Summer reading for kids is important. Not only does it keep their mind active, but it’s important to keep their reading skills up through the whole summer. The summer slump for literar… Read More

Body sculpting is the new buzzword on the streets and for good reason. This innovative new fat-zapping procedure promises to eliminate cellulite with no surgery, no scarring… Read More

Sometimes I like to immortalize wise words in the 80’s crafting sensation of cross stitch. I currently love, “When a Problem Comes Along, You Must Whip It.” That’s a… Read More

Believe it or not, I grew up thinking all kids got their milk straight from the cow like me. I didn’t even know milk came in pretty gallons lined up nicely in grocery store… Read More

Many parents invest a lot of time, money, and effort into their children’s activities. With formal and informal practices, extra training, individual lessons, gym memberships, cross-fi… Read More

Growing up comes with its perks, like staying up late and having your very own credit card. But the more we grow up, the more we realize that all those things our parents carped about&mdash&helli…Read More

If you’re in a recipe rut, these EASY slow cooker sweet n spicy meatballs are not only delicious, but they are simple to make! I’ve made them for many a potluck and they always… Read More

Not too long ago I taught classrooms full of teenagers. Now I’m entertaining toddlers both at home and I’ve come to realize that the two groups really aren’t that differen… Read More

This post was sponsored by Universal Orlando Resort. The Best Attractions for Non-Riders at Universal Orlando Resort! I found plenty of videos on the best rides in Universal Orlando Resort… Read More

Graduation Gift Ideas With my baby brother graduating this year, I was stumped for gift ideas.  Although I tried to remember my favorite graduation gifts, let’s just say my memor… Read More

Getting older is not easy, but sooner or later, it will happen to us all. Aging is inevitable. I’ve always thought it profound that we begin life the way we end it: depending upon the… Read More

*We are thrilled to partner with Kinder Joy to share one of our all-time favorite Easter traditions! You know some holidays that hold a special meaning to you because of traditions you had… Read More

A few days ago, I heard four words that every parent dreads hearing: “Whose kid is this?” It was during an open gym where a group of us women get together to play volleyball. We… Read More

So there I was, riding my moped through the Vietnamese countryside, watching women in conical hats work the patties as we cruised towards the beautiful white sands of the coast. Okay, no wo… Read More

I just love the clean, minimalist look of modern interior design.  And giving your home a modern makeover doesn’t have to cost a fortune.  By just adding a few simple touches… Read More

Deciding What to Do After Being a Stay-at-Home Mom My kids are in school and I’m still their mom, but I have time to be someone else for several hours each day. This someone only wipe… Read More

I think we can all agree that divorce is tragic. It is destructive by its very nature. It leaves wounds that slowly heal and scars that never truly fade. But there are times when divorce is… Read More

Every year, I look forward to the return of spring. Spring means finally planting the seeds I ordered this winter, drying linens on the breeze, and baking a pie with the rhubarb that’… Read More

Young female protagonists are taking over the stage of YA fantasy. Just a decade ago, it wasn’t uncommon to barely have a female character mention in a book. But not anymore. Brave, co… Read More

What you choose to wear each day isn’t necessarily arbitrary; your clothes say a lot about your personality and it’s pretty fascinating. Here are seven different fashion styles… Read More

An Unexpected Tribe – Finding Support Online My family is sort of a funny shape. Our first two boys came along right on schedule, almost exactly three years apart.  You see, I am… Read More

If you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to treat the family this St. Patrick’s Day – you’ll love these easy no bake lime cheesecake squares! Not too sweet, wi… Read More

We all want our kid to be the smarty pants in class. Heck, we’re even crossing our fingers for that academic, full-ride scholarship down the line. But did you know there are things yo… Read More

This is a big year for Pixar at Disneyland, and if you’re a fan, you need to go. With nearly 20 Disney Pixar films to date, almost all of them are or will be represented in one way or… Read More

The word “happiness” has only one simple definition in the dictionary—the state of being happy—but over 40 different synonyms: joy, contentedness, bliss, optimism, a… Read More

