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Christmas

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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Merry Christmas 2020!

December 23, 2020 by valplowman
2020 Christmas Card

Merry Christmas to your family from ours! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and that you start 2021 with hope for the future. Here is a beautiful Christmas …

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Your Christmas Break Survival Guide with Kids

January 5, 2026December 15, 2020 by valplowman
Mom and daughter at Christmas break

Are you wondering how to survive Christmas break with kids? Get ideas for what to do over winter break here. “And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to …

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5 Fun and Simple Christmas Activities for Kids

November 30, 2020 by valplowman
Boy doing a Christmas activity

Five fun Christmas activities to do with your little ones and family this holiday season. These are fun Christmas learning activities. Christmas activities are a fun tradition to do with …

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The Symbolism Behind Your Christmas Decorations

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 by valplowman
Family decorating a Christmas tree

Understanding what the Christmas symbols stand for. You can teach these to your children to help them think about more than gifts at Christmas. I have always loved to decorate …

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Enjoying Christmas as a Small Family Unit

December 17, 2020November 16, 2020 by valplowman
Christmas at home with family

Are you wondering what you should do for Christmas 2020? Get ideas to have a great Christmas even when you are apart from loved ones. I don’t know if this …

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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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