by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 13, 2025 | activities
Time for some Halloween activities and crafts fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it “cute” for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 12, 2025 | parenting
If you’ve been homeschooling for any stretch of time, the idea of transitioning to private school can stir up a bizarre mix of emotions. Relief, pride, panic, nostalgia, curiosity, and maybe even a twinge of guilt. It’s a major shift—not just logistically, but...
by Jaimi Erickson | Aug 12, 2025 | parenting
Photo by Envato The concept of a well-rounded child is often the source of agony for parents who are pressured to mold their youngsters into the prodigies they want them to become. Meaning to say, they believe that for a child to be successful in life, he or she...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 11, 2025 | quick tip
From improving your mind, keeping you happy, and making it a whole lot easier to order dinner while travelling, the benefits of learning a new language are never-ending. Interestingly, studies have also revealed that children with multilingual parents enjoy knock-on...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 2, 2025 | homemaking
We just started a farm. It is a small homestead, but when you start with chicks, add in ducks, fruit trees and a large garden plot (still in the works), I think farm is the appropriate term. It’s not just a hobby garden. Starting a family farm and homestead was never...
