Some common habits Nigerian mums share. Have you ever noticed that it’s like all mums went to the same school where they were given a guide on how to survive motherhood and make the most out of their children? From finding dirty spots after you have finished cleaning to greeting a thousand friends on your way home, here are some common funny habits Nigerian mums share:- “Borrowing” money and never returning it Nigerian mums will “borrow” money with so much humility and never return it. Asking for it back will cause so much drama. They will remind you of all…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
If your resolution in 2023 is to maintain a healthy mind, body, and spirit, then here are a few tips that’ll help. Avoid devices, social media or email. Usually, phones are the first things we reach out for when we wake up in the morning. They have become an extension of us. Skipping technology at least until you are done with your morning routine will help you start your day in a more relaxed mood. You take control of the day by deciding what to control and not what will control you. Earlier wake-up time Try and wake up an…
A few hundred years from now the jobs we thrive at will be considered torture, nonsensical and rendered useless. The noble pursuit of earning a living has historically been a dirty and sometimes deadly one. Before we cry about being replaced by machines, millions of people lost their sources of income from what is today considered mundane technology. Take these jobs for example: 1. Knockerupper This was the name given to a human alarm clock. Before 1847 when the mechanical alarm clock was invented, people used to hire “knockeruppers” to wake them up in the morning. They would either tap the…
This recipe is healthy and soothing. Here’s a simple way to make your cocktail over the top. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 (6 ounce) can of tomato paste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 3 cups water, more if needed Method Blend 2 cups water, tomato paste, lemon juice, sugar, and salt until smooth. Pour into a 1/2 gallon container. Stir 3 cups water into the mixture. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour. Add 1 more cup of water if the juice is too thick. Serve.
Man Crush Monday is one of the famous ways Nigerians add joy to the mind-numbing weight of the start of the week. There’s an “industry” devoted to fighting the negative energy that surrounds Monday and the attitude that people have towards it. Despite the thousands of quotes, messages and motivation to enter the new week in high spirits, Nigerians for the most part still frown upon the day. It is equal parts personal and shared with the rest of the world. Hangover The sour taste that Monday leaves on a Nigerians tongue could actually be from a gallon of alcohol…
Have you ever eaten Sago worms? Sago worms, also referred to as edible worms, are the larva of the red palm beetle found in Palm trees or coconut trees that are absolutely delicious. While some people enjoy this delicacy, which comes with many amazing health benefits, some are still skeptical about it, after all, they are worms. If you are in this category, here are five interesting health benefits of Sago worms that might change your mind. 1) It aids digestion Eating Sago worms can help reduce the risk of having flatulence and constipation as it promotes digestion. This is…
When we talk about Mental Health, most people relate it to just how we think or act, but it goes beyond that. It involves our psychological, social and emotional well-being, and when this area of our lives are affected, we can’t go about our daily activities the way we ought to. Just like how poor dieting affects your mental health, it goes both ways. A bad mood or disorder can affect your feeding negatively or positively because our body and mind are not separate, so it shouldn’t surprise you if your mental health affects your diet. How can an angry…
Lack of money is usually the excuse many people give for not starting a business, but lack of idea is a worse problem you’ve got to think about. There are businesses you can start with as little as N20,000, but if you have no idea of what to do with 20k, you’ll probably think starting a small scale business is the most difficult thing to do. So, if you’ve always thought of having a small scale business, money and idea shouldn’t be your problem again. Just check your bank account, if you find N20k you’re not going to use anytime…
These gingerbread muffins are sweet and moist. They’re wonderful for breakfast, lunch and dinner and any other occasion. Ingredients 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 large eggs 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1/2 cup (170g) molasses 1/3 cup (79ml) milk Coarse sugar, optional Method Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper liners. (Or grease the cups if you don’t…
Resting or slowing down doesn’t mean you are lazy or wasting your time (potential). Try these tips to get some enjoyable relaxation. Real rest is hard when you are a highly-driven individual, always busy, a perfectionist or generally very active. It simply goes against your nature or routine, whether you are simply high-strung from habit or have huge reserves of energy. Even when you want to rest, are sick or injured. Imagine a speeding object being suddenly stopped. It either breaks or bounces harshly. Except for people this crash presents in the form of anxiety, nervous energy, restless mind and…
Unhealthy cravings and emotional eating are not obstacles but part of the process. Creating a healthy or at least supportive relationship with food on your journey to weight loss is paramount. But it can be come with feelings of shame, guilt, and eventually giving up. Because why put yourself through the pain of NOT eating what you want when simply eating it is good. Simply because you want to lose weight, doesn’t mean your eating habits are going to magically transform. They are part of the process. Ultimately, it can lead to over-exertion on the physical activity or workout in…
Snoring can cause sleep disturbance for both the snorer and those around them. Experts say that snoring is a result of air not being able to pass through your nose and throat freely. When you breathe in and out while sleeping your neck muscles become too relaxed sometimes and resulting in a narrow airway which results in the disturbing sound called snoring. The causes of snoring may include a blocked nasal passage due to catching a cold. Other reasons may be purely medical and it would be advisable to see the doctor. But more often than not snoring is caused…