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How to Transition from Career Woman to Stay-at-Home Mom

July 9, 2019 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

We think that our babies are going to constantly fuel us with the energy and love of being stay-at-home moms. The transition from career woman to stay-at-home mom appears simple at first. The desire in our heart and mind to spend all the quality time with our children is what we want to follow. The simplicity of one focus rather than balancing work and home. The … [Read more...]

Stay-at-Home Mom 101

July 2, 2019 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

I have been a stay-at-home mom for over 11 years now. It has been the best time spent on being available for my kids, simplifying life with my husband’s schedule, and following the calling of my faith. I don’t think the transition is easy, however. When we shift from working full time to being stay-at-home moms, life can feel very different. I was asked to share a basic … [Read more...]

Mom, When Are You Going to Get a Job?

November 4, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson 16 Comments

My son asked me, "Mom, when are you going to get a job?" It took me by surprise, but many people thought it and now I had actually been asked.

When I heard it, it made me laugh. My son asked me, "Mom, when are you going to get a job?" I figured one day I would have to have this conversation with my children. I had been thinking about what my answer would be when they asked me why I “don’t work”. The prospect of being asked this question never scared me, in fact, I looked forward to sharing my answer. I just … [Read more...]

We Are Girls

December 18, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

The next generation of female empowerment starts now. Mom Motivation Mondays.

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 Kristin} “We are girls, Mommy.” My observant, nearly three-year-old daughter loves bringing this to my attention lately. “Gavin and Dada are boys.” I look over and see her baby brother sitting on … [Read more...]

Would I Choose Stay-at-Home Mom All Over Again?

September 25, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

A friend asked me if I would choose to be a stay-at-home mom if I had to do it all over again? I had to think about it. It depends on the day, but thinking would I choose stay-at-home mom all over again was an eye-opener. It's not an easy answer.

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 Kristin Helms} I write a lot about my transformation from corporate life to stay-at-home mom life. It was such a radical shift in my existence - a true life pivot. As a result, I’ve had a few mamas … [Read more...]

Life without Raises and Praises

July 24, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

Beginning your journey of motherhood comes with many lighbulb moments. Those moments where you gain a wide-eyed knowledge about your role as a mom. For many moms, one realization is that motherhood is a role without raises and praises. There are blessings disguised, but often motivation has to come from within.

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 Kristin} It’s been almost 3 years now since I shut the door to my office for the last time. They say that motherhood changes you, and when you’re pregnant you just nod your head and pretend to … [Read more...]

Seeking Balance

June 5, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Moms seeking balance with all that is on your plate during motherhood.

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} “Now that I have kids it takes longer to get things done. It irritates me when I don’t have everything checked off of my to-do- list at the end of the day. Worst of all, I get annoyed with my kids … [Read more...]

Losing Myself in Motherhood

February 7, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 22 Comments

For moms who feel as if they are giving too much away and losing themselves in motherhood. Stop losing yourself in motherhood with the tips included for redefining who you are and enjoying some of what you did before you had children.

I was losing myself in motherhood. Motherhood. A collection of ups and downs, highs and lows, joy and sadness, frustration and love - there is just so much that comes with motherhood that is unexpected and not easily describable. Think for a moment about how many parenting books are currently on the market. I know there's a lot because I used to buy them trying … [Read more...]

Less than Perfect Mom

January 10, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

This year, I vow to be a "less than perfect" mom. I am shedding the stuff that doesn't matter to soak up the moments that matter as a mom. Mom Motivation Mondays

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} Until this year, I never fully understood what my parents talked about when they said each year went by faster than the last. I am now painfully aware that in order to truly feel the effects of … [Read more...]

The “Work” of A Mother: Working Mom’s Thoughts On Being A Stay-at-Home Mom

July 16, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 13 Comments

{Guest Post} "Mom, you're silly. Moms don't work." This is what my four year old said to me as we were driving in the car one day. We were having a conversation about why the mother of one of her classmate's was not at the event they had scheduled at school that day. She asked where her friend's mom was and I told her that her mother worked.   It was then that … [Read more...]

A Tool to Find Balance as a Mom

May 30, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 8 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ATracker by WonderApps for IZEA.  All opinions are 100% mine. We talk a lot about finding balance as moms. There are so many items on our to do lists each day, and we can feel like we did not accomplish much when items are not crossed off. Of course we are caring for children, a home and our families, but it would be … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: When You Need to Connect With Other SAHMs

May 7, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Sometimes you just need another stay-at-home mom to connect with and share about your day!  Yes, all moms go through parenting challenges and on some level we can share and connect, but to really have another mom KNOW what it is like to be at home is so helpful. We need to connect with others who really get it, who know what it's like staying home or focusing on the home all … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: When You Need to Connect in Faith

May 6, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 7 Comments

I need to connect in faith with other stay-at-home moms who love God. I would not be the mom that I am without my faith in God. With Jesus' example of self-sacrifice and service to others, I have a source of strength and a mission for my motherhood. It is not about me; it is about what I can do because of Him. I know not all moms are believers, or even subscribe to a … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Personal Growth

May 4, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Personal growth does not end when you become a stay-at-home mom. I know many of you feel that when you stop your career, stay at home, and devote so much time to your family, you begin to stop growing as a woman. Your personal growth matters. You are still a beautiful, growing individual even though your role at this time is to nurture and care of your family. That being said, … [Read more...]

Complete Guide for Stay-at-Home Moms: Work at Home Resources

April 22, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

At times, one income is not enough to live off of for various reasons. Being a stay-at-home mom is still possible even if you need to add a second source of income to your household. Included here are over 150 work at home resources and jobs for you to explore. If you want or need to look into work at home jobs, we have you covered.  … [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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