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Feed Me Friday: Slowcooker Lasagna

May 7, 2019February 20, 2015 by valplowman

  I always try to have one slowcooker recipe in my meal plan for each week. A slowcooker recipe is fantastic for busy evenings. You can make the meal in …

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Categories Recipes Tags Feed Me Friday 2 Comments

My Favorite Recipe Books and Resources

February 10, 2025February 6, 2015 by valplowman
Recipe box with recipe cards on the counter

Here are my very favorite recipe resources that I turn to! These are all great places to find reliably good recipes to make for your family. I have noticed that …

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Categories Recipes 4 Comments

Feed Me Friday: Kiss Cookies (aka Peanut Blossoms)

January 13, 2025January 9, 2015 by valplowman
Kiss Cookies (also known as peanut blossom cookies)

Kiss Cookies (aka Peanut Blossom Cookies) are a delicious cookie to bake with children. They are simple, but there is a lot a child can help with without it being …

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Intentional Home Decorating to Teach Children

November 18, 2024November 20, 2014 by valplowman
Mom sitting at the table with her kids

The things we do in our home can teach our children. That includes decorating! There are things you can do with your decorating to teach your kids valuable lessons. For …

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Categories Home Tags BFBN, decorations 3 Comments

Apple Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe

March 24, 2026October 30, 2014 by valplowman
Apple smoothie with apples on the side

Get a healthy smoothie recipe that will use up your apples! This is a delicious smoothie recipe to try. It is especially good for fall when apples are abundant! I …

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Why You MUST Live Within Your Means

November 6, 2025September 25, 2014 by valplowman

Living within your means is necessary for your relationship, happiness, security, and future. Get the pep talk you need to live within your means! In the past, I have covered …

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Categories Finances Tags BFBN, money 2 Comments

My Shark Vacuum Review

August 26, 2024August 29, 2014 by valplowman
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Honest review of the Shark NV501 Rotator vacuum. We have used the same vacuum for over ten years and it is still going strong! When we first got married, we …

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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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