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Smart Choices, Happy Kids: Guiding Elementary School Academics & Extracurriculars

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:32:03 +0000

Just as the concept of SMART goals is crucial in life, it is also crucial in the academic life of your kids, particularly in their elementary years. Aside from choosing girls’ and boys’ uniform shirts with chest pockets, preparing them for their extracurricular life in school will shape their school experience in meaningful ways. So, […]

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Digital Tools That Save Moms Time During Sick Season

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:13:21 +0000

Sick season is rough. The kids are sniffling, you’re running on fumes, and the list of things to do doesn’t stop. That’s why smart moms lean on time-saving tools. When you can’t slow down, the right app or website can help you get things done faster—and with less stress. Fast Doctor Access Without the Wait […]

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Why Letting Kids Decide The Day’s Schedule Can Be A Good Idea

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:36:37 +0000

Giving kids a bit of control over their day can be a lot of fun. Letting them decide what to wear, what to eat for breakfast, what to watch during screen time; these are all fun ways to give your children a choice while still being a responsible parent. However, have you ever thought about […]

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Creating a Study Schedule for Stay-at-Home Moms Returning to School

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:50:58 +0000

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 fits your style. Study Schedule for Stay-at-Home […]

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Bedtime Routines for Kids: A Recipe for Sweet Dreams and Happy Mornings

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:30:48 +0000

Everybody needs bedtime routines that can help us prepare for bed and sleep better. Yet, when we think of bedtime routines, we tend to picture adults unwinding at the end of a long day. Kids, too, need a routine that will prepare them to enter the dream world. It’s tough to relax when you’ve had […]

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The Benefits of Good Fall Routines

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:48:00 +0000

Fall brings us back to family. In the summer, the kids have more open windows of time to play with friends. Most days we do not keep a particular schedule. I still am sure to sip my coffee and take my morning slowly. The kids, though, are up and out the door by 9AM. Despite […]

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Moms Share Series: Quick Breakfast Ideas

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 21:45:00 +0000

Do you make your kids a hot breakfast every morning? Does it depend on the day? Maybe you are ready to celebrate pancake day with a hot breakfast, or maybe you just need some new breakfast inspiration for school mornings. In our house, waffles in the toaster, or cereal, are the breakfasts of choice. Often […]

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School Year Organization That Works

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:41:56 +0000

Are you a fan of summer ending or wish it to go on forever? The heat these last few weeks has made me long for cooler temperatures. Although, I am not quite ready for the Fall rush to begin. I want to soak up a bit more of the relaxed summer schedule. I know it […]

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Planning for the New School Year

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 23:04:51 +0000

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 to each […]

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Easy Ways to be More Productive

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 03:34:27 +0000

{Post by Heather Hice-McCray} I don’t think anyone goes into their day thinking of ways they can be less productive. It can happen despite our best efforts. Being as productive as possible can be such a struggle when there are multiple things pulling at our attention. To be more productive moms can seem daunting. Let’s […]

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