Happy Eid al-Fitr to all my dear friends celebrating this season.
May this special day bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone.
Sending you warm wishes.
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.
Eid al-Fitr is a time of official receptions and private visits, when friends greet one another, presents are given etc.
Hanging out with my girlfriends is always so much fun!
Recently, I had the opportunity to do this with some very good friends, some of whom I’ve known for a really long time. We’ve worked together on several projects over the years and it was great seeing them all.
We laughed, we played, we ate, we partied and of course, we had such a great time!!
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Children carry the hopes for our brighter tomorrow and the dreams of our happy future. May the innocence in their smiles and the purity of their hearts stay forever unfaded.
Hope this Happy Children’s Day helps us realize our motive towards the upliftment of our children and work together to bring up a healthy new generation.
A very happy children’s day to all the kids in the world. Spend this day with unlimited fun!
Wish you a Happy Children’s Day!
You probably do not know it, but you might have habits that may have negative effects on your sensitive areas. Proper toilet practices do not only involve cleaning yourself after you have bowel movement. There are other practices that need to be avoided such as:
1. Using your mobile phone in the toilet
Since a 2011 British study found that one in six mobile phones is contaminated with fecal matter, you should think twice about how taking your phone with you to the toilet. Water can also be aerosolized during flushing, and that mist can have fecal bacteria in it. And while the particles won’t stay in the air too long, they could land on anything near the toilet.
2. Flushing with the lid up
If you don’t want to splash bacteria all over your bathroom, flush with the lid down. Pushing the handle can send particles splashing and floating as far as 6 feet away, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.
3. Keeping your toothbrush close to the toilet bowl
Keeping it within 4 feet of the toilet increases your chance of contaminating it with fecal matter from the air. Store your toothbrush as far from the bowl as possible.
4. Pants on the floor
Be careful where you keep your pants when you pull them down to use the toilet. If your pants fall all the way to your ankles, there’s a pretty high likelihood they will get covered with bacteria.
The greatest weight-loss strategies are the ones you can fit your body and life. So go ahead and take your pick!
1. Drink a lot of water
Many people often mistake thirst for hunger. Aim to drink at least eight 8 glasses of water per day. Regularly drinking water allows your body to filter out toxins as well as can help you feel full. And, drinking water has the added benefit of clearer skin.
2. Downsize
Serving your meals on a smaller plate will give you the illusion that you are eating more food. Dining with smaller plates, cups, bowls, and spoons will force you to savor your meal, and give your body the time it needs to register that you’re full.
3. Get enough sleep
Did you ever notice that when you’re sleepy, you tend to eat more? Your observation is backed by science: Studies have shown that tired people put more food in their mouths. So get enough sleep to avoid packing on the weight.
4. Journal Your Food
Keep a log of everything you eat including the amount, calories and time. Journaling forces you to be honest with yourself about how much you’re eating. This process will also enable you to recognize unhealthy patterns in your eating habits that you can cut out.
5. Eat a good breakfast
Eat a heavy-on-protein breakfast every day, and you’ll control your hunger long into the day. For breakfast consider eggs, yogurt, or peanut butter. And, don’t let more than three hours pass between eating. Be sure to have small snacks available to eat between meals.
You already know that citrus (think: oranges, lemons, tangerines, limes, and grapefruit) is an excellent source of immune-boosting vitamin C. But citrus offers many other impressive health benefits, as well.
Generally, citrus fruits have the highest antioxidant activity of all fruits, helping to boost the immune system and protect against cancer and heart disease. All citrus fruits contain fiber, which helps you feel full longer. That’s also why it’s better to eat the fruit itself (an orange, for example) rather than just drink fruit juice.
Here are some things you probably didn’t know about citrus fruits and more reasons to take them daily:
Now you have more reasons to add citrus fruits to your shopping list. Stay healthy today and get your vitamins from these juicy fruits!
It was fun and colourful at the Miniso launch, Circle Mall, Lekki on Sunday! Stephanie Linus, the ambassador of Miniso, was there with hundreds of fans who thoroughly enjoyed the Miniso treat – great quality and affordable price!
The first lady of Ogun State, Dr. Olufunso Amosun, was present, alongside the Vice President of Miniso, Mr. Vincent; Country Manager, Chris Lee; and co-founders of Miniso – Jackie Yie and Miyake Jyunya.
Check out the pictures from the event:
Before you read the voluminous books to happiness, there are quick ways to stay happy.
Here goes:
Minding your business: If you stay away from other people’s drama and problems, you have a real chance of embracing true happiness.
Show empathy: If you stop gloating over the pain and mistakes of others, you will find that empathy (or even indifference) keeps sorrow away from you.
Have a realistic view about life. No fairy tales of a horse coming down from the clouds to pay your rent or wipe away your debts. If you want to be happy, embrace reality and start planning your life towards self-fulfillment.
Don’t expect too much from others. Nobody owes you anything you haven’t worked for. So chill with all that entitlements. If you want something done, you most likely would have to do it yourself. Disappointment is cousin to
unhappiness.
Make the most of your uniqueness. Instead of trying to change what makes you different from others, accept what you are and channel your unique abilities towards success.
Have a cold drink (or take shower) to take your mind off the stress of the world. You can’t kill yourself.
xoxo
Chewing gum makes you very alert
If you find it hard to concentrate in the morning or you experience mid-afternoon slump, chewing some gum can make you feel awake – mint flavoured gum, especially, can dramatically reduce feelings of fatigue. Chewing gum also relieves stress and reduces anxiety.
Drinking Coffee can prevent Depression
Yup! Research found that women who drank a minimum of four cups of coffee per day could lower their risk of depression by 20 per cent. This also impacts on thoughts on suicide, as research shows that females who drank two or more cups per day were less likely to commit suicide. Caffeine gets a lot of negative press, but this is good to know!
Get your favourite TV series and binge all day! Allow yourself become one of the characters and live vicariously through him/her.
Store your kitchen with stuff that you love to nibble on – fried meat, pepperoni, apples, plantain chips, popcorn. Spread your eating to little bits every other hour.
Load enough airtime on your phone and call someone who knows how to make you smile.
Read a book. Find a genre that will totally knock you off your socks, and soak yourself in.
You need to visit the spa. No, it is not overrated. Go get pampered!
Go to a quiet beach and soak in nature.
Sleep! Rest, it’s been a long week, no?
Or just hang out with friends and loved ones.
So which activities will you engage in this weekend?
xoxo
