet. Tips on how to organize them in to an office or mudroom! Make sure you check out the mud room idea at the bottom!{It’s cool!} My husband and I thought about doing this in... [Read more]
Organization Tips
January 7, 2010 by Missy
Get your new year off to a great start with these organization tips! #1 – Establish a toy “jail” A toy jail is a place where bad little toys go and live for an extended stay because they weren’t picked up! This is... [Read more]
Birthday Cards – never be late again!
January 5, 2010 by Missy
Birthdays I am THE WORST person to be writing this post about remembering people’s birthdays because, well… I don’t. But, that also makes me the best person to write this post because I did a lot of research... [Read more]
Shutter Message Board
November 16, 2009 by Shelley
Do you have a nasty old pair of these hanging around? Well I didn’t. So I went on a hunt. I found them at a second chance building supply store. You can usually find them on craigslist too. I spent $10 for a pair. Sand,... [Read more]
