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APPRECIATING THE ANGELS WITHIN – 7 inexpensive ways to appreciate a teacher

Posted on July 8, 2018

“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart” – Author Unknown Teachers are simply priceless and their impact in the lives they tutored are timeless; they are not in any way constrained to the four walls of a classroom or lecture theatre as the lessons and values taught and impacted are immeasurable. We can readily christen any person impacting knowledge, values and character to another directly or indirectly, in ways that mould the mind and guide…

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ALL HAIL THE RAINS

Posted on July 8, 2017

The rains are finally here in all its glory and I am excited! Oh yes! I love the sight of the lazy drizzles as they fall with grace, I love the lazy skies and dark clouds and all the water puddles that fill the road I love the feel of wet sand mingle with the smell of damn mud, The smell reminds me of our traditional earthen water pots…

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THE EMPTY ROOMS – Savour the moments

Posted on May 21, 2017

The post below got trending a few weeks ago, it was shared on various platforms. I am not certain whose work it is originally, nevertheless, I appreciate the thoughts behind it. This post greatly inspires me and serves as a reminder to deliberately live in the now; appreciating every moment and time spent with our children. It is good to visualize the future but also important to enjoy the present. Do not be a part of the crowd that always anticipate the…

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MY DAUGHTER’S FIRST LOVE NOTE…

Posted on August 28, 2016

Today I received my first love note from my six year old daughter, written without compulsion and with her very own initiative! The beautiful part of this tale is her presentation; she brought this ‘love note’ to me and said “mummy, I have something special for you and I will read it for you”. She then lay beside me planted a kiss on my cheek, then began reading out her epistle of love. I blushed, turned red with love, pride and…

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10 TOP TIPS FOR MY DAUGHTER AT 20

Posted on August 6, 2015

My adopted daughter clocked 20 a few days ago and I have been thinking of the right words of advice to share with her as she formally leaves teen-hood to womanhood. Having passed through this stage of life called ’20s’, did not make the words come easy. It feels like we are generations apart (feeling so old *winking*). My experiences and the things obtainable in my generation seem slightly old school. So in the bid to help my daughter take on…

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THE ART OF APPRECIATION

Posted on June 5, 2015

My daughters brought a bunch of hand picked flowers for me today, it’s the second time I’m being given flowers this week. The beautiful flowers were picked from the garden at school, kept shielded through their ride from school and carefully dropped on the shelve just to be presented to me as I came in from work.Oh how I loved the flowers which I received with a hug and kiss. You can’t imagine what this innocent act of love did…

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THE SCULPTOR ATTITUDE…

Posted on May 10, 2015

I woke up early today excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have. Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or … I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free. Today I can feel sad that I don’t have more money or… I can be glad that…

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12 THINGS KIDS SHOULD NEVER SAY TO A MUM

Posted on June 9, 2014

A piglet once asked her mother “mum, what are you always searching for in the mud’, the mother answered in her best voice “when you become a mother, you will find out”! As a mother, I am often reminded of the above Sow and piglet discussion, and it brings to mind a new understanding of the impact my actions, inactions and words had on my mum. This understanding comes with some good hands-on experiences, with my nest filled with little…

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GONE LIKE A WIND 11 ….. a little appreciation goes a long way!

Posted on May 9, 2014

“Oh my God!” I exclaimed as I quickly parked the car by the roadside. The full impact of the news I had just received over the phone had hit home and very hard too. The tears flowed freely and I could feel the ache in my heart mounting. I received a text message in the early hours of this morning that my children’s school will not open as one of the teachers had passed on. So on my way to…

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I am a 24/7 wife, mother of 3 and a career mum! I live in Lagos, Nigeria and love to cook, write, play and laugh! Everyday life events, the growth process and milestones in my children inspire my writings. I am passionate about raising children who will love passionately, live purposefully and positively transform and impact their world. Come, read and enjoy my journey through motherhood, learn from the practical experiences and tips on raising confident children; plus loads of motherhood tidbits, quick fixes and soul-lifting stories with a tinge of humour. I will also share how I navigate the daunting task of building a demanding career and raising a young family full of fun and excitement. My everyday mantra is 'live intentionally'. Welcome to my world!!!