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Family Tips

8 Amazing Graduation Trends for 2022

July 12, 2022 By Nickida

Edinburgh University Graduation Day

The last couple of years have been stricken by Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns, and everything from kindergarten to work to college classes had moved online. In fact, there are some children, workmates, and young adults who have never seen their work colleagues in person! But 2022 is different. While the pandemic grinds on with new…

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Filed Under: Education, Family Tips Tagged With: Graduation, School

Esports Camps for Kids – A Dream Made Real!

May 23, 2022 By Nickida

Esports programs have been a firm fixture of college campuses for several years. However, until fairly recently, younger age groups have largely been neglected by esports initiatives. This has changed dramatically in recent years, with more esports camps springing up across the country. Looking to foster your youngster’s love of video games? Booking them a…

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Filed Under: Family Tips, Lifestyle Tagged With: #campforkids, #esports, #esportscamps, #kidscamp, #NerdStreetGamers, #USSportsCamps

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

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

autumn barn colorado colorful

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

family having dinner together

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

Before You Move, Take These Precautions to Make Sure the Neighborhood Is Safe

May 25, 2021 By Nickida

Moving house is one of the most exciting and stressful things we do on a routine basis. We are a truly mobile society. We don’t have any loyalty to location. We want to stay put about as much as a shark does. We are always hungry for the next thing. For us, standing still feels…

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Filed Under: Family Tips, Home Improvement Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buying, Home Buying Tips

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

Reasons to Stop Putting Off That Home Improvement Project

May 11, 2021 By Nickida

People don’t just adore their homes, they also realize that they have the chance to redesign, redecorate, extend, or improve them. One benefit of owning your own home is that you have the freedom to do whatever home renovations you like. Here’s a look at a few reasons to stop postponing them. Enjoyment and Comfort…

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Filed Under: Family Tips, Tips Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Projects, Home Repairs

Tips to Caring for a Parent with Dementia

May 9, 2021 By Nickida

elderly woman with red hair typing on keyboard of laptop

If you are fortunate enough to see a loving parent into their elder years, then you have unique opportunities to share, laugh and experience a new side to this amazing person who likely knows you better than anyone else in the world. One of the most rewarding experiences in life is to share special moments…

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Filed Under: Family Tips Tagged With: Elderly Care

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

How to Quickly Feel at Home in Your New Home

May 7, 2021 By Nickida

red wooden door with green plants

You stayed up late at night, dreaming about what it would be like when you had your own place. You imagined having more space, more privacy, and more freedom. Yet on the day when you moved into your new home, you may have felt overwhelmed by the experience. Many people feel this way. In fact,…

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Filed Under: Family Life, Family Tips, Home Improvement Tagged With: Kids Moving, Moving

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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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