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5 Ways to Get Siblings Excited about a New Baby

October 8, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Ideas to get siblings excited for a new baby.

{Post by Tracy} Our first fur baby and princess pup Zoe was not excited about our twins joining the family. She saw the twins for the first time and looked so surprised. She seemed to think they were 2 little birds sitting on top of the changing table. I was worried she would not adjust to having 2 new babies at her house. Now they love each other. A couple of years … [Read more...]

Animal Baby Shower Invitations

June 30, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

Baby shower invitations that offer printed proof so you can make sure your baby shower invitations are just they way you want. Animal baby shower invitations available for boy baby shower or girl baby shower plus cards for any occasion.

This post is sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure for more info. I knew something was going on when I started walking up the stairs. My husband had let it slip that some friends were coming over, and I had a good idea what they were doing. We had been out all morning-he said we had to be out. When we drove home, I could tell by … [Read more...]

8 Natural Baby Care Tips

January 7, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson 18 Comments

These tips for natural baby care are so helpful for saving money and using natural products.

It was the third time we visited the doctor for my son's skin rash. Living in a humid climate could have been the cause, and we tried the prescribed treatments. Nothing was working. Worse yet were the side effects listed on the tube of cream the doctor recommended. No one ever suggested natural baby care tips. I started to look into it on my own. Caring for our babies is … [Read more...]

Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby

August 19, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

14 ways to soothe a crying baby. Tips from a mom of 4 who spent many late night awake with a crying baby. These may not all work for you, but they are a go-to list of things to try when baby is crying. #Sponsored by @Gerber.

  It was one of those moments where I thought I was going to lose my mind. While trying to soothe a crying baby I felt my body tense up, my teeth clenched, and I was so exhausted, frustrated and empty of ideas, I started crying. I did not want to be mad at my baby. I wanted to soothe my child. I wanted to have a magic touch in that moment of total anxiety, panic and … [Read more...]

Reusable Baby Wipes

February 27, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Make your own reusable baby wipes to support your baby's sensitive skin and save money with this DIY Reusable Baby Wipes idea and printable recipe.

Reusable baby wipes are essential when your baby has sensitive skin, you want to save money, or you just want to know exactly what you are putting on your baby's precious skin. Store-bought diaper wipes were a problem for my twin boy when he was born. Even the sensitive version of store-bought diaper wipes irritated his skin. We had to improvise-and our pediatrician gave … [Read more...]

Homemade Baby Massage Oil

February 25, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 9 Comments

Homemade Baby Massage Oil (or adult massage oil) made with 2 ingredients!

Homemade baby massage oil is made from 2 ingredients and encourages skin-to-skin contact. Skin-to-skin contact with your baby is essential for you both! Baby massage is a way to encourage skin-to-skin contact between parents and babies. My simple homemade baby massage oil is all-natural, and can be made in any amount you want. My recipe uses about 1/4 cup of oil to start. … [Read more...]

How to Prepare for Having Twins

February 5, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

How to prepare for having twins. 8 tips for pregnant moms and parents expecting twins.

Are you having twins? When I told my husband the ultrasound showed two babies, he said, “How did that happen?” Perfect dad response isn’t it? He is a silly one, but preparing for twins is serious business. If you are having twins, prepare now. These are the tips that helped me prepare for having twins. I hope it will be encouragement that YOU CAN DO IT! What you need to … [Read more...]

Routines and Schedules for Stay-at-Home Moms

September 16, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 8 Comments

Find resources for implementing routines and schedules in your home. Printables and suggested schedules make it so easy!

This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure for more information. Do you need a routine or schedule at home? Routines and schedules for stay-at-home moms can help us feel so much more productive! I am a fan of a daily routine or rhythm. It helps me remember what things I want to try to accomplish each day (try being the operative word). If you are struggling … [Read more...]

Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Babies and Children

September 9, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Young Living essential oils for babies-homemade baby massage oil recipe too.

  Essential Oils for Babies, Pregnancy and Children There are so many uses for essential oils whether you are pregnant or already have children. From aiding restful sleep, to minimizing tension, to dietary supplements that support the body, essential oils are a way to maintain wellness and encourage your health as well as the health of your children. I will be sharing … [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...]

Sensory Bin for Babies with Cloth Napkins

May 14, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Infants often dislike tummy time. Giving them a simple sensory bin for babies can keep them playing (and getting stronger) longer. Simple baby activities are a nice way to introduce sensory exploration and language to infants. (PLUS, as moms, it gives us a feeling of actually teaching our infants and engaging with them.) … [Read more...]

Moms Share Together: Baby Carrier Recommendations

April 12, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 9 Comments

You learn a lot as you grown as a mom. I remember the list of gear that my husband and I registered for was pretty light. I had very honest friends who offered their advice on what we needed as well as what we did not. When the twins were born, we had very few people we knew who had twins, so we started from scratch on some things like gathering baby carrier … [Read more...]

Can Babies Be Bad News?

January 11, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 5 Comments

I couldn't believe it! She referred to it as good news, but why would the alternate have been bad? Can babies be bad news?

Until my twin pregnancy, I never thought pregnancy and a baby were anything other than blessings. They are gifts from God, rewards one verse calls them. That is what I thought until we traveled down the road of genetic testing with the twins. I still remember the phone call like it happened yesterday: "Hello, may I speak with Mrs. Erickson?"   "Yes, this is … [Read more...]

9 Tips for Painting with Infants

May 18, 2014 by Jaimi Erickson 12 Comments

This post is sponsored by Language Launchers.  All opinions are my own. Please see my disclosure. Painting with infants does not have to be scary and it is a great way to explore with your baby at home. Many moms are always searching for activities to do with their infants. I decided to expand my list of tips for painting with infants to include in The Ultimate Guide to … [Read more...]

9+ Tips for Breastfeeding Twins or Single Babies

May 13, 2014 by Jaimi Erickson 17 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure.   With four kids in the house two of whom are twins, I have experienced quite a bit of breastfeeding. My first child nursed for 5 1/2 months, my second for a year and the twins nursed until they were 13 months old. Feeding single babies is different than feeding twins, but the 9 tips I share with you here … [Read more...]

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