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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 Stuff Done–Stop Fighting Yourself!

September 8, 2025August 31, 2015 by valplowman

Tired of the everyday battles over chores, routines, and tasks? This post shares gentle strategies to reduce resistance, create cooperation, and make life smoother for you and your family. Click …

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Storing Water for Emergencies

September 8, 2025August 27, 2015 by valplowman
Woman holding a glass of water

Want to be prepared for anything? 💧This post walks you through how to store water safely for emergencies—what containers to use, how much you need, and how to keep it …

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Categories Emergency Prep Tags BFBN 2 Comments

Growing Zucchini {Watch My Garden Grow Series}

May 5, 2025May 6, 2015 by valplowman

Get all of the tips you need to grow zucchini in your own garden at home. Know when to plant and when to harvest. Get delicious fresh food right at …

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Birthday Party Planner {Free Printable}

April 28, 2025April 29, 2015 by valplowman
Kids at a birthday party

Get a FREE printable to plan your next birthday party! Every time I plan a birthday party, I make notes in my notebook and grid things out in a certain …

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Categories Birthdays, Organizing Tags party ideas, printables 2 Comments

Laundry Tip: Stain Fighting with Fels-Naptha

April 28, 2025April 23, 2015 by valplowman

Discover how Fels-Naptha soap can tackle even the toughest laundry stains, including set-in grass stains! Learn easy, step-by-step tips to rescue your clothes and make laundry day easier. Plus, find …

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Feed Me Friday: Beef Stew

April 28, 2025April 17, 2015 by valplowman
Beef Stew

This stew is simple but when cooked correctly is amazing. It takes a long time for this to cook, so start it right after you eat lunch if you want …

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Organizing Tip: Remove Absolutely Everything

March 17, 2025March 24, 2015 by valplowman
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When you are organizing a closet, cupboard, or drawer, you need to remove every single item in order to organize it well. Get all the tips you need to be …

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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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