May 2, 2024
One of my favorite teachers, the famous poet, Maja Angelou told her son that regarding friendship, “you need to say no when it’s no.” She continues, […]
April 20, 2024
It was one of those mornings. You know, the mornings where everything seems to take more time than usual. The kids took longer getting dressed, I […]
April 9, 2024
One evening before climbing under my covers, I reached for my scriptures. At the time, I was finishing up my chapter on marriage in “A Practical […]
April 2, 2024
One summer, my sister was visiting from out of town and decided it would be fun if our entire family went to Color Me Mine. Color […]
April 2, 2024
This weekend we celebrated Easter with my youngest stepdaughter. She came into my life when she was four years old and now, she is married, and […]
March 29, 2024
I recently listened to a valuable module by one of my favorite stepfamily experts, Patricia Papernow. She talked about the importance of ‘Loyalty Bind Talks’. She […]
March 29, 2024
When I became a stepmom at age 23, I wish I’d had this table! I would have better recognized the needs of my children. Understanding each […]
March 29, 2024
This recipe has been a family favorite for well over two decades. You will not have leftovers! I always serve it at Christmas and Easter. 3 […]
March 28, 2024
Knowledge is power. This is especially true in the kitchen. These four tips will save you time and money! And precious space in your mind for […]