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HOW TO SET GOALS FOR 2014

Have you ever heard the Erma Bombeck quote: "Worry is like a rocking chair? It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere." It's so true. If you tend to brood a lot and think of what's not going right in your life and what could go wrong, I have some good news for you: You can change. Your thoughts are powerful and when you work to change them, you really, truly can change your entire life.
Decide now to make the new year ahead positive by making little changes in how you think. Get ready to welcome your most awesome year yet. Here's your game plan to start your year on a fabulously positive note ...
1. Talk to yourself the way you'd talk to a best friend.

FIND PURPOSE IN THIS SEASON OF CHRISTMAS


I can’t remember ever having to set a reminder in order to remember my birthday or the day I lost my dad. But I know I have to set reminders for a lot of other things. We barely forget some important dates and activities no matter the level of distraction around us. 
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        And such is the Christmas season; you don’t need to check your calendar

SO....I THANKED GOD WITH A GRATEFUL HEART

Hi Lovely readers,

I finally got the opportunity to thank God specially in church, not that i don't thank him always oh but this was a special time for us to give God praise for his good deeds.

I'm thankful For the days he comforted me when i was in sorrow- God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
(Ps 46:1)


IRISH OR SWEET POTATOES???

i got into the *Potato* Hype lately. i kept talking of how i was going to prepare Potato porridge and all the yummy recipe i was going to try.
Then Last week i went to the market and this is what happened:

Market woman: My daughter come buy potato
Me: Madam How much is it! 
Woman: 1 Kilo is 200 naira
Me: okay measure the kilo make i see

And she did, i thought to my self this is good business.Yayyyyyy finally the potatoes of my dreams. LOL

Hmmmmmmm, i elegantly paid for it and left,preparing my tales of how i bought the potatoes and how i was not cheated.

Fast forward to yesterday,
My Mum saw the potatoes and she asked if i wanted to prepare Salad and i said; "Noooo na, it's potato porridge i want to prepare oh, abi you want me to fry it" ?
and she said but this is Irish Potato and this is mostly used for salad na, this one has no taste and won't be sweet sef even if you fry it....

CHRISTMAS MEAL RECIPE BY DOBBY'S SIGNATURE

How to Make Raisin Coleslaw

This post will be more frequent on my blog, i intend to bring to you recipes for christmas meals that you and your family will never forget in a hurry.
If you have a special recipe please share it with us:msgeaglesworld@gmail.com...Now lets settle down and learn how to make Raisin Coleslaw!
Remember you can twist this up till you get what you want.

Raisins are a great addition to Cereals, pastries, and my recent favorite…salads. Raisins with Corn Flakes (Check), Raisins with Oats (Check), Raisins with Cakes & Pies (Check) and finally…..Raisins with salads (Double check). The thing is, I never thought adding raisins to simple salads would taste so good but on this particular day I decided to try something different and it turned out impressively Fantabulous. It gave this simple coleslaw a burst of sugary sweetness. 

12 Little Known Laws of Karma (That Will Change Your Life)

What is Karma? Karma is the Sanskrit word for action. It is equivalent to Newton’s law of ‘every action must have a reaction’. When we think, speak or act we initiate a force that will react accordingly. This returning force maybe modified, changed or suspended, but most people will not be able eradicate it.

This law of cause and effect is not punishment, but is wholly for the sake of education or learning.
A person may not escape the consequences of his actions, but he will suffer only if he himself has made the conditions ripe for his suffering. Ignorance of the law is no excuse whether the laws are man-made or universal.
To stop being afraid and to start being empowered in the worlds of karma and reincarnation, here is what you need to know about karmic laws.





THE GREAT LAW

DIY Moisturizing Eye Treatment

Hi lovely Friends,

Am back with another beauty DIY...

*Guys, please don't feel bad i'll put up  a post that will be very useful to you very soon*..

Back to My Ladies if you have dry under eyes or your concerned with fine lines and wrinkles this will be perfect for you. In my opinion everyone should moisturize the skin


under their eyes regardless of their age because the eyes are usually the first area to show signs of aging. 
Prevention is key!
What you need: 2 teaspoons of avocado oil
4 to 5 drops of jojoba oil
2 drops of carrot seed oil
2 vitamin e capsules
All you need to do to make this amazing eye serum is blend all of the oils together in a small container and apply directly to the under eyes. 
The oils are a bit heavy and give off of a shiny look so it’s best to apply this only at night before bed. I really like to apply this while my skin is still a bit damp because I feel like it really locks the moisture in. 
Keep in mind you only need a very small amount per eye. These ingredients are very concentrated so a little goes a long way.

God has blessed us with Nature lets us it to stay beautiful and fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!


BE PART OF WHAT IS RIGHT AND JUST !!!!!


Oma was able to get away but some women are not so lucky. Do you remember the story of Mercy Nnadi? Her husband, who was a washerman/drycleaner attacked her with his hot iron, especially around her breasts because during the attack, she begged to breastfeed her one-year old son. The man ended up killing that innocent baby the same night he tortured his wife.

