My name is Sharon Rowley, and yes, I really am the Mom of six children between the ages of 14 and 19! (You can read the story of how our large family came to be here!)
Welcome to MomOf6!
This site is a go-to resource for busy Moms looking for advice on how to live a more organized life! Here you can find fantastic tips on how to organize your home and your calendar, create family routines to make your days run more smoothly, and how to menu plan and prepare meals that your kids will actually eat!
MomOf6 is also about celebrating family moments- like throwing fantastic kids' birthday parties at home for less than $100, creating family traditions, spending summers together with a DIY summer camp at home, and taking great family road trips!
There are two things that I am asked by people all of the time:
“Are they all yours?” (yes they are!) and “How do you DO it?”
I tell them that my key to success lies in planning ahead, preparing, and having the right tools for the job! 15+ years working as an apparel buyer and an IT executive taught me how to be super-organized and how to juggle many things at once.
- When you plan ahead and prepare for your day, your home is in order.
- You know what you are making for dinner and you have all of the ingredients you need to make that meal.
- You can celebrate special events such as birthdays and create special family traditions because you took the time to plan ahead.
Running a busy household isn't that hard. You just have to plan and prepare for it!
But what paves the way for you- is to have the right tools and resources to get the job done!
It all starts with organizing your life and your household:
- You need the best family calendar (whether you prefer an app, a wall calendar, or one that tucks in your handbag- these are my top picks!)
- You need an awesome planner (because a calendar organizes your day- but a planner helps you to set goals for your life!)
- And you need a great “family command center“
- Of course, I have all kinds of recommendations for organizing tools for all areas of your home! You can find all of my best picks for busy Moms here!
And once you have your life and your home organized,
You can focus on the things that bring joy to you and your family!
Things like:
- Throwing great kids' birthday parties using some of my free fun printable party games!
- Taking family road trips to see the USA
- Holding a DIY summer camp at home to make the most of your summer vacation
- Cooking food that kids will actually eat!
I have an entire Free Printable Resource Library for you to use too!
I love being organized- and creating free printable packing lists, grocery lists, checklists, and planners are my thing! So I crafted a page just for MomOf6 newsletter subscribers that is packed with free printable downloads you can use to help you organize your life and your family, plan for holidays, head out on a road trip, or host a great birthday party at home!
Want to take a look? Simply sign up below and join the MomOf6 community- and you'll be directed to a thank you page with access instructions!
I love to connect with MomOf6 readers!
You can email me: [email protected], find me on Facebook at SharonMomof6, on Twitter at sharonmomof6, on Instagram at SharonMomOf6, or check out what I've been pinning on Pinterest at SharonMomof6!
Thinking You've Seen Me Somewhere Before?
Maybe you have! I have worked as a video correspondent for iVoices on iVillage, also appearing on iVillage’s Conversation Thread and on NBC News local affiliate stations. You may have seen me over on Yahoo Finance or Cafe Mom. I have written articles for Today, Parenting Squad, and Everyday Family and been quoted for posts for CNN Parents.
I enjoy public speaking and have delivered presentations at several national blogging conferences.
I am also the author of “ How to Throw an Awesome Birthday Party at Home for Less Than $100 This is an affiliate link: MomOf6 earns a commission if you purchase, at no additional cost to you. ”.
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Can you possibly do a “small house” or “trailer” organization/ entry way/ hacks? Please?! I’m dying for some help!
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Sandra says
Ever consider that maybe she can afford the Mercedes because she works to budget and save money in other places. Who cares what she drives! Great blog from a cute lady who’s just trying to share useful tips with those of us who need her help! Keep up the good work Sharon!
Anonymous says
LOL!! Yes by the looks of your house and Mercedes you need to spend every minute budgeting! If you want to save some money maybe you should downsize to a Ford??!!
Anonymous says
if you ever disrespect the rowley mobile we are going to have problems
Lisa says
Hi. I just saw you on financially fit on Yahoo!, and I was wondering your husband does for a living. I see your huge house and your Mercedes. I think it’s kind of funny that a very “well heeled” lady as yourself speaks of clipping coupons! Thanks!
Ngoc says
Hi Sharon,
I ran into your blog while searching for Rainbow Loom for my daughter’s BD party. I am very inspired by your blog. Thank you for your blog. I am a working Mom with 2 kids and often feel overwhelmed. I found that I am often inundated with paperwork. I will try to implement your techniques. I would like to know what do you do with all the kids homework pieces of paper and artworks and all kids related stuff. I tried to keep the important ones and they do pile up on my dinning table and then ended up in boxes in the basement. Thank you again and have a great day.
