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Christmas

How to Respond When Your Kids Ask If Santa Is Real

November 3, 2025 by valplowman
child whispering in Santa's ear

Sooner or later, every parent faces the Santa question. How do you tell the truth without losing the magic—or your child’s trust? Here’s a gentle guide to navigating that moment …

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How To Help Baby Sleep at a Holiday Party

November 26, 2025November 20, 2023 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with Santa hat on

Get 7 tips for helping your baby to sleep at the holiday party this holiday season. Find ways to help baby sleep in a different environment and what to do …

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Cute Family Christmas Card Ideas

December 23, 2025October 4, 2023 by valplowman
2018 Plowman Family Christmas Card

Family Christmas card photo ideas for you to get a good Christmas picture and make a cute card to send out this Christmas season! Get Christmas card ideas and also …

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Big List of Christmas Picture Books for Kids

December 1, 2021 by valplowman
Christmas books for kids

34 Christmas picture books for kids. Find books that are funny with beloved characters as well as Christian Christmas picture books. I love having seasonal books out for my kids …

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9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas

November 29, 2021 by valplowman
9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas. Christmas decorations are fun, but they help us remember the reason for the season if we pay attention.

9 Symbols to Help You To Remember the Meaning of Christmas. Christmas decorations are fun, but they help us remember the reason for the season if we pay attention. It …

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Over 60 White Elephant Gift Ideas People Will Want

November 17, 2021November 15, 2021 by valplowman
Two women exchanging gifts

Get over 60 different white elephant gift ideas. Find nice white elephant gifts, funny white elephant gifts, white elephant gifts under $10, and white elephant gifts under $20. We have …

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Inexpensive Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids

April 30, 2026November 10, 2021 by valplowman
Two girls with their stockings

A list of inexpensive, budget-friendly stocking stuffer ideas for stockings for children. 30 different items you can use as stocking stuffers this Christmas. Do you know what I reeeeaaalllly dislike …

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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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