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Gisele Bundchen--Loving Stepmother or Insensitive Troublemaker

by Michele Cheplic

02 Apr 2009 11:33 PM

She's a drop dead gorgeous multi-millionaire with a super star new husband, and now women of the world have one more reason to hate supermodel Gisele Bundchen. Apparently, marriage has made the rich (rhymes with witch) more arrogant than ever.

Celebrating Your Blended Family at Holiday Time

by Nicole Humphrey

25 Dec 2008 11:48 AM

Last night we decided to follow one of our favorite traditions. Usually we bring out the scrapbook from the previous year and look at everything we have done up until that point.

Creating Special Blended Family Traditions

by Nicole Humphrey

16 Dec 2008 08:57 AM

This month I have focused a lot on the holiday traditions in a blended family. As I mentioned in a previous article, it is important to share these traditions, and compromise when there is any issues.

Being Fair With Gifts in a Blended Family

by Nicole Humphrey

12 Dec 2008 08:49 AM

Gift giving in a traditional family is difficult. You want to be fair to all the kids, and for some families this means the number of gifts, and for other families this can mean the cost of all gifts involved.

Celebrating Different Holiday's in a Blended Family

by Nicole Humphrey

08 Dec 2008 08:41 AM

Sometimes when two families blend, there are two different religions that come into play. Many times, the families can work out the differences and work around the different holiday's that come into play.

Sharing Holiday Traditions in a Blended Family

by Nicole Humphrey

06 Dec 2008 10:49 AM

Merging two families together can present some challenges at the holiday time. Most families have traditions that they follow each year. It might be visiting a particular light display, breakfast with santa or opening a gift on Christmas eve.

Blended Families and Holiday Time

by Nicole Humphrey

03 Dec 2008 03:42 AM

The holiday season has officially arrived, and for some this is the first Christmas that they will celebrate together as a blended family. And for some, this might be their tenth Christmas together.

Do You Send Your Children to the Fun House?

by Nicole Humphrey

24 Oct 2008 12:33 PM

It sounds like a carnival attraction, the idea of children being sent inside the fun house and coming out laughing and giggling because it was so much fun. Except I'm not referring to a carnival, I am referring to the other parents house.

Blended Families and the United Front

by Nicole Humphrey

23 Oct 2008 05:18 PM

Blended families certainly present a unique set of challenges that a traditional family may or may not face. One of those said challenges can be the lack of a United Front.

Tips and Tricks for Easier Transitions When The Kids Return Home

by Nicole Humphrey

15 Sep 2008 11:38 AM

At this point I am sure you are just looking for some relief in transitioning your child when they return home whether from a weekend stay or extended stay at the other parents' house.



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