by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 21, 2022 | me time
Although I didn’t know it when we first met years ago, a new neighbor would become my dear friend. When she first welcomed us into the neighborhood, she had her sixth baby in her arms. I was a new mom learning to wrangle my first toddler. How to make really great...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 29, 2022 | homemaking
We were hosting all four grandparents for a major family gathering. It meant preparing ahead to be ready and involving the kids for help. I do not have to do all the family visit preparations by myself. With older kids, one of the benefits is that they can be called...
by Jaimi Erickson | Nov 11, 2022 | motivation
Family game night provides casual time together. This encourages the kids to open up. A crucial part of parenting is listening to our kids when they are willing to share. It is also important to ask a lot of questions to check in and be sure things are going well....
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 26, 2022 | homemaking
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....
