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IWD2014 EVENT: #MARCHAGAINSTRAPE and #ORANGESCARFCAMPAIGN
On the 8th of March every year, the International Women’s Day is celebrated all over the world. This year a number of Advocates (doctors, lawyers, CSOs, mothers and the media) initiated a #March Against Rape through the use of social media to sensitize the public on rape, advocate for safer environment and policies on rape…
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IWD 2014 EVENT; #MarchAgainstRape
Ladies and Gents, where will you be on the 8th of March? No where else but here…..not here on my blog but at the walk! I will be at the March Against Rape with all my friends so you better be there oh. No need for fuel (since there is fuel scarcity) just come with…
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PREGNANT AND GORGEOUS AT THE OSCARS
Photo; Marie Claire Any mom thinking of what to wear to a hot list dinner or party this weekend? This mums to be aren’t kidding at all when it comes to dressing up and the heels….awwww They showed up with their baby bumps at the Oscars and didn’t play down at all. I hope they…
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Child Nutrition; How to make Akamu
Are you salivating already? This recipe is a traditional recipe for making pap aka Akamu. Some people have mailed me severally to ask how I make Akamu and how I prepare the local cereal so that it is not lumpy and too thick. Some people also explained that they initially started with the Akamu recipe…
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Save the Children Releases New Report on Newborn Health
Culled from Social Good Moms. Did you know that in 2012 2.9 million newborns around the world did not live past 28 days and 1 million of those died within the first 24 hours of life? Additionally, 1.2 million babies died of stillbirth in 2012. These numbers are reported in Save the Children’s latest report released…
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Child Nutrition; How to prepare rice and stew for kids
Plain Rice and Tomato Stew (9 Months+) Ingredients (for four servings) 100g rice 250ml clean waterCooking Directions 1. Wash your hands thoroughly. 2. Wash rice, add rice to water and bring to boil. 3. Cook for about 15 minutes and rinse with clean cold water, drain in a sieve and 4. Put to boil for…
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Child Nutrition; Banana Puree
Banana Puree (6 months+)(To serve one) Ingredients 2 sticks of fresh bananasliquid baby milk (optional)Cooking DirectionsPeel a small banana and mash with a fork, add a little amount of liquid baby milk to thin down the thickness and add serve.You could also use fresh yoghurt instead of milk. Enjoy!
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Mom to Moms; 5 Tips To Raising Really Good Kids
All parents want to raise children with sound moral character, who know good from bad and right from wrong. We want them to be considerate, honest, compassionate and kind. A parent advisor once said ” it is a process that we need to work on day after day, year after year. She advises that parents…
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Child Nutrition: Papaya Puree
Papaya Puree (6 months+) Pawpaw contains an enzyme that breaks down protein and so boosts digestion as well as improves indigestion. It is rich in Vitamin C and beta carotene. Pawpaw is also high in soluble fiber which is important for bowel function. Ingredients 1 small fresh pawpaw Cooking Directions 1. Cut a small pawpaw, remove…
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Child Nutrition; How to make Akara for your kids
Akara (Kosai) (9 Months+) Ingredients (To serve four) 2 cups of beans (preferably brown beans) 2 large peppers 1 medium sized Onion pinch of salt vegetable oil for frying Cooking Directions 1. Wash your hands 2. Soak the beans for about 20 minutes; remove the skin of the beans by rubbing with both hands and…
