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
Battle of Balance
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
Floors (or lack thereof)…
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)…
Buffet Table/ Sofa Table/ Whatever you call it!
So we are hosting quite a bit of people over for Thanksgiving this year and in true southern girl fashion - my house needs to be ready for this! I love to host people over and I feel like the effort put in to make an atmosphere comfortable and perfect is always well worth it … Continue reading Buffet Table/ Sofa Table/ Whatever you call it!
Halloween 2018
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It is the one day a year that it’s socially acceptable to be something super bizarre, like a tiger, a princess, a ninja, or in our case, the characters from the Wizard of Oz. I always feel that we have to take advantage of family costumes while the … Continue reading Halloween 2018
When I Became the President
Confessions of a new PTO President!
Revolution Rail Co.
Carlos and I love to get out and try new things around the area. So naturally we were super stoked when we saw the Revolution Rail Co. in North Creek, NY on Facebook. I love being outdoors in the beautiful weather and what better place to be than New England during the fall season! … Continue reading Revolution Rail Co.
Adjusting to the Change
5 helpful tips on adjusting to step-life
Establishing Boundaries
Drawing the line between homes
Money Revelation
"Work" the plan