by Jaimi Erickson | May 19, 2022 | activities
The kids and I started making our summer bucket list. We are ready for time off from the school schedule! Our list includes day trips, fun events and play ideas for the kids and I to do during summer vacation. Little kids run and play all summer long, but the older...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 16, 2022 | motivation
I am a big believer in learning how the body works. Staying in health balance – mentally and physically – is a focus for me every day. I think it is vital for every person on the planet to stay in balance mind, body and soul. Science is clear: women are wired in...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 3, 2022 | activities, parenting
Even at my age I still remember the moment the bully made fun of me. It was on a field trip. It took me a long time to move past that feeling of humiliation. Bullies can effect our view of ourselves in deep ways. Teaching children about bullies is a life skill they...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 14, 2022 | homemaking
I had an unexpected week-long hospital stay when my husband was deployed. My household binder for emergencies had all the important info ready and accessible for family that came in to town to stay with my son. It is peace of mind that no matter what happens, you will...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 9, 2022 | activities
As part of our hands-on geology unit, we read about the layers of the earth. This hands-on geology activity will teach kids about the rock cycle using playdough. We learned a bit about mining too. Initially this hands-on activity was to discover how the rock cycle...
