Category Archives: Ex’s Family

Twas The Night Before Christmas for Divorced and Remarried Families

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Scott T. Taylor of UnderAppeal.com ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Courts, Applications were piling, with time running short; Frantic parents consumed in a flurry of faxes, With lawyers and spouses all arguing Christmas access. No stockings yet hung by the chimney with care, Doubt childrenContinue Reading

Best Stepmother Advice! Ever Been Tattled On? Do You Live with a Tattletaler?

Ever been tattled on?  You know what I mean.  Someone tattle taled on you.  Remember tattletaling?  Let me refresh your memory.  According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a tattletale is an informer.  Here are the synonyms listed within the dictionary definition: Synonyms: betrayer, canary [slang], deep throat, fink, informant, nark [British], rat, rat fink, snitch, snitcher,Continue Reading

What Would I Have Done? – The Stepmother’s Answer

I got divorced when my son was an infant.  In the very beginning, I didn’t hear from my ex’s family.  Understandable.  Through the creative love of a family member (Read my blog, The Best Book Ever Written), I reconnected with my in-laws and a love affair ensued between them and my son.  My son proceededContinue Reading

10 Tips to Find Joy in Stepmotherhood-Stepmother Help

Joy?!  What is she talking about?  I’m just trying to survive this stepfamily thing.  Remember, it’s the simple things in life that really make a difference.  How many times have you wondered, “Did I make a mistake?”  Have you harbored thoughts that you may never be happy as a stepmother?  This class gives you 10Continue Reading

What If Your Family Does Not Like You?-The Evil Stepmother Speaks

When you think about buying a product or service, your preference is the work with someone that you know, like and trust.  It is a basic tenet of business and it takes time.  When you think about businesses that you frequent, how long did it take you to know, like and trust that person? TellContinue Reading

Stepmoms: Ever Feel Awkward and Exposed? – The Evil Stepmother Speaks

I can’t help it.  This video just makes me laugh.  It reminds me of how awkward it is when you first join your new family:  both as a new wife and stepmom.  You just feel so awkward and exposed.  Enjoy the cheap laugh!Continue Reading

Stepmoms, Maybe Our Time Has Come – The Evil Stepmother Speaks

Enough is enough.  By now, you have heard the story about #SusanFluke, a third year Georgetown University law student who testified before Congress.  Ms. Fluke was in favor of health plans paying for contraception medication, especially because they are used to treat medical conditions, not just for contraception.  #RushLimbaugh responded with a 3-day rant callingContinue Reading

Stepmom Help – The 2012 INSPIRED Stepmom: How Great Would That Be!

Ever wonder why some stepmoms live happily ever after while others do not?  They have transformed themselves into inspired stepmothers.  Inspired stepmoms lead by being themselves.  They all think, act and communicate the same way.  They speak heart to heart.  The inspired stepmom is comfortable being herself. Your children, family, friends and society will beContinue Reading

Stepmoms, the God Particle and the Law of Attraction

In the end the love you take is equal to the love you make   Lennon/McCartney, “The End”, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC Did you hear that scientists believe that they have found the God particle? Physicists have been looking for this missing piece of the governing theory of the universe’s tiniest pieces.  This finding reminds meContinue Reading

He Loved The Stepmother Like Nobody’s Business

My father-in-law passed away over the Thanksgiving holiday.  He was 95 years old.  We had been pals for 20 years.  His passing was a reminder of all the extended family members that become part of our divorces, remarriages and blended existences.  They often don’t get mentioned, but they are seriously affected.  My son, Ean, andContinue Reading