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05/29/2025

WOMEN’S WISDOM UNLOCKED!

Life Hacks & Advice from Women in Their 40s & 50s

05/27/2025

Ready for our critical challenge? How many seconds in did you get your answer?Put your answers in the comments and share with your friends let’s see who gets this right in 10 seconds..

05/15/2025

“No Vernacular Speaking Allowed” says the class teacher and then goes ahead to appoint me as the one who writes names of vernacular speakers in class and passes the list on for punishment.

Vernacular in this context was the IGBO language.

As an adult now I am wondering who made the rules to stop us from learning and speaking our indigenous language.

Story time….

Growing up, I remember a common rule in many Nigerian secondary schools:

“No speaking vernacular.”

In my school, Igbo language was considered vernacular, and students who spoke it were often penalized—sometimes made to kneel, write names of other “offenders,” or punished for not “speaking good English.”

As a student, I thought it made sense.
As a mom now—raising kids who barely understand Igbo—and while helping my son through his upcoming Igbo language exam and seeing him struggle to pick words, although that effort boosted his confidence - I stopped to ponder as I struggle with the Igbo language myself.

As my friend and sister both said to me a clear case of - “the blind leading the blind”

Was this rule helping us polish our English at the cost of erasing our native tongue?
Could there have been a better balance where students learned to speak English and proudly preserve their mother tongue?

Today, we want our children to be bilingual—but in foreign languages like French, Mandarin, or German, because it gives them a competitive edge in the global job market.
Yet, we are gradually losing our indigenous languages in the process.

What happens when our native language fades so much that there’s nothing left to preserve, nothing to be proud of?

Imagine if we were encouraged to speak Igbo fluently and express ourselves in English just as well.
Would more of us be bilingual today? Would our kids be fluent Igbo speakers too?

I’d love to hear your thoughts 👇🏽

– Did your school enforce this too?
– Did it affect how you feel or speak your native language now?
– What do you think Nigerian schools should do today to strike a better balance?

05/14/2025

Are you struggling with persistent v@ginal odor and unsure how to manage it?

Have you ever

• Wondered if something was “off” down there due to offensive odor?

• Googled symptoms only to get 100 confusing answers?

• Felt embarrassed, uncomfortable, sad, or unsure about your v@ginal health—you are not alone.

Click link below to download this must-have digital guide for every Woman to feel more confident, stay fresh, and take charge of your V health—without shame or guesswork.

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05/11/2025

It can be annoying after buying a bag of rice and it gets infested with weevil.

We have put together practical tips for long-term rice storage to prevent weevil infestations

Freeze before storage. Freezing new bag of rice for 3–4 days before putting it into storage will k!ll any weevil eggs or larvae that may be present.

After freezing let it return to room temperature before sealing to avoid moisture buildup.

Store in airtight food-grade containers or buckets with tight lids to prevent moisture and pests from getting in.

Add natural repellants like bay leaves, cloves, or garlic to the rice container. These repel weevils naturally. Dont foget to change them every few months for continued protection.

Store rice in a cool, dark, and dry place, ideally below 15°C (59°F). Avoiding areas with high humidity or temperature fluctuations.

Use Vacuum Sealing for Bulk Storage this extends shelf life and prevents pests. Great for storing rice for 6 months or more.

Rotate Stock by using a first-in, first-out method: use older rice before newer purchases.

Check containers regularly for signs of bugs or moisture.

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04/21/2025

Digital Etiquette 101: Ask Before You Add

Jesus said to his disciples, "Follow me."

Very mindful and demure invitation.
They had a choice
There was consent.
There was intention.
There was purpose.
He didn't throw the disciples into a WhatsApp group without asking.

He didn’t force. He didn’t fling.
He invited—with intention, respect, and purpose.

Then there is YOU 🙄

Yeeting 100+ people into a WhatsApp group at 2am with no context or notice.

Tell me why you are flinging people into WhatsApp groups like they're raffle tickets?

Tossing them in like confetti?

No heads-up.

No context.

No consent.

Just — “You have been added to

’Family Promo Deals & Prayer Chain 247’.

’Ayamatang’s Burial’.

’Kokopi Wedding Asoebi’.

Seriously!!!!!!

Let’s talk digital etiquette.

Even the Son of God asked first.

But You….?

In the same way we wouldn’t walk someone into a room full of strangers without an introduction, we shouldn’t add people to digital spaces without asking.

Here is what being digitally respectful looks like:
• Seek consent before adding anyone to a group.
• Give context to what the group is about, why it matters, and what is expected.
• Respect exits and don’t guilt-trip or re-add people who leave.
• Be intentional not every conversation needs a group.

Even Jesus, with all authority, gave an invitation.
If He could be that mindful, what’s your excuse?

Let’s normalize asking before adding.
Because courtesy doesn’t go out of style…even online.

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03/28/2025

For my birthday this year, I had big plans. I envisioned a creative photo shoot with a fashion draping stylist —something stylish, fun, and memorable. I even had a theme in mind. I thought about the outfits, the look, the vibe.

It was going to be perfect….so I thought.

Last year, I promised myself I’d make it happen. I started making enquiries. I shared the idea with my sister and friend.

My sister said “I know you 2 weeks to your birthday you still would be talking about doing a photoshoot”

But here I am, true to her words, less than 9 days before my birthday, and I still haven’t booked the photographer. Still haven’t chosen the outfits.

It wasn’t that I didn’t want to do it, it’s just that every time I thought about the shoot, something stopped me or the planning process overwhelms me.

“I don’t have time.”
“I haven’t slept enough.”
“Who’s going to help me with this?”
“The other stylist is over priced”
“Tailors will stress me out with making outfits, i rather drape”

It’s the same story I’ve told myself a thousand times—putting something off because I wanted it to be a perfect choice or time, not giving myself the grace to just take action.

But this time, I hope to catch myself.

I took a moment to reflect and remembered what I’ve always preached: sometimes, it’s about getting out of your own way.

So, with just days to go, I reached out to a fabric seller to try sort the outfits, and told myself - perfection isn’t the point—celebrating this moment is.

Now, I’m scrambling to pull it all together, but I’m excited.

Not sure if I’m finally stepping out of the procrastination zone.

The next few days will tell

Sometimes, we wait for the perfect moment or the ideal circumstances. But the truth is, those moments don’t exist. The most important thing is to show up—imperfectly, but fully. It’s better to start late than to never start at all.

05/29/2023

Are you tired of feeling self-conscious about your v*ginal health? Do you need to proactively manage common issues like embarrassing odor, dryness and discomfort?

This comprehensive guide is packed with practical tips and advice for achieving optimal v*ginal health.

Embrace the power of self-care and wellness to build your confidence. Why Wait?

Click the download button to read the ebook and start your journey to feeling confident, comfortable and in control of your feminine hygiene health.

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