Things get SO complicated around the holidays in a blended family. When are you visiting your family? His? When will you have your stepchild(ren)? Do you get a gift for the ex? Her husband? Their children? Does Santa visit both houses?It's hard to NOT be overwhelmed with the logistics alone. Add in the emotions that come with stepmomming during the holidays, and it's no wonder we're all aboard ... Read the Post
Giving Back with Kids: How My 7-Year-Old is Volunteering this Holiday Season
ast year after Christmas, my daughter turned into a diva. She acted spoiled and entitled, and Dad and I were *not* having it. We required that she write thank you notes before she could play with her toys, but it did little to help with her attitudey booty.So we spent most of this year talking about how we are thankful for the items we have, the family we're blessed with, and the importance of ... Read the Post
My Favorite Blended Family Christmas Tradition
The holidays can be such a chaotic time for children of divorce. Growing up, I had 2 separate Christmases, and there was even one year I spent most of Christmas day on an airplane shuffling between Mom's and Dad's houses. This is why I know exactly how important a blended family Christmas tradition can be!My stepdaughter has 4 celebrations between Christmas Eve and Christmas Night—four. ... Read the Post
Why This Stepmom is Crazy For Blended Family Christmas
Christmas Lights, Christmas Trees, and Christmas Carols: the holiday hits every sense at once. The sound of bells ringing and familiar tunes is literally music to my ears, the smell of vanilla cookies and evergreen takes me back to simpler times, and those beautiful twinkling lights in the night - those fill my hear with a joy I didn't know I'd been missing.Despite the trials of shared parenting ... Read the Post
My Blended Family Christmas Wrapping Paper Hack
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Christmas is a big deal 'round these parts. Having such a big family, I am working double-time to make sure that I stay organized and within my budget. I heard about this wrapping paper hack in the past, but never thought it was necessary for me. (Keep reading to see how I was wrong about that!)Part of my Christmas organization is maintaining a budget... but why? Don't my friends and family ... Read the Post