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Natural Living Gift Guide

December 2, 2020 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Are you making changes to your lifestyle to live more naturally? If not that is ok! The holiday season is a great time to gift or request a gift that will help you set some goals to detox your home and be a more natural mama. This Natural Living Gift Guide is great inspiration for gifts and goals for the new year. … [Read more...]

Best Books for Babies

March 4, 2019 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Reading to our babies is so important. Babies have a unique attention span linked very much to their need for food and sleep frequently throughout the day. The best books for babies will lead you to great choices. Reading a book to your baby will be more about repetition, hearing language, and most importantly closeness to YOU. These are the best books for babies that I read … [Read more...]

Life Lessons in Christmas Activities

December 16, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

{Post by Lisa Brown} Life Lesson: Viewing Christmas Lights Viewing Christmas lights is one of our family’s favorite activities to partake in during the Holidays. I love bundling up in warm clothes with a big hot mug of flavored peppermint coffee.  I’m moved by each little light that twinkles so bright and the delightful sighs my children express.   Christmas lights are … [Read more...]

DIY Gifts: Save Money and Give with Love

December 10, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

DIY Gifts to save money and give with love. These 10 DIY ideas for Christmas gifts or hostess gifts over the holidays are so easy, and budget-friendly. Great gifts for teachers, mail carriers, and stocking stuffers.

DIY gifts are something I work into my holiday giving every year. They allow me to personalize gifts, give unique treats, and save money. This is all good for our household budget. DIY gifts are often easily made in large batches so you can make it once and create multiple gifts at one time. I use this batch processing method for all my neighbor gifts, teacher gifts and even … [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...]

Teaching Children to Sew

February 1, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 7 Comments

Teaching children to sew with a simple anf fun free printable sewing pattern and sewing project for kids.

Recently I was sewing a robe for my oldest daughter. She asked if she could help and said she wanted to learn how to sew. Before jumping in, I wanted to look for a project to help with teaching children to sew. As a child, I remember my mom sitting at her sewing machine. She still has the same one. It had its own table that the sewing machine folded down into for storage. … [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...]

Make Dads Feel Special

June 10, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Dads deserve to be appreciated every day. These Father's Day gift ideas are frugal and do not take a lot of time to put together to make dads feel special and loved every day. #sponsored

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Old Spice (P&G). The opinions and text are all mine. Please view my disclosure. We need to make dads feel special, because dads matter. When I view my work as a stay-at-home as actual work, it gives me value and makes me feel validated in my sacrifice to focus on home. When I feel that I matter, I am … [Read more...]

40+ DIY Gifts for Kids: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

December 1, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

Over 40 DIY gift ideas for kids including gifts for toddlers, preschool and school age kids as well as stockig stuffers and classroom gifts from Kid Blogger Network bloggers.

Living on one income means I have to watch our budget when it comes to buying Christmas gifts-and a lot of other things! DIY gifts for kids are a way to create more personal holiday gifts for kids that will get a lot of use. If you have an infant at home, a toddler, a preschooler or children who are school age, these 40+ DIY gifts for kids cover every age group. A bit of … [Read more...]

Luxe Night Cream: DIY Gift Idea

November 23, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Homemade gifts save money and are more personal. This DIY night cream with essential oils is a luxurious and restorative night cream you can make in bulk as a DIY Christmas gift.

This post contains affiliate and consultant links. Please view my disclosure for more info. You know what helps with living on one income? Making spa and bath products the DIY way. The DIY approach helps with my household budget. I found a recipe for a night cream that is thick, luxurious and really effective for moisturizing the skin and encouraging a smooth complexion. I … [Read more...]

Save Money On Personalized Gifts for Kids

November 11, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

Save money on personalized gifts for kids! No need to spend a ton of money to make the kids feel special this Christmas. Gift ideas and code to save included.

This post contains affiliate links and contains an honest review of I See Me products that I received in exchange for writing this post. All opinions are my own. You can view more in my disclosure. We spend so much time planning our children's gifts, but how much time do they actually spend playing with them before they are cast aside? Combining DIY gift ideas with meaningful … [Read more...]

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Link Up #150

November 10, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 5 Comments

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop and Link up party.

The second week of November already! Where does the time go? We had another great week here at our link up party and you picked some real winners to view! ♥ ♥ ♥  Here are the ones you viewed most ... … [Read more...]

Book-Based Activity and Craft Kits for Kids

December 13, 2014 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. This post was sponsored by Ivy Kids, LLC. Please view my disclosure. Finding the right gifts for kids, within a budget, can be hard. We want to give our children things that they want and at the same time we want that to be money well-spent. How we spend our money is important. My children have bins of toys, and we sort through them … [Read more...]

Photo Book Gift and Keepsake Ideas: MyPublisher Review

December 6, 2014 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

This post was sponsored by MyPublisher as part of the Shopathome Blogger Team. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure.   The thick of the baby stage can be so exhausting no matter how many babies you are caring for at one time. The challenges can wear us down, but if we focus on remembering the special moments of being a mom, we can get through it with a … [Read more...]

The Great PJ Elf Chase: A Christmas Eve Tradition

December 13, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

A fun Christmas Eve tradition for older kids-The Great PJ Elf Chase will appeal especially to curious boys who love scavenger hunts! This book and gift idea is a fun Christmas family tradition.

  This is a sponsored post and it contains affiliate links. For more information please see my disclosure. What if every year you had a Christmas Eve tradition that Santa's elves surprised your children with new pajamas, but your children had to try to find them in a scavenger hunt? That is exactly the fun Christmas Eve tradition shared in The Great PJ Elf Chase: a Christmas … [Read more...]

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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. 

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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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“The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, “The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, 
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.”

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Every ornament on our tree holds meaning. Many are Every ornament on our tree holds meaning. Many are kid-made; some were gifts to commemorate milestones like marriage and births; some we purchased each year with the theme of that year to remind us. 

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I love the memories of my tree. So many favorite ornaments. 

Which of your ornaments are your favorite? 

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