Inspired by Familia

Last summer, our family volunteered at a low income “library” and we did a bilingual story time with the kids. I had been dreaming of this idea for months but I didn’t even know where to begin.  One day, I finally made myself go over on that side of town and ask the librarian what I needed […]

This year 100th day of school was on Valentine’s talk about sugar overload.  Our school does a 100 Day Stew and the kids all bring 100 of something and it’s mixed into one huge container and then each child is given a bag of it. I made these for my boys and my hubby who […]

I’m always looking for easy ways for my kids to make their own Valentine’s day cards.  I’ve been brainstorming this idea for weeks and I finally get to see it come together.  My requirement for any mass craft is it has to be inexpensive and simple.  I don’t make my kids Valentine cards for them, […]

One of the traditions we started two years ago was a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt that would lead them to their Valentine’s day book (I share here about this tradition) and treat.  It’s really easy to put together and your kids will enjoy it! You can also modify this activity for an adult Valentine’s Day […]

These are so fun to surprise your child with on Valentine’s day. Slip one in their lunch box. Your child will enjoy these creative Valentine’s Day Card Craft Ideas. We are doing a three part series here at Inspired by Family for grown ups “Creative Love Notes” and I wanted to share the kids version here. […]

  I have been trying to come up with different Valentine crafts to make with paper bags because I love paper bag crafts!  I love that these DIY Valentine’s Day Treat favors are super easy to make and not to mention inexpensive.  It’s a sweet gift your child can make for his teachers or family […]

  It’s that time of the year again, Valentine’s Day!   Honestly, I really didn’t care for this day when I was a kid in middle school and high school because I never got to walk around school with bouquets of flowers, love letters or huge teddy bears.  I really wished I would have looked […]

My family loves hot chocolate! If they could have it every morning they would but I don’t let them.  My husband goes through phases when he has it every night. I made this creamy hot chocolate recipe one year to give to teachers for Valentine’s Day and my husband tried it and he was in love! But then he […]

  My kids are still not out on winter break.  I always struggle with being cheerfully content with long school semesters and wanting to have them all day to myself for a longer time.  Can any of  you moms relate?  When I see other moms share on Facebook how sad they are that summer is over and […]

I don’t ‘know about you but I’m tired of baking. I’m tired of eating sweets. But I love adding little details to things. So, what am to do because I still have two more class parties to “bake” for. I was racking my brain on what I could make that wouldn’t require baking. I’ve already taken […]

Here’s a fun Christmas tradition, that we’ve done ever since our boys were small. It starts the minute we do open up the first Christmas present with the family on Christmas morning. As we open up gifts we start building up our ammunition (making balls from the wrapping paper) and looking for places to create our forts.  Once the […]

I put together a Polar Express Party for my son’s birthday a few weeks ago. I had a busy week so I wasn’t able to work on his party until the day before.   Therefore, I was looking for shortcuts.  Here’s one of the dessert food shortcuts I took to simplify my life. Not to mention […]

Our family wants to wish you a Feliz Navidad! You want to know why I love Christmas? Well, I love all things Christmas, family and friend gatherings, Christmas tree lightings, Christmas baking (that we are doing today), the joy that fills our community, Christmas carols, our Christmas advent activities…. But what I love the most […]

Polar Express Birthday Party for our little man who turned 3.  I’m not one of those moms who feels sad when their child has their first day of school or when they have a toddler birthday but I must say I felt teary eyed looking at my little guy knowing he was soon going to […]

I love chipotle and I try to sneak it in to as many recipes as possible.  Though the smoky and tangy flavor is not one you can truly “sneak” in without someone noticing.  This Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus is the perfect way to get your family to enjoy some healthy snacking.  In my opinion, if you […]

  You can follow along via: Twitter, Pinterest or Facebook and our readers preferred way via email. This easy Christmas Ornament Craft is a great way to get the kid involved on decorating the Christmas tree. Every time I see the christmas candy ornaments in the store I think to myself, “I can totally make those” but I never get around to […]

You can follow along via: Twitter, Pinterest or Facebook and our readers preferred way via email. Paper Bags are so wonderful and versatile. I especially love using them for kid crafts. My favorite way to use paper bags is for party favors or for group crafts because I have to make a lot of something and I want quick, cute and inexpensive. These […]

Okay, I know it might be a little too early for this Keep Calm and Jingle On printable but I couldn’t help myself.  My son has been dying to decorate our house for Christmas and he did.  On November 1st I was out most of the morning and he stayed home. When I got back […]