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St. Patrick’s Day Family Traditions to Start This Year

March 12, 2025February 24, 2025 by valplowman
Three children wearing green with St. Patricks day hats, glasses, and headbands

Get 11 different ideas of fun St. Patrick’s Day traditions you can start with your family this year. Having traditions is a great way to build a strong family culture …

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15 Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Picture Books for Kids

February 5, 2026February 10, 2025 by valplowman

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day picture books for your little ones? Check out our list of 15 heartwarming stories about love, friendship, and kindness, perfect for celebrating the holiday …

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Gift Ideas for the Teen in Your Life

October 15, 2024September 25, 2024 by valplowman
gifts for teens

Get gift ideas for teenage girls and teenage boys. These make great Christmas gifts and birthday gifts for teens. Buying gifts for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers is easy. The options …

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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
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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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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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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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