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Month: October 2014

Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe

May 14, 2019October 30, 2014 by valplowman

  I typically do recipes on Fridays, but I also do giveaways on Fridays and we have a lot of great giveaways lined up. So this is a Feed Me …

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Categories Recipes Tags Feed Me Friday Leave a comment

The Long, Hard Hours of Being a First Time Mom

May 14, 2019October 29, 2014 by valplowman

  Being a first time mom was somehow simultaneously the most glorious, rewarding, taxing, lonely, and draining thing I had ever done. Most of us dreamt of being a mother. …

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

Brinley Toddler Summary: 26.5 Months Old

May 14, 2019October 28, 2014 by valplowman

  This is a summary for Brinley from 26-26.5 months old.   SLEEPING Sleeping has been great!    One night, I was putting Brinley in bed and thought, “She might …

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To Dress Up or Not to Dress Up for Halloween

September 6, 2018October 27, 2014 by valplowman

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}

May 14, 2019October 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 Eat 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

Poll Discussion: Sleep Totals for 12-15 Months Old

May 14, 2019October 22, 2014 by valplowman

  Today’s poll is on sleep totals. Parents often find themselves wondering if the amount of sleep their child is getting is in a normal range. This poll is specifically …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags optimal waketime, voting on polls 9 Comments
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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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