Sharon says
Hi Ngoc!
So glad that you happened to find Momof6! Great question on the paperwork. I resolved a long time ago- that you can’t and shouldn’t save everything the kids bring home- you’ll become buried in it! I keep a basket on my kitchen counter where I place school papers in that the kids bring home- completed school work, completed homework, art projects, that sort of thing. If the kids make something truly unique and special at school- I’ll tape it to the fridge for awhile.
The basket gets regularly emptied into the paper recycling bin (once a week or so). The stuff on the fridge stays up for a while, and then some of it gets recycled and some of it saved. Each child has one box of special papers that I save throughout their elementary school years. But it all has to fit in that one box!
Anonymous says
Thank you Sharon for the tips. I will definitely try it out.
Lisa - MN mom of 6 says
I am also a mom of 6 and need some inspiration. Thanks!!
Camille says
Thanks for your post over at Organizing Junkie about packing for road trips. I love the bin concept. I can’t wait for our next family road trip so I can try this system out 🙂 I look forward to diving in and reading more of your posts. With my own six kids to raise, I always love outside ideas on how to keep things rolling as smoothly as possible. Keep up the good work and sharing your ideas.
S.L Diamond says
Awww, adopting is so sweet, I would so love to do that.
Mique says
Hi Sharon! Thanks for linking up to my special About Me Pity Party last week. I love that you share your tips to run a smooth household with six children. You’re awesome!
Sharon says
Love your Pity Party Mique and I try to link-up often! Thanks for stopping by!
Megan says
Sharon, I love your story! We have one two year old son but adoption is something we feel called to. We want to wait for our son to be a little older so he can be a part of the process. I’m sure you have so many great tips!! Found you through the 30 days blog hop! Nice to meet you 🙂 – Megan (http://www.theremodeledlife.com)
Jen @WorldMomsBlog says
Hi Sharon,
I saw you speak at BBC Philly, and I have since referenced your blog regarding your tips on web design, as we’re working on our new site. I just wanted to drop a line and say, “Thank You, Again!”
Jen Burden 🙂
Sharon says
I am so happy to hear that my presentation was helpful to you! I will definitely stop by and take a look at your new site! 🙂
Annie says
I came across your website searching for ways to organize a closet in a shared bedroom. I love your closet tips. I, ahem, only have 2 boys, but I’m nowhere near as organized as you are, so I look forward to reading your tips on how to help me run my family and keep hubby happy. 🙂
Sharon says
So glad you found Momof6, in our little corner of the blogosphere Annie! Welcome!
Charmain says
I am also the mom of six children, with ages ranging from 17 years to 18 months. Anything homemade is fine by me, in fact I love doing things myself. I really like your website, and the article about the lego party. Tyler will love is party, thanks to your awsome ideas!
Sharon says
Thanks Charmain! It is alway good to find another Mom of 6 kids!
becky shantz says
Hi SHaron,
just bumped into your blog today. (I was looking for a coloured dough christmas cookie recipe actually)
Very encouraging to see it! especially your focus on routine and organization (SO IMPORTANT) and managing the kids without nannies, housecleaning, babysitting, etc. great focus on family 🙂
We have 4 kids so far (5,4,3,1) and I love it! we aren’t finished yet (I would love 6!) and I am very big on routine and organization (people always wonder how we do it- when it really seems natural if you’re organized)! AND it allows for lots of creativity and fun too.
And I love your grocery tips- we do very similar things (sales, stockpiling, etc.)
I really think it’s great that you’ve adopted too. my parents also had 3 kids (me and 2 more) and then adopted…and adopted… and adopted some more until they had 16 in total! So I had some early practice!
anyway- It’s great to be part of a big busy family
blessings to you and yours!
Becky (Ontario)
Sharon says
Becky I am so glad that you stumbled your way on over to Momof6! It seems like it wasn’t very long ago that I was in your shoes with four of my children under the age of 6! And the story that you share of your family while growling up just amazes and impresses me! I hope that you come back often and share more of your stories- what organizational tips work for your family… and where your struggle are. I hope we can all learn from one another here!
Roz says
Hi Becky
Thise two components (routine & organization) are vital to “pulling it off”
I have 4 very active tweens and teens, and often feel like I’m behind the eight ball, back peddling all the time, very discouraging. I need a good plan that’s doable and a bit flexible if something unpredictable happens. i wish you would share you tips and tricks. Thanks!