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Storage Solution for Kids Art and Projects

August 9, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Do you throw out the kids art or keep every piece? Try this storage solution for kids art and projects so you can preserve their creations and not clutter up your house.

When my children are little, I start introducing crayons and coloring. I like to save their little pieces of artwork and jot down their age at the time, so we can look back on their projects years down the road. It can be hard to decide how to store these activities and keep them from piling up on the kitchen counter. A simple storage solution for kids art helped me preserve … [Read more...]

Learning Animal Names with Name Tags

August 8, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 7 Comments

Toddler activity for learning animal names with simple animal nametags.

My kids were playing with their toy animals a lot. I noticed that my toddler already knew the animal names, and my oldest was nearly at reading age. In the midst of one of their pretend play sessions, I asked them if they wanted to make name tags for the animals. They are usually game for a fun activity! With items we already had at home, I made some simple name tags for … [Read more...]

Help Kids Keep the Bookshelf Organized-A Quick Tip

July 23, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 6 Comments

A few months ago I got extremely tired of our playroom floor looking like it was carpeted in books. It is hard to get my cleaning accomplished, let alone just walk across the floor, when books are thrown about everywhere. I also do not like the fact that my kids thought they should just toss the books aside and grab a new one paying no mind to how they were treating their … [Read more...]

100 Days of Play: YARN PICTURES

July 3, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 9 Comments

Creating yarn pictures is a simple exploration of abstract art and a fine motor exercise. It is also good practice using glue! Included is a book recommendation that fits perfectly with the creative art project. Yarn pictrures can be completed indoors or out. If you have a beautiful day outside, take your supplies outdoors. Sit in the driveway or on the grass to create! … [Read more...]

Motherhood is a Calling

June 13, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 10 Comments

Motherhood is a calling, a high calling on our life, time and faith. When we have a baby, it's go time. It's time to dig deep, face the challenges and do the best that we can.

We do not have to view doing for others as separate from doing for ourselves. Self-fulfillment is the name of the game these days. If I tell people I do not care what personal success I get out of life, I get funny looks. I just want to serve my family and those who may need me each day. Motherhood is a calling. It has been my calling. I don't view it as anything less. If … [Read more...]

Helping Kids Make Healthy Food Choices: Snack Organization Station

June 2, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 5 Comments

Teaching children to make healthy eating choices can be tough-especially when as a mom it can be easy to have them grab whatever is within their reach to make things quick.   This organizational tip will help when you hear, "Mom, I'm hungry!" for the 100th time today! Get healthy snacks ready and into your kids' hands quickly. (A great help for picky eaters too!) … [Read more...]

My Description of the Perfect Mom

May 16, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 13 Comments

You just might be the perfect mom. I'd say this list includes you for sure!

If we are made in God's perfect image, then each of us is a version of perfect. The world's definition is not the one we need to worry about. This is my description of the perfect mom considering the reality of life as a stay-at-home mom. We each are perfect for our children and our families because of our strengths, weaknesses and lessons we will teach with both. I think … [Read more...]

There Are No Perfect Parents

May 6, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 11 Comments

[Sponsored Post] See my disclosure. I had parents who enjoyed parenthood, but they were realistic about it. When they were frustrated my brother and I knew it. We knew why because they would tell us. We saw them argue. We saw them greet each other with a kiss when my dad would come home from work.  My mom would literally stop what she was doing, go to the door, and … [Read more...]

Money Lessons Through Chores

April 29, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 2 Comments

Teaching kids money lessons through chores plus detailed chore lists by age.

Often posts about chores for children discuss the very important way chores/jobs help children develop a sense of responsibility and purpose within the family. There are many reasons why children should help around the house and one of them is learning money lessons. It's not a comfortable subject for many, but that is precisely why we need to teach our children the value of … [Read more...]

Spin-Off Activities: No Lesson Plan Required

April 12, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

Preschool sensory spin-off activities no lesson plan required. These are perfect for Spring and Easter time.

How can one activity spring off into multiple others? It happens a lot in our house! It’s exciting to follow the interests of our children to expand their learning. First, we had dyed egg shells when were did the dying egg shells activity. When I was cleaning up our supplies, my son asked, “What color will it be if we pour them all together?” He was talking about all … [Read more...]

When Your Child Has Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips

April 5, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

The signs of hip dysplasia in children. One mom's encouragement if your child has hip dysplasia.

 Guest Post by: Jamie The past month has been a whirlwind of emotions in our household.  My youngest son was a late walker-16 months and a few days. He has the cutest little toddler walk; he looks like he’s just got a bounce to his step. That bounce, however, is caused by a difference in leg length, which is a result of his hips not being in the proper … [Read more...]

Does Being A Stay-at-Home Mom Matter?

April 3, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 14 Comments

Being a stay-at-home mom matters.

       Are our children going to turn out fine no matter what?    Is it all out of our control?    I have read comments stating that being a stay-at-home mom does not matter.  The choices we make as moms has no affect on our children. I think-as a mom of four who has been doing this parenting thing for 10 years now-every choice we make when it comes to … [Read more...]

I Never Set Out to be a Stay at Home Mom

March 24, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 5 Comments

I never set out to be a stay-at-home mom. Living with a chronic illness chose for me.

{Guest Post by Heather Von St. James}    I never set out to be a stay at home mom. I was going to be a working mom, the main breadwinner, and let my husband be the one who took care of things when I had to work. It is what we agreed on and we were happy with the decision. Then I actually HAD the baby. Lily was born in August of 2005, and when I had to go back … [Read more...]

5 Spring Activities for Toddlers, Preschoolers & Kindergarten

March 21, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

Spring activities for kids from toddlers, preschool, and to kindergarten age. A variety of learning activities that can be adapted easily to fit each age group.

Spring activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten kids are shared often on this blog. It is a season that has so many themes attached to it that creating learning activities for kids can be easy. I rounded up a handful of Spring activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten kids that have appeared on the blog. Depending on your child's skill level, they may … [Read more...]

Infant Language Development Tips and Activities

March 17, 2013 by Jaimi Erickson 22 Comments

Spark your infants language development with tips and activities shared by a speech language pathologist.

At the intersection of playful babble exchanges, shared book experiences, and singing yourself silly you will find a great destination.  It’s called language competency.  Try to imagine a solid foundation of conversational and linguistic competence as the launch pad for infant language development, academic success, and social skills.  Let’s pack that little bag of tricks for … [Read more...]

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