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Simple Birthday Celebrations and Traditions

August 30, 2012 by Inspired by Family Mag

I like "Big Parties" and I can not lie! I realize that some kids are introverted, and the thought of being the center of attention, and having lots of kids around them is not in any shape or form considered fun. Also, add to that the cost and time in throwing a party, it can get expensive. My mother always found ways to make us feel special without having to throw a party.  She wasn't a baker but on our birthdays she would whip out her Betty Crocker apron and make us our very own cake.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: party ideas Tagged With: in lieu of a birthday party, simple birthday traditions and celebrations, spot1

Yogurt Bites (no freeze)

August 28, 2012 by Inspired by Family Mag

These little bites are great for a party, a snack or a school lunch treat. We shared a similar recipe, Frozen Yogurt Bites, back in our Summer Issue but I love these even more because they don't have to be frozen. My kids absolutely love these snacks and they enjoy making them with me. Yogurt Bites (The recipes below is for Apple Yogurt Bites but you can mix up flavor to your liking.) 18 oz of yogurt (we used plain yogurt) 4 oz of Jello  box powder  I used Apple Flavor Note: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: dessert, Kid Friendly Recipes, party ideas Tagged With: easy snack recipes, jello snack, party snack recipe, spot1, Yogurt bites

10 Sandwich-Less Lunch Ideas

August 25, 2012 by Inspired by Family Mag

As promised here is our great list of Sandwich-less Lunch Ideas.  We have made all of the recipes below and they are yummy and most of them are easy. The ones that require some preparation, I serve it for dinner the night before and make enough to pack some in their lunch.  This list is going up on my fridge. Stay tune for more  great articles or you can follow us via your favorite social network to get our updates:Twitter, Pinterest or Facebook and our readers preferred way via email. For more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kid Friendly Recipes, main course & sides Tagged With: back to school, easy lunch ideas, lunch ideas, sandwich-less lunch ideas, spot1

Practical Photo Tip: Night Shots

August 21, 2012 by Inspired by Family Mag

Use the Light Contributing Photographer: Carla Ackermann I am so glad you stopped by to join us in this series of Life Lessons from Photography School! Here are the other tips you may have missed: Lesson 1- A Few Changes Can Lead to Great Photos Lesson 2- DIY Reflector and Boucing Light Lesson 3- Waiting for that Great Shot Lesson 4- Shooting from Different angles Lesson 5-Working the Blur Technique and Leaning on it Lesson 6- Clear the Clutter Lesson 7- Check Your Settings Lesson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: create Tagged With: night shots tip, photo tip, practical photo tips, spot1

Dirt and Kids Go Together

August 18, 2012 by Inspired by Family Mag

One of the many things I wish I had embraced prior to having children is this Kids and Dirt go together. If anyone has told you different don't believe them, they are delirious. If you are a mom to be, do this: write this FACT on your pregnant belly so that you don't forget! When you're in the middle of labor, have your birthing coach remind you every five minutes of this truth. Your little precious one may even remind you of this shortly after he's born, when he pees all over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: daily living encouragement, family, parenting Tagged With: kids plus dirt go together, kids should get dirty, messy play, spot1, stay calm printable

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Hi, I’m Mari Hernandez-Tuten!

About Me!

I am the heart behind Inspired by Family Coaching & Counseling Ministry. I am a Jesus loving woman who is a biblical counselor, life coach, author, Bible teacher, and speaker. I help women anchor their hearts by integrating biblical insights and trauma informed wisdom into my counseling and coaching, so they can walk in hope, truth, and connection. My focus is: God-given identity work, Transitional grief, missionary care, broken trust/betrayal, motherhood overwhelm and anxious heart.

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