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Holidays

Find posts about various holidays, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, and Valentine’s Day.

Thanksgiving Picture Books: Funny to Historically Accurate

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by valplowman
Thanksgiving Picture Books

27 Thanksgiving picture books your kiddos will love. Included are funny Thanksgiving picture books all the way to historically accurate books. We always love to have some books that we …

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Fun Valentines for Your Kid’s Class Exchange

February 13, 2025January 22, 2024 by valplowman
Kids at a Valentine's Day party

Are you looking for ideas for Valentines your child can pass out on Valentine’s this year? Get over 22 ideas for your child to pass out at their class party …

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How To Help Baby Sleep at a Holiday Party

November 26, 2025November 20, 2023 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with Santa hat on

Get 7 tips for helping your baby to sleep at the holiday party this holiday season. Find ways to help baby sleep in a different environment and what to do …

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Categories Holidays, Sleep Tags Christmas, disruptions, flexibility Leave a comment

Cute Family Christmas Card Ideas

December 23, 2025October 4, 2023 by valplowman
2018 Plowman Family Christmas Card

Family Christmas card photo ideas for you to get a good Christmas picture and make a cute card to send out this Christmas season! Get Christmas card ideas and also …

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14 Ways to Make Valentines Fun For Kids

February 5, 2026January 26, 2022 by valplowman
Child dressed up for Valentines day

Get 14 ideas for how to make Valentine’s Day fun for your kids. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your children with these different activities. Valentine’s Day is a great way to …

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Big List of Christmas Picture Books for Kids

December 1, 2021 by valplowman
Christmas books for kids

34 Christmas picture books for kids. Find books that are funny with beloved characters as well as Christian Christmas picture books. I love having seasonal books out for my kids …

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9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas

November 29, 2021 by valplowman
9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas. Christmas decorations are fun, but they help us remember the reason for the season if we pay attention.

9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas. Christmas decorations are fun, but they help us remember the reason for the season if we pay attention. It …

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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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