The Christmas season is often portrayed as a time for family bonding and togetherness, but as a single woman, it can sometimes feel like everyone else is part of a family photo shoot, picnic, or holiday trip, leaving you lonely or left out. However, being single during Christmas doesn’t have to be a lonely experience. It can be one...
When planning for your Christmas shopping, it is easy to get carried away by all the discounts, sales, and beautifully packaged gift boxes; however, there are some hacks to guide you. If you succumb to this, you may realize that by the time Christmas is over, nothing is left to get you through January because you overspent during the...
The festive season is a time of merriment and joy; however, for those from a dysfunctional family, the Christmas holidays heighten the unhealthy and toxic dynamics in the family caused by unresolved conflicts or drama. However, it is important to know how to navigate this period to protect your well-being and avoid emotional stress. Here are 5 tips on how...
It is December, and we are sure you are all as excited as we are. But alongside the excitement of the festive period comes the fear of how to care for your skin because of harmattan. While other parts of the world suffer from the winter cold, some African countries like Nigeria have the Harmattan season to deal with....
Imoyo popularly called Obe Imoyo is a classic soup dish native to South-Western Nigeria. Made from fresh fish, tomatoes, and pepper, it is a light, runny soup usually paired with rice or yam but can also be served with other meals. Here is a step-by-step process on how to prepare this delicious soup. Ingredients Fresh Fish (Titus, Croaker, Hake) Fresh...
Social media offers numerous benefits; however, it can be a challenging space for anyone struggling with self-esteem, especially in the world of influencers and celebrities with seemingly perfect pictures. Women, in particular, are the biggest victims when it comes to the negative impact on self-image and self-confidence. It doesn’t help that most people wear masks of a happy life and...
Traumatic stress is a normal reaction to a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, fire accident, motor accident, plane crash, shooting, or terrorist attack. Such events are extraordinarily stressful, not just for survivors, but also witnesses and even those repeatedly exposed to the horrific images of the traumatic event circulated on social media and news sources. But how do...
Poloo is a popular street snack that originates from the West African country, Ghana. Popularly called Ghanaian coconut biscuits, it is also very easy and simple to make with the ingredients readily available in the market. Looking for a new snack to try, then you should try Poloo. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups coconut flakes/ grated coconut...
When bathing, it is easy to focus on the obvious parts of your body, but some areas need special attention because they’re often forgotten. Neglecting these areas can lead to hygiene issues and sometimes, skin problems. To ensure a thorough clean, pay extra attention to these 8 body parts in order not to miss them while bathing: Body Parts You...
Faced with the hassle of how to keep your children busy during summer? We understand!! It’s that time of the year most parents especially mothers don’t look forward to; the summer holiday season. The summer holidays typically from July ending and end in mid-September for most schools in Nigeria. Ideally, it’s the period where children take time off schoolwork...