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Family Life

A Mouthful of Air Opens a Door for Conversation

January 12, 2022 By Nickida

Postpartum depression can be a discussion that are closed off for women in many communities. A Mouthful of Air opens a door for conversation to discuss this difficult topic. While the writer and director Amy Koppelman did an amazing job with creating this movie and present it in a way to serve as a conversation…

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Filed Under: Entertainment, Family Life, Family Tips, Health Tagged With: A Mouthful of Air, Amanda Seyfried, Amy Koppelman, Depression, Postpartum Depression

Disney Princess – The Concert Ticket Giveaway

December 27, 2021 By Nickida

One of my favorite parts of any Disney movie is the music. I know all the songs my favorite princess Belle sang in Beauty and the Beast. Remember when ‘Let It Go’ and ‘Do You Want to Build a Snowman’ was being sang everywhere? Those songs were the songs of the years thanks to the…

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Filed Under: Disney, Disney Special Feature, Entertainment, Family Life, Giveaways, Uncategorized Tagged With: Disney Concerts, Disney Princess, Disney Princess - The Concert

Introduce Your Kids to These Old-Fashioned Things (That Are Still a Lot of Fun!)

December 13, 2021 By Nickida

There is nothing wrong with being a little old-fashioned. Back in the day, Huey Lewis knew it was hip to be square. While there are a few negative connotations associated with the term, there are a lot of positive associations with being old-fashioned. For instance, no one thinks that old-fashioned ice cream is a bad…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Family Tips, Gift Ideas Tagged With: Family Fun, holidays, Vintage Lifestyle

Beat the Winter Cold With These Fun Indoor Activities

December 13, 2021 By Nickida

white and gray yarn on white paper

Colder weather is coming, and before it does, you’ll want to plan fun things for you and the kids to do on those dreary days. While snow brings with it the opportunity for snowmen, forts, sledding, and snowball fights, those rainy, slushy days in between bring nothing but cold and wet outdoors. By planning ahead,…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Family Tips, Home Improvement, Lifestyle Tagged With: christmas, holidays, Indoor Activities

5 Tips for Preparing Your Home for the Holiday Season Ahead

December 13, 2021 By Nickida

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Fall is fading fast. Halloween is behind you, and soon Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here. Amidst all the holiday hustle and bustle, the shopping, and the gathering with family and friends, it can be hard to prepare your home for the holiday season as well.  That’s why we’ll share some of our favorite tips…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Family Tips, Home Improvement Tagged With: christmas, Holiday Season, holidays

Safe Cities for a Growing Family

November 12, 2021 By Nickida

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When you are starting or have a family already, the most important thing about where you live is safety. You want your kids and spouse to be safe. Of course, your life doesn’t stop when you have children. You want to do the things you love to do, but there is much less time. That’s…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Family Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: family, Family Life, safe neighborhoods

What To Consider When Looking After A Foster Child

October 29, 2021 By Nickida

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Being a foster parent is an incredibly rewarding thing to do, but of course it does come with many challenges and it isn’t something that anyone should enter into lightly. No matter how much good it will do for the child involved, it’s just as important to take care of your own mental and physical…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Family Tips Tagged With: children, family, Family Life, kids

Home Improvements That Your Kids Will Love

October 22, 2021 By Nickida

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Keeping your kids happy at home is easier said than done. Luckily, there are a few easy improvements that you can make to your home that your kids will definitely love. Keep reading, and you’ll have plenty of inspiration by the end!  Get Some Outdoor Decking  If your kids have been bugging you to get…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Finance/Budget, Lifestyle, Tips Tagged With: Family Life, Home Renovations, Home Repairs

How To Pack And Travel Confidently

June 22, 2021 By Nickida

Traveling season is almost here! Memorial Day to Labor Day, are the busiest travel periods outside of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Traveling season is almost here! Memorial Day to Labor Day, are the busiest travel periods outside of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Filed Under: Family Life, Food & Travel, Tips, Travel Tagged With: budgeting and travel, holiday travel, packing, packing tips, travel tips, traveling

Gift Ideas for Your 10th Wedding Anniversary

May 25, 2021 By Nickida

Ten years is a milestone in a marriage. You two have been through a lot together, and it’s okay to take a step back and reflect on this. What you two have done should be celebrated, which is why you’re here. The following are a few gift ideas you should consider for your anniversary so…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Gift Ideas Tagged With: Wedding Anniversary, Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas

How to Plan a Baking Day With Your Children

May 24, 2021 By Nickida

Baking is one of those activities that brings back warm memories of kids with their moms and grandmothers. I hear so many people reminisce about the times they would spend baking with those they love. While things are different now, and we can easily buy cookies and bread from the store, there is something special…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Lifestyle Tagged With: baking, Baking Cookies, Family Fun

Healthy Summer Snacks for the Whole Family

May 23, 2021 By Nickida

The weather is warming up, and we are thankfully able to gather with friends and family again safely. While this is an exciting time for all of us, we’ve all learned over the last year that it’s more important than ever to keep us as healthy as possible and our immune systems in peak condition….

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Filed Under: Family Life, Food & Travel, Green Living Tagged With: Berry Salad, Green Eating, Healthy Plant Based Foods

Stop Making Excuses: It’s Time For A Solo Trip

May 12, 2021 By Nickida

There’s no denying you love your family. You give every bit of your time, energy, and resources to ensure that they’re happy and healthy. Yet, sometimes, being a mother and wife takes a toll. Your days are filled with responsibilities leaving little time to focus on yourself. Although it comes with the territory, you can…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Family Tips, Food & Travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Self Care, Solo Travel, Travel Alone

Deciding if Adoption is the Right Choice

May 11, 2021 By Nickida

It’s estimated that over 100,000 children are adopted each year in the United States. If you’re thinking about joining these statistics, it’s essential to approach your decision with critical thinking. There are many aspects of adoption that soon-to-be parents aren’t aware of, some of which can be difficult to deal with. To better prepare yourself…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Family Tips Tagged With: Adoption, International Adoption

Mama Tried (To Be Ready)

May 8, 2021 By Nickida

It’s here! It’s finally here! We’re heading into Summer, and the world is opening back up. Such an exciting time and also a little nerve-wracking. Last summer, most of us were hunkered down at home in loungewear, definitely not enjoying ourselves on the beach. Do we even remember what to pack to bring on such…

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Filed Under: Autism Travel, Family Life, Family Tips, Food & Travel Tagged With: Family Travel, Travel

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About Nickida

Nickida is a first-generation Trinidadian American wife and mother of four. She enjoys sharing recipes from her childhood growing up in Trinidad with her readers. Nickida has a son with Autism and shares posts around traveling with a child with special needs to help other families like her own. She loves television, movies and is a true 80's baby.

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Disney Princess the Concert launched this weekend and if you missed out last year, this is your chance to catch it since they added more dates and cities on the tour.

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