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Get great travel tips for traveling with kids. Get general travel tips as well as tips for specific destinations.

How To Plan the Perfect Family Vacation

June 26, 2024April 16, 2018 by valplowman
How to plan the perfect family vacation. Pick the perfect destination, plan everything effectively, and have a fun time making memories

Inside: How to plan the perfect family vacation. Pick the perfect destination, plan everything effectively, and have a fun time making memories. I love a family vacation. Traveling has always …

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Travel Tips for New York City with Children

June 26, 2024September 19, 2017 by valplowman
The Best Tips for Traveling with Four Kids. Travel tips for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and children.

The most surprising discovery for me in New York City was how kind the people were. We had heard tales and read stories about how downright rude New Yorkers were, …

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6 Essential Oils to Take With You When You Travel

September 7, 2020June 16, 2017 by valplowman
6 Essential Oils to Take With You When You Travel

When I started using essential oils, I started off not really knowing how to use them. I didn’t know when to use them. As time went by, they became something …

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Portland, Oregon Travel Tips

September 11, 2026September 15, 2016 by valplowman

Planning a Portland trip? Get the real rundown—must-see spots like Multnomah Falls and Crown Point, where to eat (and what to skip), plus day-trip ideas to Mt. Hood and the …

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Categories Traveling Tags Family Activities 1 Comment

17 Best Things to Do in Denver with Kids

August 10, 2026August 15, 2016 by valplowman
Our family in Denver Colorado mountains

A Family Road Trip Guide. Planning a Denver family vacation? Here are the best things to do in Denver with kids, from Red Rocks to Dinosaur Ridge, based on our …

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Traveling to Chicago Tips

January 25, 2024November 2, 2015 by valplowman
Chicago sky line

    We recently took a trip to Chicago as a family. The number one question I got when I told people we were going to Chicago was, “Why?!?” Chicago …

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Summer Staycation Tip: Get a Membership

January 25, 2024August 14, 2015 by valplowman

As summer is winding down, I can’t help but reflect on the summer. We have taken a few smaller vacations out of state, but most of our activities have been …

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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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