Articles By:

Candida Jagger

I’m a first-time mom. I work from home and write — mostly about my outdoor adventures, DIY projects, newly discovered products, and helpful tips as a first-time mom. I also like to share details about the alternative choices I’m exploring, as I enjoy this journey called motherhood. My family includes a toddler, 2 stepchildren, 1 dog, 1 cat, and a wonderful husband. My pre-pregnancy life was full of freedom and adventure, so I have a fresh new perspective when it comes to walking away from a career to become a full time stay at home Mama.

DIY Spice Drawer Organizer: See How To Make A Spice Drawer Insert For Just $4 Using Paint Stir Sticks!

DIY spice rack ideas to organize your kitchen! See how I used paint stir sticks to make my own spice drawer inserts. Yep, a $4 DIY spice drawer organizer!

Dog Travel Tips + Dog Car Accessories You Probably Haven’t Thought Of!

I have 2 large dogs that go wherever I go! Here's my list of dog travel necessities. (Important things to pack for dog car travel + dog car accessories.)

DIY Extra Large Dog Bed: No-Sew Memory Foam Dog Bed

Want an orthopedic dog bed? I made my own cheap no-sew dog bed from memory foam for HALF the price of buying a new extra large dog bed! See how I made cheap dog beds for my large dogs myself.

DIY Dog Tie-Out System: Tangle-Free Setup for Multiple Dogs

Have a dog (or 2 dogs), but no fenced-in yard? You'll enjoy these DIY dog tie-out ideas! See the overhead dog trolley system that we use for our 2 dogs.

Simple Teacher Gift Basket Ideas: $3 DIY Valentine Gifts For Your Favorite Teachers

Need teachers Valentines gifts quick? These fun (and useful) DIY Valentine gift baskets cost $3 to make. It's also a pencil holder after the candy is gone!

How To Create A DIY Cupcake Station For A Birthday Party Or Other Special Occasion

For our birthday party, we had a “Pimp Your Cupcake” station, allowing guests to decorate their own cupcakes. It was a big hit! Here's everything you need to create a DIY cupcake station, plus my tips for setting up a cupcake bar on a budget.

DIY Outdoor Curtain Rods For Porch Curtains: How To Make PVC Pipe Curtain Rods For Under $20!

I made a PVC pipe curtain rod to hold long, sheer porch curtains. I got supplies at Lowes for $15. Measured, cut, installed the outdoor curtain rods in 1 hr

How To Dry Bed Sheets Quickly In The Dryer WITHOUT A Tangled Mess (The Most Frustrating Part About Washing & Drying Bed Sheets!)

Want to know how to dry bed sheets FAST? I found it! I calculated the time spent drying, untangling, and re-drying sheets using 4 methods. The fastest way to dry bed sheets is...

Places To Donate Baby Blankets In The U.S. (Plus, Fun Ways To Repurpose Baby Blankets!)

Here's my experience donating baby blankets to charity, a list of places to donate used baby blankets in the US, and fun ways to repurpose baby blankets!

How To Save Money On Prescription Drugs Using The FREE GoodRX App (A Review Of My Experience)

I recently showed my friend how to save $140 on a Tamiflu prescription using the FREE GoodRX app. How to use Good RX coupons to save money on prescriptions.

Baking Bacon Splatter-Free: How To Cook Bacon In The Oven Without The Mess!

Cooking bacon in the oven? I found a way to eliminate 100% of the mess when baking bacon, how long to bake bacon, the best temp to bake bacon in the oven!

How To Roll Plastic Bags Into Small, Self-Dispensing Bundles

I keep plastic shopping bags rolled together in self-dispensing bundles. I'm going to show you how to roll plastic bags so you can pull 1 bag out at a time.

Toddler Mom Reviews The VTech Go Go Smart Wheels Cars, Train, And Playsets

After months of playing with VTech playsets & cars with my son, others might benefit from my thoughts about the VTech Go Go Smart Wheels collection. I still ask myself if VTech Go Go Smart Wheels cars and playsets are worth it.

Softub Review: What It’s Like After 7 Years (Pros & Cons)

We like that the Softub hot tub is so portable & easy to move! But there are a few things we don't like about it. Our review + photos of our Softub 220 Legend

Make Your Bed Quickly Like Hotels Do – Here’s How To Do Triple Sheeting And Eliminate The Need For A Duvet Cover!

Love sleeping with a down comforter? Hate washing the duvet cover? Triple sheeting is what hotels do! See how to make the bed faster without a duvet cover.

A Mom’s Clever Tips For Toddler-Proofing Your House Once Baby Starts To Crawl

As the mom of a toddler, I have a few clever tricks for child-proofing your home. See my favorite child proof products to protect a curious toddler from drawers, cabinets, doors, refrigerators, toilets, trash cans, and more.

How to Build a DIY Saucer Tree Swing for Your Kids

I made a saucer swing from a small trampoline! Here's my DIY tree swing tutorial... with LOTS of photos! (This nest swing is portable. Put it on any tree... anywhere!)

Sorbus Hanging Daybed Swing Review: A Kid-Friendly Family-Style Hammock Swing Chair For Indoor/Outdoor Use

See how easy it is for one person to assemble and hang the Sorbus hammock swing chair. Once you try a hanging daybed swing, you'll want one for inside too!