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Simple Ways to Make Healthy Eating Easier for Busy Stay-at-Home Parents

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:27:44 +0000

Stay-at-home parenting is full of constant motion: meals, laundry, errands, nap schedules, school pickups, and unexpected messes. Even when you care deeply about nutrition, it can be hard to prepare balanced meals while meeting everyone else’s needs. The good news is that healthy eating does not have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming. A few […]

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6 Pumpkin Activities for Kids from Toddlers to School Age

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:10:52 +0000

It is pumpkin season! Pumpkin spice is back on the menu, and weekends are filled with apple picking and pumpkin hunting. Fall is the season for pumpkin activities for kids, and I have a list of x for you. These pumpkin activities are for toddlers up to school age kids. They are versatile and can […]

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Family City Breaks That Are Surprisingly Kid-Friendly

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:13:00 +0000

It’s easy to assume city breaks aren’t suited to children. Busy streets, long days of sightseeing and hushed museums make a beach resort seem the simpler choice. But the right city can be surprisingly family-friendly. Certain cities make it easier to travel with children since they have walkable areas, parks, family attractions and a large […]

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10 Simple Ways to Keep Your Family Accounts Safe Online

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:06:58 +0000

Source: Pexels.com Meeting the needs of families on the net is becoming a part of everyday life for many families. One can find parents on the net banking, shopping, watching videos or movies, learning about the new world of information, communicating, or going to the doctor’s office. These advances simplify life and save time in […]

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How to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Sibling

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:45:36 +0000

A toddler doesn’t understand what a new baby means until the baby’s there, and then they understand it completely. Someone else has arrived who takes up the parents’ time, makes noise, gets held constantly and can’t even play. The jealousy, regression and general chaos that follow are so predictable that it’s worth treating the months […]

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What Parents Should Know About Gambling Mechanics in Kids’ Games

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:23 +0000

Most parents picture a casino when they think about gambling, which is exactly why the version their children encounter is easy to miss. It does not involve chips or a betting slip. It looks like a crate that opens with a spinning animation, a pack of cards bought with in-game currency, or a countdown timer […]

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It Takes a Village, So Where’s Yours? Finding Support as a Modern Mom

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:36:48 +0000

“It takes a village,” was said to me at a baby shower once and I nodded along like I knew where mine was. I didn’t. My mom was two states away, and most of my friends didn’t have kids yet, so they were still sleeping in on weekends and, understandably, not that keen on my […]

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How to Keep Your Home Comfortable Year-Round Without Wasting Money

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:44:08 +0000

Source: Pexels Your home’s comfort system does a lot of heavy lifting. It keeps you cool during sticky summer afternoons, warm when winter decides to show off, and reasonably calm when your utility bill arrives. If you’re juggling family life, work, and a home budget, HVAC decisions can feel oddly high-stakes. A little knowledge helps […]

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How to Reclaim Your Back Porch from the Afternoon Glare

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:29:42 +0000

You finally get a quiet moment. The baby is asleep inside. The older kids are occupied with their toys. You step onto the back porch with an iced coffee, hoping to just sit and breathe for ten minutes. Then the afternoon sun hits you right in the eyes. We spend so much energy setting up […]

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Learning Odds and Evens in Math

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:15:35 +0000

Learning odd and even numbers takes some practice. We can help make that practice more fun by creating this hands-on math game for learning odd and even numbers. Essentially this starts as a sorting game. But, it builds recognition and strengthens mental math skills. To start you will need two colors of construction paper, scissors, […]

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