Today is another big day in our home. It’s my boyfriend’s daughter’s 12th birthday. Her dad is understandably nostalgic about her turning 12 because he doesn’t want his baby to grow up. It seems like it was only yesterday to him when her mother gave birth to her. He also knows next year she turns…
Author: Nik Ireland
These Are the Lessons We Teach Our Children
We admit, we, my boyfriend and I, are NOT the most religious people, or Godly, as some like to say. We do not go to church. We do not necessarily belong to one religion. And we don’t preach the word of God to everyone around us. We do, however, try to live our lives in…
Homemade Ice Packs
I admit it. I’m what some refer to as a cheap bitch. That title doesn’t phase me, though. My mom and dad raised me a certain way. We never had a lot of money growing up, so they raised me to be frugal. They raised me to believe that name brand items aren’t necessary in…
How We Make Family Time…And Adult Time
Family time is extremely important to my boyfriend and me. We always put our children first and make sure all of their needs are met, no matter what, even if that means losing sleep at night to cuddle one back to sleep because he or she doesn’t feel well, had a nightmare or was scared…
Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe
I know. I know. Crustless pumpkin pie? Really? Yes, that’s what I mean. My daughter has always preferred the pumpkin pie filling and it turns out, so does my future stepson. His birthday party was several weeks ago and he asked me to make him a crustless pumpkin pie for his birthday. I know it’s…
Minecraft Birthday Party Decorations
A few weeks back my FSS (future stepson) celebrated his 10th birthday. We asked him what he wanted for a party and he chose a Minecraft one. That inevitably meant I had to go on a Pinterest search for Minecraft birthday party decorations. We had a limited budget to work with, so I got creative…
Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
With a family of six, there is ALWAYS something that needs to be done in our home, like vacuuming, sweeping, dishes, laundry, etc. And as my boyfriend is quick to point out, a woman’s work is never done. How right he is. I get out of bed at 6:15 in the morning and don’t fall…
Parenting: What is a Stepparent’s Roll?
When you find yourself in a new relationship once divorced, and your significant other has children, what is your roll in that relationship? What are your responsibilities? When I got divorced I knew that more than likely I would end up with someone who had children from a previous relationship. In fact, most dates I…
A Week of Meals Based on Market Basket Flyer 2/24-3/2
I set a challenge for myself today to come up with five nights worth of dinners for a family of four based on sale items in this week’s Market Basket flyer. Here’s what I came up with. (This list takes into account staples most people have in their kitchen.) Shopping List: Bumble Bee Chunk White…
Must Watch Video for Cake Boss Fans
Last night my son was full of piss and vinegar. Chris and I were laying on the bed, talking, when my son and daughter walked in and Blake did what he does best. If you’re a Cake Boss fan, you’ll love this short video of my son. He and my daughter are fans of the…