by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 1, 2023 | motivation
It is a stressful time full of turmoil and unknowns. I am feeling pretty overwhelmed with a few life challenges. The stress of being a mother these days is so high. What I am doing is to focus on what I can control. What I can do in this time to create peace, is love...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 7, 2023 | motherhood, motivation
My only thought when we brought our first baby home from the hospital was I had to make being a stay-at-home mom work. Holding my baby in my arms I felt the weight of motherhood, but also the sure sense that it was my job to take the best care of him that I possibly...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 7, 2023 | motivation
Mom Burnout is a real thing. Our pretty social media pictures do not tell the whole story. I tend to be a tell it like it is person, but now that I am a little older, I know that most people do not want to know the reality. But, am I depressed or just burnt out as a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 28, 2023 | motivation
I started this blog to encourage friends who were unhappy being stay at home moms. They did not see the value of being home full time with their children. Teaching my daughters that choosing to stay at home is a worthwhile option is important to me. Teaching my sons...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 23, 2023 | motivation
I recently was asked to be a part of the uSpeak podcast. Minnie, the interviewer and founder of uSpeak, was so gracious to invite me in and allow me to share all about the SAHM Survival Guide resources and mission. The uSpeak podcast is put on by TCI -Transcription...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 16, 2023 | motivation
Try four hours of sleep MAX per night, two sore biceps from carrying two babies around, and a memory that is lifeless. That is life with twins during the first year. When I was pregnant with my twins (baby 3 & baby 4), I read a lot about twin development during...