The new year is literally around the corner! Maybe it’s my southern roots, maybe it’s my personality - whatever it is - I enjoy having people over from time to time. But my favorite part is planning it all out and then watching everyone enjoy themselves. There are a few simple things that really impact … Continue reading Quick Party Tips for Every Occasion
If you’ve been keeping track the past week or so you may have noticed I’ve been writing/posting more frequently. Which is weird for me, because although I really enjoy writing and my mind is loaded with things to get out, it typically takes weeks or months to convince myself to put it all together and … Continue reading The Craziest Realization
Nothing can bring on the pressure like hosting someone else’s dinner at your home. I’m not talking about cooking a dinner in honor of or for someone else, I’m talking about a dinner that was supposed to take place at someone’s house - and now it’s at your house. Because Carlos and I … Continue reading Christmas Eve Dinner
Trying to find the perfect balance between a stepmother role and still maintaining what I can only refer to as “your own life” can seem impossible most days. I’ve been working harder at it recently after a horrible, drama filled episode happened, orchestrated by none other than Carlos’ ex wife. There was a rage and … Continue reading Battle of Balance
I must admit I was amazingly overly exited to post about my awesome walk way floors and my amazing Thanksgiving dinner……well….my floors aren’t exactly finished and while Thanksgiving was in fact amazing for some insane reason none of us got any pictures…..of anything…..how does this happen!? I must now try to describe what transpired through … Continue reading Floors (or lack thereof)…
Confessions of a new PTO President!
I have always tried the best I can to see the positive in others, give people a chance to be different, accept the many personalities that end up in your life. The tolerance and views of things change over time and with age. As you mature, you learn the sorts of personalities to stay away … Continue reading Because You Don’t Have To
A blog about control
For a blended family, holidays require a little more effort if you want to make memories and keep traditions. This year, the boys were set to spend Easter with their bio mom. For us this means they will stay the evening before Easter with her and we will get them back the evening of Easter. … Continue reading Easter Brunch
Adventures at Mass General
