by Shadra Bruce | Adult Children, Let's Talk
MomsGetReal™ Contribtor Belinda Hulin The gumbo had just started simmering when my cell phone rang. The name on the readout came as a surprise: My son’s ex-girlfriend. I hadn’t seen or spoken to her in a couple of months and I’ll admit, I felt a little surge of...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Home and Hearth
Getting Real with Veronica Ibarra There are very few things that I am particular about. Mostly I make due with whatever is at hand, but I do have a few things that are just too wonderful to compromise on or do without. Pilot Precise V7 black ink pens – I’ve written...
by Shadra Bruce | Stepparenting
by Shadra Bruce June 15, 2011. Today, my two youngest stepkids will turn 21. I’ve had the privilege of being a part of their lives since just before their 7th birthdays. Their bio mom gave up her share of custody when they were 5, and my husband Dave was doing a great...
by Shadra Bruce | Teens and Tweens
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Each night, I take 5-10 minutes to tuck in the kids. At 11, I suspect Parker may decide soon enough that he is too old for such nonsense, but for now, bedtime is something we both look forward to as a bonding moment. Sometimes, we simply...
by Lisa Van De Graaff | Home and Hearth
In the coming weeks, in honor of Oprah, our contributors are going to be sharing a few of their favorite things with you. Lisa Van De Graaff came up with the idea and leads us off here… In honor of Oprah, my favorite things! by Lisa Van De Graaff Burt’s Bees...
