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222: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting With Jyl Barlow One of my least favorite stepfamily comments is, “Well you knew what you were signing up for.” That’s like telling a new mom or dad, well you knew parenting was going to be hard so I don’t want to hear you complain about it.  In both situations, you do not know what to expect until you are living it out in real-time. Mostly because every situation is so unique just like every child is unique.  Now of course there are some common situations most stepfamilies face and this episode is full of them. I talked to Jyl Barlow from “What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting”. We discussed unrealistic expectations, chores, unsupportive grandparents, enjoying your time when your kids are gone, and the moments that make it all worth it. In the episode, we discussed Jyl’s family's favorite activity and she mentioned, Universal Yums. Click the link to check it out with your family. I also mentioned conversation cards from Make It a Date, grab them here.  Follow Jyl Barlow on Instagram Grab your copy of What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting.    If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY   EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.   JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected] 

If you are anything like me, and a lot of you are, I struggle to find rest. I get passionate about my work, I love to serve others, and then of course family things. Between all of that, I become overwhelmed and exhausted. Did you know that God commands us to rest? This is something many people in our culture now stopped practicing.  I loved Jen’s perspective on this and wanted to earn more. Check out this episode if you could use some rest in your stepfamily.  Follow Jen at Jen Debrot on Instagram Check out Jen Debrot: Our Blended Journey  The book I referenced in the show was called Take Back Your Family by Jeffery Bethke. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected]   

220: Sharing Equal Custody Doesn’t Make You a Bad Mom For so long I thought “GOOD MOMS” have full custody of their kids and anything less meant something was wrong. In today’s episode, I talked to Jen Debrot about her approach to sharing custody.    Follow Jen at Jen Debrot on Instagram Check out Jen Debrot: Our Blended Journey  If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY   EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.   JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected] 

219: 14 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse In today’s episode Jamee from Make It a Date shares 14 practical, low to no cost ideas to connect. Don’t let another year go by without prioritizing your marriage. Your blended family needs you to have a happy, healthy marriage! Follow Jamee at Make It a Date on Instagram Check out Make It a Date Ideas on Etsy   If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY   EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.   JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected]   

In today’s episode, we discuss a topic that most stepfamilies have not experienced, but I know several of you who are and I wanted to pull back the curtain of this forbidden topic and bring you and your family some hope. I brought in the co-host of the Husband-in-Law Podcast, Jessica Frew to talk about her blended family story and how she and her family learned to enjoy their blended family after her 1st husband came out of the closet. Listen to discover what she said is harder than finding out your husband is homosexual.  Follow Jessica on Instagram Follow Jessica on Tiktok Free Workshop - "What Now After Betrayal" February 21st at 7:00 PM MTN. https://theboldlogic.com/whatnowworkshop Free Workbook - "Trusting Your Gut After Betrayal" - https://theboldlogic.com/freeworkbook If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected] 

Teaching our kids emotional intelligence will benefit them for the rest of their lives in all their relationships.  I love finding and sharing tools that will help your stepfamily blend smoothly. In this episode, I talked with Fiona Kong about this simple tool she used to help her young son express his feelings each day while living in 2 homes!  This simple little $2 planner from the dollar store gave her, her co-parent, and her son the ability to openly communicate between houses!  She has gone on to make it into a resource to help other families do the same!  My prayer is that each one of you would grab a copy for each of your kids or take a moment to make your own.  Home Sweet Home Journal https://amzn.to/493PQW8 If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected] 

Lately, we have had lots of people join our B. Fam community who are walking through the same storm we went through. Each of our kids went to live with their other parents when they became teens against our better judgment.  This was a heartbreaking and devastating season for our family. As hard as it was though it taught us all a lot about ourselves and our family.  In this episode, I share my story about the season my biological kids went to live with their dad, what I did while they were gone, and how we reconnected.  This episode is part 2, if you missed episode 215, give it a listen, because it explains why I let them leave and what not to do when your kids want to live with their other parent.    If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY   EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.   JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected]   

Lately, we have had lots of people join our B. Fam community who are walking through the same storm we went through. Each of our kids went to live with their other parents when they became teens against our better judgment.  This was a heartbreaking and devastating season for our family. As hard as it was though, it taught us all a lot about ourselves and our family.  In this episode, I share my story about my biological kids leaving and how I handled it.  Next week, I will share what I did while they were gone, and how we eventually reconnected our relationships. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY   EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.   JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected]   

214: How to Avoid Holiday Burnout in Your Stepfamily Does anyone else love Christmas as much as we do? I get sad every year when it comes and goes because I don’t feel like I truly enjoyed it due to all the running around and stress that also showed up uninvited. I teamed up with Ginger from The Family Core and Brittney from Blending Bravely to talk about ways to set up healthy boundaries around the holidays and minimize stress so that you can enjoy the holidays.    Follow Brittney on Instagram and Tiktok Follow Ginger on Instagram and Tiktok   Download the Enjoy the Holiday-Stress Less Guide   If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY   B.FAM RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.   JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected]   

This is a repost of one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Is looking at Christmas lights a tradition for your family every year? If it’s not then it could be a really fun way to hang out with your family. If it is your thing already, we also share some cool ways you can add to the fun and make it an adventure. A few ways we share in this episode: Solo adventures with certain family members As a family outing Scavenger hunt style Special Light Shows We also include our Free Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt printout that you can use with your family, you can get it by clicking here.  EPISODE RESOURCES: THE ADVENTURE CHALLENGE Use this Promo Code for 10% off at Checkout: ENJOYTHEMOMENT CHRISTMAS LIGHT SCAVENGER HUNT If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW if you‘re on Apple Podcast so we can keep spreading the love! WANT MORE…… Follow us on Instagram @enjoyingyourblendedfamily Facebook Group: ENJOYING YOUR BLENDED FAMILY Website: ENJOYING THE MOMENT Youtube: Enjoying the Moment CONTACT US HERE

212: Thinking About Raising a Stepfamily in Two Different States | Joslynn Flowers of Daily Stepmom All stepfamilies have their unique things that make up their family dynamics and add to the ease or difficulty of the blend. In this episode, our friend Joslynn from The Daily Stepmom shares her desire to raise her kids in an environment different than California. Then after receiving the blessing from the kid's biological mom, things changed. If you already live in two different states or thinking about it, this episode is for you.     Follow The Daily Stepmom on Instagram Listen to The Daily Stepmom Podcast Learn more about The Daily Stepmom   If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY   B.FAM RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.   JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected]   

211: Hey Stepmom, They’re Not Your Kids with guest Nacho Kid’s Lori and David    Are you fed up with your stepkids or with people telling you they’re not your kids, yet you are doing all the mom things for them. This episode is for you. We talk with Lori and David from Nacho Kids Academy about the right and wrong way to disengage and engage with your stepfamily. This episode is so good!    Nacho Bootcamp Follow Nacho Kids on TikTok  Follow Nacho Kids on Instagram Learn more about Nacho Academy More info on parent alienation at Nacho Kids    If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY   EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off 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 family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together.   JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family  https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx  (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at)   Follow us on INSTAGRAM  Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: [email protected]