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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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139. Blended Family Parenting Wins

December 19, 2022 11:30 - 36 minutes - 54.3 MB

It’s easy to focus on all the problems we see, and most of us don’t take time to reflect on the good we’ve done.   Being able to take time and reflect on some of your wins in your family is very powerful at building encouragement and hope. This is a step we don’t always take as parents enough. We can often see it as being modest or not being prideful, but celebrating our victories is always a good reminder of where we’ve been and where we are going as a family.   In this episode, we ...

138. [FF] Travel Without Traveling - with Special Guests Garrett & Mandi

December 16, 2022 11:30 - 48 minutes - 72.1 MB

We have some extra-special guests with us on this episode (you’ve gotta listen to get the reference)!   Join us as we hear from the creators of Take Me With You (previously known as Travel Date Nights).    Garrett and Mandi have set out to help families create those lasting memories together by seeing the world through traveling (and you don’t even have to leave your house to do it).   Travel creates bonds and connections. That sounds like perfect ingredients that any blended fam...

137. Blended Family Parenting Fails

December 12, 2022 11:30 - 34 minutes - 52.2 MB

Some quote Edison saying, "I have not failed 1,000 times. I have successfully discovered 1,000 ways to NOT make a light bulb." (and I would say he was pretty successful!)   It’s easy to be hard on ourselves when we mess up parenting, or even to admit that we have messed up in certain areas. But when we can look at our failed parenting moments as learning opportunities and ways we can become better parents, we turn those failures to wins.    In this episode we also share some of our f...

136. [FF] Dating Your Spouse Made Easy - with Special Guest Jamee

December 09, 2022 11:30 - 39 minutes - 58.7 MB

There’s power in dating your spouse!   Unfortunately,  this can be the first thing that gets put to the side. Life gets busy, spending quality time with our spouse falls further apart. Then our marriage can start struggling.   But what if it could be easier to plan and make happen?    Jamee shares how Date Crates was created to help couples make date nights fun, easy, and exciting.   All the way from themed and seasonal date nights to personalized date nights. Everything you ...

135. Enjoying the Holidays: Not Having Your Kids For The Holidays

December 05, 2022 11:30 - 34 minutes - 52.3 MB

‘Tis the season to be merry.    But what happens when your kids are with their other parents and not with you during the holidays? Maybe you have them only for part of the time and wished you had more time with them.    This can have a way of sucking the merry right out of the holidays and give you a “Blue Christmas” as Elvis would sing.   This can be challenging in a blended family, but there are ways to see the blessings in the holidays even through these challenges.   Here...

134. [FF] Spice Up Your Marriage For The Holidays

December 02, 2022 11:30 - 36 minutes - 55.1 MB

We are talking about intimacy and the “S” word in this episode.    It’s so important as a married couple to make sure you make this a priority in your marriage. When you do, you stay better connected with each other. When you’re better connected, you are better parents for your kids.   And besides, it’s just a fun thing married couples get to do. Why not have as much healthy fun with it as you can?   Sometimes, we can get bored or tired of the same old stuff. So we have to find g...

133. Enjoying the Holidays: Holiday Spending and Money Blues

November 28, 2022 11:30 - 28 minutes - 44.6 MB

Mo Money, Mo Problems! (ok, sorry for the Biggie reference) Money can be another factor that can suck the joy out of the holidays. The holidays can have a way of turning our lives into a money pit. This is the second part in our Enjoying the Holidays episodes. Instead of turning the whole next year into a financial recovery period, there are other ways to keep the joy of the holidays without money being the show stopper. We share some ways to stay in control of the money stuff and no...

131. Enjoying the Holidays: Real Expectations

November 21, 2022 11:30 - 27 minutes - 43.1 MB

We are entering into the holiday season. This is the first episode out of three that we are focusing on keeping our joy throughout the holidays.   It is so easy to let the busyness of the holidays and the stress steal our joy. We talk about real expectations in this episode.   It’s easy to have high expectations or even false expectations for our blended family moving into the holidays. If we can focus on more real expectations during, we can find less stress and more joy.   It’s...

