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Enjoying Your Blended Family

240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Welcome to Enjoying Your Blended Family! We bring new episodes every Monday and Friday. Mondays are on hot topics in blended families and Fridays are all about fun ideas you can do with your blended family. This podcast is all about strengthening your blended family relationships and having more fun, giving you hope and encouragement so everyone is enjoying the journey together.

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189. Benefits of Family Meetings with Alex and Lisa

June 19, 2023 14:41 - 51 minutes - 75.2 MB

Randall and I have heard for years of the importance of having family meetings. We see a common factor in many successfully connected families and that is that communication is key. At the core of that, is giving your family an opportunity to feel seen and heard,  in the know, and have a sense of belonging. Family meetings do just that! So why aren’t more families doing it? I believe it’s from a lack of direction.  We decided to bring in Family Meeting experts, Lisa and Alex from StepUp ...

188. Living With Depression Guest Dominique: Finding the Blend

June 12, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 80.1 MB

This episode is near and dear to my heart because Dominique shares her story of living with depression. Although this is not something I personally struggle with, my children have/do. As you know, when your kids hurt, you as a parent would do anything to take away the pain.  Dominque came from a blended family and through her upbringing she struggled in her teen years. When I first heard her story, my heart broke because it immediately took me back to the days of walking down that road of ...

187. Ways to Connect With Traveling Spouse | Jamee Date Crates

June 09, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 55.3 MB

If you or your spouse has to travel ALOT for work and it makes it hard to connect, this episode is for you. Jamee from Date Crates shares 5 ways to connect even when there is physical distance between you.  In this episode, she mentions these resources: Marco Polo App-Marco Polo is the video chat app that brings you closer to the people who matter most without asking you to compromise on trust. Masters of Mystery-Virtual Escape Room Beach Date Crate Use the code BFAMILY for 20% OFF ...

186. Is Your Husband Leading Your Home Guest Chris Expedition Marriage

June 05, 2023 11:44 - 50 minutes - 74.5 MB

A lot of guys want to be the spiritual leaders of their home but they don’t know how. Chris from Expedition and Randall talk today about how to take the scripture and apply it to your life so you can put it into practice in your family. If this is an area you or your spouse needs help, grab a copy of Men's Devotional for Dads: A Year of Prayers, Guidance, and Wisdom Follow Expedition Marriage on Instagram   EPISODE RESOURCES: If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND"...

185. A Husband's Thoughts on Date Night

June 01, 2023 17:34 - 48 minutes - 71.7 MB

In today’s episode, I asked Randall questions about our date nights. I often feel like date night is just another thing on his task list. I know he works hard and I don’t want date nights to feel like more work. Because of this, I will avoid planning anything. On the other hand, though, we both have learned to recognize when we need more quality time together because we become more annoyed with each other. Does that happen in your marriage? So I know we need more time together. I feel st...

184. Take the STEP out of STEPFAMILY

May 27, 2023 18:50 - 36 minutes - 55 MB

In today’s episode, we share with you a tool that can help you take the STEP out of STEPFAMILY. They say it takes on average 7 years to BLEND and that is true, but if you do these things, your family will start connecting much faster. Not only as a whole but in each of the individual relationships as well. Can you imagine what it would feel like to have everyone in your stepfamily healthy emotionally and mentally? That happens when they feel connected with people they love. This Stepfamily J...

183. Did You Grow Up in Dysfunction Like Me?

May 22, 2023 19:29 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

In today’s episode, I give you the cliff notes of my life. I can sum it up in one word, DYSFUNCTIONAL. When in reality, we are so hard on ourselves and our parents. We do our best with the resources available to us. But just because we come from dysfunction doesn’t mean we have to continue the cycle. There is a better way and it isn’t by going the complete opposite way like I did.  Stick with me, and find out what that better way is.    EPISODE RESOURCES:   I mentioned an Instagram...

