"Mom, you're always on your phone." "Mom, you work too much." Words my oldest daughter said to me yesterday. At first, they stung, but then I realized they were also a knee-jerk reaction to telling her she couldn't so something she wanted, because I needed her at home. Being a work-from-home mom can be tough sometimes, but it's all about communication. I can't say I disagree with her that I'm on my phone a lot. I am - for work and out of habit. Summer has thrown me for a loop, too. My ...
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5 Disasters to Avoid from Washing Clothes in Hot Water
I’m sharing #Tide in my life as part of a Tide sponsored series for Socialstars™ Growing up my mother always told me, wash whites in hot water, hot water is better for stains, and hot water will get your clothes cleaner. Well who am I to argue with my mother? Well mamá, you kind of led me astray, but not on purpose, I know. Here are some potential disasters I have personally experienced while washing clothes in hot water. Shrinkage Yes, some fabrics and hot water don't mix, so you'll get ...
Happy Motherly Day
First of all, Happy Mother's Day to all my mamas out there! Today at church someone said that Mother's Day should be referred to as Motherly Day since there are so many women who play important roles in our lives. I've been thinking about that since and about the definition of mother. What roles does a mother play in our lives? Sure, by definition, I am a mother. I birthed 5 children. However there are so many other women who have mothered me who did not give birth to me. I'm thankful ...
How to Teach Kids to Do Laundry
I’m sharing #Tide in my life as part of a Tide sponsored series for Socialstars™ Having a big family means I expect my children to do chores around the house. As much as I'd like to be Supermom, I'm not. That's when I need to rely on my family to help out while teaching my kids some responsibility. Laundry is a big chore in our house, because 7 people equals a lot of dirty clothes. Since my kids vary in age, there are different age appropriate ways they can help. This is how I teach kids to ...
So Long, Saturdays
Saturdays used to be my day. It's the day I had to run errands, go shopping, maybe get a pedicure, maybe get some work done - ALONE. During a busy week, I would just wait for Saturdays to arrive for my break. Things have changed though. I travel more on the weekends and sports happened. My girls used to be dancers. I had 4 in a class once a week, and we were golden. No Saturdays. Only a year-end recital. That was hectic, but it was one weekend out of the year. Then one daughter started ...
Why We Skipped Kindergarten Registration
Today we ditched Kindergarten registration. We ditched preschool, too. Today was the day that the preschool had been talking about. It's the day to register the upcoming Kindergarten class for the fall. Well I wasn't ready. And not in the disorganized, no-paperwork type of way (well that, too), but I wasn't emotionally ready. My 4-year-old is my baby. She's it. She's the last one, and I'm in denial. This is what a typical day looks like. Random clothes thrown about the room, hey a giant ...
Why My Kids Won’t Have Social Media Accounts
To let my kids have social media accounts like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook? That is the question. My answer is no. Not when they're old enough, not when they're 16, not while they're living in my house. No. Heck to the no. Kids and social media is a tricky thing. Kids and Social Media My oldest child is 12 years old. Admittedly, I've felt myself waver. I feel myself getting weak, because I've heard the begging. "Mom, everyone at school has Snapchat." "Mom, how do I ...
#LIGHTtheWORLD with 25 Days of Service
My family has been on vacation the past week, so I missed the kickoff to #LIGHTtheWORLD. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints reminds us that Jesus Christ is the light of the world, especially during the Christmas season. Every day leading up to Christmas in December, they have created an advent calendar that will focus on a different Christlike behavior and provide suggestions for ways we can follow His example. Let's light the world together. Light the World I love this ...
The Gifts of Patience and Forgiveness for the Holidays
I haven't been blessed with the gift of patience. Or maybe I've just been unwilling to receive it. The holidays seem to bring out the highs and lows for me. I'm elated when family is together, when we're all getting along, when we're humming Christmas carols, when laughter fills the home. I'm also stressed when there's a lot to be done, there are gifts to buy, and deadlines to meet. The other day I went out to drive my husband's car in the morning and realized I left an interior light on all ...
Why I Dress Up for Halloween Bus Stop Costumes
What are bus stop costumes? If you follow me on social media at all, you may have noticed me in a lot of costumes lately. Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I love any excuse to dress up in costume. I borrowed an idea from my friend, Julie, who is a mom I look up to. She started dressing up in costume every day in October to pick up her kids from the bus stop a few years ago. Julie and I have many things in common. We both have 5 children, we both are kinda loud, we laugh at pretty much ...
Tania Lamb is a Latina mom of 5 girls living in Northern VA! She loves running, Lip Sync Battles, traveling, Marvel, laughing, & does not discriminate against dessert. 
