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Shandean Reid

Hi, there! I’m Shan, a heavily caffeinated Jamaican millennial content creator and communications professional in Canada. An effectual storyteller at heart, this blog is my transparent narration of life as a physician’s wife, mom, communications professional, author and anything else I need to be on a given day. I hope you like my sharing space and subscribe!

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Drive-by Christmas Lights Viewing

by Shandean on December 7, 2021

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A couple of days ago, an acquaintance invited my husband and me to go look at the Christmas lights. Though I had no idea what…

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How to Apply for a Canadian Study Visa in 2022

by Shandean on December 6, 2021

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Between family life, my spouse’s profession, I’ve been a stay-at-home mom/wife for the past five years. Sure, I’ve occupied myself substantially during that time, but…

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Netflix Christmas Movies: My Cheesy Favourites

by Shandean on December 5, 2021

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I thought I would share my favourite Cheesy Netflix Christmas movies. Last year during Blogmas, I shared some classic Christmas movies the family might enjoy.…

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Mom Guilt: Handling It in Real-Time

by Shandean on December 4, 2021

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Mom guilt. I’ve experienced more of it in the past weeks than I have in the last five years, and believe me, I’ve experienced it…

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My Christmas Wishlist 2021

by Shandean on December 3, 2021

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I’ve never had a Christmas wishlist before. As a matter of fact, I’ve never made any gift wishlist before. Even after ten years together, my…

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DoubleTree by Hilton, Toronto Review

by Shandean on December 2, 2021

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My husband and I stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Toronto (Chestnut St.) for a few days in November. I’d been looking for a hotel…

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Welcome to Blogmas 2021!

by Shandean on December 1, 2021

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Welcome to Blogmas 2021, ladies and gentlemen! Eek! I’m too excited. The truth is I’ve been looking forward to this all year, pretty much since…

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Life Update – I’m Moving to Canada from Jamaica

by Shandean on November 30, 2021

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It’s been a little while since I’ve done a family life update. What better time to do it than now, since I’m moving to Canada.…

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Quick Dinner Recipes For The Family

by Shandean on November 27, 2021

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During lockdowns, I got so bored I tried all sorts of things, including quick dinners I’d never made before. I did fancy recipes and baked…

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6 Tips for Shopping Abroad for The Family

by Shandean on November 14, 2021

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If your family is anything like mine and you do the majority of your clothes shopping for the family abroad, then you can benefit from…

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One Year Natural Hair Growth Update

by Shandean on November 11, 2021

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This month marks two years since I had my last relaxer and one year natural hair growth. I’ve been completely and wholly natural for a…

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5 Reasons to Do Holiday Shopping Early (November)

by Shandean on November 7, 2021

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Holiday Shopping at the last minute. Whew. I love Christmas, but honestly, this is one thing I don’t enjoy. Shopping for gifts. Bt I love…

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The Cost of Having a Child in Jamaica (Kingston) 2021

by Shandean on October 29, 2021

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The true cost of having a child is sometimes sugar-coated. As matter of fact, a lot of people are ragged on for not reproducing. I…

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Tips for Balancing Motherhood and School

by Shandean on October 8, 2021

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I’ve been balancing motherhood and school life for over a month now and it is one of those things that I’ve never considered until it…

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Five Painful Pregnancy Symptoms

by Shandean on September 29, 2021

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Pregnancy is a beautiful journey in its entirety, but we mom can agree that there are some parts that are anything but. Painful pregnancy symptoms…

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Don’t Be A Wife to a Boyfriend… Eh, Really?

by Shandean on September 24, 2021

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‘Don’t be a wife to a boyfriend’. ‘Don’t give your boyfriend husband privileges’. ‘Don’t act like a wife.’ Yaddi, yaddi, yadda. In this, the Internet…

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Cost of Living In Jamaica 2021

by Shandean on September 17, 2021

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My home island Jamaica has a fair number of ex-pats or potential ex-pats who want to know the cost of living in Jamaica. It is…

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Sweet Red Wine For Beginners

by Shandean on September 4, 2021

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I have a divine preference for red wines when it comes to alcohol. Specifically, I prefer sweet reds. So today, I thought of sharing a…

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60+ Blogmas Post Ideas – A Bloggers Guide

by Shandean on September 1, 2021

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Let’s talk about Blogmas Post Ideas! I know, I know. It’s only September. I’m not crazy, I promise. December 2020 was my first year participating…

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Back to School List + Life Update

by Shandean on August 28, 2021

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“ Have you done the booklist for back to school yet?” This is what my mother-in-law called to ask me one hot day in early…

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The Secret To Good Mental Health? Staying Ahead Of It

by Shandean on August 24, 2021

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As a Feel Good Expert, I know a thing or two about how to achieve good mental health. Coming from someone who has experienced the…

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Chlorine Hair Damage: What I Didn’t Know as a Mom

by Shandean on August 22, 2021

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When my daughter started taking swimming lessons earlier this year, I had no idea that I needed to be protecting her from chlorine hair damage.…

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Jamaican Bloggers With Active Blogs in 2021

by Shandean on August 11, 2021

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Jamaican bloggers are a bit hard to uncover these days. When I say bloggers, I don’t mean content creators. If you’re wondering what the difference…

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I Got the COVID Vaccine – My Experience

by Shandean on August 2, 2021

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After months of waiting my turn to be eligible for the Covid vaccine, I was finally able to get my first dose over the weekend.…

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Juicy Oven Roasted Chicken (Quick Prep)

by Shandean on July 20, 2021

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Have you ever made oven roasted chicken? Since the start of lockdowns of 2020, I’ve tried more recipes than a non-cooking lily like myself would…

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Money Myths Costing You Financial Freedom

by Shandean on July 16, 2021

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Money myths. We’ve all heard them. In fact, more than anything else, they’re the starting point for most of us since financial education isn’t a…

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Vogue’s 73 Questions | Bloggers Edition, Shandean Reid

by Shandean on July 10, 2021

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Since TriniMomInDMiddle nominated me for Vogue’s 73 Questions and I enjoyed her post, I figured I’d take a stab at it. It’s been a while…

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Summer Activities for Kids

by Shandean on July 10, 2021

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I’ve never had to concern myself about summer activities for kids before. As a millennial mom, it’s been a long time since I’ve been bothered…

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Tips for Managing Stress

by Shandean on July 5, 2021

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I have, from the time I have known myself until now when I sit here writing this post, been terrible at managing stress. As if…

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Millennial Mom Blog Update

by Shandean on June 27, 2021

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If you’ve been a regular reader of my blog for a good bit of time, even as little as a year, you’ve noticed some major…

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