130. [FF] Backyard Games

November 18, 2022 11:30 - 34 minutes - 51.7 MB

Backyard games that can be played in the front yard, side yard, or any yard, it just sounds more appropriate to call them backyard games.   We talk about 9 outside games that you can use over the holidays with your family that will create some fun and laughs. Use these to pull everyone off the couch and get them out of their rooms so you can grow your relationships over having fun together.   If you want more info on these games, here are the links to find them: Cornhole Horsesh...

129. Blended Family Holiday Drama_Part 2

November 14, 2022 11:30 - 51 minutes - 75 MB

“We’re redistributing all the gifts this year!” (just kidding, seriously)    The holidays can be a time of a lot of blended family drama, that’s why we had to make a part 2. We answer 3 more popular blended family questions that can cause a lot of drama around the holidays.   This gives you more ideas on ways to make your holidays go a lot smoother in your family. If you haven’t listened to part 1, make sure to check that one out, too. EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLE...

128. [FF] Adventures in Bicycling

November 11, 2022 11:30 - 27 minutes - 43.1 MB

“I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike, I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like” (can you guess the band this song lyric came from?)   That’s right, we are taking an old school thing and bringing it back with a few twists and turns (ha, ha, bike humor). Here are some fun ideas you can use to create cool opportunities for your family to have fun together. We share a few alternatives, and how you can use common interests to add to it.   EPISODE RESOURCES: ...

127. Blended Family Holiday Drama_Part 1

November 07, 2022 11:30 - 48 minutes - 71.4 MB

Surely nobody has any holiday drama at their house, right?!?   We know all too well that’s not true in a blended family. Sometimes it seems like we have more than our fair share of holiday drama.   In this episode, we answer 3 typical holiday drama questions that we get from blended families. We share what we have learned over the years and provide a few different approaches that you can use in your family to see more holiday peace in your home. EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJO...

126. [FF] All Things Golf Balls

November 04, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutes - 41.5 MB

“FORE!!!”   Okay, even if you’re not a fan of golf, there are so many things you can do with golf balls to create some really fun opportunities with your family.   We give you some out-of-the-box ideas all the way from going out, to staying at home and creating something really cool. These ideas are sure to get the guys' attention in your family and you kids wanting more.   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by...

125. Leading With Love In Your Blended Family

October 31, 2022 10:30 - 33 minutes - 50.4 MB

“All we need is love, love. Love is all we need.” (any Beatles Fans?)   There can be a lot of blended family drama, and most of the time, leading with love can be the last thing on our minds. Anger, frustration, tears and all kinds of other emotions like to jump out first.   Jesus shows us a different way we can handle situations that will give us greater results in our family. We walk through several ways that God has shown us overtime that can lead to strengthening your relationshi...

124. [FF] Halloween Themed Family Hang-Outs

October 28, 2022 10:30 - 35 minutes - 54.1 MB

What’s Halloween without a little theme?   We share 4 things that can spice up your Halloween, or give you an alternative to the holiday. This can give your blended family a lot of fun and can create a really cool and special night for everyone.   There is also a breakdown of what this can look like, where you can either run with the idea or get your creative wheel spinning. We top it off with some favorite Halloween movies you can use to make this themed night happen. EPISODE RESOU...

123. Overcoming Addictions In Your Marriage- with Special Guests Mike and Shannon

October 24, 2022 10:30 - 47 minutes - 69.9 MB

It’s time to break the chains!!!   There are all kinds of addictions that can eat away at your marriage and your entire blended family. This doesn’t have to be your story anymore. There are ways to overcome these addictions, break those chains, and see your family restored.   Mike and Shannon, from Addictive Marriage, join us in this episode as they share their story of overcoming addiction and the path that God led them to become restored and redeemed. Now they work with others, giv...

122. [FF] Romance Made Easy - with Special Guest Josie

October 21, 2022 10:30 - 40 minutes - 60.2 MB

“I’m not good with that romance stuff.”    Don’t worry, Josie’s got you covered and she makes it easy.    Josie, from Romance Enhanced, joins us on this Fun Friday to share how she turned a passion into a great benefit for you and your loved one. She is taking date nights and making them fun and easy for you.   All the way from a romantic date in a box that comes to your door, to planning that perfect romantic get-a-way, this Romance Coach has you covered. This is also a great gi...

