The Caffeinated Millennial

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The Meaning of Friendship

by on May 14, 2017

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When I was about 18, I lost a friend that I had loved like a sister due to one most basic girl code reasons that I had thought shouldn’t take place, a guy.

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Remote Working; Shaping the Future

by on May 8, 2017

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Strictly speaking, when it comes to remote working, the future is already here. There’s a saying, that when you are young you have the time and energy to do the things to want to do. When you are at the peak of your life, you have the money and the…

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The Liebster Award

by on May 4, 2017

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Let me first thank both Renegade Expressions and Rochelle over on Adventures From Elle for nominating me for the Liebster Award. It’s certainly always a nice feeling when the blogs you enjoy, enjoy yours just as much. Let me also say, that they are two of my 11 bloggers. I wonder if that means…

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Social Media for Branding

by on April 26, 2017

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Social Media provides one of the biggest benefits today to creating a brand. Its multifaceted nature and far-reaching capabilities provide a business or person with opportunities to maximise on creating their brand. Image, customer service and interaction, PR and social culture are just a few of the features of your…

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Cleaning Make-Up Brushes

by on April 25, 2017

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This morning I went to put some make-up on, you know, in one of those ‘just because’ moods. However, I was stopped cold in my tracks looking at the condition of my favourite foundation brush. It couldn’t ‘rerk’, so I abandoned ship and decided to clean them. Unfortunately, though, I…

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Becoming Mother: 6 Months Update

by on April 13, 2017

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I had my daughter 6 months go today. WOW! Just… wow! Already I have found myself several times over looking at pics from the day (night) she was born. She changed, grown so much. Will it always be this fast? My heart might not be able to take this. I love…

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Business Social Media; The End Goal?

by Shandean Reid on April 11, 2017

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This week’s interaction with a client about social media posts got us thinking about social media marketing and its usefulness. We can agree about the phenomenal benefits of social media marketing, particularly in relation to traditional marketing channels. One perk this relatively new medium off is the ability to concentrate…

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Does Size (Length) Really Matter?

by on March 28, 2017

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TL; DR. The acronym means ‘too long; didn’t read’ and gets a bad rap because the user is labelled lazy and rude. But is that true? How many of us are guilty of this without typing it to let the author of a piece know? I know I am.

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6 Ways to Make Money in College

by on March 28, 2017

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Most of us know all too well, the financial struggles of college life. This is a time when students are forced to scrape by on very little. Some of us even work full-time jobs while attending college, just to make ends meet. But aside from getting a traditional 9 to 5,…

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What is Content? Why Is It Important?

by Shandean Reid on March 23, 2017

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Whether you have a blog, a website, or just some social media pages for your business or personal use, your content matters. It is not simply putting out a piece whether it is good or bad and that will miraculously bring your medium enough attention or traffic to see the…

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My Favorite Phone Apps

by on March 22, 2017

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We all have those apps that make our lives more interested or better or easier… So I thought I would share mine with you l. Keep in mind this list is in addition to WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, etc. Toggl This is a great app for time keeping. If you…

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My Foundations (Drugstore)

by on March 21, 2017

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For a black woman of the tropics myself, wearing a full face of makeup daily is an absolute no-no. I just can’t do it. But most days, what does make it is at least a coat of foundation. I am a matte loving creature. If it’s matte or smoky, give it to…

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The Power Of Social Media In Business

by on March 12, 2017

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Social Media has become a powerhouse movement in the last decade. It has moved from a inter-personal connective tool to ones social circle to being the most significant source of instant news and information distribution and as well as communication globally.

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Un-Invited: A Short Story

by on March 4, 2017

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Part ONE She couldn’t quite put her finger on it, but Gabi Montgomery had the feeling something was off ever since she entered her apartment an hour ago. She couldn’t figure out why, but her space felt invaded somehow. The feeling unnerved her. Her attempt at a sexy soak in…

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The Cost Of Ambition

by on March 2, 2017

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If you’ve ever worked hard to achieve anything, especially while facing adversity, you understand that adulthood and adulting has its perks, as well as its costs. For most of us, the average Jane or Joe, we go through different periods or phases in our lives that has either sped up…

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8 Quick Study Tips for the Exhausted Student

by on February 28, 2017

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JAMAICA: 3 Great Places To Visit In St. ANN

by on February 27, 2017

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St. Ann is the largest parish in Jamaica and lies on the Northern coast of the island. Its main economic activity is tourism, much of which happens in the parish’s popular town, Ocho Rios. The town reflects this with a wealth of adventures to take on and things to do.…

