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Daughters of Zelophehad: Embracing Your Unique Inheritance
It’s been a while, and I hope you are all keeping well. Feel free to use the comment box below to share your feelings and let me know how you are doing. As this is my first blog post for the year, I will also use this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year. Lately, life has…
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Balancing Acts – Can Women Really Have It All?
Last Friday night was quite an adventure, as I had a refreshing break from my usual busy routines. I slipped into a chic outfit, left the comforting calmness of my home, and joined a group of dynamic friends at a trendy spot in the city. Our mission? To sip on some delightful drinks, catch up on life, and dive into…
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Five Remarkable Women in Jesus’ Genealogy
As I explore the pages of the Bible, I am humbled and excited to dive into the incredible stories of the five women found in Jesus’ genealogy. These women, often overlooked in the grand narrative of Scripture, play a pivotal role in showcasing God’s grace, redemption, and the inclusion of all in His divine plan. They remind us that God…
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Navigating Life’s Next Chapter – Perimenopause
Grab your favourite mug, settle into your comfiest chair, and let’s have a heart-to-heart conversation about a topic that’s been on my mind lately: perimenopause. You know, the change before the change. Now, I’m no expert, but it’s one of those topics that often goes unspoken, yet it’s a shared experience for countless women out there. If you’re anything like…
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A Walk Down Memory Lane
I have something truly touching and nostalgic to bring to your attention today. I was cleaning out the garage recently, and amid dusty boxes and forgotten treasures, I stumbled upon a time capsule filled with memories—a box of photo albums. As I gingerly opened the lid and started flipping through the pages, I couldn’t help but travel back in time…
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Owning the Beautiful Badge of Honour
Yesterday, I visited a dear friend who had just become a new mom. It was a visit filled with laughter, shared stories, and an unexpected twist that left us both reflecting on the incredible journey of motherhood. As I walked into her cosy living room, the joy on my friend’s face was unmistakable. Her eyes sparkled with a mix of…
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The Lord’s Prayer: A Source of Strength, Hope, and Faith
Let’s go to church today. And let’s talk about the Lord’s Prayer – Matthew 6:9-13. A powerful and timeless prayer that has been a cornerstone of our walk with Christ. A prayer that shapes our faith, offers us strength, and gives us unwavering hope. In the midst of our busy modern lives, it’s easy to get lost in the noise, isn’t…
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Reconnecting Hearts: My Hyde Park Encounter
I had a beautiful weekend! And I’ve been itching to share this extraordinary experience with you, as I can hardly contain my excitement! Last weekend, something truly remarkable happened. An old friend, whom I hadn’t seen in ages, reappeared in my life like a beacon of light, and we shared a heart-to-heart conversation amidst the serene backdrop of Hyde Park.…
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Unearthing Hidden Gems: My Serendipitous Encounter with a Quirky High Street Store
As I strolled along the bustling high street last weekend, I found myself ensnared in the usual rush of errands.
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Back to School – Embracing the Super Ember Months Season
Yes, it's back to school time!
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Step-By-Step Rustic Mushroom Risotto
This mushroom risotto recipe with its conventional “stand and stir” technique goes “old school.” This process can take a little more time, but the outcomes are well worth the effort. Do not be tempted to substitute other forms of rice when making this recipe because they will not produce the coveted rich, creamy texture you are seeking. TIP: The majority…
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Light Blue Cheese And Roasted Pear Salad
Are you looking for a simple recipe for a delicious family meal you can throw together in 40 mins? This Salad of Light Blue Cheese And Roasted Pear is simple and super delicious! “Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.” ― Craig Claiborne Prep time: 5 minutes Cook…
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Having Fun And Staying Healthy With Your Family
We know that planning a schedule with fitness activities can be complicated. As adults or young adults, we have to carry out different responsibilities like work, college, home affairs, and other activities to consume our time. However, spending time with our family must be a priority. Since all our closest are always there at home, waiting for us, showing affection,…
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A Delicious Family Diet In 5 Steps During The Lockdown
World Health Organization says that “nutrition consists of getting all the components that our body needs in order to work.” It keeps our systems alive and working. Here is where all the nutrients and proteins we need to stay alive get inside our systems and organs. However, the quarantine situation has restricted access to supermarkets and stores, so we can’t…
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Remarkable Streams Of Abundance
It is the joy of Our Heavenly Father to make us streams of abundance from whom others can continually get supplies. The story of the widow of Zarephath represents God’s power to bring about abundant provision. Zarephath’s widow demonstrated virtues of selflessness and generosity, which in turn yielded to abundance for her and her household – 1 Kings 17 v…
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6 Painless Ideas To Entertain The Family During Lockdown
2020 was one of the most tumultuous and mad years of the 21st century. Our eyes have seen many different things happening at the same time. The third world war was about to start, the death of Kobe Bryant, and many others. However, one of the unique events of the year was the lockdown by COVID-19. Being forced to stop…
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Easy Creamy Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Orecchiette
Thanks to a blend of heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, butter, and Parmesan cheese, this delicious dish is so rich and decadent you may find it’s best served as a side dish instead of a main course. “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” ― Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own Prep time:…
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Work & School From Home: Top 7 Unique Ideas For Your Family
In these challenging times of radical quarantine, the only healthy choice we have as individuals is to remain at home together as a family. For our well-being and that of our loved ones, we must apply a series of family strategies to organize ourselves properly. That includes the correct distribution of the necessary time between our work and our family;…
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Healthy Apple Walnut Salad With White Balsamic Vinaigrette
With its winning combination of peppery arugula, seasoned walnuts, tart apples, sharp blue cheese, and a perfectly sweetened vinaigrette, this substantial salad packs a lot of flavor into each bite. Arugula is extremely easy to grow in containers or in your garden from seed; plus it also grows best in the cooler months. It’s a perfect salad green to indulge…
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5 Ways Working Mothers Can Organise Their Big Family
Even though we have several responsibilities in life and our priority is always more on how to execute them properly. Home organization is not an easy process for most working moms, especially those that have a big family to manage. Just imagine children running around the rooms when you are trying to concentrate on meeting an important deadline or delivering…
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What Exactly Are Chia Seeds?
