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How to Overcome Wanting to be Liked
As stepmoms, often we become focused on being liked by others in our lives. We want to be liked by our stepchildren, whether we realize it or not. We want
Author: Elizabeth M.
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Reflecting and Goal setting: The Best Way to Prepare for the New Year
Ahhh, the beginning of the new year. A fresh start, a clean slate, a new beginning. Forget about last year—that’s old news! Everything is new and different now. New and
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Why You Should Start a Gratitude Journal
One of my favorite habits that I started at the end of this year was writing in a gratitude journal. I had heard a lot about the benefits but hadn’t
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Make a “Done” List!
Let’s take a break from all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, take a few deep breaths, and reflect on this past year. We can start by shifting
Featured Guest Blogger on Bonus Families website
If you’re looking for some ideas on how to get your stepkids involved in gift-giving, try making gifts together! You can read my guest blog post on the Bonus Families
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Gift Ideas for Stepmoms and Stepfamilies
Are you looking for the perfect gift for a stepmom or a stepfamily? Look no further! I have taken the guesswork out of gift-giving for you with these special finds.
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How to Set up an Art Cart for Your Stepkids
My stepdaughter and I love to do crafts together, so we spent hours in our shared office and art room making crafty items. That’s why when we recently moved into
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Why I’m Excited to Have My Office in a Closet
Space. Something that is very important, especially in a stepfamily, but also something that probably doesn’t cross your mind much unless you are downsizing or getting a serious upgrade in
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Meditation Tips for Stepmoms
With the unique demands of the stepmom role, it’s common for stepmoms to experience stress and anxiety. As a way to manage this stress and anxiety, meditation and mindfulness classes
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Stepmom Stories: Jonelle Jones
Meet Jonelle Jones Designer & Owner of Haute Wanda and Designer for StepMom Magazine Stepchildren: 4 Stepkiddos – (almost) 15 yr. old girl Kaylee, (almost) 10 yr. old boy Nathyn,