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party ideas

Moana Birthday Party Ideas

April 28, 2025August 16, 2017 by valplowman
Moana Birthday Party Ideas

Brinley recently had her first birthday party with friends. She wanted to play in the backyard with water. She also loves Moana, so a Moana birthday party was the perfect …

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Movie Night Birthday Party

September 7, 2020May 30, 2017 by valplowman
Movie Night Birthday Party

A movie night birthday party is really quite simple to do, and it is something kids get really excited about. At young ages, they don’t often get to stay up …

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How to Host a Successful Swimming Party

September 7, 2020May 2, 2017 by valplowman
How to plan a swimming birthday party

  I love an easy party. Last year, McKenna did a party at a gymnastics gym and it was fantastic! This year, she wanted to do a swimming party and …

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The Easiest {and Best} Kid Party Ever

October 5, 2020April 5, 2016 by valplowman

“This is the best birthday party I have ever been to!” This sentiment was heard several times from the children at McKenna’s birthday party earlier this month. That is always …

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LEGO Birthday Party

May 7, 2019June 16, 2015 by valplowman

  For Brayden’s 10th birthday this year, he wanted a LEGO theme party. We played some games, age some food, and watched the LEGO Movie. I decided for his party …

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Colorful and Creative Artist Party Ideas for Kids

April 28, 2025April 30, 2015 by valplowman
Canvas painted

Celebrate your child’s birthday with a fun and memorable artist-themed party! See how we hosted an art birthday party with painting, cupcake decorating, outdoor games, and creative DIY decorations. Get …

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Birthday Party Planner {Free Printable}

April 28, 2025April 29, 2015 by valplowman
Kids at a birthday party

Get a FREE printable to plan your next birthday party! Every time I plan a birthday party, I make notes in my notebook and grid things out in a certain …

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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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