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Planning for the New School Year

August 9, 2020 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Planning for the new school year (covid or not) means balance and flexibility are the keys. These 5 tips helped me stay positive about the new school year for my kids.

As I approach the first day of school, I do not want to let fear and anxiety lead me. I am focused on a systematic approach to our school year even though Covid is around. These 5 tips help me with planning for the year ahead-any year ahead whether Covid is happening or not. Balance can still be reached when we take a smart approach to each day. … [Read more...]

Stay at Home Snacks During Quarantine

April 12, 2020 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

Anyone else's kids eating all the time these days? Mine are! It is a constant event when kids are home for school it seems. I found some stay at home snacks during quarantine to help us extend our time between grocery trips. When you can't shop multiple times a week, want to reduce how much you are spending on snacks, or just want to serve your kids healthy, inexpensive … [Read more...]

Getting Kids to Eat What You Cook

December 15, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Getting kids to eat what you cook can be a struggle! Try this tip next time.

{Post by Jessica Stremer} Have you ever cooked a super yummy dish, only to have your kids refuse to eat it because they can see some tiny spec of spices, herbs or seasonings?  My kids used to pull this on me all the time, even though I knew they would like their meal once they tried it. Getting kids to eat what you cook can be a struggle! … [Read more...]

Skillet Chicken with Cilantro Lime Sauce

October 28, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Quick family meal ideas skillet chicken with cilantro lime sauce Jiffy cornbread jazzed up and a unique tip for flavoring food and saving money.

{Post by Jessica Stremer} Fall is officially in full-swing and our weekdays are packed to the brim with kid’s activities!  Many nights of the week we enjoy crockpot meals. I often serve something that I previously prepped and froze.  One of my current go-to dishes is a basic Skillet Chicken that I serve with Cilantro Lime Sauce. You can leave a few pieces of chicken plain … [Read more...]

Spend Less Time in the Kitchen for a Balanced Lunch for Kids

September 24, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

Spend Less Time in the Kitchen for a Balanced Lunch for Kids AD Ekrich Deli Meat

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Eckrich Deli Meat. Lunch is a meal of the day where my kids generally get free choice about what to eat. It helps me spend less time in the kitchen so I can sit with them and eat too. Only one child actually likes sandwiches, so we often do a deli tray-style lunch. Call it a kid’s version of a charcuterie board. I use this … [Read more...]

5 Quick Dinners for Busy Moms

February 26, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

5 quick dinners for busy moms that will leave you prepped for dinner time without the hassle of complicated recipes! These easy meals are great and you can keep your pantry stocked with great meals for your family that take no time.

{Post by Heather} Tell me if this scenario sounds vaguely familiar: You get home with the kids and everyone is starving. I mean, bite-your-own-arm off starving conditions. You realize you have nothing defrosted, bought or ready to eat. Basically you can cook air for dinner. And you think to yourself: How is this possible when-let’s be real-we know we’ve pinned a million … [Read more...]

5 Smoothie Recipes Your Kids Will Enjoy

May 22, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 5 Comments

Picky eaters? Try these 5 smoothie recipes kids will enjoy to get more healthy fruits and vegetables into your picky child's diet.

{Guest Post} Can’t seem to get your kids to eat their fruits and veggies? You’re definitely not alone! No matter how creative you try to be in sneaking veggies into meals, you can still find yourself facing a major battle if they realize what you’re doing. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to try a different approach. Instead of trying to make them eat their … [Read more...]

Chocolate Pudding Pie with Greek Yogurt

May 15, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

So yummy! This healthier version of chocolate pudding pie is so decadent! It takes minutes to put together too, so it's a quick kid-friendly dessert to make in a pinch.

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jaimi} Remember those pudding cups when you were a kid? It was such a decadent treat to get one of those in my lunch box. I've got a healthier version for you! This chocolate pudding dessert … [Read more...]

7 Delicious and Healthful Salads

January 9, 2017 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Stick with your health and fitness goals by enhancing your diet. These 7 delicious and healthful salads are recipes filled with flavor that can boost your health.

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessica} When you set health and fitness goals, what you eat is a key consideration. Delicious and healthful salad recipes are an easy way to boost your veggie intake and boost your health. I … [Read more...]

4 Simple Short Cuts for Busy Moms

December 13, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

4 homemaking short cuts for busy moms.

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Tricia} Life is hectic.  I thought it would get less busy once my children got bigger.  After all, they’re bigger.  They can do things on their own like grab their own snacks, pour their own … [Read more...]

