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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.

I had plans to make my own baby food once I started introducing solid foods. But I decided to try Baby Led Weaning instead - and now I can’t imagine introducing solid foods any other way! Here are the benefits of BLW, the best baby led weaning foods to start with, and my tips for moms before starting baby led weaning.

I've been practicing Elimination Communication potty training since my baby was 13 weeks. He's almost 1 now. We're still committed to becoming diaper free. See how I'm encouraging my baby to go potty, What my baby's potty signals are, What my baby's diaper-free times are like, and benefits & challenges of EC -- in my opinion.

Wondering if you can take a shower with your baby to save time? The answer is yes! Here's how I shower with my baby, plus my best tips to make the process of bathing your baby even easier.

My baby is now 10 months old and pulling himself to stand while holding onto furniture. The Baby Einstein Discovering Music activity table gives him a way to play while standing. See what makes this baby activity table unique and why he likes it so much.

The baby shower diaper wreath is a great gift idea! I made one - it's SO easy. Here's how to make a baby shower wreath using disposable diapers.

Our baby was born in the U.S. - which makes him an American Citizen automatically and a Canadian Citizen by descent. Before we could get his Canadian Passport, we had to complete the Application For Canadian Citizenship Certificate. Here's how to to it!

My 8-month-old isn't interested in baby toys. I decided to give the Zany Zoo Activity Cube a try. See what I love about this wooden activity cube + 1 thing I don't.

Here's everything you need to do to get a U.S. Child Passport - see which documents you need to apply for & where to get them. Plus baby passport photo tips!

Babywearing wraps are the best! I would rather wear my baby than carry him. Here's my review of the Moby Wrap Classic - the pros & cons, plus how to wrap a Moby Classic yourself.

Here are 20 baby shower gifts I actually received, and I use each one of them! They're not only useful, but thoughtful - because every time I use the item, I think of the person who gifted it to us.

The Baltic Amber teething necklace is working for my teething baby. Here's how it works, plus what you need to know before trying an Amber necklace with your baby.

I use the Walmart grocery pick up service to buy groceries & other household items WEEKLY! See how Walmart curbside pickup has saved me money and how it works.

I love this Bumbo baby seat because it can be used many ways - as a floor seat, a high chair, and a booster seat! Here's my review of the Bumbo chair for babies.

Thanks to the Ergo 360 carrier, I'm able to get things done with a needy (and heavy!) baby by my side. See what I like most in my Ergobaby 360 review.

I believe these 20 or so items are a well rounded assortment of baby items that make the most sense to take with you wherever baby goes - while keeping it minimal.

We're a Jeep family with 1 baby and 2 dogs! Jeep dog stuff?... Check! Jeep baby stuff?... Check! See my list of offroad Jeep must-haves for Jeep kids & dogs.

A first time mom's top 10 must-have baby items. Wondering which baby things you'll REALLY need & What to put on the baby registry? These will be used almost daily!

The cheapest & easiest way to make a reliable WiFi baby monitor is to combine the Cloud Baby Monitor app ($3.99) with 2 or more Apple devices you already own! See how...