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FOOD: The GAP Cafe, Blue Mountains

by on February 24, 2017

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Several months ago, on a whim, a friend of mine and another friend of his decided to bust out into the mountains. The Blue Mountains, Jamaica to be exact. We made a few stops chittering, chattering and taking the view in. Fresh air for days! On the way, we stopped…

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The Blogger Recognition Award

by on February 22, 2017

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Being nominated for this award by two bloggers is really nice. I’m excited about fellow bloggers liking my blog well enough to nominate me for an award. So here’s a special thank you to Adventures From Elle and Renegade Expressions, incidentally both awesome fellow Jamaican native bloggers. Thank you for thinking of me.

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Is my Blog a Lifestyle Blog??

by on February 18, 2017

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Seven months ago when I started my blog, I had no idea where, if anywhere, I wanted it to go, let alone whether it was a lifestyle blog. I was pregnant, bored and needed a creative outlet where I could share. So one day, I wrote a story about the…

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Valentine’s Day Anniversary

by on February 14, 2017

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This valentine’s day, February 14, 2017, at least 13 other couples I know of are celebrating their second anniversary today along with us. Today is not just Valentine’s day for us. It’s our cotton (second) anniversary and with all that’s happened since, it seems to have rushed by, yet taken…

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Must-Haves for the New Mom

by on January 28, 2017

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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 zero on the knowledge of comfort scale. Most of the women I had giving me advice hadn’t had a baby in at least 10 years,…

How to Market Yourself Before You Graduate

by on January 24, 2017

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With all the many responsibilities and distractions of college, few of us think to lay a foundation for post-graduation life. via How to Market Yourself Before You Graduate — COLLEGE MATE

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Becoming Mother: 3 Months Update

by on January 22, 2017

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So much has happened in the land of new motherhood since my last blog post, it’s very hard to believe its only been 14 weeks (or 101 days). My life before giving birth has actually started to blur already. (Whadya know?) Siobhán‘s hit a few milestones already and has me feeling…

Two Thousand Sixteen: The Year That Was

by on December 31, 2016

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“I’ve been more than a little preoccupied lately.” This is actually a gross understatement. I’ve been attending a very lovable, tiny person as her appearance changes the dynamics of my marriage and home life in general. Tiny person, major influence(s) and chain reactions. Overall, I feel as though I’ve held…

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Becoming Mother: The First Month

by on November 19, 2016

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My baby is so tiny and stinking cute! Of course, I’m aware this is more than a little bit influenced by my exponentially biased ‘mom glasses’. But who cares, cya tell me notn. Mi baby a tek life! Lol Breastfeeding On a more serious note though, she is such a…

Becoming Mother: Postpartum Body, Mentally Acclimating

by on November 12, 2016

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It’s been a month since I had my little Pepperseed and it seems the time has gone up in smoke. That’s easy enough to feel when it comes to the baby. My body, not so much. This part feels like its been forever. Forever and a day. When will the…

Pregnancy to Becoming Mother

by Shandean Reid on November 8, 2016

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Now that First Pregnancy Series is over, I am taking on the next chapter, Becoming Mother. I stare at her a lot. Cuddle her, kiss her, sniff her. I’m so proud. The little voice that squeals “I made her inside me!” has not yet gone away. Production at Shan’s Uterus R…

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Labour (Or a lack thereof) & Delivery Story

by Shandean Reid on October 27, 2016

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Finally, after months of fretting about what labour would be like and my ability to handle the pain, needless to say, I had resigned myself to letting it happen. I’m pretty sure whimpi-er women have done it, right? (Feel free to jump in and back me up anytime here). Losing…

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Third Trimester Pregancny Update

by on October 23, 2016

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I’m fat. The third semester was daunting as the last stretch. In the beginning, it went by kind of fast, but by the time I had 2 months or so to go, it was as though time became a sloth. A cruel pace. It seemed everyone I knew who was…

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5 Interesting Things That Happened To Me During Pregnancy

by Shandean Reid on October 4, 2016

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Pregnancy is a beast. You will never truly know what it’s like or realize how messed up it can be until you actually go through it. So here are five interesting things that happened to me during my pregnancy.