121. Organizing For Great Blended Family Unity - with Special Guests Dr. James and Ginger

October 17, 2022 10:30 - 46 minutes - 68.2 MB

When your family is organized, it brings more peace to everyone.   Being organized in a blended family can be a big challenge, though. There are so many different dynamics, relationships, co-parenting, involvements, and just life in general. So what if organizing all this with everyone could be made easy?   Dr. James and Ginger Dellaripa from The Family Core shows you how their new app is a game-changer for blended families, and how they can make it easy for you. They share how being...

120. [FF] Puzzled

October 14, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutes - 39.3 MB

Do you start from the outside or the inside first?   Puzzles can really bring a blended family together in a fun way. You may know the old school traditional ways of putting together a puzzle, but we share more ways you can take this idea and spice it up for some added fun.   All these ideas that are shared can really allow your family to create some awesome memories. So, it’s time to get “puzzled!”    EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discove...

119. Renovating Your Blended Family - with Special Guests E.J. and Tarah Kerwin

October 10, 2022 10:30 - 47 minutes - 70.3 MB

Get revitalized, reconnected, and more intimate!   E.J. and Tarah Kerwin from Relationship Renovation join us in this episode. It will leave you walking away with more knowledge, tools, and resources to make your relationship with your spouse and kids feeling refreshed.   Learn the power of a “code word” and how you can recognize triggers in your life so they don’t trip you up anymore, along with many other ways to build emotional safety in your family.   You can find more about ...

118. [FF] Recreating Your First Date

October 07, 2022 10:30 - 23 minutes - 37.8 MB

Do you remember your first date with your spouse or with your blended family?   Depending on how long you’ve been together, this could be a challenge. Recalling those memories are a powerful way in your relationship to stir up those first loving emotions you had.   We give ideas on how you can remake that first date you had with your spouse and the first date you had with the kids. EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Famil...

117. Thinking Divorce, Do These First - with Special Guest Dr. Kim Kimberling

October 03, 2022 10:30 - 40 minutes - 60.2 MB

Staying away from the Big D (and we don’t mean Dallas)!   Most blended families have experienced divorce before. So how can we make sure that it won’t happen again to us?    Dr. Kim Kimberling from Awesome Marriage joins us in this episode, and shares some valuable information on how you can keep your marriage growing stronger together instead of growing apart. You’ll find out how to keep your marriage awesome!   You can find more on Dr. Kim Kimberling and Awesome Marriage on his...

116. [FF] Walk 'n' Talk Challenge

September 30, 2022 10:30 - 25 minutes - 39.3 MB

Are you challenging me???   It’s not a serious challenge, but one that will add some fun to your marriage. We share some fun date ideas that you and your spouse can have from this simple challenge, and it doesn’t even cost you any money.   Are you up for the challenge? 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 fam...

115. What Does God Say On Divorce and Remarriage?

September 26, 2022 10:30 - 40 minutes - 61.1 MB

What does God say about divorce and remarriage?    Many are quick to throw the Bible at people, many are hurting and desperate to know where they stand with God, and some just honestly don’t know.   Am I living in sin, can I ever love again, does God hate me??? There can be so many questions if you have ever gone through the devastation of a divorce or are remarried.   In this episode, we share what God has shown us through life and in scripture. We are now over fourteen years ma...

114. [FF] Dating Your Stepkids

September 23, 2022 10:30 - 38 minutes - 57.3 MB

“You want a taco?”    Okay, so that’s just one approach to asking your bonus kid to hangout with you (and a pretty good one we might add), but there are a lot of fun ways we can be intentional on dating our stepkids.   We share three ways you can present some really cool opportunities to hangout with your stepkids and build that relationship over having fun together.   Although this can be a challenging relationship to build, it is well worth the time and effort. EPISODE RESOURC...

113. Being Present As A Step-Parent

September 19, 2022 10:30 - 43 minutes - 64.1 MB

How do we still stay present with our stepkids when we’re being rejected by them?   The step-parent and stepkid relationship isn’t always an easy relationship, there can be a lot of outside influences and a lot of hurt feelings on both sides. But as a step-parent there are certain things we can do to help make growing that relationship easier.   We share four things we can do as step-parents that show our stepkids we are in this relationship for the long game. When we equip ourselves...

