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ALL THINGS {STEP}PARENTING + BLENDED FAMILY LIFE


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ALL THINGS {STEP}PARENTING + BLENDED FAMILY LIFE


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HEY! I'M JAMIE

I'm a coffee & wine loving second wife, stepmom, and mom on a mission to debunk the stigma associated with being a stepmom. Fuelled by coffee, wine and positive vibes, I write candidly about our blended life and help fellow stepmoms live a KICK-ASS Life amongst, the extra stressors that come with marrying a man with kids! 

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All the kids and their friends just arrived for the long weekend, tomorrow we are celebrating this girls 4th birthday with some of our best.... and I just made the executive decision that this summer is going to be the best one yet (because believe it or not, you do actually get to decide these things!) Happy May 2-4 weekend everyone!!!
Alright listen up. This is important! Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians have used the food bank at least once .... and that a third of food bank users are youth and children? I sure didn’t. In fact this statistic blew my mind! . 1 in 5! ONE IN freakin’ FIVE! . As a parent this breaks my heart! Not only for the kids who have empty bellies but for the parents who are struggling to put a nutritious meal on the table or fill their kids lunch pails for school ... right in our own backyard! . Whether we want to admit it or not, there is a hunger crisis in Canada. . In 2009 @catellipasta launched the Feed The Hope Campaign and have since donated 1 MILLION servings of pasta to Canadians in need. I am so honoured to partner with them to spread the word about this campaign and help them achieve their goal of donating one million more servings of pasta to Food Banks across Canada in 2018 alone! . So today, before you kick off your May 2-4 weekend celebrations please consider donating a box of @catellipasta or other nutritious food to your local food bank and join @catellipasta in their mission to #feedthehope .... . Parenting is hard enough without having to worry about providing your kids with the nutrients they need to truly thrive! Remember.... it takes a village! Let have each other’s backs! . #sponsored #feedthehope #catellifamilies
As I was writing an entirely different caption for this post, my husband came into the kitchen and ticked me right off ... but ya know, that’s marriage... and even tho some days he drives me nuts, I cant imagine doing life with anyone else! 💕🤣 #thisisreallife #authenticliving #marriage
You can tell exactly what she’s thinking by the look on her face... again... I have no idea where she got that from 🤷‍♀️ #thatsdarling #postthepeople #motherhoodthroughinstagram #authenticliving #likemotherlikedaughter
(Give this photo a double tap if being a STEPMOM is HARDER and MORE COMPLICATED than you thought it would be).... As a child of divorce and child protection worker with a background in psychology and social service work I thought I knew what i was signing up for when I became married a man with kids. Between my personal and professional experience I was sure I had it in the bag. . Then one day shortly after our wedding I found myself sitting on the bathroom floor with a glass of wine bawling my eyes out wondering what the heck I was thinking becoming a stepmom. I was overwhelmed + felt like no one understood. Turns out being an expert on the outside and living it in real life are two very different things! . Amongst all the resources for “real moms” in my Facebook newsfeed there was nothing for stepmoms. Just a whole lot of b*tching, complaining and negativity and I knew that wasn’t going to do anything to help. So I committed to figuring it out myself and being the best damn stepmom and second wife I could be... . Ffwd a few years, after a lot of work on myself and my family, I’ve created the type of support I was looking for that night and it’s called The KICK-ASS Stepmom Project. It’s a one-of-a-kind online course and community for stepmoms who want to thrive amongst the extra stressors that come with being a stepmom. Basically it’s your stepmom 101. . Over the past two years hundreds of stepmoms have completed the program and called it a “total stepfamily game changer”. If stepfamily stressors are preventing you from being best wife, mom and stepmom you can be, consider joining us! For more info check out the link in my bio - cart closes at midnight. . Full disclosure it took me like 10 tries to get this picture!
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STEPMOM SUPPORT


STEPMOM SUPPORT


Do you ever wish there was a stepmom handbook? I know I sure did. When I couldn't find one, I decided to create one. 

As a Life Coach with a Specialization in Stepfamily Dynamics (and stepmom who's been there) I provide solution focused support to Stepmoms who want to THRIVE amongst the extra chaos that can and does come with stepfamily life. 

With a Honours BA in Psychology, a diploma in Social Service Work and 5+ years supporting families in crisis, I've combined my education & work experience with my personal experiences as both a stepmom and a child of divorce to createone-of-a-kind programs that Stepmoms are calling a total "stepfamily game changer" 

 

THE KICK-ASS STEPMOM PROJECT™

THE KICK-ASS STEPMOM COMMUNITY™ 

ONE-ON-ONE COACHING 

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...


WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...


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“She’s changing the game in the stepmom world and creating a community for Stepmoms who love the role”
— Cat & Nat
“Jamie has been the most influential stepmom during my transition from single & childless to married & stepmama of two. I encourage any stepmom to join this community and enjoy the fun. ”
— Kendall Mann Price
“Jamie has an excellent grasp on how to gently guide others on positive step-parenting. She shares personal experiences and also offers advice on handling conflict or random situations that will inevitably pop up in the step-parenting role. Her ability to also focus one-on-one and in group settings is phenomenal - and I especially appreciate that her focus is based on positivity and resolution rather than a forum for ranting or bashing. I highly recommend her!””
— Jen | Blogger at Lemons into Vodka
“The thing I love about Jamie is that she has this amazing ability to provide excellent support and top-notch strategies while also being approachable, fun and relatable. She walks-the-talk in every way, sharing openly and honestly about her personal experiences with a focus on solutions and strengths. Her style is uplifting and empowering, arming other mothers with the practical tools they need to thrive”
— Kelly. Bourne | Georgetown ON