Ahh, the evening. When we slip into our sacred family rituals.Most nights for us, that means dinner, a walk around the neighborhood with the dog, bath time for the kids, and then my favorite part of the day: We all curl up on the couch and watch a TV show together as a family.How sweet, right?! (Unless you’re anti-screen time… which, if you are, hang with me! You’ll like where this is ... Read the Post
School Lunch Ideas That Don’t Include Sandwiches
One of my favorite ways to show my stepdaughter I love her is to pack her lunch for school. It takes a chore off her list, and it allows me the opportunity to pack a treat or a sweet note written on her napkin to surprise her. But I often struggle to find school lunch ideas that don’t include sandwiches.A girl can only eat so much PB&J, am I right? And turkey or ham and cheese gets old ... Read the Post
So, You Don’t Love Your Stepkids. Now What?!
I have been a stepmom for six solid years and until recently, I did not feel a connection with my stepson.Now, before you start judging me, think about your own relationship. You may have also struggled to find a connection with your stepchild at one point or another. Have you ever thought about how to love your stepchild? It really took some soul searching and some hard work and determination ... Read the Post
Stepfamily Transitions: Preparing your Stepchild for your “Ours Baby”
While finding out you are having an “ours baby" (a child born to a re-coupled parent and stepparent) brings loads of excitement, there is a new level of hesitation and confusion that comes with it. Preparing your stepchild for the baby can seem overwhelming!How do we tell the big brother, my stepson? How will he react? How do we prepare him for the change? What will our new normal look ... Read the Post
Stepmom Insecurities: It Takes a Village
Everyone knows that it takes a village to raise a child.One thing that we stepmoms know is that despite needing a village, society loves to point out to us “You’re not your stepchild’s mom.” As if it's some big secret...Every once in a while, we have experiences where this sentiment is thrust in our faces. Sometimes it's intentional, and sometimes it’s not. Sometimes, there’s a hidden ... Read the Post
To the Childless Stepmom Trying to Conceive: May you Find Hope!
To the childless stepmom trying to conceive... I am here for you. This is my story.Our journey together began April 20th, 2013, on Prom Night.Since the day my husband asked me to be his girlfriend, we have gone through many different trials together. Some we have conquered, and some we are still fighting, but the one thing that has not changed throughout it all is our love for each other. ... Read the Post