In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Pickens' Realities: Our Blended Family Truths, we welcome special guests Calvin, aka Caliko (our regular resident videographer!), and his fiancée Dee Dee. As they prepare to merge their families in anticipation of their 2025 wedding, Calvin and Dee Dee open up about their journey of prepping to blend Dee Dee’s son from a previous relationship with Calvin’s three children from his previous marriage.   Together, they share their background as a couple who has been dating for three years and discuss their hopes, concerns, and plans for creating a united, encore blended family.   Jessica and Tyrone draw from their now 22+ years of blended family experiences to offer practical advice, answer questions, and provide valuable tips on what to do—and what not to do—when preparing to blend families. Whether you're newly engaged, in the process of blending, or simply curious about navigating blended family dynamics, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement for building a strong foundation for your new family. Tune in for a candid conversation filled with love, laughter, and actionable insights to help blended families thrive!