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Recipes

Recipes your family will love.

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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Feed Me Friday: Simple Fudge

May 13, 2020December 11, 2015 by valplowman

For me, fudge is a Christmas dessert. Each year, we would spend Christmas break at my Grandmother’s house. Each year, she would prepare for our arrival by cooking up many …

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Feed Me Friday: Fresh Salsa

October 6, 2025September 25, 2015 by valplowman
Fresh salsa in a bowl

Fresh salsa, made your way! 🌶️ This post shares a simple, customizable homemade salsa recipe—adjust the onions, peppers, garlic, and cilantro to your taste. Whip up a batch and enjoy …

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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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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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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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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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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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