Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
Comments
I am done and wrapped.
I am done and wrapped. Finished this past weekend. I do however need to get my parents a gift card for their anniversary. They were married the day after christmas so I am getting them a gift card to the place were they meet. They turned it into a really nice restaurant...My children are all done....Santa was very good to them once again..
My baking starts this
My baking starts this sunday...All day cookie and candy day...
DS's gift are finished as we
DS's gift are finished as we used his gifts from his birthday (he's only 2, so he's clueless)...
We still have a couple of gifts to get for SD...She said she wanted Moon Dough and a scooter...We'd already gotten her a few things...I had NO clue what Moon Dough was so I had to google it, lol...I feel so dang old...I told DH he needed to wrap her gifts...I HATE wrapping gifts...
I have to make something cute and yummy for DS's day care teachers...Then I'm relaxing until my mom comes to town...OH...and I'm out of town on business until Friday, so I can't do anything...I'm in Chicago right now downtown and forgot how many great stores are here...I totally didn't bring the right sized suitcase...lol...
LOL sheild I would still be
LOL sheild I would still be buying stuff!
You have NO idea how I'm
You have NO idea how I'm trying to figure this out...I went to Feliene's Basement (going out of business) and Nordstrom's Rack...got a few things...My co worker suggested I actually wear all of the stuff I bought on the plane, lol...I think I need to just buy a cheap suitcase and do what I want to do...My job pays for my luggage, so I wouldn't have to worry about the cost of baggage...Ugh...I'm rambling...
I need to get up and go to the Disney Store that's a couple of blocks away...*whispers* And there's a Tiffany's store, too... :O
OMG I want to go too! I would
OMG I want to go too! I would soooo be buying another suit case lol. I would LOVE to gpo to the disney store and tiffanys!
Most of my shopping is done
Most of my shopping is done online; half of which will be a "Craiglists Christmas." Tree and house all decorated.
Another Xmas without having to buy for ungrateful skids!! YAY!!
Christmas dinner will be Prime rib and duck on the new rotisserie I bought for the grill.
I did start baking some xmas cookies. I might not make a gingerbread house this year; probably will delve into making truffles, buche noel and another batch of eggnog.