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Month: April 2017

Easy Paint Edger {Friday Finds}

September 7, 2020April 28, 2017 by valplowman
Easy paint edger, paint without tape

Once upon a time, years ago, I was browsing Pinterest. I saw a pin for an item that helped you paint easier–without taping or having to have the steady hand. …

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How to Have a Fun Summer Even With a Routine

April 29, 2021April 27, 2017 by valplowman
How to Have a Fun Summer Even With a Routine

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Life gets super busy, and a break sounded super nice. So we did it. We started summer with no routine plan …

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Categories Family, Summer Tags flexibility, routine, structured Leave a comment

I Remember Him Still

September 7, 2020April 26, 2017 by valplowman
I remember him still

  I think of him every single day. Some people raise their eyebrows in surprise when they hear that. But any parent only needs to ponder it for a moment …

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Categories Infant Loss Tags miscarriage, stillbirth Leave a comment

How to Organize Your Cleaning Schedule

May 14, 2019April 25, 2017 by valplowman

Cleaning is a chore that never ends. It seems like you can never be done where you feel like there isn’t another list in the back of your head of …

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A Mother’s Impact on Her Daughter

September 7, 2020April 24, 2017 by valplowman
A mother's impact on her daughter

  Being a mother can be difficult. It is hard enough to just get through the day-to-day cooking, cleaning, running errands, bathing, dressing, etc. without adding in the stresses of …

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Categories Motherhood Tags body image 2 Comments

4 Essential Oil Diffuser Perks {Friday Finds}

September 7, 2020April 21, 2017 by valplowman
Essential Oil Diffuser

I love the smell of skunk. One whiff and it takes me right back to driving through Wyoming. Wyoming meant grandparents, family, and fun. Every time we made the trek …

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Preschoolers and Naps

September 7, 2020April 20, 2017 by valplowman
Preschoolers and Naps

In the preschool age group, “naps” vary among the children more than any other age group. One three year old may be done napping 99% of the time while the …

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Categories Naps, Preschooler Tags dropping naps, healthy sleep habits 4 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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