by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 29, 2016 | activities, quick tip
I really enjoy the natural ways preschool learning activities can be woven into your time at home with your children. It is the times we get to do activities together that really calm all the kids down, connect us to each other and of course create a love for learning...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 26, 2016 | motherhood, parenting, quick tip
{Guest post by Riya Sander} It happens to every parent. Your sweet little baby begins fussing for no apparent reason. Then upon close examination, you find your little one has sprouted some teeth. It’s time to visit a dentist. How can you ensure that your child has a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 11, 2016 | homemaking, quick tip
Kids get bumps and bruises. Often, the simple injuries kids get just need a little ice. This simple DIY ice pack hack gives your kids the comfort they need without a dripping bag of melting ice to deal with. This ice pack hack stores easily in the freezer, and keeps a...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 19, 2016 | activities, quick tip
{Guest Post by Jennifer Monahan} How much do you remember from your world language classes in school? If you’re anything like me, probably not a lot. I remember feeling pressure to take a language class, but not much of what I learned has stuck with me over the...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 6, 2016 | activities, quick tip
A busy place in the Summer months, there are many free or cheap kids activities in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area for every season. Since we lived in Northern Virginia two separate times for a total of 4 years, we have a lot of familiarity with the...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 21, 2016 | activities, organization, quick tip
Heading to the beach with kids is not so simple as just jumping in the car and leaving, especially when you have toddlers and infants in tow! There is planning and preparation that goes into spending a fun day at the beach, There are some safety rules to follow as...
