by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 24, 2013 | motherhood, motivation
{Guest Post by Heather Von St. James} I never set out to be a stay-at-home mom. I was going to be a working mom, the main breadwinner, and let my husband be the one who took care of things when I had to work. It is what we agreed on and we were happy with...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 25, 2012 | parenting
Lately in discussions of parenting, the lesson being taught is whatever feels ‘right’ to you is the correct choice. I don’t think the terms ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ are worth the focus. They are subjective, especially these days. We need to look at what are best...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 4, 2012 | motherhood, parenting
After working in three different child care centers across the country and as my first child grew, I understood more concretely how my decision to leave my child in the care of others would impact him. It is the personal choice of my husband and I to not use day care....
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 6, 2012 | motherhood, motivation
I don’t write this blog because I think my life is perfect, or I am the perfect wife, or perfect mother. I write because despite all of my imperfections, I am happy, and will make every effort to be happy every day. These are my...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 19, 2011 | me time, motherhood
Me time does not always look like I picture it in my head. Quiet hours with a book and a warm cup of coffee just do not happen in my season of life with young children. Many moms tell me it’s hard to find time alone to get some ‘me time’....