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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

Preparing Your Children for a New Baby

November 18, 2024November 13, 2014 by valplowman
older sibling with baby

Get 7 tips to help you prepare your older kiddos for a new baby sibling to arrive in your home. This can help make that transition easier. You can check …

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Categories Pregnancy, Siblings Tags BFBN, Guest Post Leave a comment

How To Organize Gifts for Children

September 28, 2020October 23, 2014 by valplowman
How To Organize Gifts for Children. How to choose what to get for your child in a meaningful, methodical, and budget-friendly way.

How To Organize Gifts for Children. How to choose what to get for your child in a meaningful, methodical, and budget-friendly way. I have come to realize over the years …

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Categories Gift Ideas Tags BFBN, Christmas 1 Comment

Musical Activities for Toddlers {Guest Post}

December 11, 2023October 16, 2014 by valplowman
Children playing instruments at home

4 musical activities to do with toddlers at home. Fun ideas to do with your kids! by Claire  This past summer I accepted a small position teaching a few music …

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Categories Play Time, Toddler Tags BFBN, Guest Post, music, waketime activities Leave a comment

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

Help Kids Balance School and Chores {Guest Post}

August 23, 2024August 14, 2014 by valplowman
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It can be hard to fit in chores AND school at the same time. Get tips for helping your child be able to do chores even while in school. By …

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Tips for Camping with Children

October 13, 2021June 26, 2014 by valplowman

Camping is pretty much our family’s favorite thing to do. It is a great vacation with young children. It is inexpensive and really relaxed. There are a lot of amazing …

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Categories Summer, Traveling Tags BFBN, camping 10 Comments
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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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