by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 11, 2022 | activities
We have moved around a lot as a military family. That has given us some great times to explore new areas and discover fun family activities. Free or low-cost activities for families in Northern Virginia are in this installment. >>>Not in the Northern Virginia area?...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 17, 2017 | activities
Many felt sorry for us when we had to move from the almost-tropical paradise of San Diego to the hi-desert of southern California. My husband was one of them! I kept an open mind, and figured there would be plenty of hidden gems (or not-so-hidden) to keep the kids...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 30, 2017 | activities, quick tip
What are your favorite free kids activities in your area? It’s Summer vacation here still, so I am learning about our new area and keeping a list of our go-to inexpensive kids activities. Have you checked out if the Free or Cheap Kids Activities List has your...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 28, 2017 | activities, motivation, quick tip
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 Lauren} We spent a little too much time this winter in front of the TV. I kept thinking “Only...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 1, 2017 | activities, homemaking
Recently I was sewing a robe for my oldest daughter. She asked if she could help and said she wanted to learn how to sew. Before jumping in, I wanted to look for a project to help with teaching children to sew. As a child, I remember my mom sitting at her sewing...