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Month: October 2014

Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe

October 14, 2024October 30, 2014 by valplowman
Apple smoothie with apples on the side

Get a healthy smoothie recipe that will use up your apples! This is a delicious smoothie recipe to try. It is especially good for fall when apples are abundant! I …

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Categories Recipes Tags Feed Me Friday Leave a comment

The Long, Hard Hours of Being a First Time Mom

October 14, 2024October 29, 2014 by valplowman
Mom holding her baby on her chest

Even if you have always dreamed of motherhood, those first weeks of being a mom are not always easy! They can be super, super hard. That doesn’t mean anything is …

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Categories Motherhood Tags first time mom, word to the weary 8 Comments

Brinley Toddler Summary: 26.5 Months Old

October 14, 2024October 28, 2014 by valplowman
Brinley walking outside on grass

26.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 26.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about dressing your child for sleep, …

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To Dress Up or Not to Dress Up for Halloween

September 9, 2024October 27, 2014 by valplowman
Kids dressed up for Halloween

Dress up at Halloween. Is it a good thing to do or not? Can you dress up and celebrate Halloween without being dark? Yes you can dress up and have …

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National Geographic Kids Cookbook {Giveaway}

October 7, 2024October 24, 2014 by valplowman

We were given a free copy of this book in exchange for our honest review. All opinions are my own. Today’s giveaway is for a copy of National Geographic Kids Cookbook: …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags giveaway 12 Comments

How To Organize Gifts for Children

September 28, 2020October 23, 2014 by valplowman
How To Organize Gifts for Children. How to choose what to get for your child in a meaningful, methodical, and budget-friendly way.

How To Organize Gifts for Children. How to choose what to get for your child in a meaningful, methodical, and budget-friendly way. I have come to realize over the years …

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Categories Gift Ideas Tags BFBN, Christmas 1 Comment

Kaitlyn Child Summary: 7.5 Years Old

August 12, 2024October 21, 2014 by valplowman
Kaitlyn riding a horse

7.5 year old life and daily routine. Learn about her daily schedule and how to handle things that come up with seven year olds. Learn about picky eating, extracurricular activities …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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