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When You are An Overwhelmed Mom

September 4, 2019 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

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 long term vision. When you are an overwhelmed mom, this is tough! Trying to apply a solution can often … [Read more...]

Self Care: Free Cleanse Event

January 7, 2019 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Self care for moms that actually supports mental health and fitness? Count me in!

Within two days I felt more energy. It was a huge benefit to actually have time awake after the kids went to sleep so I could have quiet time. I had more energy for my husband. It was a step in the positive direction for my self care in terms of mental health and physical energy. This time of year always makes me view life more positively. It is a new start at the … [Read more...]

My Favorite Natural Products

September 26, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

My 4 favorite natural products that are not essential oils. I never knew it was this easy to live a natural lifestyle.

{Post by Heather} I’ve been purchasing my favorite natural products from Young Living religiously for a year now. I can’t believe it’s already been a year! I initially started using them to diffuse them to make my house smell better without toxic chemicals. You can read all about my personal journey with essential oils in this post. So I got my Young Living starter kit for a … [Read more...]

How to Navigate Motherhood When Your Spouse is Deployed

January 14, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Going through a deployment? I have been there too-multiple times. This is my list sharing how to navigate motherhood when your spouse is deployed. What would you add?

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. Please view my disclosure for full details. It was the most challenging time of my life. Surviving a deployment as a military spouse can take a lot of patience, and a lot of personal strength. I had to dig deep for strength and patience going … [Read more...]

Simple Home Decor

November 13, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 47 Comments

Simple Home decor - DIY and vintage finds to decorate your home on a budget.

As a SAHM, I work at home. I understand that 'work-at-home mom' implies that money is made, but I still work IN my home, no paycheck...oh well. As a SAHM, I am very home-centered: I care for kids, a house, a husband, a pet, the finances, etc. My main duties are home-related. Since my 'work' is mostly at home, I figured I would think of my home as my office. Making my home … [Read more...]

Lead a Fitness Challenge Group

November 10, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Want to lead a fitness challenge group? We have done the prep work for you and now you can get a copy of this complete fitness challenge kit for running your own fitness challenge group. Great for Young Living Distributors, Beach Body coaches, personal trainers and moms groups.

We moms tend to push aside our own goals to support the needs of our families. I spent many years doing this. Exercise did not happen, quiet time was never enough, and it gets frustrating. Let’s all get back on track. We can even get our mom-friends involved in getting fit together. If you are a personal trainer, Beach Body coach, or are simply a mom who wants to organize a … [Read more...]

Seek Happiness as a Mom

October 22, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Is your path of motherhood paved like every other mom? Feel like your way to seek happiness as a mom looks different from the rest? That's ok.

{Post by Heather} In the last couple of weeks, I’ve had a couple of encounters with other women that have left me feeling less than. It’s happened before and unfortunately, it’s bound to happen again. I know it’s not something that women do on purpose or because they’re judging me, but it irks me none-the-less as I try to seek happiness as a mom. So what could these women … [Read more...]

3 Reasons Asking for a Mommy Break Is Not Bad For You

September 24, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Asking for a mommy break is not bad for you. Here are 3 reasons you need to take time for yourself as a mom.

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 Lauren} Motherhood was everything I dreamed about as a child. Then as I got older the feelings intensified. I couldn't wait to have kids. I told my husband I wanted kids because I thought it would … [Read more...]

Self Care for New Moms

August 20, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Are you taking care of yourself mom? Self-care for the new mom can be hard. Self-care for any mom can be hard, but these ideas-and free printable-will help you fit it in.

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 Heather} If you are a new mom I know you read the title of this post and probably had 1 of 2 reactions. This woman is crazy. She has got to be kidding me. Or this hidden 3rd reaction...she … [Read more...]

Challenges of Motherhood: The First Five Years

August 6, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

15 challenges of motherhood that you will experience during the beginning years of your motherhood journey. Embrace the journey.

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 Jaimi}   I didn't really expect these challenges of motherhood to show up. My confidence that I was going to be able to keep my household clean, organized, calm and happy all the time was a … [Read more...]

What is Hygge? And Why You Need It.

May 14, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

What does hygge mean and why is it essential for achieving balance in 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: Post by Jessica}   As the New Year began, I mulled over what I wanted my “word of the year” to be. I finally found it. Maybe I should say it has finally found me. My goal for this year was to … [Read more...]

Unique and Useful Mother’s Day Gifts

April 30, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Get mom a unique and useful Mother's Day gift that she can use to find balance and joy as a mom.

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 Jaimi} I like to think that as a mom I have a little bit of insight into what moms like and appreciate when it comes to gifts. Useful things that last a while and can be used over and over again are … [Read more...]

Stop Feeling Guilty For Taking Me-Time

April 24, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

Do you feel guilty when you take some me-time in the midst of motherhood? Stop feeling guilty for taking me-time.

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 Lauren} I love being a stay at home mom. It was my dream as a child to grow up, have a family and stay at home with my kids. I feel so blessed to be able to this and enjoy spending quality time with … [Read more...]

Action Plan for the Tired Mom

January 8, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

Tired moms! Make a plan to take care of YOU, value your work, and recharge. This is a plan of action for the tired mom.

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 Brown} Do you burn out from being a stay at home mom from time to time?   You need a plan of action for the tired mom! Maybe you are burned out right now and you wonder how you are going to … [Read more...]

New Year’s Resolutions for Moms

January 1, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Setting new year's resolutions for moms can seem silly, but it is not. You are growing and changing every year-just like everyone else. Motherhood does not take from who you are, it gives you more. Make some resolutions for the year ahead with these ideas.

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 Jaimi} When we become moms, we do not give up everything for our kids. It feels like it many times because we really do not get to choose when it’s time to eat, sleep or even take a shower. That all … [Read more...]

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