*We’re partnering with the American Optometric Association to educate people on the importance of regular comprehensive eye exams and correct contact lens care. Because the eyes are th… Read More

The more I travel, the more I realize how many incredible hidden gems are out there, often in our own back yards. I’ve partnered with the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism to te… Read More

Edible Easy Snowman Treat It’s currently snowing in Utah…. where we used to live. Wonder what it’s doing here, in Texas? It’s raining. Puddles and puddles of rain… Read More

If you’re like me, you are always looking for a way to redirect Christian holidays back to the true reason to celebrate. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of bo… Read More

What are your parenting goals? Hopefully number one is to love your kids. For me, number two is to help them be happy and successful. While this is a totally worthy and noble goal, sometime… Read More

As a Hawai’i resident I feel like I’m two timing my archipelago by writing this post. But, let’s be real, everyone has different vacation styles therefore, we have differen… Read More

Cleaning is not my favorite thing to do, believe me. So the less time I have to spend doing it and the more tricks I can have up my sleeve to make cleaning easier, the better. Even if you d… Read More

What if you could find a moisturizer that could save you time in your daily routine (a few more ZZZs in the morning)? What if that same moisturizer went on velvety smooth and eliminated the… Read More

If you’re a pressure cooker newbie, like me, I’m here to tell you that cooking with your electric pressure cooker doesn’t have to be intimidating! Once you realize the mag… Read More

As ladies who work solely from home, a question we often get asked is, “How can I work from home too?” Well, the answer to that lies in another question: What are you good at? B… Read More

 *We are proud to partner with P&G to help spread their message of “Love Over Bias”—a message that is very dear to our hearts. Love Over Bias: My Personal E… Read More

*We’re excited to be partnering with TurboTax to share some tax tips that can help you feel more confident about doing your own taxes. Every year, around the end of January I get into… Read More

Are you looking for an online reading tool? If your kiddo isn’t making the recommended reading benchmarks, consider utilizing a reading resource. Several of our mom-friends were buzzin… Read More

*We’re excited to be partnering with Intuit to show you their new animated short film and to let you know how you can confidently manage your finances and make more money through… Read More

Delicious & Fast Marshmallow Fruit Salad This delicious & fast marshmallow fruit salad could be the most delicious salad I’ve ever tried! Makes you feel good about having frui… Read More

Hi, I’m Alison J Prince, Last year my family took a trip to Thailand. My husband and I had wanted to do this volunteer trip with our kids for years. We headed to Chiang Mai and that&rs&hell…Read More

Successful women are impressive and we want to know their secrets. Some women wear their power like a badge where others exude a quiet confidence. Here are eight habits of highly successful… Read More

Ding Dong Chocolate Cake Delight – Easy & Delicious! Have you ever noticed the recipe gems hidden in those church cookbooks?  It seems like the lovely ladies sitting in the p… Read More

Being a parent comes with a lot of self-doubt. Am I doing this right? Someone else could probably do it better than me. Are my kids happy? Are they too spoiled? Did I adequately answer… Read More

So, you are lucky owner of an electric pressure cooker! NOW WHAT? If you’re like me you were a little like a deer in the headlights when I saw all those buttons. This is for all of us… Read More

Whether you’re moving for a job or just ready to upgrade or downsize, selling a house can be a huge undertaking. But you can’t take down a giant submarine sandwich in one bite;… Read More

Extra Large Pizza Cookie – Make One Today! We recently moved to a new city and have been introduced to the most heavenly dessert around. It’s an extra large pizza cookie. Made… Read More

*This post is a collaboration with tjmaxx.com to celebrate every woman’s individuality and wellness! When reflecting on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to make this year, o… Read More

Hong Kong is known for its city life, gorgeous views, and top tourist attractions. It is a city that provides so much diversity, and gives a well-rounded view of the hustle and bustle paired… Read More

I love the Olympics! And every two years I celebrate with my family. We eat international foods. We run a torch around the living room. For a few months every two years we subscribe to cabl… Read More

