Here are some Easter holiday ideas you can try. Easter is around the corner. It’s a time to remember the persecution, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Like in other parts of the continent, millions of Christian Nigeria celebrate their redemption during the Easter season. The celebrations tend to engage people of different beliefs in communities. Regardless of one’s faith, it is common to find people in different communities sharing food, drinks, goodwill, and the likes. In the spirit of sharing in the celebrations, here are some ideas that you can try out in your personal life. Go for confession…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
There are certain foods you should not buy for your Muslim friends for Iftar. Here are six of them. These foods are major contributors and creators of poor eating habits and put personal health at risk especially if you eat them to break your fast. Not only do some of them offer zero nutritional value, but they also leave you hungrier and craving more unhealthy foods. In fact, they should be avoided the entirety of Ramadan. Here are some foods you may want to cut from your Iftar diet. 1. Cheese Pizza and other cheese products are not a good…
Ramadan season has started for many Muslims except for these five people. Ramadan is a holy period of fasting, prayer, community, and self-reflection. During this time, it is believed that the spiritual rewards of fasting are multiplied. Muslims abstain from food, drink, tobacco products, sinful conduct, and sexual relations while keeping themselves pure with prayer (salat) and studying the Quran. While every Muslim observes the mentioned principles during Ramadan, some members are exempted from fasting also known as Sawm. For medical, health, and religious reasons, the following individuals are exempted from Sawm. Here’s how you can support them during this…
It’s officially Ramadan season and that means a lot of Muslims will be fasting. How can you show up for them? Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, a time for spiritual connection by prayer, fasting from food and drink between sunrise and sunset, reading of the Qur’an, and increased generosity. Here’s how to support your friends, colleagues and neighbours. Do buy them fruits or food Fruits are a great way to be energized and well-nourished while fasting. Ask them if it’s okay to buy them fruits. Then go to a fruit stall and buy a fruit basket…
Coffee is not only a beloved beverage, but it also has numerous benefits when it comes to skincare. Applying coffee externally to your skin can have a positive impact on its overall health and appearance. Let’s see the various ways in which you can use coffee in your skincare routine. How to use coffee for the skin? There are several ways you can use coffee on your skin to reap its benefits. Here are some easy ways to incorporate coffee into your skincare routine: Coffee face scrub Mix finely ground coffee beans with a carrier oil of your choice, such…
Civil wedding is a great option for couples who want a simple, affordable, and personalised ceremony. Whether you want to keep things simple or you’re looking for a more unique and personal ceremony, a civil wedding can be a great option. A civil wedding is a ceremony held in a secular setting, such as a courthouse, city hall, or park. In other words, a civil wedding is a non-religious ceremony officiated by a government official or a judge. Many couples choose to have a civil wedding for a variety of reasons, including the affordability and simplicity of the ceremony. One…
Telling if someone is in love with you could be difficult sometimes. Paying attention to how the person acts, what they say and what they do when you are together can let you know if the person you love feels the same way for you. Being ‘madly in love’ very much varies based on the individual or couple, as well as the stage of relationship the couple is in. For some come couples, being madly in love is associated with passionate love—the hot desire, desperate longing, and passion—that couples feel at the beginning of their courtship, which usually decreases in…
William Shakespeare once said, ‘some are born great hosts, some achieve host greatness, and some have hosting thrust upon them.’ Sure, that’s not the original saying but in this case, it is because anyone can be a great host with the right how-tos. Hosting friends, family, colleagues, and small get-togethers can be stressful that some people opt to never do it. But when you really want to have some people over, it doesn’t have to be the conventional way. Here are some tips that can help you have a great time with any company over at yours. Invite people you…
Are you a conversation hijacker or an autobiographical listener? Here’s what to know about this behaviour and how to change it. We have all been in a conversation where it feels like every time you talk about something the other person interrupts with their experience on the matter. Heck, you might be the one that interrupts others. The point is we have been on the receiving end and giving end of this bad habit. Whether it is poor conversation skills or deprivation of conversation for extended periods, this habit is more common than you think. It is a habit of…
Research suggests that water is the best way to improve your overall dental health. Drinking water is always a good choice for countless reasons. While it is most famous for keeping you hydrated, aiding in the distribution of nutrients, giving your skin a healthy glow, and keeping your muscles active—sipping water is also one of the best things you can do for your teeth. Here are 5 ways in which water can significantly improve your dental health: Cleans your mouth Water is an excellent mouth cleanser because it removes dangerous bacteria and food particles from the mouth. As a result,…
Foods can always act as a medium to fill your tummy as well as a medicine. Foods can serve as a medicine in various ways including helping wounds heal faster. These readily available foods contain nutrients that can help reduce inflammation, improve the immune system and generally help your body heal better. Here are five foods that can help wounds heal faster. 1) Honey Honey has been known over time for its use in treatment of wounds. This sweet fluid made by honeybees is capable of clearing infection, healing infected surgical wounds and can also sterilize wounds. In addition, applying…
Eating three dates every morning for a week can have amazing benefits for your energy levels and detox. Dates are one of the oldest fruits dating back 8,000 years as a staple in the Babylonian diet. They are mainly grown in North Africa and Israel in a variety of types like honey yellow, red, and brown which is the most common type. Varieties If you have ever eaten dates, it is likely that you had the mahogany brown Medjool which is sweetest and tastes a bit like toffee. They are available in fresh (November to January) or dried rich deep…