182. Teach Your Family to Enjoy Other Cultures Special Guest Mandi

May 19, 2023 16:05 - 51 minutes - 71 MB

In today’s world, with all the HATE that we see, this family has created a way for your family to not only embrace cultural differences but also enjoy them together. If you are thinking I can’t afford that, today you’ll learn some out-of-the-box ways you can!   Here's Mandi’s blog post on Travel the World Without Leaving Home: 5 Fun Activities for Exploring Cultural Diversity with Your Kids But if you like the “done for you” approach we highly recommend trying a box! Skip the drive-th...

181. God is in Your Stepfamily Story

May 15, 2023 12:59 - 45 minutes - 67.4 MB

  Today’s episode will sound a little different. After a fun weekend with my adult stepdaughter, I discussed how I have experienced God in the middle of my divorce, through the hardest parts of our blending journey, and even now when our adult choices cause confusion and chaos as our kids begin to start their own lives.    I discussed this on my morning devo called Prayers From a Mom, there was so much stepfamily talk I felt God wanted me to share it with you here as well. If you are i...

180. [FF] Hiking with Children Brings Your Family Closer With Special Guest Stevie from The Misfit Mom Life

May 12, 2023 16:30 - 42 minutes - 62.8 MB

Have you ever wanted to get outside more or start hiking but you have kids and it seems impossible? In today’s episode, I talked with Stevie about the benefits of getting outside and hiking with your family. Like many of us, she was tired of the busyness and mental load of running a household. She started looking for something different and they fell in love with hiking as a family.   She takes her toddler, teen, and those in-between for day trips hiking. She finds it helps her family co...

179. 4 Things I Did Right as a Stepmom with Special Guest Ryleigh Tandy (My Stepdaughter)

May 10, 2023 20:52 - 54 minutes - 79.3 MB

We talk alot about the hard parts of being a stepmom and often focus on what we did wrong. But in this episode, I asked my stepdaughter to share areas where I got it right. She shares 4 areas with you that meant alot to her, we hope this gives you insight into areas your stepchild could benefit from as well.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in ...

178. [FF] Gardening On A Budget - with Special Guest Corrina

May 05, 2023 11:30 - 56 minutes - 81.8 MB

We are always looking for ways to bring your stepfamily closer together, and gardening can be just that. Even if you don’t have a “green thumb,” this is still something that will allow you to share some special moments.   In this episode, Corrina from “Growing Through It“ joins us to share how you can take gardening and create those special moments with your family. You Can Find Corrina Here: https://www.tiktok.com/@growing_through_it1  EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLEND...

177. How To Handle High Conflict Coparenting - with Special Guest Brittney

May 01, 2023 11:30 - 44 minutes - 65.4 MB

How do you navigate through high conflict coparenting? When you and your ex just don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to raising your kids, what do you do?   Join us in this episode, as we talk with Brittney from Blending Bravely. We share tools and tips to help you deal with high conflict coparenting.   You Can Find Brittney Here: https://linktr.ee/blendingbravely    EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end...

176. [FF] Art Therapy In A Stepfamily - with Special Guest Corrina

April 29, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 101 MB

This can bring a lot of joy and healing to your family, whether you’re an artist or not. Add art therapy to some of the fun things you do to bring your family closer.   Join us in this episode, as our good friend, Corrina, joins us and shares from her heart about art and family. You don’t want to miss this amazing conversation.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great p...

175. What Is High-Conflict Coparenting?

April 24, 2023 11:30 - 39 minutes - 58.6 MB

So what really does high-conflict coparenting mean?   Join us in this episode, as we break this word down, share what it means in a stepfamily dynamic, along with a few pointers that can help you through this hard stuff.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while hav...

174. [FF] Going Bowling

April 21, 2023 11:30 - 24 minutes - 37.9 MB

Bowling can be a great way to get the family together and have some fun.    We share a few ways at what that can look like, and how you can create some awesome memories with your family.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as y...