112. [FF] Mystery Dates

September 16, 2022 10:30 - 24 minutes - 38.5 MB

It’s not wrestling, it’s a mystery date!!!   Detective Scarlett (without a badge) and non-detective Randall describe what mystery dates are and how you can use them to pour fun into your blended family.    This is a fun way to build your relationships, called a FunFamOp (well, Randall tries to get that one to stick with little success).   These mystery dates are great to do as a family, couples, friends, birthdays, holidays, and more. It gives you that new experience together wit...

111. No Perfect Blended Family - with Special Guest Dr. Alyson Nerenberg

September 12, 2022 10:30 - 43 minutes - 64.8 MB

There is no perfect marriage, and no perfect family! (Whew, that should be a relief for us all, right?)   Then why do we chase after it so hard sometimes? We can try to make everyone else fit into the version of love or family we think it should be. The great news is we can be free from this, and it can bring us a lot more peace and happiness.   Dr. Alyson Nerenberg joins us in this episode to shed light on how we all have different levels of narcissism and perfection desires inside ...

110. [FF] More Than A Library Date

September 09, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutes - 40.9 MB

Who says a library has to be boring???   What if we said you could experience a pretty awesome date night at the library and it’s free, would you be intrigued? The library offers so many cool things besides just books.   We give you the ins and outs to what a library can offer, and how you can use this to have a lot of family fun. Free fun family date nights!!! Who’s in?   EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by ...

109. The Power Of Letters From A Dad - with Special Guest Andy McQuitty

September 05, 2022 10:30 - 55 minutes - 80.8 MB

A priceless gift you could give your kids.   Some have said “What would you say to your younger self if you could?” Although we can’t do that, we could write down the things we have learned in life and wisdom we could share, and pass that along to our kids.   Andy McQuitty joins us in this episode and shares how 5 journals to his 5 kids, written for a span of 25 years, has made a great impact on their lives, and now the lives of many others.   These letters contain what God has t...

108. [FF] Couple's At-Home Massage

September 02, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutes - 41.7 MB

“When our bodies get rubbed, it feels good.” A quote by Scarlett that we should put on a T-shirt, lol.   If you’ve never had a professional massage then you are missing out. Why not bring that relaxation and atmosphere to your house?   This is something you and your spouse can use to spice up the bedroom or just have a relaxing evening. We share ways to make this easy, so your hands don’t cramp and get tired, and we also give some pretty cool alternative ideas that you may not have t...

107. Recognizing and Overcoming Anxiety in Your Blended Family - with Special Guest Dr. Tracey Marks

August 29, 2022 10:30 - 50 minutes - 74.6 MB

Don’t worry about it??? (A lot easier said than done sometimes, right?)   We’ve all dealt with anxiety on some level before, and it can definitely be seen in a blended family. Many of our blending challenges can cause worry or anxiety in us and in our kids.   But how do we know if it’s real or if we could use some help overcoming this?    Dr. Tracey Marks joins us in this episode to help us identify what anxiety can really look like in us and our kids, and then provides practical...

106. [FF] The Hippo Challenge

August 26, 2022 10:30 - 21 minutes - 34.5 MB

It is said that if you feed them, they will come!    I don’t know who said it, but it sounds pretty legit, lol.   We’re bringing back an oldie but a goodie! This episode, we talk about how you can add food and have a fun date with your spouse, all while having a little competitive fun in the process. This is a cheap idea that can spice up your relationships.    EPISODE RESOURCES:   E.N.J.O.Y. THE JOURNEY: A Blended Family Roadmap To Having Fun Together, A NEW WAY to have a gr...

105. Initiating Sex In Marriage - with Special Guest Dan Purcell

August 22, 2022 10:30 - 47 minutes - 70.6 MB

Do you know what the different desire styles for sex are? Or what is your style?   Dan Purcell from GET YOUR MARRIAGE ON, joins us in this episode to share the 3 reasons why we don’t initiate sex more in our marriage, along with many ways we can make initiating sex more fun and enjoyable.   When you’re able to communicate your desires with each other, it allows you to have a stronger marriage with more sex and intimacy.    Dan shares ways you can do this, and has some fun and fre...