You have barely moved beyond the kale and quinoa craze, and now you see chia seeds everywhere you turn. What exactly is this new superfood, should you eat them, and if so, how? This article will remove some of the mysteries behind chia seeds. Just like kale, quinoa, edamame, and every other fad food, chia is not new. The chia…
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What To Seriously Do If Your Child Is A Bully
If your child is a bully, it’s easy to go into denial. Even though it’s hard to accept that your kid is mean and possibly even physically aggressive, it’s a reality that must be dealt with. This article discusses 8 ways for handling your child’s callous behavior. Not my kid. When you find out that your child is a bully,…
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Amazing Health Benefits of Mashed Potatoes
If you hope to maintain or improve your health, the majority of your diet should consist of fresh produce. Mashed potatoes can help you reach your weekly vegetable intake goal. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations classifies the potato as a starchy vegetable. It recommends that adults consume five to six cups of these vegetables each week.…
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6 Savvy Things To Do With An Offset And Unused Formal Living Room
If you have a formal living room in your home that’s off to the side when you enter and is only there for show, you might want to reclaim that space and turn it into a more functional area. As examples, consider the six options listed below. Music Space: You can use that area as a music room. Set a…
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5 Basic Lessons Your Children Will Learn By Starting A Business
Our children are growing up quickly, and with that, also comes learning their responsibilities. Yes, kids should enjoy their precious time as kids, but as they get older, they grow to be young adults with responsibilities, or more specifically, making and managing money. “The biggest risk is not taking any risk… In a world that changing really quickly, the only…
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Mouth-Watering Lemon-Herb Salad Dressing
Making your own salad dressing is a great way to save money and eat healthier, and it’s easier than you think. This tangy dressing is made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. It also makes a great marinade for chicken or sauce for salmon. Feel free to experiment with different herbs such as oregano or basil. To…
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6 Simple Tips For A Working Mother To Save Money
Money is one of the most important things in life (of course after the basic needs are met), that we all need to survive. Nothing in life is free and a lot of the things we need cost money. While it’s easy to get carried away with buying this and that for us and our family, it’s also very important…
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Cleopatra’s Glamorous Milk And Honey Bath
We’ve all heard of the beautiful Queen of Eygpt, Cleopatra. Well, it was no secret that she had an ethereal complexion that we would all love to have. One of the beauty treatments that kept Cleopatra looking young and her skin delicate is the milk and honey bath. As stated in the name, one of the most important ingredients is…
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7 Simple Ways A Working Mother Can Inspire Her Children And Family
Being a working mother can sometimes be seen as a difficult job because we have to take care of almost everything. I spend most of my time in the office for long hours and looking after a family often involves several challenges. But as a working mother, I realised that I can inspire my children. If you are a working…
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Simple Summer Energy Saving Tips
Consuming an increased level of energy in your home during the summer season is practically unavoidable. However, watching your family’s utility bill skyrocket and feeling guilty about a giant carbon footprint can be prevented. Doing your best to save as much energy as possible during the warmest months of the year is not only feasible but quite simple. Below we’ll…
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Keeping Up With Your Massive Reading Materials.