Put your hand in the air if you love a good work out! My hands are resting comfortably on my desk. I’ll be honest, workouts are pure torture. But I do love the results! Physical streng… Read More

Confession pages are popping up everywhere on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter and teens and tweens are eating them up. What are confession pages and how adverse… Read More

*We are partnering with NIKE to help inspire fitness enthusiasts like yourself! Every New Year, many of us make fitness related goals and January is our time to crush them. But fitness goals… Read More

As a mom of four, there are plenty of things I’ve given my kids at nighttime: kisses, bedtime stories, milk, water, toast with Nutella on it after they’ve brushed their teeth, T… Read More

(This post was sponsored by Stitch Fix, but all views and opinions are my own.) As a woman, I often find myself giving and giving to others, and forgetting to take care of myself. Of course… Read More

This is it—a new year, a new you! We’ve got a clean slate and a fresh outlook and this year is our chance to do something big! We’re partnering with life insurance startup… Read More

I get asked a lot of questions about emergency preparedness. Recently, a reader left this comment on my blog asking for advice: “I have a friend who lives in California with her husba… Read More

January is a great time to start practicing a better home care routine. But what does ‘better’ look like?  For me, it’s about finding simple, healthy solutions I can… Read More

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Valentine’s Day Ideas to make sure you have a ‘Love’ly Valentine’s Day with your family and friends.  These 15 g… Read More

 Have you noticed that men are hard to shop for? This Valentine’s Day, why don’t you try making him something special with these fun DIY Valentine’s gifts for husband… Read More

How I Use Face Tapping To De-Stress, Fight Wrinkles, and Sleep Better If asked to describe myself, I’d tell you in many ways I’m a pretty laid back person. I’m low-mainten… Read More

Try as I might, I’m always scrambling for a couple last minute gifts. No one wants to endure the wrath of the stores 2 days before Christmas, so I’ve gathered up several ideas fo… Read More

A funny thing happened the other day that I can laugh about now, but it got me thinking…what if things had gone differently? Today we buy and sell so many things via Craigslist, Face… Read More

*We know your holidays are busy…especially at dinner time. We’re partnering with HelloFresh to embrace the holiday bustle with a great deal on delivered meals! I love to c… Read More

*This post is brought to you by DISH and I love how it makes my home the place everyone wants to hang out! For a limited time, you can sign up for DISH and receive a free Amazon Echo Dot and… Read More

The One Thing I Always Buy on Amazon The more kids I have, the more friendly I’ve become with Amazon. We meet up regularly and I’d recognize her smile anywhere. (Also, I know sh… Read More

Meatless Monday Does your family do Meatless Monday or meatless any day? Some people do it because they love animals or want to have a smaller impact on the environment. Others are interest… Read More

Are you feeling that chronic exhaustion that seems to set in by mid-afternoon (or in my case, mid-morning)? The kind that leaves you feeling like you are sleep walking through half the day… Read More

New Years Eve Ideas 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… Read More

This year we’ve been partnering with Pull-Ups Training Pants to share some really helpful potty training tips. After potty training three kids and currently on my fourth, I’ve… Read More

String Mazes are perennial favorites, but have you considered creating one for Christmas morning? I want to avoid the Christmas present vortex — it’s like a black hole where I sp… Read More

No doubt the delivery person has been dropping packages at your doorstep like a dog depositing bones, and those presents are adding up fast. In fact, we’ve got presents up the ying-ya… Read More

*This post is sponsored by the Whirlpool Corporation. I received appliances and compensation, but all opinions and holiday tips are my own. Holiday Magic is all in the Details There&rsq&hell…Read More

In a world that seems to have darkness increasing everywhere you look, there is a greater need now than ever for spreading a little light to those around us. Isn’t that what Christmas… Read More

While anytime is a great time to visit the Happiest Place on Earth, there is more magic than ever before debuting at the Disneyland Resort in 2018. With the premier of Pixar Pier, exclusive… Read More

