Unless you’re brand-spanking-new in your stepmomming journey, you have likely been faced with the awkwardness that is “back-to-school night.”No matter how high-functioning your blended family may be, there’s something about getting everyone together in a professional setting that can feel a little… off. Like the StepMom Magazine tagline says, “Even when it’s good, it’s complicated.”At ... Read the Post
How We Maximize our Custody Vacation Time – At Knott’s Berry Farm!
We trade custody twice a week, which means we never go more than 4 days at a time without seeing my stepdaughter. Our custody schedule definitely has its advantages... But it also means we look forward to our custody vacation time all year long.We only have one uninterrupted week with my stepdaughter each year, so we are always preparing for the next custody exchange as soon as we settle into ... Read the Post
5 Encouraging Songs for the Toughest Stepmom Days
There are days that just plain suck as a stepmom.Some of those days are when a custody battle is looming and you're anxiety-ridden, or you’re waiting not-so-patiently for your husband to let you know how court went. Others are when your stepdaughter has pushed every boundary and button and you're frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted.Then, there are the days where you just feel lost. It’s ... Read the Post
What Universal Studios Hollywood Reminded Me about Stepmomming
I walked through the arch, and tears stung my eyes. The sights, sounds, and smells... they were all simply magical.The conductor of the Hogwarts Express greeted us and asked where we were from. "Ah, America. I'll see you on the special platform," he said to my stepdaughter with a wink.As the taste of Butterbeer touched my lips and I caught a moving "Have you seen this wizard?" poster of Sirius ... Read the Post
17 Clever Pregnancy Announcements with Siblings!
Creative pregnancy announcements are all the rage these days. Who remembers Beyonce's controversial and goddess-like announcement?! While celebrities have given us inspiration for many things, it can still be a bear to find clever pregnancy announcements with siblings!(For those of you who need a reminder on the Beyonce front, here you go!) View this post on ... Read the Post
The Most Valuable Stepmom Lessons I’ve Learned
If there's one thing all stepparents can agree on, it's that we had no idea what we were signing up for. Throughout this incredible journey, I've learned countless stepmom lessons and gained a ton of perspective.Some of those stepmom lessons I learned as a stepdaughter, some I learned from my stepmom friends, and some I had to learn the hard way.No matter if it was learned through ... Read the Post