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Stepmom Diaries 

Sherri Martin

Sherri is a recent stepmom and a mostly grown-up stepchild. She is the creator of Too Many Toasters, www.toomanytoasters.com, a blog about stepfamily life and other family anomalies. By day she is a web project manager. Sherri lives in New Jersey with her husband and stepson.

Mom/Stepmom Relationship
Posted: May 12, 2010 2:00PM
After a visit from my stepson’s mom the other night, I was surprised once again at how easily we get along. Maybe it’s because society tells us moms and stepmoms don’t get along. I know it can be a turbulent dynamic for many people in these roles.   ...

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Happy Post - Perfect Purple Birthday Edition
Posted: May 07, 2010 5:14PM
I've been taking some time each Friday to reflect on what is making me happy. It's great to focus on what is going right since we sometimes get bogged down in what is going wrong.   span style="font-size: Yesterday was my birthday, so it only makes sense that today’s ...

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Me Without Apologies
Posted: May 06, 2010 9:20AM
Today is my 33rd birthday. I love my birthday, not because of presents or attention (not that those hurt), but because it is the one day a year I feel absolutely guilt free about how I spend my time. It is the ultimate day to be me, without apologies. ...

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Math Homework
Posted: May 04, 2010 3:35PM
When I was in school, I turned to my dad for help with math homework.   My dad is an engineer and, therefore, very good at math.   Sometimes a little too good.   I vividly remember looking at him like he had two heads when he showed me algebra ...

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Happy Post #4 - The Thriller edition
Posted: Apr 23, 2010 11:31AM
I’ve been taking some time each Friday to reflect on what is making me happy. It’s great to focus on what is going right since we sometimes get bogged down in what is going wrong. Some of the things making me happy this week are: Thriller. ...

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Happy Post #3 - Comfy Living Space and Plenty of Whimsy
Posted: Apr 16, 2010 12:47PM
Happy Friday, everyone!  I don't know about you, but it's been another busy week for me.  Now that my stepson's baseball season has begun, we will be busy until the end of June.  Spring baseball games sure are a great excuse to spend time outside, though! In keeping with ...

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