One of my favorite pastimes is studying individuals. Their mindset, character, actions and attitude towards life. Trust me, these things are easy to see if you pay attention over a period of time. This article is inspired by a few individuals I observed over time. From observing their attitude and disposition toward life, their mindset, Read More…
Family & Kids
Cheers to Our Dads: Celebrating Father’s Day with Love and Thanks
These days, things are tough. Prices are high, it’s hard to make money, and people often disagree about politics. But even with all this going on, dads are more important than ever. Father’s Day is a time to say thanks to our dads for all they do. Dads help us, give us advice, and are Read More…
How to Spot a Fake Friend
Almost everyone has been a victim of fake friends at some point in life, probably, more than once, too. You think you have a friend or friends, and you’re left stunned, bitten, and taken for a fool when you discover it was all in your head and you’ve been all alone. The worst part is Read More…
Social Media Etiquette for Business Owners
So you’re about to start a business, probably having perfected a skill and are ready to start from where you are. It’s a business you’re starting from scratch with probably very little capital, so getting an office or shop space at the moment may not be ideal. Many started in their garage or a room Read More…
Dry Season Must-Haves and Dos
The Harmattan season, which is unique to the Western part of Africa, just debuted a few days ago and there’s been lots of excitement in the air. This period is a personal favourite as I’m not so much of a fan of the rainy season. One of the things it reminds us of is our Read More…
Top signs that you’re the problem in your relationship
It’s very easy to find fault in others, seeing their mistakes and things they’re not doing. Sometimes it’s not them; it’s us. Many people haven’t learned to look themselves in the mirror and tell themselves the truth. I have been in situations where I listened to people complain about their relationships and a few things Read More…
Parenting Adolescents
If ever there is a time to be intentional and close-mark your children, it is this pre-teen to adolescent stage. While they ordinarily keep us on our toes, you’d better not be caught snoozing. At this stage, kids tend to be rebellious and careless, do things without considering consequences or implications, test limits, and, if Read More…
10 Important Things to Do Before You Start That Home Business
So, a home-based business is a small business that operates from the business owner’s house. We’ve read stories of so many multi-billion-dollar businesses that started from the founder’s kitchen, living room and garages and so, to a large extent, many businesses started small and grew over time. We’re going to be looking at things you Read More…
Decluttering and a Minimalist Approach to Possessions and Living Spaces
Whenever you begin to feel overwhelmed, frazzled, and stressed out, check your living space. It’s probably time to declutter. There’s so much that clutter does to you psychologically, that you may not even be aware of it until you start taking the weight of clutter off one layer after the other. My kids drew my Read More…
What Are You Putting in Your Child’s Lunch Box?
Some years ago, it was Open Day in my children’s school, and I visited and spent some good time in their individual classes talking about their academic performances and behaviour in school. And then my daughter’s teacher began commending me on the content of their lunch box. I eat healthy at least 80% of the Read More…