Lindsay
Lindsay Barber lives in De Pere, WI and is the founder of the Green Bay Stepmom Community. She lives with her triathlete husband of five years and part-time with her two step-daughters, who are 11 and 9 years old. Their crazy beagle, Kona, joined the family a few years ago. Lindsay works from home as a meeting planner for a trade association located in Alexandria, VA. She and her family enjoy traveling, cooking, working out, walking Kona and spending time with friends. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.
A Positive COVID Test Feels Like Wearing a Scarlet Letter
It all started with a runny nose that I didn’t think much of because it lasted less than 48 hours. About 24 hours later, my dinner tasted boring. The next night, I could not...
A Merry Blended Christmas
Christmas is a fun and magical time for many families and it's also a stressful time and trigger for others, step-parents included! We have sadness or disappointment that our stepchildren aren’t always home to...
The Autumn Italian Sausage Survival Soup
Ahhhhhh, I love the changing of the seasons from Summer to Fall. Some people love it and some people hate it, but I love the cool mornings and the afternoons in the 50s and...
Celebrate National Stepfamily Day on Sept. 16
National Stepfamily Day is celebrated each year on September 16. If you are in a blended family, Happy National Stepfamily Day to you and yours!
If you did not grow up in, or you’re not...
The Challenges of COVID for a Stepmom with a Type A Personality
Being a parent is very challenging during COVID-19. I am hearing about challenges and stress from friends who are bio-moms, stepmoms, adoptive moms, and grandmas raising their grandchildren. It does not matter who you...
What it’s Like to be an Imperfect Stepmom
I am an imperfect stepmom! I think all stepmoms are imperfect, just as are parents, but there seems to be more of an eye on stepparents because someone else’s children are our responsibility at...
Enjoy the Fourth of July at Area Beaches and Parks
Fourth of July is around the corner! The months of March and April crept by at a snail’s pace and somehow, we’ve made it to the end of June and I cannot believe we’re...
The Challenging Times of Coronavirus
We are in challenging times. Coronavirus has changed our lives for the long term. I don’t know about you, but a few weeks ago when the shelter-in-place was announced and schools were closed, I...
Tasty Meals to Cook During COVID-19 Quarantine
You don't know me very well, but what you may know from my previous blog posts is that I am a stepmom and I work from home. I also love to meal plan, prep,...
Suddenly Working from Home? Tips for Your Sanity
A lot of people are suddenly thrown into working from home (WFH), if they have a company/career allowing them to do so during COVID-19 closures. Not everyone has this option – doctors, nurses, medical...