by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 8, 2019 | homemaking, quick tip
Now that summer is over and the kiddos are back in school (yay!) making sure that they have healthy food (which they will actually eat) is a whole new area that we moms have to tackle. #thestruggleisreal These back to school lunch ideas are a hit in my house. Back to...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 2, 2019 | parenting, quick tip
This topic of helping our kids focus and calm down is always part of back to school season. We all want our children to thrive each year, and that means helping them learn to the best of their abilities. Actions and emotions of children – and adults – are effected by...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 28, 2019 | quick tip
Up until a handful of years ago, I did not hesitate to buy the bargain sunscreen or convenient sunscreen option from the store. Then I learned more about the ingredients in those sunscreen varieties. I was astonished. My first thought was to head to Pinterest and find...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 24, 2019 | motherhood, quick tip
If you’re like me and living in the great Midwest, the summer season has yet to arrive in all its glory. We’re still stuck somewhere between transitioning from spring to summer with a lot of heavy rains and high winds. Unfortunately, most kids who suffer...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 8, 2019 | activities, quick tip
You can teach your children how to garden by following a few simple steps. I live in Colorado and our weather in the spring is very unpredictable. We could have snow all the way through May and freezing temps. If we want to harvest vegetables in the Fall,...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jan 12, 2019 | homemaking, motivation, quick tip
Taking kids out and about on field trips, to outdoor events or museums can end up being a pretty costly way to spend time together as a family. Zoos, museums and indoor bounce gyms are a lot of fun though! To afford the fun activities, we try to save money on kids...