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Thanksgiving

‘Thankful Pumpkin’ for Instilling Gratitude in Kids this Fall

August 26, 2022October 25, 2021 by valplowman
pumpkin covered in written things we are thankful for

A gratitude pumpkin is a great visual reminder of what we have to be thankful for rather than focusing on what we do not have. I love to do something …

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Thanksgiving Picture Books: Funny to Historically Accurate

November 10, 2020 by valplowman
Thanksgiving Picture Books

Thanksgiving picture books your kiddos will love. Included are funny Thanksgiving picture books all the way to historically accurate books. We always love to have some books that we break …

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Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

April 27, 2020November 12, 2018 by valplowman
thanksgiving turkey

Thanksgiving Meal Ideas. Thanksgiving menu items for side dishes, main dishes, and dessert. Traditional ideas and non-traditional Thanksgiving meal ideas. Once you get married and have children, the countdown is …

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How To Juggle Extended Family During Holidays

September 28, 2020October 24, 2013 by valplowman

How To Juggle Extended Family During Holidays. Tips to help you balance time with all sides of extended family and still have time for your little family.  My husband and …

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Categories Holidays Tags BFBN, Christmas, extended family, family relationships, Thanksgiving 13 Comments
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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • 12 Travel Beds for Babies and Toddlers to Sleep In

    12 Travel Beds for Babies and Toddlers to Sleep In

  • How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

    How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

  • How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

    How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

  • Weekend Routines for Older Kids

    Weekend Routines for Older Kids

  • When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

    When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

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