104. [FF] Staples Intents on Overlanding - with Special Guests Sonya and Necota

August 19, 2022 10:30 - 50 minutes - 74.3 MB

Do you know what overlanding is?   We didn’t until we found this amazing couple, Necota and Sonya Staples, who now run STAPLES INTENTS. They explain about the outdoors, what overlanding is and how it saved their marriage.   They were on the brink of divorce, until they got some valuable information that they needed to start saying “YES” more to each other. From them taking that challenge, they went from being complete city people that frowned on camping, to now traveling the world an...

103. How To Overcome Burnout - with Special Guest Dominic Done

August 15, 2022 10:30 - 49 minutes - 72.8 MB

Do you ever feel tired, stressed, worn out, or lonely?   Life and all our responsibilities can have a way of draining us. But we don’t have to let that be our story, there is a better way.   Dominic Done shares some staggering statistics about how lonely and burnout most people are feeling right now. The main cause isn’t what we might think, it all comes down to the health of our soul.    The world has a way of draining our souls, but God wants our souls flourishing. Dominic shar...

102. [FF] End Of Summer Fun

August 12, 2022 10:30 - 33 minutes - 51.4 MB

It can be bitter sweet!   Summer is coming to an end and our kids are starting to go back to school.   Right in this transition, there are a lot of things we can still do to have fun and build our relationships through laughter. We share 10 Things You Can Do As A Family for some end of summer fun.   Even though summer is ending, we don’t have to let the fun end too. These are some great ideas to keep it going. EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates T...

101. The Influence A Mom Has - with Special Guest Alison McGregor

August 08, 2022 10:30 - 39 minutes - 59.2 MB

Who doesn’t love a good story? Why not pass on your family’s stories to your kids?   As a parent, we can help foster the imagination in our kids and create adventure and excitement, even without leaving our own backyards.   Author Alison McGregor shares how we can do that, and how she was greatly influenced through her mom’s stories about when she was a kid traveling the world. This has inspired her now as a mom and as an author of the book series GROWING UP ANTOINETTE.   This ep...

100. [FF] 100th Episode Celebration With A Fun Twist

August 05, 2022 10:30 - 37 minutes - 56.7 MB

Happy 100th Birthday!!!!   We are celebrating our 100th episode with a list of our top 3 favorite Fun Friday episodes. The catch is that Randall doesn’t know Scarletts and Scarlett doesn’t know Randalls.   So join us as we reveal them to everyone (and each other) and why they are so special to us. This is a fun episode for all of our BFam community. EPISODE RESOURCES:   HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates yo...

99. Our Story For Your Glory

August 01, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 89.3 MB

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away!!!!! (Did you sing the Star Wars theme?)    Okay, we didn’t take it back that far, but we decided what could be more special on our 99th Episode, but to tell our story and how we got here in a fuller version.   We share snippets of our story throughout episodes and social media, but not all in one setting.   Our heart is that parts of our story will relate to you and encourage you on your blended family journey. In this episode, you’ll lau...

98. [FF] Canoeing and More

July 29, 2022 09:30 - 30 minutes - 46.2 MB

Just around the river bend ~ a quote from Pocahontas (or song, lol)   Okay, you may not feel like Pocahontas, but you can have a blast with this one. With it being summer and hot, water fun is always a great way to splash around with your family.   We share how you can use canoes and a few other things to have fun and get some great teamwork action happening. There are so many different ways to add this into a weekend or vacation.   Check out our protips at the end to make this a...

97. Your Marriage God's Way - with Special Guest Scott LaPierre

July 25, 2022 09:30 - 41 minutes - 62.4 MB

Celebrating the Marriage God Made For You   God wants you and your spouse to have a great marriage! However, this world has a great way of trying to pull the two of you apart, problem after problem, difference after difference.    What does it look like to do marriage the way God intended, so we can avoid a lot of these problems and differences?   Pastor Scott LaPierre joins us in this episode and helps guide us through what it looks like to keep a God-centered marriage, and the ...

