by Jaimi Erickson | May 19, 2021 | faith, motherhood, motivation
I just wanted a break. I had been up since 2AM. My toddler did not need sleep-apparently. My wake-up call for the day happened at a time when during my college years I would just have been going to bed. I reached my limit as a mom. Ah, but this is adulthood....
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 20, 2019 | motherhood, parenting
{Guest Post} Co-Sleeping. That word will either put a fond smile on your face or have you running for the hills. For me, personally, co-sleeping was one of the best things I did as a new mother. Because let’s face it: being a new mom is no joke....
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 4, 2019 | me time, motherhood
There aren’t always solutions to parenting challenges other than sticking to what you are already doing. Time and patience are often all that is needed. This is easy to forget when you are an overwhelmed mom. Being a parent is a mission with long term goals requiring...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 24, 2019 | motherhood, quick tip
If you’re like me and living in the great Midwest, the summer season has yet to arrive in all its glory. We’re still stuck somewhere between transitioning from spring to summer with a lot of heavy rains and high winds. Unfortunately, most kids who suffer from...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 9, 2019 | motherhood, motivation
We think that our babies are going to constantly fuel us with the energy and love of being stay-at-home moms. The transition from career woman to stay-at-home mom appears simple at first. The desire in our heart and mind to spend all the quality time with our children...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 2, 2019 | motherhood, motivation
I have been a stay-at-home mom for over 11 years now. It has been the best time spent on being available for my kids, simplifying life with my husband’s schedule, and following the calling of my faith. I don’t think the transition is easy, however. When we shift from...
