by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 8, 2026 | activities, parenting
According to the National Institute of Health, spending time in nature has a positive effect on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. However, we don’t need studies to see the effects on our kids: we know how much they enjoy being outside. ...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 11, 2025 | activities
Image: Freepik To meaningfully find quality time to spend outdoors with family, one does not need to have a big budget. As a matter of fact, some of the best childhood experiences, such as running through a nearby park, getting acquainted with the natural world,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 21, 2026 | activities
Image generated by Gemini That first sunny day of 2026 is finally here. If your house is anything like mine, the kids are bursting with energy and ready to get outside. You just want to open the back door, sip your coffee, and let them play freely. But then you...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 28, 2025 | homemaking
Raising a flock of chickens at home can be a huge task, especially if you’re doing it all by yourself. The good news? If you have a pair of capable hands—in other words, some kids—at home, it’s more than possible to teach them the proper way to care for your...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 16, 2025 | activities
Monkey bars are a wonderful way to encourage your kids to actively play, build strength, and stay entertained for hours – right in your own backyard, without having to venture far at all. But before you click ‘add to cart’ on those monkey bars you’ve been eyeing...
