I wanted to share the story of the Christmas Shrine. I think I share this with a stepmom just about every year. It's time to share on my blog. This my story, my Christmas shrine.It was early in our ea...  Read More

I have sat down at my desk many times over the past year to write a blog. My mind swirls with thoughts I want to share, nothing concrete hitting the page. I inevitably turn to tasks and to-do lists in...  Read More

It is with joy and honor that I share my book, The Blended Family Devotional for Couples. Available for purchase wherever books are sold.“If you are a couple in a blended family, you are in for a trea...  Read More

I have recently had the pleasure to read Stepparenting the Grieving Child by Diane Ingram Fromme. The book is a resource for stepparents of children who have lost a biological parent. While I am not i...  Read More

Every year we pick a theme verse. This year I felt drawn to choose a purpose as well. When I think of you all, I want so much to see your face, give you a hug and let you know - yes I actually do pray...  Read More

I've been working on a project and can't wait share those details with you soon! To prep, I had to get some new head shots taken. While working with the photographer, I asked if we could take a few wi...  Read More

Hello Joyful Stepmoms,Scripture memory has been on my mind lately. When I don't have a verse right on the tip of my tongue, it's easy to Google/search on the Bible app/etc. We are encouraged to store ...  Read More

Hey Stepmoms, hope your summer is going well! Ours has been full of family and home projects. We are keeping busy and enjoying some down time after a crazy school year.The idea of making Bucket List h...  Read More

Thank you to Cheryul Shumake for sharing her book and workbook with me!  "Waiting to be Wanted: A Stepmom's Guide to Loving Before Loved" arrived and I was so excited to see the content. With a just a...  Read More

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.    They will soar high on wings like eagles.They will run and not grow weary.    They will walk and not faint.Isaiah 40:31 NLT I've had this ima...  Read More

I think a lot of you will be familiar with Summer Butler. She has a strong social media presence. and is the founder of Blended Book Co. which includes writing, speaking and chapters. I recently had t...  Read More

One year. It's all over my social media, so I'm sure you are well aware of it too. It's been one year since the pandemic began wreaking havoc on our daily lives. A mark in time we didn't want. But as ...  Read More