173. Get Your Crap Together, Stepfamily Solutions - with Special Guest Ginger

April 17, 2023 11:30 - 59 minutes - 86.9 MB

Do you ever feel like you're scattered all over the place, or that you’re failing in your family?   A stepfamily’s mental load can be overwhelming, and without good systems in place it can feel like everything is about to come crashing down on you.   Ginger, from The Family Core, joins us in this episode to help share some tips, tricks and tools to help make your stepfamily life a lot easier.   You can find and follow The Family Core by going here: www.thefamilycore.com  EPISODE...

172. [FF] Concerts As A Way To Connect

April 14, 2023 11:30 - 33 minutes - 50.5 MB

There’s something about music that brings people together. What a fun way to connect with your family over live music.    This gives you a new experience that you get to have together, which creates stronger bonds, exactly what a stepfamily needs.   Ryleigh joins us in this episode, where we share some fun experiences, along with giving you ideas on how you can take this and use it to grow your family relationships.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 ...

171. Struggles of Parenting Differently in a Stepfamily

April 10, 2023 11:30 - 23 minutes - 36.8 MB

Differences in you and your spouse’s parenting styles can destroy your marriage, or strengthen them if we recognize and talk about them.   This is a great topic we shared on a Thursday Live that was recorded. There are many blended family issues we face, but one of the main ones is differences in us and our spouse. Although, when we learn to communicate about these things with each other, we can start learning to work together.   Our parenting styles are a mixture of our belief syste...

170. [FF] Geocaching

April 07, 2023 11:30 - 29 minutes - 45.3 MB

Did you know that geocaching is still a thing and can be used to bring your stepfamily closer together?   We breakdown what geocaching is and give you several ways that you can take this idea and run with it. This is great for getting your family outside and learning to work together as a team, and it works great for individual hangouts too. EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have ...

169. Does A Stepmom Deal With Jealousy?

April 03, 2023 11:30 - 56 minutes - 83.1 MB

There are all kinds of emotions that come with being a stepmom.    Jealousy is one kind of emotion that can creep up and disguise itself as many things. Then it robs you of all the good things that can come with being a stepmom.   In this episode, a stepmom tells all. She gets real, raw, and vulnerable, with hopes to give you the power back as a stepmom and a biomom.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the ...

168. [FF] Resurrection Eggs

March 31, 2023 11:30 - 31 minutes - 47.4 MB

Easter is almost here, and what a great way to create some awesome memories with your family while sharing the story of Jesus. You can have a lot of fun with Resurrection Eggs.    Join us in this episode as we share 3 ways you can use these this year to create something fun and new. One way even gets your extended family involved in the fun.   You can get your Resurrection Eggs here: https://amzn.to/3z8g2yP  EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Disc...

167. Sex Problems After Remarriage

March 27, 2023 11:30 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

Making sure you have a good and healthy sex life in your marriage can have its challenges, especially if you are in a stepfamily situation.   This is such an important topic that’s not talked about enough in a healthy way. Sex and intimacy helps to keep you both growing closer together and working better together.   Join us in this episode as we talk through the struggles and challenges that married couples have, along with sharing tools and resources that can help you and your spous...

166. [FF] Painting Party

March 24, 2023 11:30 - 32 minutes - 49.2 MB

This is a great way to have a lot of fun and laughs with your family, even if none of you are good at painting.   We share all kinds of ways you can take a painting party and create some new memories that will help grow any blended family relationships. This is great to use with your whole family or as individual dates.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and ...

165. How Can Stepdad's Bond With Stepkids?

March 20, 2023 11:30 - 48 minutes - 71.3 MB

It can be hard for stepdads to know how to bond with their stepkids.    There can be a lot of questions racing through a stepdad’s head. Do they want to have anything to do with me? How do I relate to them? Am I overstepping my bounds?   The great thing is that there are a lot of ways stepdads can bond with their stepkids, and it’s a really special role to play in their lives. We dive into a lot of practical ways to help make growing this relationship easier.   EPISODE RESOURCES:...

