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Shandean Reid

A heavily caffeinated, quintessential millennial wife and mom doing modern family life. I’m a communications professional following a five-year stint as a SAHM, switching roles with hubby, a physician and now WFHD. I also read and write books for fun! Stick around if I'm your kind of person!

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My 30s 6-Step Minimalist Skin Care Routine

by Shandean on September 1, 2023

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I’ve been putting more effort into skin care, but only so much. My 6-step minimalist skin care routine is working quite well, though. It’s perfect…

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Lunch Ideas for Picky Eaters

by Shandean on August 12, 2023

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My daughter started school in Canada last term, and although she loved the new environment, it wasn’t without its challenges for her and us. We…

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9 Safety Tips for Women Driving Alone

by Shandean on June 18, 2023

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I wondered if it was too doom and gloom writing a post about safety tips for women driving alone. Then I remembered my goal for…

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Cost of living in Canada: Saskatchewan

by Shandean on May 20, 2023

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As you may know, Canada markets itself aggressively to immigrants. This results in the highlight of the great things about living here, which are many.…

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Nikon Z30 Camera Review

by Shandean on April 30, 2023

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If you’re following me on Instagram or YouTube, you already know this, but I bought my first camera earlier this year, almost seven years in…

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How to Maintain White Sheets

by Shandean on March 5, 2023

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I love white sheets. As a mom and someone who uses skincare products heavily, though, I have to work to maintain white sheets. My favourite…

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Four Tips for Saving Money More Intentionally

by Shandean on February 18, 2023

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If there ever was a time to share tips for saving money, it’s now. Inflation going into 2023 is ridiculous. The cost of basic necessities…

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Living Alone in my 30s as a Married Millennial

by Shandean on February 4, 2023

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After living with my husband for eight years, I found myself living alone in my 30s for the first time. Most women have lived alone…

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Canadian Prairie Winter: A Jamaican’s First Part 1

by Shandean on December 29, 2022

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I didn’t expect my first Canadian Prairie winter to be a walk in the park, but I did not expect it to arrive so early…

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PrettyCare Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Review

by Shandean on November 23, 2022

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I wanted a small, efficient vacuum for my apartment so I tried the PrettyCare Cordless Vacuum which I ordered on Amazon. It looked like exactly…

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10 Tips for Job Hunting in Canada as a Newcomer

by Shandean on November 15, 2022

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Job hunting in Canada as a newcomer is a natural part of the integration process. While moving, you may consider getting a ‘place-holder’ job –…

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Decorating for Fall on a Budget

by Shandean on September 10, 2022

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As an islander used to summer al year long and only a mild reduction in temperature during December to February, one of the things I…

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How to Build Credit Score in Canada as an 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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Moving to Saskatchewan from Ontario: Why?

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…