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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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5 Natural Ways to Detox After The Holidays

by Shandean on December 28, 2020

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I thought my family and I might benefit from a detox after the holidays, seeing as how much food we ate in a short space…

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How to Make Jamaican Sorrel Drink

by Shandean on December 23, 2020

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The national Christmas drink in Jamaica is Sorrel. Period. I like my sorrel dark, strong and spicy. I thought I would share how to make…

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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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3 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self

by Shandean on December 18, 2020

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What would you tell your younger self? That is the question of centuries old. The hashtag #By23 had me thinking about all the ways I…

Are You Single Until Married?

by Shandean on December 16, 2020

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I was listening to a podcast and the topic of discussion was centred around a young woman who said that she was single until she…

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7 Things I’m Grateful For in 2020

by Shandean on December 15, 2020

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This year has has been a whirlwind from start to this point. When the year started, I’d launch a daily newsletter and so I was…

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My Family’s Jamaican Christmas Dinner Menu

by Shandean on December 13, 2020

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So, even though COVID is rampant, the one thing my family can still look forward to is Christmas. I will have Christmas, dammit! The nice…

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4 Tips for Fresher, Brighter Laundry

by Shandean on December 11, 2020

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Who does want fresher, brighter laundry? It’s the holidays and we know as Jamaicans, Christmas cyah keep inna dutty house. Translation: We can’t celebrate Christmas…

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Christmas Movies You Can Enjoy With The Family

by Shandean on December 8, 2020

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Christmas movies are part of what makes the season special. As a youngster, my sisters and I watched most of the classic Christmas movies together,…

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Living with Migraines for 16 Years

by Shandean on December 6, 2020

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I’ve been living with migraines since I was 15 years old. When they are perpetual, they are called chronic migraines. Chronic migraines are defined by…

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Big Chop! Making the Cut

by Shandean on December 4, 2020

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I did it, after one year of transitioning, I did the big chop! I’m newly natural! I know you’ve seen it by now in my…

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Blogmas AND Vlogmas?!

by Shandean on December 1, 2020

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Clearly, I’m crazy. Head gone, clean! And why is that, you ask? Well, because, I, me… Shandean has decided that in the year of our…

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Ambition and Marriage

by Shandean on November 11, 2020

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Today (well, not today but on the day I started writing this blog post), as I toiled away spring cleaning the stove, a thought popped…

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Guest Post: Hotel Coffee Is Awful

by Kemoi Reid on October 10, 2020

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This morning, as I made myself my second cup of coffee, I got to thinking, coffee at hotels are really awful. I don’t know why…

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Own Who You Are

by Shandean on October 9, 2020

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Last night, for the longest time in ‘I don’t know how long’ I spent about three hours on Skype with two girlfriends. We talked. A…

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Dear Men, Women Like Sex Too

by Shandean on September 8, 2020

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Patriarchy, in all its wisdom and dictation has throughout history projected sex (between partners of opposite sex) as an act to be performed on or…

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What It’s Really Like Being Married to a Doctor

by Shandean on September 3, 2020

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Being married to a doctor is brutal. Even more so when said doctor is a resident. From the time my husband and I started dating,…

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3 Benefits of Sunflower🌻 Oil as a Moisturiser

by Shandean on August 22, 2020

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You won’t believe this, but I bought the first bottle of sunflower oil based on a tweet that said something about oil lifting boobs. I’m…

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Virtual Social

by Shandean on August 21, 2020

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Hey, WordPress clan. I thought we might try having a social tonight. If you are among the members of my blog’s community, I’d like to…

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Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa Review

by Shandean on August 13, 2020

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I celebrated my birthday this past weekend at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa. When the shit hit the fan in March and everything…

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Family Unity: My Spouse Comes First

by Shandean on July 31, 2020

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I know this topic is discussed to death and there are opposing ideas on whether parents should put the children first in a marriage. I’m…

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Am I Addicted to Caffeine?

by Shandean on July 21, 2020

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By ‘I’ I mean we, as in my husband and I. I want some of the good coffee you guys have down here.

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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 Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Review

by Shandean on July 14, 2020

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I tried The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning SoIution after a friend recommended it. I desperately needed to improve the appearance of my acne-active and…