Embracing the Joys and Challenges of Blended Family Life.

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I didn’t stop writing because I ran out of things to say. I stopped because life got loud. Somewhere between being a working mom, carrying a high-expectation job, trying to be present at home, show up in my marriage, love kids who didn’t come from my body but live in…
Some weeks feel like a marathon. This was one of them. At the beginning of the week, I was so motivated to start writing again…
As I sit down to write, the early darkness of winter reminds me how much I miss longer days. It’s not even 8:30, yet it…
Over the past two years, my faith has grown more meaningful to me than ever before. Growing up, I went to youth group on Wednesdays…
My bonus kids are truly surrounded by an extended network of love and support that many might only dream of. Growing up in a blended…

I’m Mariah, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a proud bonus mom to four amazing kids—a 16-year-old daughter, a 14-year-old son, a 10-year-old son, and an 8-year-old daughter—and my husband and I have a 3-year-old daughter together. Navigating life in a beautifully blended family, I’ve experienced the challenges, joys, and unique dynamics that come with being a bonus mom.