"I know both of my moms' favorite colors! Mommy's is purple, and Mama K's is teal." We had been playing with play-doh one evening when my stepdaughter shared her revelation about favorite colors. But the phrasing took me by complete surprise. "Both of my moms. " I can't say I hated it. It was her validation of the bond we had created as stepmom and stepdaughter. My role in K's life is ... Read the Post
Everything You Need for a Make Your Own Pizza Bar
Have you ever struggled to find the perfect "edge" for a party you're hosting? You don't want to serve the same boring dinner you served last time, and you don't want your guests to be underwhelmed with your entertainment for the evening. I've been here more times than I count. For my first housewarming party, I opted for a s'mores bar. For the next family party at the house, we did a taco ... Read the Post
My Top Picks for Family Game Night
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There are countless reasons to love Friday: the end of the work week, the end of the school week, no bedtimes, live music at the bar, Rebecca Black songs... Seriously, countless reasons. But my personal favorite reason to celebrate Fri-Yay! is that it's Family Game Night for us! Every Friday we eat dinner, turn on the Disney soundtracks station on Amazon Music and sit around the table to ... Read the Post
20+ Fun and Creative Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
It's almost Easter time, and I'm so excited! He is risen, Spring is here, and it's wonderful to see the sun again! Easter is a time full of traditions for many: new Easter dresses, church services, Easter egg dying and egg hunts, photos with the Bunny at the mall... Whatever your tradition choice, you probably look back on the Easter holiday of your childhood with a smile. One of my ... Read the Post
The Best Stepmom Advice You’re Not Taking
Thinking back, I don't remember the exact verbiage, but I'll never forget the way that text made me feel. I experienced a mixture of shame, shock, and anger. I was personally offended but also rocked to my core because I had been put in my place... a place I'd never been before, and a place I wasn't comfortable living. The message stated something to the effect of, "I don't need to explain ... Read the Post
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