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If It Feels Like Too Much, It Probably Is

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:59:38 +0000

[Guest Post by Rebecca Barker] Do you ever have a gut feeling that things are getting to be too much? That mom instinct is probably right! If it feels like too much, it probably is are words to live by. As mothers we manage so very many aspects of our family’s lives. From those in […]

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Homeschooling Tips From A Single Mom

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:04:48 +0000

I am so excited to be teaming up with Jaimi today, and feel super honored to be a guest on her amazing blog! I didn’t start off homeschooling as a single mom. But here I am, a single mom of 5, homeschooling like a boss. Well, maybe not like a boss but I’m trying! Lol. […]

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The Best Dog Breeds for Families

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 22:35:48 +0000

{Guest Post by Samantha Randall} When you’re choosing your future furry companion, it’s prudent to pick one of the best dog breeds for families that would best fit your home, your lifestyle and your family. There is no one perfect dog for every one of those conditions, and the choice should be made on a […]

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6 Smart Tips for Eating Healthy on a Super Tight Budget

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:01 +0000

{Guest Post by Vanessa Davis} Eating healthy is a challenge in itself, but when you’re trying to sustain a healthy lifestyle on a tight budget, things can get difficult. One of the most common excuses for not taking care of how we eat is that eating healthy is much more expensive, plus it requires more […]

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6 New Language Learning Apps for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:00:26 +0000

{Guest Post by Jennifer Monahan} How much do you remember from your world language classes in school? If you’re anything like me, probably not a lot. I remember feeling pressure to take a language class, but not much of what I learned has stuck with me over the years. That’s not the case for kids […]

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When You Have a Child with Special Needs

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 20:30:15 +0000

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 Melissa Lilly} I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it. Every time, from the day I took her to see the developmental pediatrician, to getting the […]

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When I Love Being a Mom

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:30:08 +0000

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 Melissa Lawrence} I really do love being a mom, but being a mom is a full-time job! There are no holidays or lunch breaks and vacations can more […]

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When I Feel Alone

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:19:35 +0000

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 […]

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Lessons of a First-Time Stay-at-Home Mom

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:34:34 +0000

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 Grace Star} As a mom of two under 2, I remember sitting at my dining room table finally getting a chance to eat some lunch. Manny, my […]

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I Don’t Enjoy All Moments of Being A Mom

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 22:30:53 +0000

It goes by so fast… A school bus pulls up and slowly comes to a squeaky halt at the corner by our house. As it stops I hear a front door slam and out runs a little girl with a bob and newly pierced ears. She has on her backpack and her new school outfit. […]

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