Blending a family can be beautiful…but that doesn't mean it's always easy. ❤️

In this episode of Enjoying Your Blended Family, I'm chatting with the creator of Blended Bond about the real-life ups and downs that come with bringing two families together—and what they've learned along the way.

We talk about some of the hardest parts of their blended family journey, challenges they didn't expect, what helped them work through those difficult seasons, and some of the most rewarding parts of building the family they have today.

We also talk about Blended Bond, a conversation card deck created specifically with blended families in mind. Because sometimes connection doesn't happen automatically—and having the right questions can help open conversations that might not happen otherwise.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Their personal blended family story

• Some of the hardest challenges they faced

• The things about blending a family they didn't see coming

• What helped them work through difficult seasons

• The most rewarding parts of their blended family journey

• Why intentional connection matters in a blended family

• How the Blended Bond card deck came to be

• How families can use the cards to start meaningful (and fun!) conversations

One of my favorite reminders from this conversation is that we don't have to spend all of our time focusing on what's difficult about blended family life.

Sometimes we need to put down the problems, ask a question, laugh together, learn something new about each other and just enjoy the family that's right in front of us. ❤️

Because around here, we want to have more fun and see less problems!

Make sure you check out Blended Bond and follow along with them to learn more about the card deck and where you can grab one for your own family.

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After almost two years away, we're back!

In this first episode of Season 2, I'm sharing a life update and discussing something many blended families eventually face: adult children moving back home.

Whether they're returning after college, navigating a breakup, saving money, or simply needing a fresh start, bringing adult children back into the home can create unique challenges—especially when step-relationships, multiple households, and changing family dynamics are involved.

In this episode, we share 7 lessons we've learned that can help you navigate this season while protecting your marriage, maintaining healthy boundaries, and enjoying the extra time together.

✅ Enjoy the season you're in ✅ Have a plan and an exit strategy ✅ Discuss expectations early ✅ Have the hard conversations ✅ Protect your marriage with intentional date nights ✅ Consider counseling when needed ✅ Learn when to let go and allow your adult children to grow

If you're part of a blended family, you know that parenting doesn't end when children become adults. The relationships may change, but the opportunities to love, support, and grow together continue.

In this episode, Jamee from Make it a Date joins me to discuss the importance of looking for the good in your husband.

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Join me for the next few weeks as we read our way through the book, Loving Him Well by Gary Thomas. https://a.co/d/07petDij

This book will discuss some pretty serious issues, so be cautious if the kids are around. You might not be in such a bad place as some of the things we talk about, but it goes to show even in the worst of situations, there is hope. I'd love to hear from you if you are following along.

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As Randall and I have been moving in and out of this empty-nester season, we have found it hard to prioritize each other. When we don't prioritize each other, the enemy can and will use it to cause division. I don't know about you, but I do not want a roommate for a husband, where we barely get to see each other much less have intimate conversations. We are both to blame for putting other things above our relationship. Join me for the next few weeks as we read our way through the book, Loving Him Well by Gary Thomas. https://a.co/d/07petDij

This book is going to discuss some pretty serious issues, so be cautious if the kids are around. You might not be in such a bad place as some of the things we talk about, but it shows that even in the worst of situations, there is hope. I'd love to hear from you if you are following along. Stepfamily Jumpstart https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamil...

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This episode is really all about our current struggles. I thought I would share them with you because you might be walking through this season now or in the future. Even everyday life issues affect us differently in a blended family. We just want you to know, you are not alone!

We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process.

This process not only helped us, but countless other stepfamilies.

Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family.

This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future.

Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed.

Private Facebook Group Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script 5 Family Games Fridge Calendar Family Scripture

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We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process.

This process not only helped us, but countless other stepfamilies.

Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family.

This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future.

Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed.

• Private Facebook Group

• Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook

• E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script

• 5 Family Games

• Fridge Calendar

• Family Scripture

Get Your Ebook on Amazon

Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount

We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process.

This process not only helped us, but countless other stepfamilies.

Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family.

This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future.

Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed.

1. Private Facebook Group

2. Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook

3. E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script

4. 5 Family Games

5. Fridge Calendar

6. Family Scripture

Get Your Ebook on Amazon

Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount

We want you to have your best Summer with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and made the E.N.J.O.Y process.

This process has helped not only us but also countless other stepfamilies.

Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family.

This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future.

Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed.

1. Private Facebook Group

2. Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook

3. E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script

4. 5 Family Games

5. Fridge Calendar

6. Family Scripture

Get Your Ebook on Amazon

Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount

We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access.

We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process.

This process has not only helped us but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family.

This week's video is all about exploring common interests as a couple. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future. Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed.

Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/blendedfamilyvillage

Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook

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E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vSLArTbXR-HKSFjmTFY4K-F6CaH2fa7g/view?usp=drive_link

5 Family Games https://drive.google.com/file/d/195MaKDY0A4ylC7_vunvDKRuYkM8ie0Ze/view?usp=drive_link

Fridge Calendar https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LT776fMBeH8aBFKazEgh93NkqhiFDoC0/view?usp=drive_link

Family Scripture https://drive.google.com/file/d/19jH2HPsFRT0CGRkehmxj1sKgCGDxYBi6/view?usp=drive_link

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We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process.

This process has not only helped us but countless other stepfamilies.

Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family.

This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future.

Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed.

1. Private Facebook Group

2. Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook

3. E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script

4. 5 Family Games

5. Fridge Calendar

6. Family Scripture

Get Your Ebook on Amazon

Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount