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WHAT YOU SHOULD INCLUDE IN EVERY BLOG POST

January 18, 2021 97 Comments

Hello Everyone,

When I decided to start a blog, I told myself to just focus on the launching part and figure out the rest later on. Little did I know what was ahead of me, I never thought that writing one blog post had so much more entailed than just hitting publish. A blog post has much more entailed than just typing down words and sharing it to your readers, which I did learn along the way after making my share of many mistakes. So what should a blog post have? Every blog post requires certain properties for it to make a good post and here are some points on what you should include in every blog post.

Disclaimer: I am not saying that these are the only things you should include in every blog post because I know there are lots more out there and that we learn as we go. My posts are not perfect and I am just sharing what has worked for me and how I use them in my blog posts.

What makes a good blog post?

Should have images
Should be easy to read
Have good SEO
Good grammar
Have headings
Gets you more traffic

Now that you know what a good blog post is let’s get on with it and see what to include in every blog post.

FOOD, HOME

OVEN BAKED HONEY SRIRACHA CHICKEN WINGS

August 1, 2020 4 Comments

Recipe week 3 (Day 5)

Finally we have come to the end, I would have continued up to day 7 but l decided to stop on day 5 and give it a rest since I still have other posts scheduled unrelated to food and are long overdue. I have really enjoyed posting everyday this week and as much as it wasn’t easy with kids and life in general, I managed. Also I call them recipe weeks for a reason which pushes me to be able to do them. So today I am going to share with you my love for chicken wings, like I really LOVE chicken wings and if I had to choose to have them every time I had any chicken dish then I definitely would. My oven baked honey sriracha chicken wings recipe is what I have for you today, sticky, spicy and just finger licking good. You will need;

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SIMPLE PERFECT MOIST BANANA BREAD

July 31, 2020 16 Comments

Recipe week 3 (Day 4)

Guess who? Yes, it’s me again and the week is almost over. We are on day 4 and I am super proud to have been able to do this. Anyway how are you all doing today? I hope all is ok and you’re all getting on just fine. The heat is apparently starting to check in and today was not that comfortable, I mean I do like warmth but not scorching if you know what I mean. I thought tomorrow would be better but apparently it’s going to be even higher than today, I guess outdoor cooling activities are in order. If you remember a while ago, banana bread was everywhere and I don’t know why but I also jumped on that wagon and made this simple perfect moist banana bread. Hence the recipe for today, you will need;

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CHEESEBURGER QUESADILLAS

July 30, 2020 18 Comments

Recipe week 3 (Day 3)

So as promised I am back with another one, I hope you’ve been enjoying my previous ones so far and just in case you’re new here then stop by day 1 and 2 and check out how this recipe week began. Now I don’t know about you but I was never one to be adventurous with coming up with new meals or trying to change out one to be something totally different, but guess what? I totally have it in me and I am liking it. “What do you do when you have left over burger patties?” Cook up some burgers or change it all up and use the meat to make some delicious cheeseburger quesadillas. I mean the obvious thing would be to just whip up the same thing you had the night before, but giving it a new twist makes it much more satisfying. These cheeseburger quesadillas require;

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STOVE TOP TENDER CHICKEN STEW

April 17, 2020 17 Comments

Recipe week (Day 5)

We are almost there, it’s day 5 and another recipe is coming your way. So apparently we are going to be on lock down for another 3 weeks, at this point I don’t even know what to think anymore. I used to complain on how school runs were getting difficult and tiresome but its times like these that I’d totally love to walk for 30 minutes and pick up my son. How are you all coping by the way? Unless I am the only one overreacting and I have no idea. My baby boy turns 2 this weekend and I have already seen what the terrible twos have in store for me that’s why the playground being open would totally be lifesaving or anything that doesn’t involve running around the house screaming. Let’s just jump right into today’s recipe, my stove top tender chicken stew.

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SIMPLE TUNA FISH CAKES

April 15, 2020 13 Comments

Recipe week (Day 3)

Hey, it’s me again and we are on day 3 of this recipe week. I hope you’re all doing great and that you’ve already seen my day 1 and 2 for this week. So what’s on today? Let’s talk tuna, funny enough I am still not a fan of tuna on it’s own until something is done to it. I can have it in a pasta salad, with some dressing over some salad leaves but never on it’s own. I don’t know what it is but it just doesn’t mesh well with me when it’s super plain hence my recipe for you today are these delicious and simple tuna fish cakes. For this recipe, you will need;

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ONE POT CHICKEN AND RICE

April 14, 2020 17 Comments

Recipe week (Day 2)

As promised, I am back with another recipe for you and if you’re new here, hello and welcome to my site. Do check out my buttermilk fried chicken sandwich first then come back and join me. I hope you all had a great Easter and as much as it was mostly indoors for most of us, I am sure it treated you well. For today’s post, it’s all about one pot wonders and this one is great if you’re not really in the mood of thinking of what to prepare and it’s also perfect to include in your meal planning. This is my one pot chicken and rice recipe, for this you will need;

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CHECK OUT THESE 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD START A BLOG

February 18, 2020 14 Comments

Hi Everyone,

How is everyone doing? I hope you had a great start of the year. I don’t even know where to begin since it’s been a while since I came on here and wrote something. A little update about my life, so we moved house and still have stuff in boxes, I am yet to put up curtains and drill holes. My son had to change schools and the closest one is apparently out of spaces left. My school runs are not as exciting as before but he will still have to change schools again come next school year. Anyway, it’s been a lot and I have literally not felt like writing anything nor have I recorded any recipes. So, since February is here, I decided to give you reasons why you should start a blog today.

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LENTIL COCONUT CURRY

December 10, 2019 19 Comments

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all had a great weekend. I am just excited for schools to close and just have a bit of rest from doing school runs. Anyway today I am back with another post and it’s going to be a lentil coconut curry recipe. If you love lentils and need a way of making them more flavourful, then this one will definitely make you excited to include them in your meal plans for any day of the week. Also if you missed my previous posts, check out how to change your life and some gift guides before it’s too late. For the recipe, you will need;

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10 EASY TIPS TO HELP YOU BE GREAT AT MEAL PLANNING

November 29, 2019 23 Comments

5. WRITE A SHOPPING LIST To piggy back on checking your fridge and freezer, writing a shopping list is key when it comes to meal planning. After you already know what's in your fridge, then writing down a shopping list makes you not to over buy stuff that you already have which keeps you on budget and there's no waste at the end of it all. This can sometimes be cumbersome but just take time when writing your shopping list because you will have a better shopping experience this way.

Hello Everyone,

I am actually writing this on Thanksgiving so “Happy Thanksgiving” to all of you who celebrate it. I can imagine the meals involved and don’t forget to leave me a slice of pumpkin pie. Anyway I do hope you have a great one. Talking about meals, I am back today with another post on 10 easy tips to help you be great at meal planning. This not only applies to holidays and celebrations but it’s more of your weekly meal planning as we move forward, plus they are really easy to do and won’t crack your brain while doing or thinking about it.

What’s meal planning?

First things first, what’s all this meal planning? Simply put, it’s creating time to come up with a plan for your weekly meals, number of meals and snacks be it healthy or not. It also helps to keep you on budget, stay organised and not fall into impulse buying. So without further ado let’s get into it.