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Sea World California Tips

September 12, 2019December 16, 2014 by valplowman

  I think if you had to pick one place that was the collective favorite of our entire family on our trip, it would be Sea World. Everyone really loved …

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Categories Traveling Tags Sea World, Southern California, vacations 1 Comment

Disneyland and California Adventure Tips

June 22, 2022December 15, 2014 by valplowman

We recently went on a family vacation to Southern California. We had such a great time! There are a lot of great blogs out there with tips about visiting the …

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Categories Traveling Tags Southern California, tips and tricks, vacations 2 Comments

General Travel Tips for Families

October 25, 2021December 2, 2014 by valplowman

We recently took a trip to Southern California. All told, we were gone for 10 days and 9 nights.  While we were gone, I took note of any tips I …

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“Flexible-izing” a Baby

October 20, 2022June 17, 2014 by valplowman

This is the cute baby of my friends Bree and Travis Yes, yes I did just make up a new word. “Flexible-izing”–to make one more able to withstand disruptions to …

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Categories Schedule Tips Tags flexibility, vacations 2 Comments

How to Avoid Altitude Sickness in your Kiddos

July 12, 2021August 9, 2011 by valplowman
Mom and baby in the mountains

When you travel to higher elevations, it is important to watch for signs of altitude sickness and avoid your kiddo from getting sick. Altitude sickness is when your body is …

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Categories Traveling Tags vacations 5 Comments

Tips for Packing for Your Baby for a Vacation

July 6, 2020July 19, 2010 by valplowman
Mom packing for a vacation with her baby

Packing for a baby can be super stressful. Get tips from a mom of four to pack what you need for baby and not forget a thing! Aahh summer. It …

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Categories Traveling Tags vacations 10 Comments

Tips for a Successful Camping Trip with Children

May 2, 2020June 24, 2008 by valplowman
Tent set up for a night camping

Tips for a Successful Camping Trip with Children. Go prepared for a great trip with your family. Know how to arrange sleeping, how long to go, and what to pack. …

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Categories Traveling Tags camping, disruptions, flexibility, tips and tricks, vacations 4 Comments
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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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