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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.

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.

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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.

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DIY Tree Swing Tutorial: See How I Made This Trampoline Swing (Saucer Swing)

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!)

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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!

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Why I Chose Placenta Encapsulation After The Birth Of My Baby (Benefits Of Eating Placenta)

Placenta Encapsulation Benefits: Eating placenta isn't for everyone. How and why I consumed my placenta (in the form of capsules) after the birth of my son.

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Mom & Toddler Review The Little Partners Learning Tower (Pros & Cons Of This Solid Wood Learning Tower)

Pros & Cons of the Little Partners learning tower - a ladder for toddlers to get higher & closer to the action while standing safely on a sturdy surface.

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Is The Dinnerly Meal Delivery Service At $5 A Serving Worth It? One Mom’s Review

A mom's review of the Dinnerly meal delivery service. What makes Dinnerly different? What's included & what's not? See what I like best about Dinnerly menu.

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Take Baby’s Car Seat On A Plane: How I Made A Car Seat Dolly From A Luggage Cart… A Stroller & Car Seat In One!

Want to take a car seat on a plane, rather than checking it as baggage? I made a portable car seat dolly (using a cheap luggage cart) to make a stroller!

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Hiking With Baby: How To Find Hiking Trails That Are Baby-Friendly (And Dog-Friendly) + Tips For Exploring Nature With Your Toddler

I usually hit the hiking trail with my son on my back and my 2 dogs by my side. Here are my best tips for hiking with baby + A list of the essentials you REALLY need to take.

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