Dealing with a family battle with the Ex-partner The healthiest way to settle disagreements between biological parents after a separation or a divorce is for both parties to always have the children’s best interests in mind. Unfortunately, it leads to a court battle when the two parents can’t agree on the schedule’s custody, financial support or what each believes is best for the child. No one wins if they end up in that final option! At that point, everyone, including the children, has already lost so much. Lawyers and legal fees are expensive, and the children could have benefited from that ..read more

Tips on handling the challenges of blended families or single parents this Holiday season For many, the holidays are an exciting time of the year, with family reunions, friends gatherings, and making beautiful memories. For some blended families, stepparents and single parents, it can be more of a headache, stressful or depressing time. Holidays can create challenges living as a non-traditional family. Between co-parenting, scheduling family suppers, pick-up time, dealing with tired children and potentially not spending Christmas morning with your kids, it can be hard to look forward to the up ..read more

A separation or a divorce is one of the most painful events in our lives. This is also true for the children involved. If you are looking for ways to support children during a divorce, you have come to the right place. Let me help you better understand what your children are going through and provide some insight that will assist you in better managing this difficult time in your child’s life. A very emotional week My name is Cecile, and I’m a mom and Stepmom. Last week was a very emotional week for our family. We had to say goodbye to a special aunt who left us way too soon. These last few d ..read more

A Divorced Mom Oops, I did it again! Are you tired of those confusing and endless conversations with your ex-partner? Those that started with something regarding the kids but ended up on something totally unrelated and got you frustrated. Yesterday, I had one of those conversations, but thank God I had set clear boundaries years ago with the father of my children. However, once in a blue moon, I get carried away, but after 9 years since our divorce, I know now when it’s happening, and I stop playing the game. Here is why you need to set healthy boundaries with your ex-partner so you can final ..read more

Why New Brunswick, CANADA Are you planning to visit the beautiful province of New Brunswick with a group or large family soon? It borders Maine, Quebec and Nova Scotia, New Brunswick is the largest province in the Maritimes. It is also known for its large amounts of natural resources. Whether you like beaches, hiking trails, downtown music or festivals, New Brunswick has something for everyone.  Most people are aware that there are plenty of accommodations for families of 4 all over this province. Now, let me show you where to stay in New Brunswick, Canada for larger families. Who we are ..read more

Family Garden Project: Part 3 Are you new to gardening? My name is Ella. I am the family dog of our blended family of 6. Last December, we created a bucket list of activities we wanted to do as a family in 2022. My family has undertaken a project to plant their first family garden this summer. If you have been following us for a while now, you probably saw the very beginning of our project and when we started seedling indoors last April. Now we are ready to show you how to prepare your raised garden for the summer. We have partnered with Home Hardware Elmwood Group for this beautiful project ..read more

Ella, the writer Summer is finally here, and you know what that means. It means more family and friend gatherings and patio dining at home. My name is Ella, and I am the dog of our blended family of 6. My family spends most of their free time with me at home, making me very happy. Four teenage boys live in my house, and two love cooking with Mom and Dad. This blog will teach you how to make a refreshing and easy summer pasta salad. This tangy and crunchy salad is sure to please everyone. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission, at no extra cost to you ..read more

Family Garden Project: Part 2 Summer is just around the corner, and my family can’t wait to plant our 1st family garden outside. Seedling indoors gave us a great head start. My name is Ella. I am the family dog of our blended family of 6. For those of you that have been following us for a while, you must remember our Family Bucket List for New Year. Last December, we created a bucket list of activities we wanted to do as a family in 2022. My Mom even made a Family FREE Bucket List Package just for you. My family decided to plant their first family garden based on that list. Even though your ga ..read more

Family Garden Project: Part 2 Summer is just around the corner, and my family can’t wait to plant our 1st family garden outside. Seeding indoors gave us a great head start. My name is Ella. I am the family dog of our blended family of 6. For those of you that have been following us for a while, you must remember our Family Bucket List for New Year. Last December, we created a bucket list of activities we wanted to do as a family in 2022. My Mom even made a Family FREE Bucket List Package just for you. My family decided to plant their first family garden based on that list. Even though your gar ..read more

My thoughts My name is Cecile, and I’m a Mom and a StepMom. If you ask me: Do Stepmoms deserve to be celebrated on Mother’s Day? My answer is Hell Yes! Any woman who plays the part of a positive role model in child life is worth celebrating. Unfortunately, Mother’s Day is a very emotional day and full of disappointment for many Stepmoms in our society. With over 567,270 children in Canada living in a blended family (Statistic Canada) and 1300 blended families formed every day in the US alone (The Stepfamily Foundation), we can imagine how many Stepmoms they are around us.    Cele ..read more