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Spending Too Much Time with My Kids

May 8, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Feeling burned out from motherhood? You may be spending too much time with your kids. One mom shares how she realized her friend was burned out from being a good mom, and needed to find balance as a mom to take care of herself.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa} Am I spending too much time with my kids? “Lisa, I’m burned out. I never thought I’d get tired of being a stay at home mom and homeschooling my four kids. I just want to hide my head under … [Read more...]

How to Deal with Someone who Criticizes Your Parenting

April 17, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

When someone criticizes your parenting, it can tear your confidence down as a mom. No mom guilt is needed and you don't need to take offense. These tips will help you deal with someone who criticizes your parenting without confrontation.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lisa}   It’s never fun to have to deal with someone who criticizes your parenting.  It was an exhausting afternoon when an elderly friend questioned my parenting choices.  She positioned … [Read more...]

Encouraging My Husband

February 12, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Tips and resources for encouraging husbands to be leaders in marriage. This is not a "husbands are the bad guys" article. This is common sense and helpful tips from husbands to husbands.

It used to bother me. In fact, I probably held a bit of a grudge. When other women would share their proposal story there was romance, excitement, and elaborate details involved. For me, it was better to just gloss over the topic. “He said, 'Will you marry me?' and I said, 'Yes.'” Simple. Straightforward. But it annoyed me for years. Comparison was the real problem, but I took … [Read more...]

When I Feel Alone

January 28, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

When I Feel Alone as a mom, wife and daughter of God.

I make a career of waiting. I am a military wife-hurry up and wait is part of my life. I am alone a lot. Whether it is waiting for my husband to get home after 3 weeks away at a field operation, or after a 6 month deployment. I wait a lot. Add in being a mom-you know how that goes-and I pretty much have to wait for everyone. Patience does not come easily. … [Read more...]

Wanted: Mom Friends

November 1, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 10 Comments

Wanted: Mom Friends! Do you find it hard to make mom friends? Making friends as a mom can be hard work, yet we often feel we need friends to help us through motherhood.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Guest Post by Lisa Brown} There have been seasons in my life where I have had more time on my own than with friends or family.  Friends move away or life gets busy. Disagreements happen and hearts are … [Read more...]

The Blessing of A Son: 30 Days of Raising Boys Series

October 10, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

30 Days of Raising Boys Series-The Blessing of a Son with The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide at Kaylene Yoder Blog.

Many moms of boys would probably say they wanted their son. Most would say they love their son-hopefully all. But, would you ever say you need your son? I need my son’s help and leadership in my home. … [Read more...]

The Power of a Mother’s Presence

October 7, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Do you know the real power of a mother's presence in the life of her child?

As a child, I don't remember a day where my mom was not there. I am told my mom had to put me in a home daycare for a week after I was born, so she could transition from day shift to night shift. I was home with her all day, and my dad was home at night when she had to work. She basically did not sleep. Can you imagine? Maybe you sacrifice your sleep to be present in your … [Read more...]

9 Tips for Teaching Children to Obey

September 27, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 15 Comments

Teaching children to listen and obey is not always easy. Being a mom is hard work, but this mom of 4 shares her tips for teaching children through loving discipline.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Guest Post by Jenn Gigowski} Ephesians6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; I don't know about your children, but my son hadn't yet received the … [Read more...]

Teaching Children to Be Thankful {Free Printable}

September 5, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Teaching children to say grace. Free printable grace cards have helped us say grace every night,. You can download these for free as a newsletter subscriber of The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide.

We need to be better about saying grace before meals in our house. It is something that my husband and I have been wanting to teach the kids for a while. A combination of trying to keep up with our kids and also the fact that neither my husband or I grew up saying grace before regular meals has left us unsuccessful at making sure we say grace with the kids at dinner. I created … [Read more...]

For the Moms Who Had Abortions at Planned Parenthood

August 27, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 5 Comments

We may have all seen the videos showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing selling baby parts, but we are not talking about the moms who aborted those babies. Their lives teach lessons.

