Carmen

This week marks an incredible milestone that honestly feels surreal – we’ve hit 10,000 followers on TikTok. But as I sit here reflecting on this journey, I realize that “followers” isn’t the right word at all. You’re so much more than that. From those early days when I was talking to what felt like an […]

Hey there! I’m Carmen, and welcome to *Mixed and Blended* – a podcast and blog where we share the highs, lows, and all the in-betweens of life as a big, blended, biracial, multicultural family. We’re a family of ten, and as you can imagine, we’ve always got something going on! While we love sharing our

As you’ll quickly get to know, we’re pretty real and raw around here—no filters, just life as it happens! With seven kids of my own and two bonus kids, things are always lively. In late February 2024, we made the big leap and moved into a 35-foot travel trailer with six of our children, and

Hi there! Welcome to Mixed and Blended, where life is full of adventure, challenges, love, and a whole lot of family fun. We’re a blended, biracial, multicultural family of 10 living life a little differently—full-time in an RV and embarking on new adventures every day. I’m Carmen, and my partner Jose and I are here