13 Stepmom Quotes That Say It All
We all know a stepmom's role is unusual. And whether [...]
Five New Year’s Resolutions For Stepparents
Have you set your New Year's resolutions? If you're like [...]
Choosing Love: How To Manage Anger In A Blended Family
I've jumped full-heartedly into loving my stepchildren, but that doesn't mean our blended family has been all been sunshine and unicorns. One of the difficulties in our blended family involves co-parenting.
Choosing Love: A Message for Stepparents
For blended families, there is an added dynamic to our relationships and love for each other: choice.
Croissants From Scratch with Sur La Table (a class review)
I had always wanted to try a cooking class at Sur La Table. Then we took one to make croissants. Here's my review.
A Week In Paris – Your Best Itinerary
Planning a week in Paris and need help figuring out what to do? Here is the best itinerary you can find for a great overview of the City of Lights!
Foolproof Tips To Travel With Kids
Travel with kids can be tricky. In my many years of travel, I've visited six continents, dozens of countries and about three-quarters of the states in the U.S. But since becoming a stepmom, I've had to learn how to do it with kids.
Savoring the Perfection of Imperfection: Holiday Edition
Why do we feel the need for everything to be just so during the holiday season? Isn't there just as much beauty in life's imperfections? We should be counting our blessings instead.
All The Stocking Stuffers You Need For the Whole Family
If you're like me, some of the hardest Christmas gifts [...]
Five Ideas For Blended (or any) Family Holiday Traditions
The holidays can be a challenging time for blended families, especially for the kids. So it's important for a new family to establish some customs that everyone can look forward to each year.