 Have you Ever Tried Old Fashioned Potato Candy? Old Fashioned Potato Candy. What an interested concept. Have you ever tried it? A few years ago a dear friend from Maryland visited my… Read More

*We are thrilled to partner with NIKE to bring you the hottest gift ideas this holiday season. The Gift of Nike Nike has been on my family’s Christmas wish list since my childhood. I r… Read More

*I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy and how to #FindYourHealthy. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or… Read More

*We’re partnering with Avery to let you know about the adorable My Recipe Binders you can make to preserve your family’s favorite recipes. Organize Your Recipes with This Ad… Read More

Have you noticed a high demand for certain toys this year? well we have been surveiling the scene and this is what we have found. most stores and online store can not keep these things in-st… Read More

New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to play some fun games together.  Here are 15 fun ideas for activities to play with your friends and family!  These New Year’s Eve a… Read More

*We’re excited to be partnering with Kinder Joy, that yummy treat with a surprise toy inside!As a parent, I live for moments where I get to witness pure joy in my kids’ eyes. I s… Read More

Valentine’s Day…the one holiday we owe to great loves everywhere to celebrate, but don’t always know what to do. How about any of these 16 free things to do on Valentine… Read More

This post is sponsored by the maker of OxiClean™ Max Force™ Laundry Stain Remover Spray. As always, all ideas and opinions are entirely my own. The OxiClean™ brand provide… Read More

My 35th birthday was a few weeks ago, and as I checked my lipstick in the mirror before heading to a birthday lunch with friends, I saw it—a new wrinkle, right there near the corner of… Read More

As a parent, you are preparing your kids to engage with the world in a meaningful way. Books can help your kids gain insights, empathy and information. We’ve compiled a list of books e… Read More

Aren’t we all searching for little ways to add a personal touch to our home? I know I am always wanting to add a little something here or there. If I could choose my #1 favorite way t… Read More

Who loves to party?! And who loves to cook all the food, plan, decorate the party area, craft all the goodies, invite guests and monitor RSVP’s, and clean up everything after all the… Read More

The weather is cold outside.  The snow is falling.  And a cup of hot chocolate will hit the right spot and warm the belly.  Skip the store-bought hot chocolate packets that a… Read More

You love your kid(s). They are the most amazing little things in the entire world. They are your entire life… But sometimes its really, really, really, x10 really awesome to get a bre… Read More

Did you know a girl’s confidence begins to drop by the age of nine¹? And by the age of 10, girls’ physical activity levels decline and continue to decrease throughout adoles… Read More

Simple Christmas Magic – For Moms There’s so much focus in the world and across the Pinternet on making Christmas magical for kids, but I know Christmas can be magical for us mo… Read More

From family dance parties to holiday ambiance, our family is a music family! And so are many families, like your own. Good music filling your home can brighten the mood, make work easier, an… Read More

Without even meaning to, the holiday season turns us into crazy people. We get angry in traffic, go about our business in a rush, and we feel the stress from head to toe. It’s not the… Read More

Without even meaning to, the holiday season turns us into crazy people. We get angry in traffic, go about our business in a rush, and we feel the stress from head to toe. It’s not the… Read More

Before my two girls officially became teenagers, I heard mixed reviews about the teenage years. Some people cringed when they spoke about them, and others claimed the teenage years were thei… Read More

We are so excited to be introducing you to a new member of the HowDoesShe family! Meet Emily – a long time blogger, wife of 17 years, and a mom to five boys ages 4 to 16. Six and… Read More

Black Friday stresses me out. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE all the deals, but it’s nice to not have ALL of them at once. With that in mind, we thought it would be awesome to send y… Read More

Cozying Up to the Softest Clothes You’ll Ever Own Don’t get me wrong, I love jeans and blouses, but when it comes to my all-time favorite clothes—the ones I want to wear al… Read More

This week I decided to try out another recipe in my trusty Instant Pot. I found a delicious macaroni & cheese recipe here (Thanks Melissa!) and decided to tweak it a bit for my ki… Read More