10 Holiday Tips for Blended Families
Bob and Rose are a blended family now. They are asking for ways to make the holidays better in terms of that blending. Here are 10 tips: Examine your expectations and  let go of any  "Brady Bunch" fantasies. Most disappointments come from unrealistic expectations. Continue "old" holiday trad

posted 8:26:08am Dec. 10, 2013 | read full post »

Dealing With Drinking Relatives During the Holidays
We will be traveling to our relatives in another state for several family gatherings during Christmas. Two of my siblings are problem drinkers and I am not sure how to handle this with my family. We do not drink so my children are not used to seeing family members act up while under the influence. I

posted 8:03:35am Dec. 09, 2013 | read full post »

Stressed? Ways to Avoid that Scrooge Feeling!
Even though I love the holidays, I also dread them because of the stress involved. I feel on-edge, my children are out of sorts and my husband and I seem to fight about family and activities to attend. I don’t want to feel like Scrooge this holiday season. Are there ways to minimize the stress and

posted 6:42:20am Dec. 06, 2013 | read full post »

Are You in a Spending Competition for Your Kids During the Holidays?
I am divorced and think my ex spends way too much money on Christmas gifts for our two young kids. This is causing tension between us. It feels like a competition I can’t win. I find myself spending too much because I don’t want to look cheap. He has more money than I do. I think he buys the kid

posted 8:00:07am Dec. 05, 2013 | read full post »

Shopping with Young Children: Tips to Keep Your Sanity
As much as I love to shop on-line, I prefer to tackle the masses during Christmas and head to the malls and store. My question is, “How can I shop with two little ones (ages two and four) and remain sane?” I will have to take them with me but really want to give it a try.   Holiday shoppin

posted 12:55:11pm Dec. 04, 2013 | read full post »