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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.

Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Steps

September 29, 2020October 10, 2016 by valplowman
Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Steps

Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Easy Steps. All of the preparation for Christmas broken down into four manageable steps so moms can easily prepare. How to get ready for …

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5 Must Have Items for Parents Keep in the Car

September 28, 2020June 21, 2016 by valplowman

Without fail, the moment a child is required to sit still for a few minutes or more, the child will become thirsty. Not just thirsty. Parched. The child is suddenly …

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Feed Me Friday: Overnight Waffles

October 5, 2020May 27, 2016 by valplowman

 Brayden recently competed in a mile race run with 9 other elementary schools in our valley. The night before the big race, I wondered what would be best to feed …

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Choosing the Right Allowance System for Your Family

August 20, 2024April 21, 2016 by valplowman

I was more than a little concerned when my father-in-law sat my new husband and me down for a lesson on finances shortly after we got married. I had the …

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The Foundation for Financial Security

October 5, 2020April 20, 2016 by valplowman

It seems so easy on paper. You knew that when the day came, you were going to rock at the money side of life. The answer is really quite simple …

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DIY Burplap Wreath Tutorial

October 5, 2020April 8, 2016 by valplowman

    While it is easy to find many fun and cute wreaths for different holidays and seasons, the in-between season times can be difficult. Then along came burlap and …

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72 Hour Kit Food

October 5, 2020April 4, 2016 by valplowman

In the event of a disaster, you can possibly face a three day (72 hour) wait time between the disaster and aid reaching your area. Being prepared to face that …

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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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