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K5 Learning Program for Children: 2 Weeks Free

May 30, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

K5 School age computer-based learning system.

This is a sponsored post. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. I have to admit, I am not always jumping to pay for activities for my kids. Often our budget does not allow for that extra spending.  You know me with the free/cheap kids activities! Have you seen all the commercials for computer-based learning programs for children and wondered if … [Read more...]

Date Night In a Box: The Story of Us

May 1, 2018 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Looking for fun date night ideas? Date your spouse with Date Night in a Box. These themed all-in-one date night boxes are so fun! All the supplies you need for a fun and romantic night in with your love is included.

We all know that it can be hard sometimes to sneak away and have a date with our hubbies.  Add in the cost of a babysitter, food, and drinks; sometimes it’s just easier to stay home. Date night in a box eliminates all of those problems and it is fun! I was scrolling through Facebook one night and saw an ad for a Date Night in a Box, and thought YES this is exactly what we … [Read more...]

One-to-One Correspondence Activities for Toddlers

September 14, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

One-to-one correspondence activities for toddlers. Teach toddlers to count and identify while strengthening their fine motor skills.

This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Fiddle & Doodle. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure. Do your toddlers want to draw with markers, but the mess is just too risky for you to take on? Learning to keep markers on paper is part of a collection of one-to-one correspondence activities for toddlers. (Plus a lesson in self-control and eye-hand … [Read more...]

How to Teach Toddlers Colors

September 8, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 8 Comments

Toddler Lesson Plans for learning colors are a simple way to teach toddlers colors with easy activities for toddlers to learn colors in a hands-on way. #sponsored

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure. The confusion about how to teach toddlers colors is officially over! There is so much conflicting opinion about whether to teach toddlers or whether to just sit back and watch them play. My children have always behaved better when they were mentally challenged by a learning activity. When we … [Read more...]

Back to School Fun for Toddlers

September 5, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Make back to school time fun for toddlers so they get excited about learning too! Tot school activity ideas included.

I know, toddlers don’t really go to “school”. Back to school fun for toddlers means they play and learn, and interact with mom and dad to learn life lessons. Toddlers are able to soak up so much learning! They get excited to explore new activities and places. That aspect of toddlerhood makes the temper tantrums a little easier to deal with….maybe. Since my older two went … [Read more...]

Peace of Mind with a New Baby

June 7, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 1 Comment

Gain peace of mind with a new baby with these 6 tips from a mom of four and twin mom. Baby monitors, cribs, and tips for gaining peace of mind when you have a new baby. #sponsored

This post is sponsored by Owlet Baby Care. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure. It was our first night home, my first night to feed and rock him to sleep in our house, and his first night in the crib we spent so much time researching. Our new baby was finally home and he was finally asleep. After settling him into the crib, I just had to stare. My … [Read more...]

Preschool Activities for St Patrick’s Day

February 15, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 3 Comments

Preschool activities for St Patriclk's Day to introduce the history and fun of the holiday with preschool children. Printables, crafts, books and fun ideas for kids!

This post is sponsored by Big Treasure LLC. Please view my disclosure for more info. These 5 easy preschool activities for St Patrick’s Day cover signs of Spring, and explore history and folklore-so fun to dive into with young children and get their imaginations working overtime! You can enter to win a fun book and toy set too. There are so many fun ways to celebrate Spring … [Read more...]

Encouraging My Husband

February 12, 2016 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Tips and resources for encouraging husbands to be leaders in marriage. This is not a "husbands are the bad guys" article. This is common sense and helpful tips from husbands to husbands.

It used to bother me. In fact, I probably held a bit of a grudge. When other women would share their proposal story there was romance, excitement, and elaborate details involved. For me, it was better to just gloss over the topic. “He said, 'Will you marry me?' and I said, 'Yes.'” Simple. Straightforward. But it annoyed me for years. Comparison was the real problem, but I took … [Read more...]

Parenting with Purpose

October 18, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Parenting can feel complex, confusing, and challenging, and often there are simple parenting tips that can help create balance in our homes. Parenting with Purpose is a great book with parenting tips that are easy to implement and make sense.

This post contains affiliate links. I received a copy a book in exchange for an honest review. Please view my disclosure. I parent alone a lot. It is just a fact of life as a military spouse. My husband and I have been apart for days, weeks and months at a time since having children. I know many of you have husbands who travel for work, or maybe you are military spouses too, … [Read more...]

Road Trip Tip: Keep the Car Smelling Fresh

June 27, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PERK for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Driving with kids in the car leads to some interesting messes and smells at times. Whether you forget the diaper under the seat, leave a bag of trash, or let the kids have a snack that you were sure would not end up spilled-but did anyway-a vehicle that children ride in can smell … [Read more...]

Simple Activities to Encourage Infant Development

June 5, 2015 by Jaimi Erickson 4 Comments

Are you looking for activities to do with your infant? As a former early childhood teacher, I can vouch for the importance of developmentally appropriate interactions with infants and how it benefits their growth. It helps them thrive physically and mentally. As a mom, being able to use activity ideas with my children when they were infants was a great way to spend quality time … [Read more...]

FREE Preschool Online: CHALK Preschool Review

May 28, 2014 by Jaimi Erickson 5 Comments

Whether you homeschool preschool, supplement learning at home, or are just looking for some activities to try with your preschooler on a rainy day, I have a resource for you. It is worth the try and is a valuable supplement to activities that you do at home.   This post was sponsored by CHALK Preschool Online. I only review and share products and services  that I … [Read more...]

Guide to Set Up a Babysitting Co-op

February 9, 2014 by Jaimi Erickson Leave a Comment

Need a babysitter? Get the details on how to start, organize and use a babysitting co-op with friends. A great guide to starting a babysitting co-op!

What if there was a way to always know ahead of time when a babysitter would be available to watch your children? You could pre-plan doctor's appointments or cumbersome errands and always have a trusted adult to babysit. What if when you needed an hour or two to yourself, you could actually have it and not have to pay extra for a babysitter?   Sound too good to be … [Read more...]






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