​*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*I love children's books. Especially those with a ...  Read More

Payday Flowers. A testament to consistent love and caring in our marriage. Our marriage has been quite a journey and we've always stuck to the motto: Hold hands and stick together. This year, I was we...  Read More

By Emily ​*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.* I'm excited to tell you about this ne...  Read More

Road trip! Over the summer we took a road trip for a long weekend. My stepson came with us! When we arrived, I sent his mom a text to let her know we made it safely. She didn't ask me to do this and m...  Read More

 "Build your house upon the rock" Matthew 7:24. ​Stepmoms, our marriages are vital to the foundation and strength of our family. Many of us look for resources, advice, books, therapist. All good thing...  Read More

By Sarah Weintraub ​The guards at Buckingham Palace let nothing, absolutely nothing, deter them from their position in front of the palace. They stand guard night and day, rain, snow, sleet, and shin...  Read More

I had the incredible opportunity to attend Willow Creek’s Global Leadership Summit this week. It is a two day event hosted by the South Barrington, IL church and simulcast across the world. I attended...  Read More

The movie War Room is a powerful depiction of what happens when we start to pray intentionally. Have you seen it? Stop. Run. Go now and watch it. Fervent is the companion book by Priscilla Shirer. It'...  Read More

I see you. You made it through the school year! But while many are excited for the pool, summer camp, and lazy days, your house is too quiet. You thought the break would be nice! But it's also filled ...  Read More

The kids are coming home for the summer! Hurray! If you are a noncustodial stepmom who sees the kids a few days a month or less, summer is awesome! It is so exciting to have the kids home. It can also...  Read More

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Having a rough week? Maybe it's a tough day? I just wanted to share something a little part of my world with you. This is the punching bag in my garage. It's there because I'm in a stepfamily. And thi...  Read More