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Utah National Parks with Kids Travel Tips

May 10, 2021 by valplowman
Arches National Park Family Vacation

Tips for traveling to the Utah Mighty 5 National Parks with kids. These include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Capitol Reef …

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Grand Canyon Travel Tips for Families

May 13, 2021May 3, 2018 by valplowman
Grand Canyon Travel Tips for Families. How long to go, what to do, where to stay, what to pack, and what to know.

Grand Canyon Travel Tips for Families. How long to go, what to do, where to stay, what to pack, and what to know. The Grand Canyon is a majestic and …

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How To Plan the Perfect Family Vacation

March 9, 2023April 16, 2018 by valplowman
How to plan the perfect family vacation. Pick the perfect destination, plan everything effectively, and have a fun time making memories

Inside: How to plan the perfect family vacation. Pick the perfect destination, plan everything effectively, and have a fun time making memories. I love a family vacation. Traveling has always …

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Travel Tips for New York City with Children

August 31, 2020September 19, 2017 by valplowman
The Best Tips for Traveling with Four Kids. Travel tips for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and children.

The most surprising discovery for me in New York City was how kind the people were. We had heard tales and read stories about how downright rude New Yorkers were, …

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Traveling to Chicago Tips

May 7, 2019November 2, 2015 by valplowman

    We recently took a trip to Chicago as a family. The number one question I got when I told people we were going to Chicago was, “Why?!?” Chicago …

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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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