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Edible Earth Layers Model

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:37:00 +0000

Any activity that breaks down big concepts into smaller sizes for kids to grasp is a good idea. Models have always been a great way to help children absorb big lessons. This Jello Earth Layers Model is an edible way to show children how the earth is structured on the inside. We started our kids’ […]

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DIY Aftershave

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:55:41 +0000

This DIY aftershave makes a great gift. I make a lot of DIY natural products for our home to keep our toxin load low and preserve our health. It is all about balance. We can’t be totally toxin free, so we choose to do what we can and keep it simple. DIY Aftershave to Avoid […]

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Stay at Home Snacks

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:55:35 +0000

Anyone else’s kids eating all the time these days? Mine are! It is a constant event when kids are home for school it seems. I found some stay at home snacks to help us extend our time between grocery trips. When you can’t shop multiple times a week, want to reduce how much you are […]

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DIY Super Moisturizing Lotion

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:10:58 +0000

{Guest Post by Heather Hice-McCray} Learning about natural products has opened my eyes to so many things. I’ve learned that a lot of all-natural products on the market today aren’t truly all-natural. A lot of “all-natural” products are still full of harmful chemicals and additives. In the beginning, I found it shocking so many of […]

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DIY “Bleach”

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:00:15 +0000

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jaimi} The smell of my house when the bleach load went in the washer was almost unbearable. I am glad I found a recipe to create my […]

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Pumpkin Turkey Mac and Cheese

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 19:21:39 +0000

Welcome to Homemaking Tips Tuesdays where contributing writers share helpful homemaking tips so you can feel more successful caring for your home and family. {This week, post by: Jaimi} Turning the clocks back, Fall weather, and pumpkin spice all go together in perfect harmony. This time of year we are planning for the holidays, and […]

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Reusable Baby Wipes

Jaimi Erickson — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 23:20:00 +0000

Reusable baby wipes are essential when your baby has sensitive skin, you want to save money, or you just want to know exactly what you are putting on your baby’s precious skin. Store-bought diaper wipes were a problem for my twin boy when he was born. Even the sensitive version of store-bought diaper wipes irritated […]

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Homemade Baby Massage Oil

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:00:49 +0000

Homemade baby massage oil is made from 2 ingredients and encourages skin-to-skin contact. Skin-to-skin contact with your baby is essential for you both! Baby massage is a way to encourage skin-to-skin contact between parents and babies. My simple homemade baby massage oil is all-natural, and can be made in any amount you want. My recipe […]

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DIY Diaper Cream

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 20:51:40 +0000

It is amazing how making creams at home saves money in the long run. I like that by making DIY diaper cream for my children that I can prepare it in a large batch and customize it using essential oils to best support my children’s skin. This DIY diaper cream is very similar to the […]

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All-Natural DIY Dryer Sheets

Jaimi Erickson — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:25:22 +0000

Have you read how harmful dryer sheets can be? I have been diving into learning more about the different chemical cleaners and how they are affecting our health. The good news? It is so easy to make DIY dryer sheets. It is not worth the effort of going to the store to buy more traditional […]

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