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tips and tricks

How I Feed My Family for Around $100 a Week

September 14, 2020January 31, 2017 by valplowman
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    In a recent post, I remarked how I typically spent around $100 a week on groceries to feed my family of 6. I had a few inquiries on …

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5 Must Have Items for Parents Keep in the Car

September 28, 2020June 21, 2016 by valplowman

Without fail, the moment a child is required to sit still for a few minutes or more, the child will become thirsty. Not just thirsty. Parched. The child is suddenly …

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Laundry Tip: Stain Fighting with Fels-Naptha

April 28, 2025April 23, 2015 by valplowman

Discover how Fels-Naptha soap can tackle even the toughest laundry stains, including set-in grass stains! Learn easy, step-by-step tips to rescue your clothes and make laundry day easier. Plus, find …

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Disneyland and California Adventure Tips

December 16, 2024December 15, 2014 by valplowman
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Get tips for taking your kids to Disneyland California and California Adventure! Fun tips for your family vacation. We recently went on a family vacation to Southern California. We had …

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Pizza Cutter Tip {Meal Time Life Hack}

December 29, 2023November 18, 2014 by valplowman

Tip to make feeding pancakes to kids so much easier. Use this mom hack to make mealtime smoother and easier to manage. I have to share a tip with you …

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Index: Tips and Tricks

October 27, 2018December 30, 2009 by valplowman

Baby Gear Big Toys for Baby Highchair Features Baby Related Tips Calculating Age Breastfeeding Tips Tips and Tricks: Breastfeeding moms, give your baby a bottle Church Tips Church Nursery/Daycare/Playcenter  Diapers …

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Tips for Moving When You Have Kids

December 15, 2022October 28, 2009 by valplowman
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How to make moving easier when you have kids. Moving with children can be hard; these tips will help you make it through. Moving is always hard and crazy. There …

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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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