Four Holiday Cookie Recipes

November 29, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

Enter the giveaway detailed in the post and grab these 4 holiday cookie recipes with free printable recipe cards. Homemaking Tips Tuesday will get you ready for the holidays!

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessica} Each year I look forward to having the opportunity to do some holiday baking. I have included 4 holiday cookie recipes here with printable recipe cards. There is just something … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Turkey Mac and Cheese

November 8, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Turkey Mac and Cheese recipe. Great for using Thanksgiving leftovers.

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jaimi} Turning the clocks back, Fall weather, and pumpkin spice all go together in perfect harmony. This time of year we are planning for the holidays, and seeking out new recipes to jazz up … [Read more...]

Meal Delivery Service Comparison: Which is Best?

October 31, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

What meal delivery service is best? I reviewed 7 meal delivery services to do a meal delivery service comparison and share my thoughts on price, packaging and flavor!

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessica} A meal delivery service can be a great option for those struggling to regularly get to the grocery store or for those who want to get out of a cooking rut.  While it may be cheaper … [Read more...]

Meal Planning Made Simple

September 13, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 9 Comments

Meal planning made simple is possible! De-stress dinner prep by planning ahead and using these tips to macimize your budget and your time in the kitchen. (A 3-part series as part of Homemaking Tips Tuesdays at The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide.)

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jessie} The kids are back to school and the holidays will be here before we know it.  Fall sports and recreational activities are gearing up, and life is busy again.  Many moms are left … [Read more...]

Finding Time When You Don’t Have Enough

June 19, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 7 Comments

Trying to do it all every day and failing? Finding time when you don't have enough is frustrating. Check out tips from a mom who works and balances time at home with the kids by using these organization tips for time management.

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} Do you do it all? Are you feeling stretched for time? Are you constantly doing and doing but yet it feels like you’re not getting anything done? You’re most definitely not alone. … [Read more...]

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“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” - Audrey Hepburn

I spotted her just looking at our little seedlings. The peace of doing with our hands what we have learned with our mind is so satisfying. 

Tomorrow we can plant our first seeds in the outdoor garden beds. I am so excited for the simple task.

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Focus for art + dirty finger nails from playing in Focus for art + dirty finger nails from playing in the woods. 🎨 🌲 

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What are your plans for the weekend? #friyay We What are your plans for the weekend? #friyay 

We are having a few neighbors over tonight. (Obviously not locked down here. 👌) 

I am thankful for like minded people. 

I am thankful too for friends that are not always on the same page. 

I am thankful for God’s word that teaches us to create and build community in love. 

I am thankful for Fridays. 💗💗💗

What are you thankful for today? 

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Today’s schooling looked a bit like this. 💕 L Today’s schooling looked a bit like this. 💕 Library, reading, painting the toy that came in the kids meal, reading time, and calm. 

When I think about my homeschool style (aka structure) it has definitely evolved over the years. I never really researched a style until today actually. 😂 What I found was, we started as Traditional - workbook-based learning. Then I added Unit Studies to our Traditional structure. Now we naturally have shifted to a more Charlotte Mason + Unit Study approach for some subjects and Traditional approach for a few subjects (math most specifically). 

Flexibility keeps our interest. Plus learning never stops.

Today our day began with a visit to our library. When we got home the kids all found a spot and were so quietly reading I did not want to shift gears! So I didn’t. 

There was reading, eating, drawing, painting, and so much quiet you guys I just had to let the kids go with this. My brain was soaking in the peacefulness.

When I started homeschooling, I would have never thought that a day like this would make me feel successful. It feels so good to have reached this point. 

When days happen like today, it feels pretty much like magic. 

What is your style if you homeschool? If not, what style would most appeal to your family?
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You know what’s funny? I took this pic not even You know what’s funny? I took this pic not even noticing what random things were out of place. 😅 Perfect for this post today. 👇

Motherhood is a juggling act. We try to seek balance and be joyful, but kids, husband, house, our needs and wants all pull us in different directions.

We worry that if we drop one ball they all will come crashing down! We are busy, yet not feeling productive many days. The line between needs and wants become blurred.

Attempting to keep it all organized is overwhelming. 

We tend to define balance with images in magazines, snapshots of other moms who are
having a together day when we are not, or elaborate spring cleaning tasks that sound great and get pinned but ultimately leave us feeling even deeper in frustration when we do not complete them.

