Blended Family Blog
Making the Most of Summer as a Newly Blended Family
Prioritizing quality time with my kids over the summer led to unforgettable memories. By waking up early and embracing the simple things in life, we bonded over crafts, dancing, and enjoying low-cost activities together. We made ordinary moments feel special, like creating sushi dinners and watching classic movies. Through this experience, I learned the importance of cherishing the time we have with our children, as they grow up so fast. In the end, we'll look back on these years fondly, remembering the love and joy shared within our blended family.
Hope for Children After Divorce
It’s true. All of the books and classes tell you how a broken marriage or relationship can hurt a child—for the rest of their life. It’s something they never “get over”. But there is hope.
Meet Our Miracle Twins: Elias and Evika
You won’t believe the miracle story of our twins and the way God brought them into my (Meg) life years ago!
10 Positive Signs that a Child is Part of a Blended Family
Blending a family does come with its challenges: like sibling rivalry, a child feeling neglected, or a stepparent and child not bonding. It’s safe to say that your character and fortitude will be tested when merging two homes. But it’s not all bad.
What’s it like to be a white mom in a black family?
We hope that our family can show those around us the beauty of coming together to celebrate and HONOR our different cultures. There is always so much more that unites us than what separates us.
The Best Moments of 2020 in Photos
Even though 2020 was a year that many people won’t care to remember, it was a special year for us. We jumped into our first year together as a family and filled it up with fun memories.
3 Fun Popcorn Recipes for Movie Night (with the Whirley Pop)
Popcorn is always a good idea, but we especially love sharing a giant bowl of popcorn during movie night. Here are 3 fun popcorn recipes that we love!
Blended Family Life: 5 Ways to Bond with Your Kids
Making time to bond with each of our children in our blended, mixed family takes intentionality. Most of the time it's not convenient! Here are 5 ways to bond with your kids.
