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…
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Kids and Social Media | Why My Kids Still Don’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, unless it’s a shared family account. No. Heck to the no. Kids and social media is a tricky…
Cozy Reading Nook Ideas for Kids
Sometimes reading comes naturally to kids. For others, it doesn’t. To help inspire reading in my own daughters, we’ve created a cozy kids reading nook together, or in other words, a fun place to take your books and read. Having them participate and choose decor for this space has made a world of difference. Here are some…
Fire Prevention Week | How to Teach Kids Fire Safety
This is a post sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and SparkySchoolhouse.org. There are some things that are triggers for parents, that keep them up worrying at night. For me, that’s fire prevention and fire safety. I sleep with a fire extinguisher by my bed, unplug everything I can at night, and have a…
Make Packing School Lunches And After-School Snacks Easier With This System
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney. All opinions are entirely my own. The kids are back to school, and this mama is happy to have a routine again. However, one of the things I dread most about back to school is making school lunches. This family needed a system….
Say Yes to Self Care for Moms
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WellYes2018 #CollectiveBias Each year comes with its ups and downs, its wins and its losses. 2017 was no different in that regard. However, one thing I did learn is that self care is important. In 2018 I am…
Light the World with 25 Days of Service | #LightTheWorld
Last year my family participated in the Light the World campaign, which is essentially doing service for 25 days – December 1- December 25. This year is no different, and I think the spirit of love and service is needed more than ever. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints reminds us that Jesus…
Mom, You’re Always on Your Phone
“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…
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…
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…
Tania Lamb is a Latina mom of 5 girls living in Northern VA! She loves travel, entertainment, running, Marvel, laughing, & does not discriminate against dessert. 