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Balance is not a place where you go and never ever again feel a bump in the road.

Balance is an on-going, always changing, never finished job. 

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If you feel out of balance today, you are just in the process of working your way back to it. 

If today was a great day, prepare yourself now because the scale may tilt and things may feel out of your control tomorrow. #reallife

It is not easy to cut things from our calendars or limit our focus each day. I feel that struggle so much. My whole family needs and deserves my time and attention. I am constantly in a state of re-balance, and making attempts to re-organize, as I attempt to balance four children and a husband.

That requires a lot of humility, prayers for God’s peace in my life, and relieving myself of any guilt for not doing it all every day.

Do you see the items out of place in this pic or are you focused on the beauty within it? 😉💕

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#AD Today was hard! School took longer than expect #AD Today was hard! School took longer than expected, grocery shopping got pushed back, and I am soaking up my time to get quiet and pray it all away. 

I have discovered simple, quick ways to feel refreshed staying at home. With four kids, homeschooling and military life I can not just get a break when I feel I need it. 

These ideas have helped me feel rejuvenated in small moments even when I can not get out of the house to have a break.

One of the simplest ways to recharge is with a good old hot shower. I think it pretty much cures mom overwhelm and stress. I always planned my showers around the kids’ quiet times. That way I could take my time.

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I put together a helpful list of ways to help us moms feel refreshed.

They are simple actions we can take to care for ourselves each day. I even have some ideas from my friends here on Instagram too! 

Check out the tips from my friends on the blog (via link in bio):

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What are your favorite hair, skin or spa products to make your pamper time feel special?

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I spy two creatures who naturally love nature, wat I spy two creatures who naturally love nature, water and most of all dirt. 😍

Are your kids the outdoorsy, adventurous types? Anyone just over having clean floors with all the wet boots and feet going in and out like me? 🙋‍♀️🤦‍♀️

I can handle dirty floors for all this nature play without a doubt. 

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#AD Yesterday we had some talks. Things got a litt #AD Yesterday we had some talks. Things got a little tense. There were tears because she was embarrassed about what she did and said. 

I made sure to go to her room after things cooled down (where she was sent for her behavior) and ask why, talk about my reason why, and then she decided to come down and eat her dinner. (The whole issue was that dinner included a green vegetable...😅😂)

Everything returned to contentment. We all smiled. This is real life and real parenting. Our emotions clashed but calm logic brought things back in focus.

Today we can laugh and be silly thinking about it. 

What is the most recent heated or challenging moment you’ve experienced with your kids lately? Did things get resolved? 

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How have you been taking time to recharge while st How have you been taking time to recharge while staying at home? Making my list of favorite ways to refresh ‘cause moms with full schedules from morning to night need some simple ideas to get in quiet time. 👏 Do you need recharge time?

I like keeping it simple. 👌 Luxurious shampoo and body butter to maximize the spa feel after a hot shower, Bible study in the morning with my coffee, walking the dog solo are just a few of my break ideas. (I think hot showers are a cure all for a lot of stress! Time to think, feeling the strain wash away...all good things.) What do you think?

Since I have been a #stayathomemom for 13 years now, my kids have always been around and my time has been devoted to home and family. But I NEED time to have quiet and just be alone too. 

That means I have to squeeze in my recharge time in creative, simple ways. 

I am going to finish up this blog post and share it all with you. Share what you do too! I would love to give you a  mention you in the post. 👩🏼‍💻 💕

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When you really focus on fear, isn’t it pretty s When you really focus on fear, isn’t it pretty silly how much we let it run our lives? 

Anyone who knows my 7 year old daughter knows she has a “no fear” spirit. She can be a bit of an adrenaline junkie. She is always moving, seeking out fun and not intimidated by the unknown.

As a parent I both admire and cringe. 😅 

I find that I have to suppress my fear when it comes to her adventurous spirit so I do not diminish her true nature. I also have to be on the ball from a parenting perspective to talk through being smart while having fun. 

It is not as if we can ever see the results from the actions before we act though. 

Remembering myself how I truly only know what I see and what faith teaches me allows me to focus on eliminating fear from ruling.

For many years I was the opposite of my wild child. I was always thinking too far ahead to see what potential pain may come. That suppressed my nature. I see my kids so social, so eager to try new things and it energizes me to set that example too. 

Fear is not a worthwhile debate partner. 

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” ~Proverbs 31:25, NIV

Do you wrestle with fear in parenting and life in general or are you more of the no fear type?

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