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...
by Jaimi Erickson | May 29, 2025 | motherhood
Babies do not eat the exact same amount of breastmilk every time they are hungry. Adjusting to the differences with each of my children was the hard part when I was first learning how to breastfeed. After four babies, learning as I went, even all four babies ate...
by Jaimi Erickson | Jun 2, 2024 | parenting
What sounds easier: Potty training a toddler, or teaching a teenager to drive? This ‘would you rather’ game is answered differently by every mom I know. I am in the minority when it comes to potty training. It was hard for me to teach my children. It is easier to...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 28, 2024 | parenting
When your children are falling behind on schoolwork, you have to take action. Staying on top of what they are learning is just one more job we moms have to do. Homeschooling has taught me humble lessons on how to help my children when they need to slow down. We will...
by Jaimi Erickson | Apr 22, 2024 | parenting
My oldest son just turned 16. He is extremely mature, and a great role model for his siblings. I want to do everything I can to teach him what is important for functioning as an adult these days. The important life skills for teens to learn is on our school agenda for...
