by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 15, 2023 | activities
Activities to encourage your kids’ curiosity does not require expensive kits or classes. You can engage your children in fun explorations, simply. I know kids these days have a different childhood than in previous generations. Phones and screentime limits are just...
by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 27, 2022 | activities
Continuing with our unit study on Geology, we did some hands-on art. This rock sculpture art activity is a free and almost-one item activity. If you do not glue it together, it is part of our collection of one item activities. Rocks are so interesting to kids. Every...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 7, 2022 | homemaking
Our budget looks much different this year. We had about 5 years of really good financial times. My husband got a promotion a few years ago, all our debt was paid off and we could save like I had been wanting. This last year, changes began to creep in to our expenses....
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 27, 2022 | activities
Summer time is a balance between wide open days and structured activities. Some days we decide what to do with a moment’s notice. Other days we build in more structure so mama does not lose her mind. 😉 I am excited for summer days and summer fun including my...
by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 25, 2022 | activities
We have lived in some prime locations near state and national parks. Because of that, we have been hiking with our kids since they were babies. Hiking with kids is a great family activity when you plan ahead. Whether you will be hiking with an infant or an older...