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Various and miscellaneous posts found on Chronicles of a Babywise Mom (babywisemom.com).

New Chronicles of a Babywise Mom Email List

September 17, 2020May 31, 2017 by valplowman

I have finally done it. I have finally created a real email list! I have hesitated about it over time. Who wants another email to read? Who even reads emails …

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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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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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Friday Finds Index

April 24, 2019April 9, 2017 by valplowman

4 Essential Oil Diffuser Perks {Friday Finds} 12 Last-Minute Gift Ideas {Friday Finds} BabyLit Board Books {Friday Finds} Beauty Products and Accessories {Friday Finds} Columbia Rain Jackets {Friday Finds} Easy …

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Instapot {Friday Finds}

April 24, 2019March 24, 2017 by valplowman

Last summer, the Instapot  (aff) went on a super deal one day on Amazon, and I rushed into purchasing one. I typically think about big purchases like that (yes, that …

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Columbia Rain Jackets {Friday Finds}

April 24, 2019March 3, 2017 by valplowman

Despite the fact that I have sat through many-a-soccer game in the rain during my parenting years, I have never had a rain jacket until we were in Chicago and …

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Resolutions Accountability

September 14, 2020February 3, 2017 by valplowman
resolutions and goals accountability text overlaying women standing on beach

It has been just over a month since we made resolutions. Statically speaking, we should be basically failing these by now. However, I think a huge part of the reason …

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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • The Basics of a Dreamfeed

    The Basics of a Dreamfeed

  • Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

    Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

  • Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

    Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

  • How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

  • Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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