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The Truth about Teacher Gifts

December 5, 2012 by Inspired by Family Mag

The little girl didn't have much. She lived in what you would consider high-end "Projects" if that exists. Her home was built in the smack dab center of a middle class neighborhood.  She came from a family of five trying to survive on the income of a butcher.  The little girl loved learning and she was always blessed with wonderful teachers, well except maybe that one teacher in 3rd grade who made fun of her braided pigtails. For the most part her teachers were a fountain of encouragement.  Not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: celebrate life Tagged With: christmas gift ideas for teachers, spot1, tag3, teacher gift ideas, teacher gifts, the truth about teacher gifts

Lined Paper Bags & Chocolate Apples

April 12, 2012 by Inspired by Family Mag

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 time). When I first saw these lined paper bags here I knew I must create them and what perfect time to do this for Teacher Appreciation Day!  They are so simple to make your kids will have fun creating and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: celebrate life, craft kids, dessert, party ideas Tagged With: apples from chocolates, chocolate apples, diy lined paper bags, notebook paper bags, spot1, teacher gifts

Fab DIY Gifts and Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Under $10

November 19, 2011 by Inspired by Family Mag

Are you all out of ideas on what to gift this Christmas? Looking for teacher, co-worker gifts?  Still haven't found that perfect gift on the shelf? Enjoy these Wonderful DIY Gifts and Stocking Stuffer Ideas! Train Roll & Go Play Mat - This is great for your little train lover! Bow Tie Bib - Make one for every day of the week! Magnetic Mr. Potato Head - Great activity to keep those little ones entertained for hours. DIY Coasters- Lovely and easy. You will want to gift … [Read more...]

Filed Under: craft home, craft kids, create Tagged With: baby gifts, Christmas Gift Ideas, DIY gifts, kid gifts, stocking stuffers, teacher gifts

Hi, I’m Mari Hernandez-Tuten!

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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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