**Guest post by Michelle** I lived the single life for a long time—for 23 years to be exact. I was fine being single. At 23 came a lot of firsts—my first real job after graduating college the year before, the first time I was living away from home and on my own, the first time…Continue reading I Bought One and Got One Free: How I Became a Stepmom at 23 – Guest Post
Category: Parenting
The Gift of Praise: My Husband
Praise and compliments tend to make people feel warm and fuzzy inside. My husband is no exception, he beams when he is told what a fabulous job he’s doing and I try to make sure I recognize it on a regular basis. He has always been very involved and helpful around the house and does…Continue reading The Gift of Praise: My Husband
The Anti-Gift Guide: Gifts My Kids Aren’t Ready For
Several Christmases in a row, I had to try to explain to family members why stickers just weren’t going to work as a gift for my children. There’s really no polite way to tell someone that they can’t get a particular gift and I know you might be thinking, “Why not just accept them and…Continue reading The Anti-Gift Guide: Gifts My Kids Aren’t Ready For