by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 16, 2022 | quick tip
The last two years we endured the pandemic. As I write this, war is happening in eastern Europe. Whenever the world seems to be heading towards chaos and confusion, I lean in – to my marriage, my children, my home and most importantly my faith. That is my focus...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 14, 2022 | homemaking
I had an unexpected week-long hospital stay when my husband was deployed. My household binder for emergencies had all the important info ready and accessible for family that came in to town to stay with my son. It is peace of mind that no matter what happens, you will...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 10, 2022 | parenting
Learning to drive is one of the major milestones of becoming an adult. Almost every teenager looks forward to the freedom and thrill that comes with being able to drive instead of riding along with parents or older friends. But at the same time, these years can be...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 9, 2022 | activities
As part of our hands-on geology unit, we read about the layers of the earth. This hands-on geology activity will teach kids about the rock cycle using playdough. We learned a bit about mining too. Initially this hands-on activity was to discover how the rock cycle...
by Jaimi Erickson | Mar 3, 2022 | parenting
Watching my daughter clean up her room, I noticed she was having trouble. It is always my goal to be teaching positive behavior, so I kept watching for a minute. I wanted to learn what was challenging her. She would pick up an item from a pile of clutter. Then she...