The Evil Stepmother Speaks
I am a true believer that grief plays an ongoing and critical role in our stepfamilies. Did you ever feel as if the children just won't come around? Why are these adult children so mean to me? Why doesn't the ex-spouse or the children like me? These are the times that call for stepmom help. I wonder if grief is the answer to some of these questions. There is so much loss!
LeeAnn and Brandi May Be the Stepfamily Heroes Join us at The Stepmom Sanctuary Retreat 2017! #LifeChanging I watched The View last Friday. One of their lead stories was about Brandi Glanville, first wife and bio mom to the children of Eddie Cibrian, the actor. Eddie is now married to singer, LeAnn Rimes. In an article in Australia's NW HQ magazine, Brandi describes the first time she
Can Faith Help the Stepmom? Yes, we did. Heather Hetchler of Cafesmom and I did a radio show about faith and how it does or doesn't fit into our stepfamilies. Faith is such a controversial topic because it is clearly related to religion. In our case, Heather is Christian and I am Jewish. For that reason, we thought it would be fun to discuss our faiths and see how we both fit faith into
Your Family Can Laugh Like This! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQo2FJPLeQk We don't have to agree with how our partner is raising his/her children. Your stepchildren do not have to like you. The ex-wife does not have to like you. None of these conditions stops us from having a good laugh. First, know that laughter is the cure for all fear. It is the antidote to fear. Many of our
Dear Stepmom, You must be shocked to be receiving this card from me. Let’s face it, seven Mother’s Days have gone by and you haven’t heard from me. Please do not let my silence speak for me. I really do appreciate you. Surprisingly, it has been nice to have you around. At first, I was truly resentful. The last thing I needed or wanted was another parent: especially one that
It Takes Time for People to Know, LIke and Trust You. That's okay! When you think about buying a product or service, your preference is the work with someone that you know, like and trust. It is a basic tenet of business and it takes time. When you think about businesses that you frequent, how long did it take you to know, like and trust that person? Tell me if I am wrong, but I will
Hug Your Stepkids and Get a Coke! I love simple, 'stick to your ribs' foods. You know like a dinner of turkey and stuffing or meatloaf and mashed potatoes. I love these foods because they are simple and make me feel comforted. So, I found it funny that a beverage company understood this concept. Have you seen the new Coke vending machines? Coke has developed vending machines that
Leave a Comment and You May Win a CafeSmom Gift Set! Help me welcome the fantastic Heather Hetchler of Cafe Smom blog/coaching/stepmom store site. Heather is one of our stepmom heroes and today we're going to talk about self care. (Yes, I know. You don't have the time!) Listen to Heather talk about her recent journey towards self care and my failures in that area. Heather Hecthler is
I Am a Better Person Because of My StepChildren Stepchildren come into our life for a reason. This touching rendition of I Have Been Changed from the play, #Wicked, speaks volumes for all of us stepmoms and our stepchildren. It truly speaks to how lucky we are to have our stepchildren. It is a tribute to forgiveness, love and family. Although the video is a little blurry, it is
I can't help it. This video just makes me laugh. It reminds me of how awkward it is when you first join your new family: both as a new wife and stepmom. You just feel so awkward and exposed. Enjoy the cheap laugh!