by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 25, 2024 | activities
These five kid-made valentines crafts are simple activities that give children the opportunity to make their own valentines. Making their own valentines builds a child’s confidence and fine motor skill development. It can also be less expensive than buying boxed...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 29, 2024 | activities, motivation
If committing to a month of extra acts of kindness is intimidating, keep this in mind: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop The point of an activity like this is to focus on giving to others. That teaches our children a way to be...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 30, 2023 | activities
Indoor days when it is too cold to play outside, can be an opportunity to stay in pajamas and keep the pace slow. Avoid hearing “I’m bored!” with these 25 activities when it is too cold to play outside. The winter chill may keep us indoors on many...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 27, 2023 | activities
Painting activities for kids are not as messy and scary as they may seem. With a few quick set-up tips, your children can tackle even this salt and water color painting activity with an easy clean up. Gather your supplies, set up the work area, and let your kiddos get...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 9, 2022 | marriage
Even with older kids, some times it is just easier to work in a special date night in at home. My husband and I were engaged the day after Valentine’s Day. It was not exactly supposed to work that way. Let me give you the short version. We picked up the engagement...