96. [FF] Family Stargazing

July 22, 2022 09:30 - 23 minutes - 37.8 MB

“When I look at the stars, I feel like myself” (come on Switchfoot fans!)   When was the last time you took notice of the stars in the sky? Isn’t it crazy how many times we don’t?   We give 3 ways you can use so you can add stargazing with your family. Your kids will love this at any age, and it makes for great bonding times. You don’t even have to leave your house or spend money if you don’t want to. We also share ways you can spend a little money and add more to the fun and excitem...

95. Learn to Say No, So You Can Say Yes to What Matters - with Special Guest Tonia

July 18, 2022 09:30 - 38 minutes - 57.4 MB

Do you ever feel overloaded and stressed out in your blended family?   It can be a very hard thing to control your schedule and so “No” to other people, so that you can say “Yes” to things that line up better for your family.   Tonia Choi joins us in this episode and shares how she discovered this “Ah-Ha” moment in her life and what she did to learn how to control her schedule with things that aligned better for her and her blended family.    This has brought her family less stre...

94. [FF] The Theater, The Theater

July 15, 2022 09:30 - 31 minutes - 48.1 MB

“The theater, the theater. What happened to the theater?” Any ideas where that’s from?   This is another idea that we don’t always remember, but can be a lot of fun for the whole family. It’s a great way to expose your kids to new things in life, and there are so many other ways to plan this instead of just a big Broadway show.   We share 5 ideas to add the theater to your family fun. Some ways are even free and local. We also throw in a few protips to make sure you get the most out ...

93. Biblical Strategies For The Blended Family - with Special Guest Korey Grice

July 11, 2022 09:30 - 53 minutes - 78.6 MB

7 Practical Strategies To Blending Your Family   You will walk away from this episode with so much hope, encouragement, and great advice to add to your blended family, no matter where you’re at on your blended journey.   Pastor Korey Grice shares these seven practical strategies that God gives us to use in our blended family, so that we can see more love and connection together. He breaks them down and shares why they are so important for us, and the amazing benefits we can see from ...

92. [FF] Crated With Love - with Special Guest Tyler

July 08, 2022 09:30 - 35 minutes - 53.1 MB

“Why aren't we as romantic as we used to be?”    Have you or your spouse ever said or felt that? It’s easy in a marriage to hit the autopilot in your relationship and let spending quality time with each other get put on the back burner.    What if we didn’t have to? What if it could be easier?   Tyler from CRATED WITH LOVE joins us in this episode, and shares how having fun and playing games keeps you and your spouse learning and growing closer together. He shares their formula f...

91. How To Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams - with Special Guest Margot Bisnow

July 04, 2022 09:30 - 54 minutes - 80.3 MB

One of the greatest challenges with being a parent in a blended family is trying to raise our children to be successful in life.   Margot Bisnow joins us in this episode to help define what success is and shares with us 10 rules that can help us be the support our kids need to achieve their dreams.   She has had her own career successes along with being an author, but has raised 2 sons that are following their passions and are very successful.    In her book, RAISING AN ENTREPREN...

90. [FF] Spicing Up Your July 4th

July 01, 2022 09:30 - 29 minutes - 45.7 MB

“Baby You’re A Firework” (you know that song?)   Holidays can come and go, but don’t miss the opportunity to create some special memories with your blended family.   We walk through 3 areas that can help spice up your July 4th and make it one everyone remembers.   When we do new things together, those are the ones that we all bond over and remember. Let these ideas spark new fireworks for you, and leave you with a July 4th your family enjoys and talks about later.   EPISODE R...

89. Creating A Good Blended Family Environment

June 27, 2022 09:30 - 40 minutes - 60.1 MB

It’s time to flip the script!!! (we may have gotten a little more racy in this episode, lol)   There is power when we can shift our focus to creating a good environment in our home. You will see stronger connections and more fun doing it.   We share 3 ways you can make this happen in your blended family, along with 3 pro tips that we have seen work time-and-time again.   It’s taking these little steps that can give you big results, and can help break down any walls of division in...