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A GLANCE AT FEBRUARY-My Monthly Update

March 2, 2017 No Comments

Hello March

Here we are again, another month another update. Last month I wrote an update on how my month had been here and decided that I would continue with updates each month in order to track my progress and see whether I achieved any goals I put out and add other goals for this month and what I will be doing better. February has been busy but worth it. This is a glance at February-My Monthly Update.

Health and Living

I am happy to say that I have maintained the weight I lost and will continue going at it to prevent disappointment. My son is adjusting with his school and is enjoying it more, which shows from all the stories he tells. This week, I am going for vacation for the first time ever since I had my son. Can you believe that? like I will be all alone without hearing “MUMMY MUMMY” non-stop which if you think about it, should be relaxing but is freaking the hell out of my life.

I have never left my son alone from when I had him and I thought it would be easy but it’s not. I am so into routines that I don’t even know how I will function, all I know is that I just might make too many phone calls which will make my family hide my phone or something like that, I have promised myself that I will really try and relax and enjoy every minute of my vacation without over thinking everything. Hopefully I stick to the plan and don’t end up regretting why I didn’t make it worth-while. I will be making a post about that when I get back.

BLOGGING, HOME, LIFESTYLE

THE ANSWERS YOU NEED WHEN CHOOSING YOUR NICHE

February 27, 2017 88 Comments

So you’ve been thinking for a long time whether or not you should start a blog and already decided that you are ready to go ahead, but then there comes the issue on picking your niche. What will you write about, will you have different types of topics or will you stick on one particular one or will you be more adventurous and pick around four topics. Either way choosing your niche should not drive you crazy it just might be easier than you think. These are the answers you need when choosing your niche.

What is a niche?

According to the dictionary, a niche is a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment. So let’s get started and see what you need to find your niche.

WHAT’S YOUR PASSION?

What are you passionate about? What do you think strongly of? That’s what you should be looking into, finding your passion can be difficult at times since you may just really love a lot of things that you can’t be able to select a number. What you should do is take a pen and paper and write everything and I mean everything that you are really passionate about and makes you really happy when you think about it. After you have finished writing your list, go through it and check whether there are any subjects that have similarities with each other. Put all that have similarities together and within no time, you will notice that you will have different categories and all you will have to do is choose the one with more points to the other and find one title that sums it all up.

BLOGGING, HOME, LIFESTYLE

A GLANCE AT JANUARY-My Monthly Update

February 2, 2017 No Comments

Hello February

Can you believe that January is over? Like really, I’m not complaining but just a while back I was taking down the Christmas tree and my son was whining why it wouldn’t stay up as long as he wants. Anyway, that’s life for you and I enjoy every second of it. So January has not been too bad to me, apart from dealing with colds and coughs which we are still trying to recover from, I think it’s been all good. I figured I would give you guys an update on how everything has been this past month. This is a glance at January-My Monthly Update.

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE HAVING A BABY

January 21, 2017 83 Comments

So you think it’s time?

I am asking you just to make sure you know what you’re in for and how your life will change. But if you have already made up your mind, don’t let me stop you just start enjoying the incredible journey. I am not trying to sound mean in anyway but I hope you have answered all the questions to yourself before proceeding into motherhood. If haven’t, here are questions to ask yourself before having a baby.

Am I ready?

You’re probably thinking of course am ready, but I mean ready emotionally, physically and mentally for yourself and not ready just because your parents, in-laws and friends are. You need to be deciding this at your own terms and not because you have pressure from family to have a baby. Emotionally, you are going to have melt downs and lots of changes occurring and also physically are you ready for you to see your body changing, and be okay with that, If you know you have figured that part out, then you are one decision to check off.

BLOGGING, HOME, LIFESTYLE

HOW TO START A BLOG:Simple Beginner’s Guide

January 17, 2017 30 Comments

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So you have thought about it for a while and you’re now ready to start your own blog. But you want to know where to start and how to go about it. When I started my blog, I failed the first time due to over-thinking things and wanting everything to be perfect. Plus I never gave myself time to really think it through hence starting all-over again the second time which I don’t regret one bit. Here is how to start a blog,simple beginner’s guide.

Choose a niche

Your niche is what your blog will be about, what will you be writing about and do you have enough content about that particular subject. Choose one that you are passionate about and love doing and that way, you will enjoy writing your blog posts without getting fed up fast. Okay once you have your niche;

Choose a blog name

There are very many blogs every where and it all comes to the name. I chose my blog name using my name because I am not planning to change it at all and that’s who I am but if you want to have something more do it and make sure you will still love it 3 years down the line. You should also know that the name you have chosen may already be taken and that’s why this second step has to do with a lot of thinking and re-thinking. Once you have found your blog name, you need to find your self a web host.