164. [FF] A Stepfamily's Fun St Patrick's Day

March 17, 2023 11:30 - 38 minutes - 57.5 MB

Take St. Patrick’s Day and use it to create some awesome memories with your family.   We’ll show you how to use the 5 love languages to create a fun time together, you’ll learn a little more about each other, and you will laugh a lot.   Turn this holiday into a “pot of gold” for your family! The true treasure is spending quality time together doing something new and fun. EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the e...

163. Connecting With Your Preteen/Teen In A Stepfamily

March 13, 2023 11:30 - 51 minutes - 76.2 MB

Is your preteen/teen giving you a lot more attitude? Isolating more? Having a lack of motivation?   Being in a stepfamily can have many different effects on our preteens and teens. A lot of the issues with your preteen/teen run a lot deeper than what you’re seeing on the surface.   The great news is there are many things we can do as parents that can help our preteen/teen through these identity seeking times. You can connect more with them and watch your relationships grow stronger, ...

162. [FF] Day-Tripping

March 10, 2023 12:30 - 28 minutes - 44.7 MB

This may not be what you initially thought it was when you saw the title. We’re not that crazy!!!   It’s all about road trips during the day, a one day there and back. This is a perfect idea to connect with your stepkids. These trips can really help your family connect more with each other.   In this episode, we share what this can look like, along with some tips to make this something your family will always remember. It’s time to go day-tripping!   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW...

161. ADHD In A Stepfamily

March 06, 2023 12:30 - 49 minutes - 73.3 MB

Do you have someone in your family that struggles with ADD/ADHD?   This can really add some challenges to a stepfamily’s dynamics, especially for those that don’t have ADD/ADHD. This can strain relationships, causing tension and resentment if we’re not careful.    In this episode, we share the struggles we had with this in our own family along with a few ways to help everyone get along and love each other through their differences.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BL...

160. [FF] Primitive Camping

March 03, 2023 12:30 - 35 minutes - 54 MB

There are many different ways that camping can help your stepfamily bond together.    Have you ever heard of Primitive Camping?   In this episode, we share our experience along with some do’s and don’ts. We definitely found out the hard way, but it did wonders for our marriage and our health. This could be something your family can have a lot of fun with.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these...

159. The Fear Of Losing Control In Our Stepfamily

February 27, 2023 12:30 - 50 minutes - 74.4 MB

It can be hard when we let our kids go to their other parents’ house.   Then there’s the fear of others judging the way you're parenting, or we have the fear of losing our kids to our ex-spouse.    There are so many fears we can face in a stepfamily where we feel we are losing control. In this episode, we break down the fears and give real solutions so you have more control of your family and you don’t let the fears tear you apart. EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED...

158. [FF] Take Me With You

February 24, 2023 12:30 - 34 minutes - 51.9 MB

Do you know what ‘forest bathing’ is? By the end of this episode you will, along with a fun easy way to travel without even leaving your house. ‘Take Me With You’ has a new travel box that takes you to Japan. This box is loaded with a new country and a new amazing culture for you to explore. You’ll see the beauty, work on making some origami, and try your hand at the art of Japanese printmaking.   You will taste the delicious food and try some of their snacks, all while listening to th...

157. How To Overcome Resentment In A Stepfamily

February 20, 2023 12:30 - 47 minutes - 70.6 MB

Why do I feel like my family is broken? My family didn’t turn out the way I thought it was going to.   Ever had any of those types of thoughts?   I feel like I can’t make any decisions for my family because there are so many other factors that get in the way. These thoughts have a way of creeping in and driving down deep within you.   All these thoughts lead to resentment, and most of the time we don’t even recognize it. The problem is that it starts eating away at you and tearin...

156. [FF] A Fun Stepfamily Scavenger Hunt

February 17, 2023 12:30 - 32 minutes - 50 MB

Are you ready for an adventure? One that will bring your family closer and you’ll have a lot of laughs in the process?   That’s what this great idea is all about. Join us as we show you what this looks like and how easy you can make this happen.   You will see more love, laughter, and connections in your family.   Here is the free Scavenger Hunt guide that makes this even easier for you, grab your free copy here: https://www.shop.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/scavengerhunt  E...

