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Christmas

Christmas Gift Guide Ages Birth-12 Years Old

September 29, 2020October 27, 2017 by valplowman
Christmas Gift Guide Ages Birth-12 Years Old. Perfect Christmas gift ideas for your children from your baby on through your preteen.

Christmas Gift Guide Ages Birth-12 Years Old. Perfect Christmas gift ideas for your children from your baby on through your preteen. I am very thoughtful and intentional about what gifts …

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How To Manage Christmas Stress

September 29, 2020December 20, 2016 by valplowman
How To Manage Christmas Stress. How to manage the stresses of Christmas. Three different ways to manage the stress at Christmas so you can relax and enjoy the season more.

How To Manage Christmas Stress. How to manage the stresses of Christmas. Three different ways to manage the stress at Christmas so you can relax and enjoy the season more.  …

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#LIGHTtheWORLD Christmas Initiative

September 21, 2020December 1, 2016 by valplowman
#LighttheWorld in 25 ways over 25 days graphic

I have never found it harder to have the Christmas spirit than I have as a mother. Ironically, I have never so desperately wanted that feeling in my home as …

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Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Steps

September 29, 2020October 10, 2016 by valplowman
Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Steps

Getting Ready for Christmas in 4 Easy Steps. All of the preparation for Christmas broken down into four manageable steps so moms can easily prepare. How to get ready for …

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Favorite Toys: Great Christmas Gift Ideas

November 21, 2023October 12, 2015 by valplowman
Favorite Toys: Great Christmas Gift Ideas. Great gift ideas to get for your children for Christmas.

Favorite Toys: Great Christmas Gift Ideas. Great gift ideas to get for your children for Christmas. Christmas is coming!!! I love Christmas. I am a major non-procrastinator when it comes …

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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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14 Christmas Gift Ideas for Children

October 7, 2024October 6, 2014 by valplowman
14 Christmas Gift Ideas for Children. Gift ideas for your children ages 2-10.

14 Christmas Gift Ideas for Children. Gift ideas for your children ages 2-10 that they will love to get this year. I have compiled many lists of favorite toys 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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