HOME, LIFESTYLE

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE JUST BORED

January 2, 2017 23 Comments

So you’re bored?

We’ve all been there, a brand new day but then you are just sitting bored, thinking and have no idea how your going to spend the day or even where to start. Luckily, I have a few ideas on what you can do. So here’s what to do when you’re just bored;

Organise/declutter your space or house, clean out that cupboard you have always saved for later and organise your closet and rooms.
Do your laundry the right way, you have the time.
Grab a book and make yourself finish it on that day, the day will be over before you know it.
Have a spa day, mani/pedi/face masks the whole package.
Try a new recipe, get your cookbooks out and become your own masterchef.
Put your sweats on and complete a workout session, beats being bored any day.
Watch some movies/listen to your favourite music.
Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while, see what they’ve been up to.
Plan for the next day, a place to visit or go to.
Do your hair, give yourself a makeover, new hairstyle, new you.
Take a catnap, you will feel refreshed.
Have a cocktail,tea or your best coffee.
Go for a walk around the park or around the neighbourhood.
Play video games, if you’re the gaming kind.
Clean your oven and refrigerator, does take some time.
Do some meditation, a little peace within.
Go shopping for something you’ve been meaning to buy.
Volunteer, doing a good deed is rewarded.
Go out for lunch and enjoy a meal alone.

These is what I have come up with and am sure these ideas will definitely fix any boring day and make you find one of them to be helpful and to make your home more welcoming go here. Hope you liked them and if you have more to add, please do share or comment below

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE WELCOMING

December 27, 2016 53 Comments

Make your guests feel welcomed

Having a well organised home all year round is what I always wish for but doesn’t necessarily happen, things come up, taking care of my son, running errands and I go off track then try to pull myself back in and reorganise myself, but there are those times when guests might just stay over and so the only way to make it easier is by making your home to be more welcoming.

A bit of planning may be needed but there are those last minute things that you can rally up and be all set without too much stress. Here’s how to make your home more welcoming.

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HOW I MAKE MONEY USING QMEE

December 20, 2016 1 Comment

When it comes to blogging, everyone thinks on how they can use their blog to make some money. I want to show you how you can make money by just surfing the web freely. I joined Qmee just as a test run to see whether its legit and if I can really make some money, I mean it’s not going to make you lots overnight but money is money, and if you dedicate yourself then you just might make good money. The best part is it’s free to join and you start seeing your money from the get go. This is how I make money using Qmee.

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WHAT NOBODY TELLS YOU ABOUT POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

December 17, 2016 34 Comments

Postpartum Depression

Being a mother has been the best thing that has ever happened to me, but I never expected to feel the way I did after having my son. Depression was the last thing on my mind, I knew things would change but not the way they did, little did I know it was all due to postpartum depression. It took a while for me to even understand what was happening and being away from my family at that point was not helping either. It is a serious thing and I hope people understand what happens before judging any new mother out there. What nobody tells you about postpartum depression.

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10 THINGS TO DO ON A RAINY DAY

December 17, 2016 No Comments

All about rainy days

I love rain,but there just those days where the rainy days start to become normal days and then I just get tired of it and wish it to be over already.Having something to do to keep my mind off not being able to go out is always helpful.These are 10 things to do on a rainy day.

Make sure you have a really good long book. The rain may decide to be a week long and the longer that book is the better your survival.
Have your favourite box sets ready for the snuggly nights on the sofa in your pjs, I love repeating some of them just because I have time.
Schedule yourself a nice extra warm bath and even light yourself some candles, this is time to have your own at home spa, pamper yourself, get your scrubs and facials out and relax.
Being a lazy day, have your best food take outs on hand and just let loose that day. Eat what you have been craving all week from your best place and savour each bite.
If you are not up for the take out, have a go to soup recipe on hand which you know you can whip up anytime and make yourself a big bowl and enjoy.
If your not alone, you could plan to have a mini date night and catch up, it will not only be fun, but also memorable.
You could also take this time to clean up the house, declutter, and organise yourself for the days ahead. This will make you spend some of your time and as a bonus you will have a clean house.
Get your rainy day playlists out because a bit of good music will make you enjoy your time indoors.
If you are lucky and have a fireplace, it’s time to put it in use and just warm yourself up, plus it’s a bonus get some marshmallows and crackers and have a ball in the process.
Last but not least, you could meal prep or create some menus for the weeks ahead, you have enough time to figure out what sorts of meals you would like or what to introduce to your daily meals.

Finally , hope you like my ideas and if you have more to add on this list please do share and for what to do when you’re bored, find here.

A GLANCE AT FEBRUARY-My Monthly Update