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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.

DIY Lamp Tutorial: How To Make Your Own Glow Lamp From Old 45 Vinyl Records (A Color-Changing Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Lamp!)

See how to repurpose old 45 vinyl records into a DIY lamp that changes colors & plays music. This DIY glow lamp is a color-changing Bluetooth speaker lamp!

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Our Review Of The Big Toys Green Country Jeep Ride-On Toy (My 2-Year-Old Loves This Remote Control Ride-On Jeep!)

My 2-year-old wants to ride his Big Toys Green Country Jeep every time we're in the yard! Here's my honest review of this remote control ride-on Jeep -- with pros & cons.

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DIY Repurposed Drum Set: See How I Turned A 4-Piece Drum Set Into A Cool Piece Of Home Decor With LED Lights!

Got any used drum sets? See how I turned a 4-piece drum set into a fun light fixture! (Better than standard LED drum lights.) Repurposed drum set tutorial.

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A DIY Universal Knife Block & Kitchen Utensil Holder For Sharp Objects Of All Shapes & Sizes!

See how I made a kitchen utensil holder & universal knife block in one - with just a few pieces of wood and some bamboo skewers. This DIY wooden utensil holder cost less than $20 to make!

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DIY Solar Lanterns: See How To Make Colorful Glass Jar Luminaries That Are Weatherproof

DIY Lantern Tutorial - see how I glued Dollar Store glass gems to the outside of jars & inexpensive solar path lights to jar lids to make solar lanterns that are weatherproof!

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Mom Of A 2-Year-Old Reviews The Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike / Stroller

The Radio Flyer tricycle is a great alternative to a traditional stroller for my 2-year-old. Here's my review of the Radio Flyer 4-in-1 trike with pros & cons

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Need Gift Ideas For A 2-Year-Old Boy? First-Time Mom Shares Her List Of The Best Gifts For Little Boys

Need gift ideas for a 2-year-old boy? Here's a first-time mom's list of the best gifts for 2-year-old-boys. See which items are most appreciated at this age

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DIY Christmas Gift Baskets: See How To Make These Christmas Food Gift Baskets Filled With S’more Christmas Cheer

DIY Christmas gift baskets can be easily customized. Mine focus on cozy warm feelings & spreading Christmas cheer. See how I made these holiday gift baskets

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DIY Outdoor Hanging Basket Ideas For The Holidays: A Super Simple Tutorial For Christmas Hanging Baskets

For these outdoor Christmas arrangements, I used hanging basket ideas from craft stores and real greenery from my yard! These outdoor hanging baskets take 10 minutes to make.

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DIY Christmas Tree Tutorial: Here’s How To Make A Simple Lighted Window Christmas Tree

I love a window Christmas tree! For our front window, I wanted a really bright silhouette of a Christmas tree. See how I made this lighted DIY Christmas tree

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My Tips For Making DIY Dryer Lint Fire Starters For Your Fireplace Or Campfire

I make dryer lint fire starters a little differently than others. See how I make DIY fire starters with dryer lint, tealight candles, and toilet paper tubes

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How To Clean Windows Without Streaks: My Foolproof Method & DIY Window Cleaner

With dog nose prints, cat paw prints, and my son's handprints on our glass sliding doors, this is the fastest way I can clean windows without streaks or chemicals!

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DIY Wooden Alphabet Letters Wall Decor: How To Mod Podge Paper To Wood To Make Decorative Alphabet Letters For A Toddler’s Room

See how I used adult coloring book pages to turn cardboard & wooden alphabet letters into fun wall decor for my toddler's room. Bonus: no nailing required!

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Every Stay-At-Home Mom Needs A Mom Day Once In Awhile! Here Are Some Ways To Get Social For Stay-At-Home Moms & Toddlers

I'm a FT stay-at-home mom... and I sometimes need a break! I've found 10 ways to enjoy a well-deserved mom day while socializing my toddler at the same time

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Toddler Toy Management 101: Mom Hacks To Prevent Too Many Toys In The Home + How To Organize Toys To Avoid Toy Clutter

How many toys should a child have? Here's the answer. See how we prevent too many toys from entering our home and how to organize toys to avoid toy clutter.

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How To Make Pine Cone Fire Starters… For Your Fireplace, A Campfire, Or As Gifts

For fun handmade gifts this year, I decided to make pine cone fire starters. I used a large, red cinnamon-scented candle and a spool of candle wick. See how

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Nilo Activity Table Review: See Why This Mom Chose The Nilo Table As The Best Kids Activity Table For Toddlers

I wanted an activity table that would last, grow with my son, have multifunctional use. I was thrilled to find the Nilo table! The Nilo activity table is a really thoughtful and well-made multi-activity play table. Here's my review...

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One Mom’s DIY Little Tikes Outdoor Climber Makeover: See How To Paint Plastic Outdoor Play Sets To Make Them Look New Again

I got a Little Tikes toddler outdoor climber for FREE - it just needed some TLC. Here's how to paint plastic outdoor play sets + My tips for this DIY project.

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