by Gayla | Jan 23, 2012 | attitude, Blog, character, Faith, feelings, Finances, perseverance, Rejection, rewards of stepparenting
I had the privilege of attending the first “stepmom retreat” this week-end in Dallas, hosted by http://www.blendedandbonded.com/ with Laura Petherbridge speaking. It was a wonderful time of connecting with stepmoms from around the country, meeting stepmom...
by Gayla | Aug 31, 2011 | Balance, Blog, Finances
With three kids in college, our family is learning how to live on a budget again. It’s not easy, but it isn’t the first time finances have been tight at our house. Most stepfamilies will encounter periods of financial distress. The complexity of:...
by Gayla | Sep 15, 2010 | Blog, Finances, stepfamily marriage
If you live in a stepfamily, it’s likely that money’s tight. Supporting several kids while recovering from life as a single parent takes a toll. If you’re recently divorced, you feel the financial strain of separating your assets and starting...
by Gayla | Jul 12, 2010 | Blog, Faith, Finances
The insurance bill that came in the mail was much higher than expected. With three teen drivers, insuring five cars is costly. And add one driver with a lead foot and too many accidents, and the cost gets exorbitant!Money can be a stressful subject for stepfamilies....
