Yaay! The holidays have begun. Travelling with kids can be somewhat frustrating when you are not adequately prepared for the trip. Whether they are biological or not, factoring a child’s needs into your travels involves a lot more than sticking on a CD full of pop music and making toilet stops. Do you have a trip in view and would be travelling with kids? These guidelines will ensure you have a stress-free jolly ride as you embark on your journey even with the kids on-board during the holidays. Avoid Excess Load If you have 2/3 kids carrying so many luggage...
5 Affordable Gifts To Get For Teacher Appreciation Day
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a first time parent like me, the day will come when you see in your child’s communication book, “Dear parent, Teachers appreciation day is …”. These words can send you into a confusing frenzy of what to buy and how much to spend. You will want to buy something which the teacher will keep for a while and so food and cash gifts are usually out of it and you will also not want to break the bank while doing this. Here are 5 non-bank breaking gifts you can get for teacher appreciation day. Hair Accessories These...
Nigerian Delicacies: 12 Tasty Meals Everyone Should Try Out
Nigeria is a blessed nation with diversity in culture, language, beliefs, food and religion. One of the things that makes us unique is our varieties of meal. You cannot have a taste of any Nigerian delicacy with craving for more. Of the Unique and delicious meal we have, these stand out. Jollof Rice The meal Jollof rice, has been heard all over the world. I dare say anyone who has not had a taste of this delicacy is yet to know the meaning of delicious. Infact there has been a global argument on which Jollof rice is most tasty, trust...
Skin Lightening: 7 Reasons Why Girls Bleach
Gone are those days when people scream black is beautiful- To bleach ones skin has become the order of the day. Recently, I have been seeing a lot of bright girls pass by. You know what I mean by “bright”? You decide to take a stroll round your neighbourhood and all you find is orange– Now I know why they say orange is the new black. People who are naturally dark skinned- black! Would decide to go orange, they wake up one morning with the decision to bleach their skin and turn themselves orange. I hear the men are not...
Bedtime Woes- 8 Tips to Keep your Child Asleep Through The Night
As a parent after the hard day’s job you get home all tired desiring a good night rest only to remember that you have a child who sees bedtime as a battle. This in itself can be frustrating! Everyone at some point may experience difficulty sleeping- it is not just an adult problem. Inability to sleep can be medically termed Insomia. However this challenge cuts across all ages and gender. Let’s assume you have tried all you can and the child does not bulge. These 10 tips will help you win the fight against bedtime woes. Everyone Goes to Bed...
Thinking of Visiting a New Mum? 7 Points to Ensure a Memorable Stay
There is nothing as exciting as getting the “baby has arrived” announcement. Having watched and held hands with your girlfriend for 9 long months, you feel relieved and happy that both mum and child are in top form. As thrilling as the new mum time might feel for you and your friend, this period could also mark the end of your friendship if not handled properly. A friend of mine once told me about how she lost a most cherished friendship after the birth to her little princess. Her friend had called to congratulate her on the new addition and...
Unique Tips to Get Rid of Under Eye Circles in No Time
“The eye has been widely termed the window to the soul”, but those bags beneath our eyes definitely reveal whether or not we have had a rough night or if our allergies are acting up again. Whatever the cause, we have some quick solutions for clearing up under-eye circles by the end of the week. Swap Coffee with Green Tea Especially if you drink multiple cups a day. The number-one remedy for baggy eyes is a good night’s sleep. Green tea will give you a steady, even boost of caffeine that won’t interfere with your bedtime later on. Plus, it’s packed with potent antioxidants that protect against premature aging. Add Some Greens to Your...
Ladies Makeup: The Best Blush Colour for Every Skin Tone
The right blush can brighten up anyone’s face instantly. Finding the right blush, however, is different for everyone. While a pale pink might look amazing on your girlfriend, it might look tacky on you and though coral seems to make your colleague look perpetually tan, it might wash you out. Here, the single best colours perfect for your skin tone. Best For Fair Skin: Soft Pinks It’s the colour that is closest to your natural flush. Richer shades like coral can read a bit orange on fair skin, and brighter pinks can easily veer into ’80s territory. For a soft,...
Managing Common Cold During The Rainy Season
Several illnesses exist during the rainy season. They can be termed the rainy season illnesses. These include: Flu/Influenza, Cough, Common Cold etc. Today’s discussion will be the Common cold. I had to deal with a bout of cold a few weeks back and it was terrible. It felt is though it were more than the sneezing, coughing and runny nose. The feverishness was out of this world. I was literally sick!! Thankfully, with the use of some help I gradually began feeling better. Currently feeling a little under the weather? There is no need feeling bad and isolated about being...
The Motherhood Phase-9 Factors That Can Make Or Break You
For a lot of women, the pre-motherhood experience can be nerve-racking. The joy and expectation of delivering a baby made in love helps you overlook the “not so good bad” part of the pre-natal phase. But nothing prepares you for the walk into an uncharted territory from the point of birthing the baby to the experience thereafter. Motherhood provokes a mix of many emotions that can tear you apart and push you to make avoidable mistakes. Preparation is often demanded to limit these mistakes. How do you prepare for what you have never experienced? Here are a few factors that...