155. Date Night Truths For A Stepfamily Couple

February 13, 2023 12:30 - 42 minutes - 63.7 MB

This is one of the greatest things you can do for your marriage and for your family, but it can also be one of the hardest things to make happen being in a stepfamily.   We share the benefits and the struggles of making date nights in your marriage happen in a blended family, along with some great ways you can make it a reality. EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan ...

154. [FF] Fun Valentine's Day Ideas For Your Stepfamily

February 10, 2023 12:30 - 38 minutes - 57.8 MB

Make this Valentine’s Day extremely special for your family.   We share 14 Simple Fun Family Valentine Ideas. Make this holiday one that will bring your family closer together. These are easy to do. Pick one, two, three, or more of these ideas and run with them. Your family will love it.   Here are the 14 ideas for reference, but we go into full detail of what each one of these are in this episode.   Heart Shaped Breakfast Post-it notes all over their door/car Decorate a common ...

153. A Stepfamily's False Expectations

February 06, 2023 12:30 - 32 minutes - 48.9 MB

Have you ever felt let down on Valentine’s Day or any other holiday?   You’re definitely not the only one. Sometimes we can have these expectations and they never get met. There are ways that we can put into motion that can help break this cycle and you can find more happiness during the holidays, and even long after.   See how you can take your expectations and make them become real expectations for you and your stepfamily.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED F...

152. [FF] Ice Breaker Games For Your Stepfamily

February 03, 2023 12:30 - 39 minutes - 59 MB

You’ve heard of Ice Breaker games that you play with people you don’t really know in order to have some laughs and get to know others a little better, right?   Sometimes our stepfamily can feel like we’re a bunch of strangers at times, and we can always use ways to break that ice. We have 5 fun Ice Breaker games that will get all of your kids out of the room and playing, and they are geared for a stepfamily.   We share what these 5 games look like, and how you can use them. You will ...

151. Learning From A Stepkid's Point Of View_Part 2

January 30, 2023 12:30 - 53 minutes - 77.8 MB

OMG, Part 1 was so good, we had to ask a few more questions and create this Part 2.   You will gain some valuable insight on what a stepdaughter was thinking and struggling with from being raised in 2 different homes. It’s easy to see things from an adult’s (parent’s) perspective, but how are our kids really seeing things?   Then at the end, we share a powerful story from a BioDad. This one will leave you feeling inspired through the tears.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJO...

150. [FF] Celebrating Random Holidays With Your Stepfamily

January 27, 2023 12:30 - 37 minutes - 56.3 MB

Did you know there was such a thing as ‘Tater Tot Day’?   When we have fun together, we connect better, and we see less family struggles. Here are some ideas where you can use these random holidays to create all kinds of fun and laughing moments with your family.   We share what this can look like from an easy quick thing all the way to a planned-out themed event. When you create these kinds of memories with your family, these will be the ones you all remember and laugh about togethe...

149. Learning From A Stepkid's Point Of View_Part 1

January 23, 2023 12:30 - 42 minutes - 62.6 MB

What if you could time travel to when your stepkid is a young adult, ask them a few questions on what they were thinking back then, and then go back to the present time?    Do you think you might discover some new ways to approach situations in a way they might receive it better?   We brought our daughter in on this episode and did just that, asked her some questions about what she was going through back then, so that you might gain some insider perspective of your own.   She had...

148. [FF] A Blended Couple's Football Date At Home

January 20, 2023 12:30 - 29 minutes - 45.4 MB

It’s not just about the touchdown!!!   The truth is, you don’t even have to like football to enjoy this game. Do you and your spouse struggle with getting intimate together?    This is a fun and very easy way to spice up a date night. You will walk away laughing and truly enjoying spending time with each other, and you might even get a little lucky after the fun.   What a great idea to use right before Super Bowl weekend. Really, this one you could do any time of the year and hav...

