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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.

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!

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Need DIY Winter Wreath Ideas? Here’s How To Make A Grapevine Wreath For Your Front Door

I make a new door wreath every month. For most of my front door wreaths, I use grapevines from my yard as a base. Here's how to make a grapevine wreath like the one you see here.

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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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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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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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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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