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Celebrations

Find posts on celebrations! Holidays, birthdays, and parties! Find ways to celebrate with your family and make great family traditions.

Over 60 White Elephant Gift Ideas People Will Want

November 17, 2021November 15, 2021 by valplowman
Two women exchanging gifts

Get over 60 different white elephant gift ideas. Find nice white elephant gifts, funny white elephant gifts, white elephant gifts under $10, and white elephant gifts under $20. We have …

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Inexpensive Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

October 17, 2022November 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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‘Thankful Pumpkin’ for Instilling Gratitude in Kids this Fall

August 26, 2022October 25, 2021 by valplowman
pumpkin covered in written things we are thankful for

A gratitude pumpkin is a great visual reminder of what we have to be thankful for rather than focusing on what we do not have. I love to do something …

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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 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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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

December 1, 2021December 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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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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