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Shandean Reid

Hi, there! I’m Shan, a heavily caffeinated Jamaican millennial and effectual storyteller at heart. This blog is my transparent narration of life as a physician’s wife, mom, communications professional, self-published erotic fiction author and anything else I need to be on a given day. I hope you’ll consider subscribing!

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Beginner Green Juice Recipe – It’s Good!

by Shandean on March 18, 2021

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These last few weeks, I’ve been feeling a bit off; So I decided to make myself some green juice. Of course, I had to go…

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My Husband Got the COVID Vaccine

by Shandean on March 16, 2021

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Last Saturday, my husband got the first dose of his Covid vaccine. As a healthcare professional, he is on the local priority list and was…

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7 Dinner Hacks for Busy Moms

by Shandean on March 8, 2021

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The post is titled ‘dinner hacks for busy moms’ which would indicate moms as the intended audience, but it’s really for anyone if you make…

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Simple DIY Body Butter Recipe

by Shandean on March 6, 2021

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Two hot seconds after I found out I was pregnant in 2016, one of the first things I did was hop on online that same…

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PhotoWall Canvas Print Review

by Shandean on March 3, 2021

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PhotoWall is a Swedish wall decor company that specializes in decorative wall prints. Prints such as wallpapers and murals, canvas prints, framed prints and posters.…

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6 Travel Essentials for the Family

by Shandean on February 28, 2021

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When I was packing travel essentials for trip across the island last weekend, I found myself distracted in the middle of packing and needed some…

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Royalton White Sands & Blue Waters Review

by Shandean on February 27, 2021

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My family and I spent a weekend recently at Royalton White Sands and Blue Waters resort to celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary. With curfews still…

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How to Use Essential Oils for Congestion

by Shandean on February 25, 2021

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As a mom, the power of essential oils for immediate relief of congestion cannot be overstated. At least not for me. My daughter doesn’t get…

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Behind Her Eyes: 7 Real-Life Lessons Explained

by Shandean on February 24, 2021

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If you haven’t seen Behind Her Eyes on Netflix and you plan to, or want to savour the opportunity to do so, this post is…

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4 Myths About Marriage Debunked

by Shandean on February 17, 2021

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On Valentine’s Day, my husband and I celebrated six years of marriage which got me thinking about some things I can share about marriage as…

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Cream Cleanser Review

by Shandean on February 13, 2021

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Cream Cleanser is the cleanser I chose to dip my toe back into other brands when my skin issues…

Ole Henriksen for Skincare Recovery

by Shandean on February 10, 2021

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Last June (2018), my skin decided to really wild out and I was introduced to Ole Henriksen products by a friend. I had apparently developed…

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What is Blogging? Why You Should Blog

by Shandean on February 9, 2021

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As a Jamaican Blogger, I began wondering ‘what is blogging?’ only after I wrote my first post in notes on my phone, started up a…

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5 ‘Smell Good House’ Hacks You Need to Know

by Shandean on February 7, 2021

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Everyone wants a smell good house. “I want my house smelling frowzy.” Said no one, ever. These last few months have flipped a switch (maybe…

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Valentine’s Day With Kids: 7 Ways To Celebrate

by Shandean on February 5, 2021

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Wondering how you’re going to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kids? If anyone, knows about this one, it’s me. Between you and me, my husband and…

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Vegan Ice Cream, Vineyard Town Premium Blend

by Shandean on February 3, 2021

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I never thought I would be the person to be talking about Vegan anything, let alone vegan ice cream. But hear me out, since I…

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8 Stay at Home Valentine’s Day Ideas

by Shandean on January 31, 2021

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Looking for Valentine’s Day ideas for 2021? The international lovebirds day is looking a little different than we are used to in 2021. Aside from…

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Your First Pap Smear Test: What to Expect

by Shandean on January 29, 2021

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As far as tests go, for a woman, it doesn’t get more invasive than your first Pap Smear Test. If you’ve never had one, you’re…

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Dry Skin: 5 Tips for Body Care

by Shandean on January 27, 2021

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Having dry skin can be really embarrassing, and tiresome to care for. You can find yourself hopping from brand to brand looking for that ‘one’.…

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I Sent My Daughter Back to Face to Face Classes

by Shandean on January 24, 2021

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My husband and I cautiously made the decision to send our daughter back to face to face classes this January after a few false starts…

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Blogging : What You Should Know Before You Start

by Shandean on January 22, 2021

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In 2021, I will have been blogging for five years. When I just started out, my inbox would full up with friends and acquaintances looking…

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Get to Know Me: 15 Q+A

by Shandean on January 20, 2021

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Today, I decided to do a get to know me post. I’ve wanted to do this for a while now, so that I can form…

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7 Daily Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms

by Shandean on January 16, 2021

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The title ‘Daily Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms’ played on my nerves a little. I mean, what mom isn’t busy? Even if you are a…

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6 Must-Haves for the New Mom

by Shandean on January 15, 2021

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Hey loves, I wanted to share six must-haves for the new mom with you guys. When I had my baby, I was starting from ground…

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DIY Beauty Tips

by Shandean on January 9, 2021

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DIY Beauty tips are essential, wouldn’t you agree? I’ve often heard that I am the kind of woman one would label as high maintenance. See,…

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5 of my Favourite Authors

by Shandean on January 8, 2021

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One of my favourite authors, Eric Jerome Dickey died this week. It came as a shock to me and I truly felt it as a…

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3 Tips for a Better Vision Board

by Shandean on January 6, 2021

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Vision boards are amazing! Let’s start there. They are freaking amazing and after the year we’ve all had, a 2021 vision board is definitely what…

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Things to Consider Before Trying a Menstrual Cup

by Shandean on January 3, 2021

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This blog post is for the ladies, and maybe a few curious gents. We are talking about menstrual cups! We are going to be graphic…

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Blog Party

by Shandean on December 30, 2020

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Hey, the loves! Welcome back to my blog. I hope you’re having an awesome ‘time between Christmas and New Years’ couple of days. Well, I’m…

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How to Manage Money in Marriage

by Shandean on December 30, 2020

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I feel like much of the financial education advice put out there says it’s geared to everyone and but doesn’t tell us how to manage…

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