Have you seen the videos? Adults actually discussing selling baby parts, to the highest bidder. Babies who were not wanted, were not viewed as valuable just moments before suddenly became worth something after their lives had been terminated. We live in a strange world. I do not understand it all, but I think we need to talk about the group many are not discussing in this … [Read more...]

Wanting to Feel Like A Successful Mom

August 22, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

There are moments when I feel like a successful mom and then there are moments when I think I am failing as a mom! Often my feeling of failure is because I am listening to "parenting noise" around me rather than focusing on what my family needs in the moment. Imperfect Mom Confessional @ Busy Being Blessed

I often have days where I question EVERYTHING about my parenting approach. Usually these are the days when tantrums begin as soon as we get out of bed, milk gets spilled at least twice, and the Lego mess is almost too much to take. Then, there are days when things just work. My children have moments where they play well together, use their manners and even reward me with praise … [Read more...]

Why Do Moms Obsess About Me Time?

August 21, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

Why do we moms obsess about this one big thing? It is hard to avoid focusing on it especially on the challenging days of being a mom, but what do our kids need from us most?

  I am over it! Despite the advice, convincing, and suggestions of others, I just can't worry about it any more. It is a trap-to fall into obsession of me time that everyone says we need to have as our focus. Well, I am not worrying about it any more. … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: When You Need to Connect in Faith

May 6, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 7 Comments

I need to connect in faith with other stay-at-home moms who love God. I would not be the mom that I am without my faith in God. With Jesus' example of self-sacrifice and service to others, I have a source of strength and a mission for my motherhood. It is not about me; it is about what I can do because of Him. I know not all moms are believers, or even subscribe to a … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Marriage

May 5, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

So, I don't like to admit it, but I am not a perfect wife... Phew! Full disclosure takes a load off!! :)   Viewing marriage as a work in progress helps me remember that we are in this together, he and I. It's important to note that I could not be a stay-at-home mom without him. We are a partnership, splitting the work of a house and family, sharing in this effort, … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Child Loss and Miscarriage

May 3, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Child loss and miscarriage is something I grew up with. It was part of my childhood. My parents lost a baby 10 days after he was born. Justin, was 1 1/2 years younger than I and considering that my mom had a c-section, she had to recover from that surgical birth longer than her baby was alive. My parents had Justin cremated, and he was always with us, in his little box, … [Read more...]

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✌️ New motto. New mood. Let’s call this an i ✌️ New motto. New mood. Let’s call this an installment of things I learned in almost 40 years. 😅

Criticism is not something to deliver then cut and run. It only holds value in close relationships where a relationship will continue after the news is delivered. 

Criticism is thrown around like it costs nothing these days. Worse is when we deliver it and then bail on the receiver. 

I love teaching my kids life lessons in the moments where I hear them say something that catches my attention. Being present makes that so much easier. Especially teaching my girls how to navigate friendships with other girls is made easier with learning big lessons myself.

Loving people really does mean saying the nice things and when necessary saying the hard things...with full intent to be there to take the ramifications of delivering the truth and support the person through hearing it. 

If you find yourself delivering hard truth to friends but then ditching them to wrestle with the news alone, stop delivering truth. Truly. The love behind it disappears when we cut and run after. 

Love people. Without end. Especially during the pivotal tough points in relationships. 

Only the really good, long term relationships sprout from these interactions IF we stick around to build them through the tough moments. 💗 

Bless and release. All relationships benefit. 

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My kids climbing trees, playing with friends and g My kids climbing trees, playing with friends and getting to socialize is priceless right now.

There are two worlds developing lately. Here in NC other than a wearing a mask now and then, life is pretty normal. This is our world. 

I am so thankful. Praying for normal to get back to your area soon. 💛 Life is better lived with others. 

#getoutside #playtime #nclife #camplejeunelife #camplejeunenc #eastnc #easternnc #outdoorplay #homeschoolgroup #homeschoolinginnc #homeschoollife #freedom #livinglife #normallife #fridayvibes #timewithfriends
As far as our home and homeschool, 2021 has been a As far as our home and homeschool, 2021 has been a dream so far! 