147. How To Connect More In Your Stepfamily

January 16, 2023 11:30 - 51 minutes - 75.7 MB

We hear all the time “my stepkid hates me” or “my husband doesn’t know how to connect with my kids.”   There was a time when we said the same thing, and didn’t know how to connect with each other. There were a lot more things we said, too (lol)! We felt more like firefighters, running around trying to put out problem after problem.   It’s so much better when we can become proactive instead of reactive in our stepfamily. That’s what the B.Fam Movement is all about. Join us as we share...

146. [FF] 1000 Hours Outside Stepfamily Challenge

January 13, 2023 11:30 - 42 minutes - 63 MB

How much time does your family spend outside?   There’s all kinds of studies that show the benefits to our health from being outdoors, yet most of us stay indoors almost all day.   If our mental and physical health can benefit from being outside, then let’s challenge our blended family to hang outside together more often. We give a breakdown to what this can look like for your family and the great things it can do for your relationships, along with how much fun your family will have ...

145. Venting In A Stepfamily

January 09, 2023 11:30 - 48 minutes - 71.1 MB

Sometimes it feels like we just have to vent to somebody about the drama that goes on in our blended family.   Maybe your stepkid’s relationship with you isn’t going the way you want, or you and your spouse are seeing things differently about how to parent the kids. There can be so many things that you could vent about.   The question we started asking is who are we venting too? Does it cause that person to see your family members differently, leading them to take sides and treating ...

144. [FF] Connecting In Your Stepfamily Using Books

January 06, 2023 11:30 - 28 minutes - 44.6 MB

You don’t even have to like reading to use this idea, and you’ll have a great time building your family relationships in the process.   This is something our family stumbled onto. It has allowed a stepmom and stepdaughter’s relationship to grow even more and have a lot of fun together. Then we’ve taken this idea and morphed it into another way to connect with others in our family.   We love sharing ways you can have fun together because it really builds family relationships in a quic...

143. Extended Family Accepting Your Stepkids?

January 02, 2023 11:30 - 41 minutes - 61.8 MB

You go through all kinds of blending issues in your immediate family, but how long does it take for your extended family to accept everyone?   We had a few “Ah-Ha” moments after our Christmas break from spending time with our extended family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.). It’s crazy that we’ve been a blended family for over 15 years and still see some divisions.   The real question came from us asking what causes this to still be a problem and are there things we do or have don...

142. [FF] New Year Dream Boards - with Special Guest Ryleigh

December 30, 2022 11:30 - 31 minutes - 47.8 MB

A dream come true is a dream not forgotten.   Ryleigh Tandy (our daughter) joins Scarlett to share how powerful and fun dream boards can be.   Goal setting gives you the ability to see where you want to be and gives you the vision to reach out and make it happen. Dream boards are a fun and creative way to not just say it, but to see it.   This can be a fun thing to do with your kids. As you dream together, you make lasting memories together.   We share how you can make this h...

141. New Year Planning in a Blended Family

December 26, 2022 11:30 - 35 minutes - 53.4 MB

“If I could turn back time!” (a little Cher moment, lol)   Unfortunately we can’t, and probably wouldn’t be good if we could. What we can do is try to stay more connected with our family in this new year, and we can do that through planning.   As a blended family, we can have a lot of people we need to keep in the “know”. If we don’t, it leaves room for miscommunication, which in return can cause frustration, hurt, and being upset with each other.   If our goal is to keep our fam...

140. [FF] Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt

December 23, 2022 11:30 - 25 minutes - 40.4 MB

Is looking at Christmas lights a tradition for your family every year? If it’s not then it could be a really fun way to hang-out with your family. If it is your thing already, we also share some cool ways you can add to the fun and make it an adventure. A few ways we share in this episode: Solo adventures with certain family members As a family outing Scavenger hunt style Special Light Shows We also include our Free Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt printout that you can use with yo...