Ben and Erin Napier at Home Town talk about how they prioritize family over everything: ‘Memories are not worth losing together’
Thanks to the huge success of their HGTV show Ben and Erin Napier have no shortage of opportunities.
But the couple – who host the Home Town show on the network – say they will always put family above all else.
‘We say there aren’t many opportunities,’ Erin, 35, tells PEOPLE.
The couple, having been married for 12 years, have their daughter Helen, three, together.
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‘For 18 years we get the impact of a lifetime. I want those years to be very good and happy and healthy, because we can never get them back, ‘she said.
‘No matter how good the opportunity or amount of money, there’s nothing to lose on memories with Helen. ‘
The couple also have a rule when it comes to business opportunities, agreeing not to stay away from Helen for more than two nights.
‘For 18 years we get the impact of a lifetime. I want those years to be great and happy and healthy, because we can never get them back, ‘said Erin about the couple spending time with their daughter.
‘If someone wants us to come and talk at something or have a look or trip related to our work, we say,’ If we can do it in two nights or less we can come. But if it’s going to be three nights, we’ll have to bring in our nanny and Helen and we’ll have to put yourself on the bill for that, ‘
The TV personality says if there is no budget for the girl to join them on the trip, they will refuse to do the gig.
‘If it’s like, “Oh, well we don’t have the budget for that.” Well, then, we can’t come. ‘
They also have a rule that they will not stay away from home for more than two nights unless their daughter can come with them: ‘If it’ s like, “Oh, well we don’t have the budget for that . ” Well, then, we can’t come. ‘
The couple also spoke to PEOPLE about their desire to ensure Helen’s upbringing is as normal as possible, with lots of outdoor activities.
‘We want to keep Helen away from screens until it becomes impossible.’ Erin explains.
‘She plays outside a lot. That is the goal. That’s how we grew up and we both had a magical childhood. ‘
The pair rose to fame in 2017 with the premiere of their Home Town show which follows them as they renovate homes for families in Laurel, Mississippi.
Hit Series: The duo rose to fame in 2017 with the premiere of their follow-up show Home Town as they renovate homes for families in Laurel, Mississippi