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How to Establish Credit as a Canadian Immigrant

by Shandean on August 18, 2022

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Credit scores don’t follow you when you move to North America, so one of the first things you need to start thinking about is how…

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How to Immigrate to Canada as an International Student

by Shandean on July 20, 2022

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Over the last few months, I’ve been sharing pieces of my journey going back to school and, by extension, information on how to immigrate to…

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Regina Saskatchewan As a Newcomer

by Shandean on June 19, 2022

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When I was offered a job in Regina, Saskatchewan, I knew my acceptance meant that I would be moving to a smaller city in a…

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SAHM to Working Mom After 5 Years

by Shandean on June 4, 2022

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When I got pregnant, I didn’t think transitioning from being a SAHM to working mom would take five years. Back then, I agonized over the…

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I’m Moving to Saskatchewan from Ontario

by Shandean on May 29, 2022

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Yup, you read that right. I’m moving to Saskatchewan from Ontario, where I’ve been living for the last few months: my firsts in Canada. I…

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Niagara Falls, Canada in Spring

by Shandean on May 22, 2022

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Since, I’m set to jet off to unknown parts (to you, dear reader) soon, I’ve been taking in a bit of Ontario, including Niagara Falls,…

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International Student in Canada: My Experience

by Shandean on May 14, 2022

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In 2021, I decided to go back to school. Unbelievably, its already ended, and I want to share my experience studying as an international student…

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Long-Distance Marriage: Making it Work

by Shandean on April 11, 2022

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I am in a long-distance marriage. Of all the things I’ve shared since day one on this blog about my experiences with marriage, you couldn’t…

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Code-Switching: Teaching My Child English Before Patois

by Shandean on March 12, 2022

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My daughter is five years old and is prone to code-switching between English and Patois in an instant. She does it like a boss, and…

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7 SEO Tips to Increase Organic Traffic

by Shandean on March 6, 2022

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In the last year, I’ve put into practice some straightforward SEO tips to increase organic search blog traffic, and I’ve seen excellent results. Naturally, as…

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What 7 Years of Marriage Taught Me

by Shandean on February 27, 2022

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On Valentine’s Day 2022, my husband and I celebrated the conclusion of our seventh year of marriage. It’s been seven years of beautiful companionship in…

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Moon Palace Jamaica Review

by Shandean on February 17, 2022

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My husband and I celebrated our seventh wedding anniversary at Moon Palace Jamaica in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. As you probably already know, if you’re a regular…

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Starbucks Caffè Verona Dark Roast Coffee Review

by Shandean on January 26, 2022

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I’m in the market for coffee to try in Canada and decided to give Starbucks Caffè Verona Dark Roast Coffee a go. As a Jamaican…

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Two Households: The Challenges of Family Life

by Shandean on January 21, 2022

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One of the most fascinating things that happened last year was splitting my family life into two households. This family life model is officially called…

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4 Alternatives to Force-Feeding Children

by Shandean on January 16, 2022

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As a young child, I recall my parents force-feeding me. After 30+ years, I remember it vividly. Sitting over a single dumpling for hours (or…

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2021 Top Blog Post RoundUp

by Shandean on December 31, 2021

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Happy New Year, everyone! Can you believe it, it’s 2022 already. In some ways, 2021 felt long and in other ways, it felt like t…

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Merry Christmas to You and Yours

by Shandean on December 25, 2021

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes to you and yours. This is it, we are at the end we’re days shy…

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Christmas Tag

by Shandean on December 24, 2021

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What better way to bring Blogmas to a close than with a Christmas tag? I have been looking for a tag I could do and…

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My Family Christmas Tradition, 2 Families, 10 Christmases

by Shandean on December 23, 2021

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This year, my husband and I celebrate our 10th Christmas together. It encompasses the one Christmas tradition we have made over the years. This, our…

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My 2021 Reading List

by Shandean on December 21, 2021

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As a bookworm, let me share my 2021 reading list with you. Despite the busy year, I found the time to squeeze in a few…

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The Caffeinated Millennial 2021 Year in Review

by Shandean on December 20, 2021

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It is crazy that we are at the ending days of the year and it’s time for a 2021 year in review! When the new…

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Budget Christmas Decorations

by Shandean on December 19, 2021

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I decided to spruce up my new apartment by using some budget Christmas decorations since I don’t have any decorations at all to start and…

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Jamaican Grand Market: A Millennial Flashback

by Shandean on December 17, 2021

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As a Jamaican kid growing up in the 90s in Linstead, I looked forward to experiencing what I now know to be a Jamaican Christmas…

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4 Types of Vision Boards You Can Make

by Shandean on December 16, 2021

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Have you ever given any thought to the kinds of vision boards you can create? Most people I know don’t think about doing more than…

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My Stovetop Christmas Dinner Menu, for One

by Shandean on December 15, 2021

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When my friend asked me what was on our Christmas dinner menu this week, I said nothing. I had no plan to cook. For the…

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Blogging Equipment I Use as a Blogger

by Shandean on December 14, 2021

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The blogging equipment I currently have are things I have picked up over the five years I have been a blogger. They have served me…

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My Holiday Playlist Collections

by Shandean on December 13, 2021

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For me, Christmas is never Christmas without my holiday playlist. I’m not even kidding. For me, joyful holiday music does something for the soul, and…

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What is Blogger Burnout? Tips to Avoid It

by Shandean on December 12, 2021

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Blogger burnout is real, and I thought this post was fitting, given how many of us are busy trying to crank our 25 posts in…

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7 Reasons to Shop Local for the Holidays

by Shandean on December 11, 2021

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There are so many reasons to shop local now more than ever. The world is rebuilding our lives one day at a time as we…

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6 Ways to Update Your Blog for the New Year

by Shandean on December 10, 2021

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Should you update your blog? Of course, you should! I’ve been hard at work the last several months making updates on my blog and backend…

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