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Managing the home tips and tricks. Get ideas for various holidays, including traditions, gifts, crafts, etc. Find tips on cleaning and organizing. Learn how to garden and set up your emergency preparedness. Find tips for managing finances. Get some cute DIY projects and lots of yummy family-friendly recipes.

How to Ensure Your Child’s Well-Being With a Special Needs Trust

November 5, 2025 by valplowman
Parents with their child

Planning for your child’s future? Learn how a special needs trust can protect benefits, secure long-term care, and bring peace of mind. Discover the difference between first- and third-party trusts …

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Why Early Financial Education Matters for Your Child’s Future

August 19, 2024 by valplowman
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7 reasons early financial education is important for children. Learn why you want to take the time to teach your kids about finances from a young age. written by Rebecca …

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Healthy & Yummy Strawberry Smoothie for Kids

June 10, 2024 by valplowman
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Get a healthy supplement to your child’s diet with this clean nutrition shake for children from Naked. It is made in the USA and is free from gluten, soy, GMOs, …

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Our Family Favorite Fall Recipes to Try this Season

August 16, 2024September 15, 2020 by valplowman
family favorite fall recipes

The best recipes for fall. Pumpkin recipes, soup recipes, apple recipes, and butterbeer! Find the perfect recipe to make this autumn season.  I love fall! I love the colors of …

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Categories Autumn, Recipes Tags fall, Feed Me Friday Leave a comment

Your Ultimate Guide to a Successful Garden

September 23, 2021June 29, 2020 by valplowman
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Find out the basics on starting a garden. Learn what you need to know and decide before you start and how to make it easy! My husband and I have …

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The Most Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

May 13, 2020December 18, 2019 by valplowman
Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Most Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. These are soft cookies kids love. Makes 4-6 dozen cookies! You can easily change the flavor, also. You are welcome. You are just …

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Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas for Hectic Nights

July 16, 2024September 5, 2019 by valplowman
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Read below for many easy and fast meal ideas and recipes for busy nights. When your baby is fussy and you can’t cook or you are running around, these are …

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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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    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

  • Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

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    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

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