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…
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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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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. 
