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Surviving an Ear Infection: Treating, Clearing, and Preventing

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by valplowman
Child crying holding sore ear from ear infection

Ear infections are one of the most common reasons toddlers and babies suddenly stop sleeping well. Here’s everything you need to know about recognizing symptoms, managing the pain, clearing the …

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Categories Parenting Tags doTerra, medical issues, Surviving Leave a comment

The Ultimate Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Solution

July 27, 2020May 31, 2018 by valplowman
The Ultimate Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Solution. How to stop the mosquito bites from swelling up and itching so much. How to get the mosquito bite to go away faster.

The Ultimate Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Solution. How to stop the mosquito bites from swelling up and itching so much. How to get the mosquito bite to go away faster. …

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4 Essential Oil Diffuser Perks {Friday Finds}

September 7, 2020April 21, 2017 by valplowman
Essential Oil Diffuser

I love the smell of skunk. One whiff and it takes me right back to driving through Wyoming. Wyoming meant grandparents, family, and fun. Every time we made the trek …

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Brayden Preteen Summary: 11 Years Old!

August 31, 2023June 7, 2016 by valplowman

Brayden has been very helpful with our home addition. Eleven. Eleven! He is eleven. This is a summary for Brayden from 10.75 to 11 years old. Eating Eating is good …

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Surviving Mosquitoes: Repelling and Treating Bites

June 3, 2024August 24, 2015 by valplowman
Child surrounded by mosquitoes

Get the tips you need to be able to repel mosquitoes and treat those itchy bites when they do happen. Tips from real moms! Oh how I loathe mosquitoes. A …

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Brinley Toddler Summary {23.5 Months Old}

August 19, 2024August 12, 2014 by valplowman
Brinley sittin on a train at an amusement park

23.5 month old toddler schedule and routine. Toddler schedule for 23-23.5 months old – get a toddler routine and learn about daily life. Learn about hand, foot, and mouth disease, …

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Surviving Bed Rest when Pregnant

May 3, 2019February 20, 2014 by valplowman
Pregnant woman in bed on pink sheets

How to survive bedrest when pregnant. Tips to save your sanity when you are stuck in bed and also take care of your family. Bed rest is one of those …

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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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