5 Secrets to BOND with STEPCHILDREN A.S.A.P.
I was recently thinking about me and my stepson's relationship and how much it has evolved. It's pretty cool these days. I wanted to share with all of you some secrets on how we got there (well what I believe got us there). Most of you know that I am not married yet but I am definitely in a committed relationship. The truth is we planned on getting married and well...I got pregnant first! Even though we're not married, my role is definitely that of a stepmom. Because we have not said our vows yet, some will say, "Well you're
Father’s Day! What Men Really Want!
Father’s Day is coming faster than a Jimmy John’s Delivery Boy! Even though the days are going by slower than usual due to this quarantine, it is right around the corner. Father’s Day is June 21, 2020 and I am not exactly sure if we will be able to go anywhere by then. Just in case we are not I thought I’d post some simple ideas that may be helpful to my mamas! I am writing this for all the amazing fathers out there! Even though I am a mother and more important haha...totally kidding or am I? No, but
STEPKIDS? How to NOT Step on Mom’s Toes!
YOU ARE THE ADULT! Whatever your relationship is with your step kids, close or not, it is up to us to be the adult and emotionally regulate. Wherever you are in your stepparenting journey, I think it is important to not step on the child or children's biological's mom's toes. Now that I am a biological mom, this hits me differently and I know I would appreciate if my child's stepmom considered me, at least with certain things. If you are a step mom or in the role of a step mom, you know the line between step and biological
Graduation Ideas…Blended Family and Quarantine Style!
As April winds down, I have mixed emotions and questions. How much longer is this going to last? When will we all feel comfortable going to gatherings again? Will everything go back to the way it was or will this be our new normal? I can’t imagine how the seniors feel who are graduating this year. As a former high school teacher, I know first hand what graduation means to these students. I have seen the student who messed up their first 3 years of high school and because of some epiphany, they finally get it together. They get it
MOTHER’S DAY IN QUARANTINE
5 Ways to make MOM’S day! With Mother’s Day right around the corner and no sign of the quarantine letting up, we have more time to think! Why not think of creative ways to make our mom’s feel special! Just because we can’t go anywhere doesn’t mean we can't make the special women in our lives feel like a queen! Chances are, my mamas are reading this article soooooooo, feel free to leave your laptop open on this screen while your kids or husband walk by (hint, hint). If this doesn’t work or your partner doesn’t do so well with
5 STRATEGIES TO SURVIVE BLENDED FAMILY LIFE IN QUARANTINE!
First off, I hope this article finds you and your family healthy and financially stable-ish. Now, let’s talk about what we can do to get through this unprecedented and unimaginable time. Although considered crucial to our health and government mandated, being stuck in a home together 24/7 can even drive Susie Creamcheese a little insane! Throw in a pinch of blended family seasoning and things can go from bad to worse faster than binge watching all 3 seasons of Ozark! But what do we do if we struggled with blended family life previous to this added madness? I read somewhere
BLENDED FAMILY IN QUARANTINE? Here are 34 Things to do!
I’m at home wishing you all are doing well during this time. On top of health, I also wish not only blended families but all families peace and harmony. God only knows this being at home 24/7 can give us all a little cabin fever! Here are 34 things to do for adults and/or kids together or separately! 1. Make breakfast! 2. Form or break a habit! 3. Take a walk! 4. Pinterest work outs! 5. Go for a jog or run! 6. Bike ride! 7. Go for a hike! 8. Shower and get ready for the day! 9. Home
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