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10 Factors Affecting How Much you Can Charge your Clients

by on September 21, 2016

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A Husband’s Perspective on Pregnancy

by on September 14, 2016

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I haven’t made a blog in quite some time. I’m more inclined to make some comments about football and write a long ass post about it. But nope…this is not one such post. So if that’s what you were expecting please leave now. If you’re interested in what I have…

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Pregnancy Update: The Growing Bump

by Shandean Reid on September 1, 2016

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When that first positive appeared on the stick, one of the first things I envisioned was my growing belly. How would it look, how would it feel, would I like it? I was excited. And then I was disappointed. Months passed, and my body felt just horrid and different on…

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10 Things No one Tells You About Your Wedding Day

by on August 21, 2016

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Wedding day

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Pregnancy Update: My Husband is Pregnant Too!

by Shandean Reid on August 13, 2016

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My husband is pregnant. Well, not physically. (Obviously) We are prone to forget that while our many symptoms as pregnant women are felt by us first hand, our partners are experiencing it too and not less strongly, just differently. Be mindful I speak of supportive and committed partners, not ‘baby…

Relaxed Hair: Simple, Haircare Regime

by on August 11, 2016

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My last hair blog spoke of my dead end hair journey a few years back. To refresh, I abandoned it because it was simply not working for me. (See previous hair journey article for more details). I have hair that requires minimalist attention to be healthy and thriving. I am…

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Pregnancy Skincare Routine

by Shandean Reid on August 5, 2016

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“Beauty is skin deep”. Yes, yes it is. It would appear ny pregnancy pieces are all bout phenomenons I found shocking and/or enlightening throughout my journey. Nevertheless, here’s a bit of information on an impressively important aspect, Skincare. For us first timers in this pregnancy business, (well for me at…

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Pregnancy Update : Second Trimester

by Shandean Reid on August 1, 2016

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You know how they said it will get better in the second trimester? Well…. I’m happy to report that was indeed my experience. This isn’t to say there weren’t discomforts, there were plenty, trust. I did however get one beautiful reprieve that I believe will be the one thing I…

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The Modern Traditional Woman: The Married Individual

by on July 5, 2016

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My last article spoke of the The Modern Traditional Woman, focusing on the acquiring of a fulfilling career and family life. This piece is on that same woman from a different perspective. Marriage and being an individual.

The Modern Traditional Woman: Having It All

by on July 2, 2016

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Sounds like quite the oxymoron, does it not? Perhaps, but it describes the woman who doesn’t want to be boxed in. (At least in my head that’s what it describes). The woman who doesn’t want to spend her life in the traditional role of being barefoot and pregnant. The woman…

First Pregnancy Series: Stretch Marks. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

by Shandean Reid on June 30, 2016

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Stretch Marks. They were never something I worried about much before becoming pregnant. I guess I always just felt like they’re a natural part of the process and the trade-off for a beautiful baby nullifies any concerns. I never minded the concept of possibly getting ‘fat’ for my baby. If…

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DIY Beauty Tips

by on June 19, 2016

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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, this isn’t true. Sure, I like to look good, but truthfully speaking, what woman doesn’t? Don’t we all feel a little better with fresh nail…

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Pregnancy Update: The Stares…. Why?!

by on June 15, 2016

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When I first mentioned to my husband that everyone stares at me now, he concluded that they always stared and I just wasn’t conscious. That no one was looking at me more than they were before I became pregnant. I’m just more aware. Um… Honey, I love you. But no….…

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I Scrapped My Relaxed Healthy Hair Journey

by on June 11, 2016

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I decided after a while that I didn’t need a relaxed healthy hair journey. Let me get into the why. The first thing I did wrong was not establishing what, specifically, I wanted from the hair journey. Simply put, I didn’t have the horrendously damaged hair that usually inspires a…

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Pregnancy Update: The First Tri’MESS’ter.

by Shandean Reid on June 9, 2016

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“Pregnancy is beautiful.” Haven’t we all heard this? Haven’t we all heard how much women love carrying life? How absolutely wonderful it is? So, that’s what you expect, right? Maybe a few niggles here and there, but obviously it’s going to be just wonderful. LIES!

I’m Pregnant! The Big Fat Positive

by Shandean Reid on June 9, 2016

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I’m the girl who loves babies with relentless passion. For as long as I can remember being a female, I wanted my own. I’m one of those women who believe that a child and a family I created are at the top of the list if I were to consider…

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