by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 21, 2022 | me time
Although I didn’t know it when we first met years ago, a new neighbor would become my dear friend. When she first welcomed us into the neighborhood, she had her sixth baby in her arms. I was a new mom learning to wrangle my first toddler. How to make really great...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 19, 2022 | homemaking
The new year is the perfect time to make some changes around the home. Whether it’s a small DIY project or an extensive home improvement it is always good to start off the year with a change to your home. As a parent you need to weigh your children’s needs, your...
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...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 8, 2022 | organization
Meal planning is part of my full time job as a mom. Taking care of the home means planning healthy meals into our days. It helps us get take out less. This saves money. In this time of rising prices, a good meal planning system like these stay-at-home mom meals that...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 2, 2022 | motherhood
We just hosted all four grandparents at our house for a week. When you have kids at home, there may not be large windows of time during your week to prep for the holidays. This time I approached the visit with less stress. I have learned how to manage stress...