Kids are eager to learn and ask for more, we have a system down, and I am even getting rest time in the evening after the kitchen is cleaned up. My husband and I get time together while the kids are still awake which is important for them to see. 

It has taken some realization of truth to create this peace and balance. Teaching my kids is a full time job. I am giving it that time this year and it is making all the difference. #shed #deadweightisgone #focusonthepresent #focusonfamily #thisismywork #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolingmama #homeschoolisafulltimejob #intentionalhomeschooling #intentionalmotherhood #intentionalmama #wifeandmother #homemakingmotivation #schoolathome #lifebalance
How long have you known your spouse? This guy an How long have you known your spouse? 

This guy and I met our senior year of high school. What a journey we were in for and did not ever realize! 

•4 kids + 1 miscarriage
•Navigating long distance relationship while dating, engaged and married
•Working to build faith as the center and focus of “us”
•Loving each other at our ugliest moments
•Building our home team for the long term

Every time the world feels heavy, chaotic, and strange, our marriage is a safe place. It makes our home calm amongst the storm of global politics. 

I have grown content with our imperfections- because there are much bigger problems to navigate in the world...am I right?! 😳

That brings me so much peace. 

Loving not only how well we work together but also the ways we still need to improve. That is where I am in my marriage. Grateful to have so much history with this guy. It fills my tank for all the years we have ahead of us to navigate as well. 

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It does not matter if you are a man or a woman, yo It does not matter if you are a man or a woman, you can not do it all well. 

Hi, my name is Jaimi and sometimes I deliver truth that cuts to the heart. 👌😉

Women have been fed a lie that they can and need to juggle it all. I have learned to juggle. Eventually balls fall. 

As I took on more because I was told all that mattered was my mindset, I inevitably had to set aside the tasks that God called me to do first. We never take on more and more and more and stay in balance without setting aside more than we should.

It is not a matter of mindset, it is a matter of priorities.

Have you heard of the “one thing every day”? Many make that a clean kitchen, workout completed or devotional time. My one this is my family. If I focus on them each day I feel successful. 

In my home there is peace. The world is in chaos, power has become currency, and morals have fallen away. But “me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

It has nothing to do with gender. No one can take on something new without setting aside something they were working on already. 

Peace and order in my home is worth it. I am setting aside the things that bring chaos into my life and home. I am only focusing on the things that serve God here. 

What have you done to focus on success with completing your priorities this year? Have you made small changes to get there or large leaps?

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Today we took the Christmas decorations down. It m Today we took the Christmas decorations down. It marked the real start of 2021 for us. 

For some reason I am feeling ready for Spring cleaning. Funny enough, as I was cleaning out some flower pots that had gone a little stagnant over the colder weeks, I saw shoots! My plants think Spring is on its way-it has been warm here over the last few days. 

Being greeted by this view as we were piling into the van this morning, felt energizing. 

My steps heading in to 2021 are more careful, pragmatic. It feels good to feel on course, back to what matters most, and have zero guilt for what I will put on the back burner this year to stay focused on giving my family my best. 

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"The only rock I know that stays steady, the only "The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works, is the family." - Lee Iacocca 

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Anyone else having about 3 Christmases with shippi Anyone else having about 3 Christmases with shipping challenges delaying packages? 🤣🤣

With family all long distance + the twins birthday 2 days after Christmas we end up with about 4 gift opening sessions over the course of Christmas week. I see no complaints from these kids. 😆 

How did package shipping go for you this year? Do you plan ahead for shipping gifts? 

We are definitely grateful for giving family. #christmasweek #giftopening #givinggifts #moregifts #feelingloved #holiday2020 #familytime2020
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Scanning old pics for our little pug and this one Scanning old pics for our little pug and this one made me laugh! Grumpy pug face on Maybelle and Henry. 🤣 Oh memories are sweet. 

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To whom much is given, much is expected. I have To whom much is given, much is expected. 

I have nothing but gratitude for this year, these people, and this life. 

Merry Christmas from us to you! 

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For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.”

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