Inspired By Family Magazine

Contributing Writer: Virginia Davidson I have an obsession with kid and teaching supplies.  I used to teach, so I guess it’s the leftovers of that.  Anyway, I still get all of the magazines, and something similar to this came in one of them.  I can’t say I invented it, but my hubby sure made if [...]

If you are new to our ezine I want to welcome you to our beYOUtiful Mom Series! Featured Contributor: Sarah I love using leftover supplies from past projects and thinking of new ways to use them. I have a lot of scrapbook paper just lying around, so I decided to use some of it to [...]

I love how versatile these cards are! Even though we are featuring Mom and Grandma these cards can be used for any occasion.  {Part 1 can be found here for some more fabulous cards} Featured Contributor: Kelly Griglione For the Birthday-Cake-Always-From-Scratch Mom … an easel cake card. This one looks more complicated than it is. [...]

Handmade is a word I appreciate! Mostly because of all the time I know someone has put into it.  I am sure any mother will enjoy these lovely, creative and simple cards. These may look like elaborate cards but they are so easy to make. Kelly is going to share with us in 2 parts [...]

Contributing Writer: Laurel Macdougall ~What better person to kick off our BeYOUtiful Mom Series than Laurel our creative contributor who just had her little precious bundle. ~ Holy Cow – I now have four kiddos!  What a crazy awesome blessing in my life.  As I’ve spent so much time cuddling and holding my newborn, I [...]

Featured Contributor: Crystal Owens I have always believed that creating doesn’t have to be expensive. One of my favorite stores to buy craft supplies is the dollar store. The items there can usually be repurposed and turned into something amazing with a little creativity. Like this chalkboard Summer countdown tray. My children like looking forward [...]

I love that feeling I get when I am creating something.  It doesn’t matter if it’s food, a painting, a craft, a curtain, a dance, a song (only my kids get the joy of hearing this), an article…… I find deep pleasure in the process and great fulfillment in the finished creation (most of the [...]

Here in this country they celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day this Friday, April 13th. As a former teacher and now married to an educator I know how much it means to get positive feedback from parents or to hear encouraging words, emails, notes.  Even if it’s written on a wrinkled napkin, every bit of it is appreciated. Sometimes [...]

Contributing Writer: Laurel MacDougall Alphabet Rainbow Bean bags - just thinking of these makes me happy and a little giddy!  I made these with my kiddos this week and we had so much fun doing this together. (to view this article in flip page magazine format go here) In my pre-mommy days, I used to teach 1st [...]

This is one of my favorite Mexican Easter traditions (well, of course besides celebrating the resurrection of our Savior who came to die on the cross for us) that I grew up with.  Writing about this brings such fond memories from my childhood.  We usually had an Easter picnic at the park and it always [...]

Forget about running to the store to get a fancy pack of egg dye or stencils.  I am going to show you how to do it yourself with these simple and fun techniques. Do you have lying around your  house: crayons, tissue paper, tape, rubber bands, stickers…?  These everyday items can be used to create [...]

This Easter Advent activity is set up for busy families who are tech savvy, to use during dinner time. It includes a song, verse and activity for 7 days to use during the Easter week.  This is also great for those of us who don’t have time or desire to make cute little advent calendars that I [...]

 cross images via Amanda Keener Black Easter is at the heart of our Christian faith, and if this is the case in your home you will probably have to answer or address this question:  ”What does Easter bunnies, egg hunts, etc.. have to do with Easter?”  In our home, we feel like we can enjoy the Easter [...]

These Easter Buddies are absolutely adorable!  I had so much fun making them with my son.  I was making them for our Spring Edition of our online publication so I had to make them in February. My 4 year old kept asking me “Is it Easter already mommy?” My job gives them the opportunity to [...]

Featured Contributor: Mariah Leeson with Giggles Galore  For more Spring Ideas go here! I am excited to be back again this month sharing a simple party craft that you can easily make for your next event. Lollipops are a childhood favorite and they make fantastic party favors or classroom treats!  With Easter just around the corner [...]

Contributing Writer: Laurel Macdougall For more of our fabulously easy Spring/Easter Ideas and Recipes stop by here We love rainbows!  And with spring just around the corner, these colors are making us happy.  These headbands are easy to make. Supplies: tulle, our glue gun, a blank headband, and a scrapbook embellishment. There is a great [...]

Contributing Writer: Laurel MacDougall I have a daughter that is too old for bows and ribbons.  Yes, the day has come.  I think these button clips are a great older option for girls hair.  They are really easy to make – follow along. You need: Button cover kit – I used 3/4″.  The first time you buy [...]

I have been mulling around with the idea of turning my kids stuffed animals into scarves! Finally, this week I got to making this craft and you won’t believe how easy it was to make. My boys are not really into cuddling with their stuff animals every night but they do like to have them around so now they can literally have [...]

Contributor: Michael Ann Valentine’s Day is coming closer and closer! Here is a very quick and easy tutorial for a Fabric Valentine, perfect for using up pretty scraps and bits, and simple enough for beginning stitchers, grown-ups and kids alike! You will need – 1 – A couple different bits and scraps of fabric. Use [...]

My boys had unexpected days off, hmmm, maybe I should say I didn’t check the calendar.  They asked if they could have friends over, so I decided this would be a good time to have a Valentines Kids Crafting Party!  We usually craft our V-day cards and gifts for teachers with just our family, but I thought [...]