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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…

SAHM to working mom on playground with child

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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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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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5 Ways to Stay Marketable as a Stay at Home Mom

by Shandean on December 8, 2021

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You might want to stay marketable as a stay-at-home mom if you decided to focus on your kids for a time while they are young,…

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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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The Cost of Having a Child in Jamaica (Kingston)

by Shandean on October 29, 2021

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

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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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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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Mother’s Day: What Motherhood in a Pandemic Taught Me

by Shandean on May 9, 2021

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For the second consecutive year, Mother’s Day 2021 is being celebrated under the constraints of a pandemic; lockdowns restrictions, unease and anxiety our generation has…

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Getting Our Four-Year-Old Out [Our Bed]

by Shandean on May 8, 2021

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When I became a mom, I talked candidly with my friend about how I didn’t want to prolong having the baby in bed with my…

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Postpartum Realities I Wish I Knew While Pregnant

by Shandean on April 28, 2021

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There’s tons of advice aimed at new moms out there, but I think harsh postpartum realities are often glossed over when it comes to sharing…

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How to Encourage Kids’ Hobbies

by Shandean on April 13, 2021

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When I was a little girl, my parents allowed me the freedom to pursue my hobbies (which were pretty tame) so long as they didn’t…

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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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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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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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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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Structuring a Home Routine with a Four Year Old

by Shandean on December 22, 2020

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One of the things that have eluded me year after year since becoming a mother is structure. ;m a mom and I dont have a…

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5 Minute Breakfast Ideas for the Busy Mom

by Shandean on December 20, 2020

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I am not now, nor have I ever been a breakfast person, but if I was, a 5-minute breakfast is exactly what I would be…

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What It’s Really Like Working From Home With a Toddler

by Shandean on July 17, 2020

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I have been working from home with a toddler since 2017. For most people, Covid 19 and the resulting work from home order sent parents…

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The Real Mother’s Day

by Shandean on May 11, 2020

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By now, I’ve been awake for a few hours. Yesterday was Mother’s Day and if we’re being honest, I spent it in bed. All of…

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Guest Post: First Time They Travel Without… Me

by Kemoi Reid on October 27, 2019

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I published blog post this morning about flying solo with my daughter, and my husband wanted to share his side.

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First Time Flying Solo with my Toddler

by Shandean on October 27, 2019

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The other day, the need arose for Sio and I to travel alone. Up until that time, we traveled as a family. My husband was a tad concerned, asking numerous times if I was sure I’d be okay mostly because our child is frisskkyy!