Have you ever sat back and looked at your stack of reading materials? I’m sure it is a very overwhelming feeling. The pile of magazines, reports, e-books, and newspapers that you have to get through seems to be growing more and more every day – and it seems to never stop! This is where speed-reading comes in. If you want…
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5 Superfood Groups For A Working Mother To Stay Healthy
A balanced diet is necessary for working mothers, like me, to live a healthy lifestyle. I am a health-conscious person who always wants to live an active life. Having a balanced diet means the right combination of all macronutrients and micronutrients needed to be a strong and healthy woman. Are you a working mum who doesn’t follow a regular diet…
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Father’s Day: Memorable Reasons To Celebrate
Celebrating Father’s Day is a great opportunity to honor those men who exercise fatherhood with responsibility, enthusiasm, and complicity. Society assigned man the role of the supplier within the family. Luckily a good father is much more than that. They encourage their children to face each of their activities with energy and enthusiasm. A good father is happy when he…
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World Sickle Cell Day
Let try this again. When I smile at you, you smile back. Okay? – T.A. (2008 – 2020) Sickle cell disease, is an inherited blood disorder – more precisely, a condition of hemoglobin chain synthesis – that affects almost all organs. The blood smear characterizes it by sickle-shaped red blood cells (erythrocytes). Erythrocytes transport oxygen from the lungs to all…
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5 Fascinating Tips for Working Mothers Who Want to Achieve New Goals
As a busy working mother, we often get too focused on certain aspects of life, like work-life balance. Striking a balance between career and family takes a lot of time management, plenty of focus, effective stress management, and multi-tasking. If you are a working mother then it is advisable for you to evaluate your priorities first and put your best…
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Delicious Tasty Baked Chicken Recipe
Having a dinner party, a barbeque or simply want an easy recipe with a perfect ending? Everyone loves enjoying a great home-cooked meal but rarely have the time or skill to do it. “Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” ― Ruth Reichl Here is a simple recipe for…
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Effortless Ideas For When You Have Nothing To Wear
What to wear? Decision! Decision! Decision! Do you want to hit the town and are in the mood to dress nicely? Have you been looking through your closet with disappointed eyes? Don’t fret, because your search on the Internet ends here. We all have been there, and this article will help you create an outfit out of the mere…
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6 Healthy Tips for Working Mothers to Enhance Their Quality of Life
Do you think working mothers have it tough? Whether you’re a stay-at-home mum, a work-from-home mum, or a corporate 9-5 mum; being a mother is already a full-time job as it is. And achieving work-life balance can prove to be quite a challenge. Kids and family are always important to any mother. They mean everything to you, as they…
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All You Need To Know About Africa
Africa is an extremely fascinating and characteristic continent. It is the world’s second-largest continent with 54 countries and a huge population with an innumerable multitude of tribes. All different from each other, all with their own characteristics and customs, people who bring us back to the birth of civilization, cultures that are very different from each other yet not far…
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It’s tea-time… or coffee-time
Which do you prefer – tea or coffee? You may be in the mood for a piping hot mug of tea in your home, under a blanket. Or perhaps it’s a nice cup of hot coffee with a special friend. An eagerly anticipated cup of your favourite hot beverage after a long and hectic day can seem like paradise. It…
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Benefits of Taking on a Minimalist Home Furnishing Techniques
Clutter and disorganization within your living space dampen your mood, sparks distress, and vents in depression. The more the clutter, the lower your home’s hygienic standards fall – subjecting you to an array of pathogenic infections, cardiovascular, and stomach health complications. Taking on an innovative approach to avoid these problems hinges on your will to adopt some of the trending…
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5 Reasons To Get Professional Carpet Cleaning
So you finally bought that plush, soft and stylish carpet you admired for so long. Looking at the way it freshened the look of your sitting room, you have a deep sense of satisfaction about your purchase. It is all it was advertised to be; deep, luxurious, smooth and durable. That’s the whole nine yards, but let’s fast-forward six months…
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5 Smart Home Gadgets that Will Change Your Life
Technology has advanced over the past decade. Every day, many new gadgets are introduced in the market to help improve people’s lifestyles. When done right, smart home technology will make your life easier, not harder. They have helped us manage our household quicker than ever before. Below, find a compiled list of 5 smart home gadgets that will improve your…
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It’s our planet, after all.
Our planet is an incredible place, but it needs our help to flourish. We know that global climate change is a reality in this century, and not in a minimal way. Climate change talk is everywhere. Without our planet, we are nothing. As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this year, it’s also an ideal time to raise…
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How to Look Younger with Facial Exercises
If you’re seeking a facelift that doesn’t involve scalpels, injections, chemicals, or anesthesia, facial exercises may be the answer. Facial exercises tighten and tone saggy facial muscles in much the same way that a workout firms your body. The results are subtler than plastic surgery, but they can still turn back the clock. The cheeks, neck, jawline, forehead, eyelids, and…
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Delicious Ways to Cook with Coffee
Coffee is a delicious and wonderfully versatile beverage that keeps you going all day (and all night if you need to). A lot of people only ever have it as their morning drink and never think to use it for cooking any of their other meals. However, there are countless spectacular vegan style recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert…
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