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Welcome to the SAHM Guide!
Hi there! Welcome to my little corner of the internet. My name is Jaimi Erickson, and I am a mom who loves to encourage other mothers.
If you are in the season of raising children, making a home and staying focused on the end goals of motherhood, you are in the right place to fill your cup. I’m so glad you are here!
I have a background in early childhood education and I have taken that knowledge of how children learn and child psychology to apply it to help moms who are trying to survive – and thrive – at home caring for their families.
That is the goal here: for YOU to thrive in motherhood.
I am the mom of four including a set of twins. They are my full time job. I am also a military wife, writer and “professional” playdate planner. We have to meet mom friends somehow, right?!
You are invited to read and stay awhile. Let me tell you a little about how this site got started.
Shortly after my second child was born, a few friends of mine were not feeling like being at home with their kids was fulfilling. I wanted to encourage them. After sharing this idea, my closest mom friend suggested that I start a blog. I had no idea what a blog was at that time! So, I did a little research and just jumped in to it.
My mission started with a desire to help the moms who were wanting to be home with their kids but were not really understanding how it positively impacts their children. That grew into creating a free mini course for moms to take simple steps to simplify life, get organized and make intentional time for their families at home.
You can have balance too.
Over 6,000 moms have progressed through our free course and they are winning in their lives because they know the path to balance. Join them on your own personal path to balance as a mom. Subscribe now to access the free 3-day mini course, full freebie collection, encouragement, kids activities and support as you navigate your motherhood journey and learn to thrive!
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The Blog
The blog contains tips, resources and encouragement for mothers. We focus on the value of our time at home, living to raise solid families, and working to create balance at home.
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Resources and Freebies
Gain access to exclusive free gifts only for subscribers! These include checklists to keep each day organized, printables to reinforce values at home, and special ways to stay encouraged through the tough days.
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Free Mini Course
You can receive my free 4-day course The Quick Start Guide to Achieving Balance at Home when you become an email subscriber, which also grants you access to all of my other freebies!
The SAHM Guide was featured in the Top 20 Mommy Blogs. We have also been included in Twinkl’s Top Educational Blogs.
About SAHM Guide Founder, Jaimi Erickson
Wife, Mother, Writer
2003
Started working in child development.
While living in Colorado, Jaimi worked at a child care center caring for toddlers. It sparked her love of early childhood education and teaching. It also showed her how much she would miss if her own future children were in daycare all day. It inspired her love of teaching and her desire to become a stay-at-home mom if she ever had her own children.
2004
Married and started teaching
Jaimi and her husband were married while in college. In 2006, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education and began teaching preschool on a military base.
In 2007, Jaimi’s husband returned to military service and they found out she was pregnant, but miscarried early on in the pregnancy.
2008
My 1st was born!
Her oldest son, was born in Virginia. He was a rainbow baby. 🙂 He was always so inquisitive.
2011
Another child and the blog was born!
Their second child, a daughter, was born in North Carolina. She never napped, but was the cuddliest baby.
The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide was also founded this year!
2013
The twins!
Jaimi’s twins were born right after Christmas. It was an extremely tough pregnancy, early birth, and the most sleep-deprived experience for a few years. But, they made the Erickson family lively!
2016
Homeschooling
After a military move, Jaimi and her husband decided to start homeschooling their children. It was a tough choice, but one that they are so grateful that they made. It felt like a calling Jaimi had been ignoring for years.
2021
Contributing Writer at Spouselink
Jaimi was invited to become a contributing blogger for Spouselink, a military spouse-focused blog run by American Armed Services Legal Aid Association. She contributes two articles every month geared towards military spouses managing home, family and life in the often-challenging lifestyle of the military.
2023
Contributing Writer at HSLDA
After creating a homeschool group at their final military duty station, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jaimi was invited to write for the Homeschool Legal Defense Association‘s blog. She contributes homeschool and military homeschooling themed articles regularly.
2023
First ebook published!
Jaimi published an ebook all about hosting playdates. It was an essential activity as a SAHM to try to make friends and stay sane throughout my years of motherhood and military life. Many moms have emailed her over the years asking how to meet friends, so she put all her tips into How to Host a Playdate as an answer for moms looking to connect with other moms.
2024
First book A Parent’s Guide to School Choice is published!
After years of performing and compiling research, Jaimi published her first book to help parents feel encouraged as they make the best school choice for their children. The book contains multiple resources to help guide parents in their decision process. There are more school options than you may think!
2024
Contributing Writer for We Are The Mighty: Mighty Milspouse
Jaimi was selected as a freelance contributing writer for the newly launched Military spouse vertical at We Are The Mighty an online publication for the military community. She has contributed monthly and has a featured 8-part series about her strenuous experiences during her husband’s one year deployment detailing her health struggles and single parenting challenges.
2024
Interview with South Carolina Voyager Magazine
Jaimi was interviewed for a feature at South Carolina Voyager. She and her family moved to small town South Carolina upon her husband’s retirement from the miltiary. They bought their forever homestead and are setting down roots, enjoying life in the country.
…and the story continues…
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