by Jaimi Erickson | Feb 5, 2026 | organization
The back-to-school experience is always presented as an organizational sprint: new backpack, new shoes, a bunch of notebooks, perhaps a fresh haircut. It’s all practical. Parents tend to focus on the visible stuff that can be bought, photographed, and checked...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 24, 2025 | organization
Kids can sniff out a fake “fun snack” faster than you can say “organic.” They’re unimpressed by those brown rice crackers you toss in the cart because you feel guilty about goldfish. If your kids are anything like mine, they want something that’s easy to grab, tastes...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jul 16, 2024 | quick tip
Returning to studies after becoming a stay-at-home mom is a huge step. It can be challenging to juggle children, housework, and studying simultaneously – but it is still possible if you have a good plan. In this article, we’ll look at how to make a study schedule that...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 24, 2022 | organization
At the start of last school year, I got bombarded. A surprise “deployment” meant single parenting for me right at the start of a busy season. Kids were all enrolled in sports and activities. My plan was to have two parents to share drop off and pick up...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 9, 2020 | motivation, organization
As I approach the first day of school, I do not want to let fear and anxiety lead me. I am focused on a systematic approach to our school year. These 5 tips help me with planning for the year ahead-any year. Balance can still be reached when we take a smart approach...
