Women You Should Know: Bukky Shonibare
Bukky Shonibare is the Group CEO for the 555 Group; which includes the 555 consulting firm that caters to HR solutions and consultancy. 555 Consulting Limited was established with the aim of providing SMEs with the adequate tools and strategy that will enable them increase their productivity and maximize their outreach. She has years of […]
Women You Should Know: Sandra Aguebor-Ekperuoh
The campaign for women empowerment, gender equality, and the push to include more women in global affairs is no longer a movement to be ignored. Women are increasingly being included in government cabinets, running for offices, and holding positions that have historically been held by men. For Sandra Aguebor-Ekperuoh however, her narrative is different. She is […]
5 Things You Did Not Know About Depression
According to WHO, more than 350 million people suffer from depression worldwide (WHO; 2012), and over 80% of people with symptoms of depression are not receiving medical attention. Depression is a very popular word, and its usage has somewhat been diluted from a clinical disorder to any episode of mood swing or sadness. Because the […]
Learn a Skill Wednesday: How to Make Fruit Popsicles
Quick, easy and definitely a lot of people’s favourite, fruit popsicles are a good alternative to the store bought classic popsicles. You can make this using any fruit you have at home, mix different kinds of fruit, and play around with colours. This fruit popsicle is also very easy for kids to make all by […]
Learn a Skill Wednesday: Restoring Your Silver Jewellery
Do you have a collection of silver jewellery that you are planning to throw away because they changed colour? It is normal for gold and silver jewellery to turn a darker shade due to constant use. This is why it is advised to have them polished every now and then. What happens when you can’t […]
Website Review: oDesk
oDesk is an online marketplace to hire freelancers of various skills and expertise. It is one of the websites that has made it possible for people with different skills to connect with people who are in need, and willing to pay for their services. From website designers, content writers, software developers, mobile App developers to administrative […]
Maxi Dress Made Easy
Maxi dresses are the rage among the bourgeois crowd. They are fancy and are suitable for any occasion, whether it is a barbecue or an outdoor wedding. Some women think that they cannot pull off such a look. After all, floor-length dresses look best on long and lean body types. The trick is learning how to […]
The Diet That Works
The DASH diet is more than the average weight loss diet or regimen. It is a healthy lifestyle that is designed to improve your health, fight high blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, and slow the progression of kidney disease and diabetes. Notice that I said it is a lifestyle. This is because, unlike the popular dieting […]
Negative Energy Is Unhealthy
Negative energy can be more contagious than a viral infection. Even when you have made resolutions to be happier, nicer to people, and strive to be more positive, you may unfortunately encounter people who transfer their negativity to others. I recently made an acquaintance of someone while working on a project that I was really […]
Sewing Tutorial: Make an Easy DIY Sleeveless Boyfriend Jacket
One of the most interesting things about learning to sew, is the ability to repurpose clothes into new styles, and create easy DIY fixes that you may not ordinarily find in the retail shops. This tutorial is one of such. A 5-minute, extremely easy tutorial for a casual sleeveless boyfriend jacket that won’t cost you […]
4 Tips for Creating Professional Photos
Have you ever needed a photo for an official document, or for your website, and found that you only have those funny pictures that are nice but not just professional enough? You do not necessarily need to get to a photo studio to take professional photos, people have been known to take great pictures using […]
The Trick To Losing Belly Fat
Belly fat is one of the most notorious types of body fat ever. Easy to accumulate, and hard to shed. Even people who are not fat are not spared the appearance of a pouch on their lower belly. For fat people, belly fat may be obvious because you see the bulging, excess flesh in your […]
Smartphones to Look Out For in 2015: The LG G Flex 2
The year is already opening with interesting launches in the smartphone market. At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES), LG has announced its latest product- the LG G Flex 2 smartphone. The smartphone is LG’s latest flagship phone, and it is already pointing to what exciting launches await us in 2015. At 5.5 inches with […]
Motivational Video: Achieving Work-Life Balance
I was recently in a discussion group where the main speaker gave a presentation on the concept of work-life balance. According to her, work-life balance is achievable when we consciously make choices that perfectly combine all aspects of our lives. During the discussion, what struck me was not only how divided the opinions on work-life […]
Losing Interest in Your New Year’s Resolutions Already? This May Be Why
I know it is just the 5th day in 2015, but it is not uncommon to find that many people have either abandoned their New Year’s resolutions, or are struggling to keep up with them. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people abandon their resolutions in the first week of the New Year. […]
Tutorial: Turn an Oversize Shirt Into a Dress
This is a simple tutorial on how to turn an existing oversize shirt into a dress. It may be that you have clothes lying around that no longer fit, thanks to some weight loss success. Instead of discarding them or letting them take up space unnecessarily, you can easily repurpose them into dresses in your […]