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Holidays

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

Inexpensive Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

April 30, 2026November 10, 2021 by valplowman
Two girls with their stockings

A list of inexpensive, budget-friendly stocking stuffer ideas for stockings for children. 30 different items you can use as stocking stuffers this Christmas. Do you know what I reeeeaaalllly dislike …

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Categories Gift Ideas, Holidays Tags Christmas 1 Comment

Best Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family

September 27, 2021 by valplowman
Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family. Over 36 ideas for Halloween costumes. There are costume ideas for kids, costume ideas for siblings, and costume ideas for families. 

Halloween Costume Ideas for the Whole Family. Over 36 ideas for Halloween costumes. There are costume ideas for kids, costume ideas for siblings, and costume ideas for families. We have …

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Easter Picture Books for Kids

March 6, 2025March 10, 2021 by valplowman
Mom and daughter reading a book

19 different Easter books for kids. These picture books range from fun to spiritual and are great to read with your kids this Easter! If you follow me on Instagram, …

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Categories Book Lists, Holidays Tags children's books, Easter, spring Leave a comment

Merry Christmas 2020!

December 23, 2020 by valplowman
2020 Christmas Card

Merry Christmas to your family from ours! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and that you start 2021 with hope for the future. Here is a beautiful Christmas …

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Your Christmas Break Survival Guide with Kids

January 5, 2026December 15, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and daughter at Christmas break

Are you wondering how to survive Christmas break with kids? Get ideas for what to do over winter break here. “And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to …

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5 Fun and Simple Christmas Activities for Kids

November 30, 2020 by valplowman
Boy doing a Christmas activity

Five fun Christmas activities to do with your little ones and family this holiday season. These are fun Christmas learning activities. Christmas activities are a fun tradition to do with …

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Family Christmas Traditions: 17 Fun Traditions Children Will Love

December 11, 2025November 24, 2020 by valplowman
Christmas Tree with a girl

17 fun family Christmas traditions children will love this season. Christmas Eve traditions and ideas for all December. I am a person who places high value on traditions and heritage. …

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Categories Holidays Tags Christmas, family time 2 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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