Blended Blessings: Embracing Chaos with Faith and Clarity

24/10/2025

Friday our new episode drops! Hope you check it out.

19/10/2025

Big things are on the way!

We enjoyed an amazing Summer break and are ready to hit the office Tuesday.

Look forward to a new episode this Friday and then every other week!

27/08/2025

When you marry into a blended family, you quickly realize that “teamwork” isn’t just a nice idea; it’s survival. Being a stepmom means navigating a world where love, loyalty, and daily chaos often collide. And the only way through it is remembering one simple truth: you and your spouse are on the same team.

In the early days, I’ll admit, it didn’t always feel that way. Decisions about the kids could get messy. Parenting styles sometimes clashed. Outside voices (from exes, family, or even well-meaning friends) could add tension. And when you’re stepping into the role of “bonus mom,” it can feel like the whole world is holding a scorecard on whether you’re doing it “right.”

That’s where teamwork changes everything.

It’s not about me versus him. It’s not even about me versus “the situation.” It’s us, together, versus whatever obstacle is in front of us. Whether it’s a tough co-parenting moment, a disagreement about bedtime routines, or the sting of feeling left out of a family tradition, we’ve learned to circle back to the same foundation: we’re partners first.

Teamwork in a blended family looks like:

Backing each other up in parenting decisions, even if we talk through the details privately later.

Communicating openly, even about the hard stuff, so resentment doesn’t quietly build.

Choosing empathy for the kids, for each other, and even for the complicated dynamics we didn’t ask for but still have to navigate.

Celebrating the wins, even the small ones, because in blended family life, the little victories matter.

There will always be challenges. Some days, it feels like more challenges than triumphs. But when I look at my husband and remind myself that we are on the same side, it reframes everything. The world may not always understand my role as a stepmom, but inside our marriage, I know I have a teammate who does.

And honestly? That makes all the difference.

Because in a blended family, it’s not just about love. It’s about partnership. And when you learn to fight the battles side by side instead of against each other, that’s when a house starts to feel like a home.

26/08/2025

**Not Everything is How it Seems**

One of my favorite memories…..maybe ever…..was our trip this summer to Port St. Joe, FL! It was our first family vacation where it was just the 7 of us, no other family or friends. I didn’t realize how much we needed it! It was blissful!

Now it wasn’t without its challenges or disagreements- let’s be honest we have 5 kids…not everyone is going to be happy the whole time. But it was so pure and so refreshing and so purely fun! Fun without electronics or activities to keep us busy, just us and the beach….all day! We didn’t even make it to the pool because we all just couldn’t get enough of the beach!

We will be going back for sure! The kids already all have plans to buy a beach house together when they are older.

But it’s deeper than that….the joy at the beach didn’t come from the beach. Now that’s hard to say especially because it’s my happy place…..but our Joy…it comes from the Lord! Our contentment comes from the love we have for one another other and our fun, comes from the bond we all share!

Nothing is ever perfect, but at the end of the day we are a family that loves one another and are so grateful that God put us in each other’s lives! He has a big work to do, and we are here for it!

09/05/2025

Our newest episode of our podcast dropped!

Check it out!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blended-blessings-embracing-chaos-with-faith-and-clarity/id1737684241?i=1000706572242

08/04/2025

Hey friends!

In case you havent heard, Eric has been nominated for America’s Favorite Teacher- a beyond well deserving nomination!

He’s been a kindergarten teacher for 20 years (yes I know- “a male kindergarten teacher, he must be a saint” he actually is!) and absolutely LOVES his job!

The prize for winning this competition includes a $25,000 cash prize (which he will use for his classroom), a trip to Hawaii (which would be a dream come true- as we never got to take a honeymoon), a write up in Reader’s Digest, and a Bill Nye school assembly!

Help us make this all possible by voting today and every day til the end of the competition! (Beginning of May)

Thank you In advance for your support. Y’all are the best!!

https://americasfavteacher.org/2025/eric-buckman

03/03/2025

Great weekend! Hope everyone is enjoying the new episode.

We are available on all 3 major platforms!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blended-blessings-embracing-chaos-with-faith-and-clarity/id1737684241

28/02/2025

We are back for season 2!!!!

Thank you so much for following along with season 1! We pumped out 10 amazing episodes last season and cannot wait to see what God is going to do this season!

Our first episode just dropped! Check it out below!

Podcast Episode · Blended Blessings: Embracing Chaos with Faith and Clarity · 02/28/2025 · 24m

28/09/2024

Heading to see wild robot after soccer. All five kids played their hearts out. So proud of them.

14/07/2024

Check out our latest podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blended-blessings-embracing-chaos-with-faith-and-clarity/id1737684241?i=1000662140723

31/05/2024

We are so excited to share our new episode with you: Communication is Key
It is my personal favorite so far…enjoy!!!!!!!

‎Show Blended Blessings: Embracing Chaos with Faith and Clarity, Ep Blended Blessings: Episode 8: Communication is Key - May 31, 2024

22/05/2024

Blended Families Blended Blessings: Embracing Chaos with Faith and Clarity