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How To Plan the Perfect Family Vacation

June 26, 2024April 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

June 26, 2024September 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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Summer Staycation Tip: Get a Membership

January 25, 2024August 14, 2015 by valplowman

As summer is winding down, I can’t help but reflect on the summer. We have taken a few smaller vacations out of state, but most of our activities have been …

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San Diego Zoo Tips for Families

December 16, 2024December 20, 2014 by valplowman
Plowman family at the San Diego Zoo

Get the tips you need to take your family to the San Diego Zoo and see as many animals as possible while there! The San Diego Zoo is what we …

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Categories Traveling Tags San Diego Zoo, Southern California, vacations 2 Comments

Universal Studios Tips for Families

December 16, 2024December 18, 2014 by valplowman
Universal Studios tips

Get tips for traveling to Universal Studios California with your family. Find out how many days to plan for and the best ages for kids to visit. How Many Days? …

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Legoland California Tips for Families

December 16, 2024December 17, 2014 by valplowman
Kids riding rides at LEGOLAND California

Get tips for traveling to LEGOLAND with your family. Find out all the info you need, including what age is best for LEGOLAND (It isn’t every age!) LEGOLAND was what …

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Disneyland and California Adventure Tips

December 16, 2024December 15, 2014 by valplowman
Plowman family posing for a photo with Pluto

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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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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