You'll be asking, was the man mad or what? Well, he said 'voices' spoke to him, but he also believed his wife was sleeping with his own father, and her child was not his. Hmm... so messy. Read more here.

Thank God she escaped and survived, and with the help of several women's help organization was able to get some surgery to reduce the effects of the burns. She is now speaking out against domestic violence in conjunction with Project Alert. And Okechukwu Ofili has joined the conversation, here, and wants us all to do something about such domestic violence stories, asking;


Does it make you mad?
Does it make you upset?
Does it piss you off?

I am sure it does, you probably even want to ensure that her husband gets to die not by electrocution or hanging but by a hot iron pressed all over his body (idea credited to Ofili’s evil side). But we know where that takes us…nowhere…just more violence. So what can we do?

1. Send an email to ngozi.ilondu@projectalertnig.org with the simple words “How Can I Help You?”
2. Make a donation to Project Alert Survivor’s Fund | 1013113653 | Zenith Bank or via paypal at http://bit.ly/IvkhZg or with paypal email projectalert@projectalertnig.org
3. Can’t make a donation, then tweet/facebook/instagram this article and help spread the word for the organization.

Please if you can in any way, let's do this. Blog about it, talk to friends and family and also put your money where your mouth is. Donate to Project Alert.

PRESERVING BEAUTY NATURALLY







Show your face, your feet or your muscles some love with safe, natural, toxin-free spa concoctions and personal care products.

For Face

Chocolate Facial Mask

This decadent mask is actually an excellent moisturizer - it leaves your skin baby soft. Recommended for normal skin.

Ingredients:
1/3 cup cocoa
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons cottage cheese
¼ cup honey
3 teaspoons oatmeal powder

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together and smooth onto face. Relax for 10 minutes, then wash off with warm water. Source


Frozen Egg & Honey Facial Mask
 

MARRIAGE TALK


There are two questions we can ask within marriage that will take us to two entirely different dimensions. We have to choose which dimension we want to live in.
The two questions are these:
How can I bless you?”
Or:
How can I get my own way?”

20 MISTAKES YOU DON'T HAVE TO MAKE IN YOUR 20'S


Hi Beautiful People,  hope you enjoyed your weekend and your fully prepared for a new week, well to start your week i thought i should share this with you, 20 MISTAKES YOU DON'T HAVE TO MAKE IN YOUR 20'S......this is not to bring regrets to the hearts and minds of those above 20 but to encourage and help us create changes that we will be grateful for in the future......please drop your thoughts and contribution in the comment box...i'd  love to read from you.
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 Your 20s compose undoubtedly the most pivotal time in your life. While there are plenty of temptations and distractions, the decisions you make here are truly what dictate your future, as the weak fail and only the strong survive.
Do you have what it takes to become a monumental success? Or will you live out a life of mediocrity? The choice is up to you. While many think they have all the answers and the keys to success, we have seen those people make the same pitfalls too many times before.
This is the time for you to hustle, scrap and fight for the life that you want for yourself. You manifest your own destiny during these crucial years.
Every move you make is a test.
 These are the 20 Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make In Your 20s.

THINGS MENTALLY STRONG PEOPLE DON'T DO

1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves

Mentally strong people don’t sit around feeling sorry about their circumstances or how others have treated them. Instead, they take responsibility for their role in life and understand that life isn’t always easy or fair.


2. They Don’t Give Away Their Power

They don’t allow others to control them, and they don’t give someone else power over them. They don’t say things like, “My boss makes me feel bad,” because they understand that they are in control over their own emotions and they have a choice in how they respond.

3. They Don’t Shy Away from Change

Mentally strong people don’t try to avoid change. Instead, they welcome positive change and are willing to be flexible. They understand that change is inevitable and believe in their abilities to adapt.

GREW MY FRO OVERNIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Hello beautiful people, remember the invitation post i put up here days ago about returning back to our first Love??????????
We decided to rock afro wigs and dress like we were in the 60's (i'll bring you pictures of everyone and our 60's costume in my next post)....mehn it was funnnn all the way....When we dwell in God's presence he refreshes us and makes us whole...
This is how my afro wig looked on me..i tucked my braids into the wig........lol
 For my Makeup: i used

20 Things I Should Have Known at 20



Even if your above 20 you can still pick up lessons from here, and if your not yet 20 take this very seriously.

1. The world is trying to keep you stupid. From bank fees to interest rates to miracle diets, people who are not educated are easier to get money from and easier to lead. Educate yourself as much as possible for wealth, independence, and happiness.
 2. Do not have faith in institutions to educate you. By the time they build the curriculum, it’s likely that the system is outdated– sometimes utterly broken. You both learn and get respect from people worth getting it from by leading and doing, not by following.
3. Read as much as you can. Learn to speed read with high retention. Emerson Spartz taught me this while I was at a Summit Series event. If he reads 2-3 books a week, you can read one.
4. Connect with everyone, all the time. Be genuine about it. Learn to find something you like in each person, and then speak to that thing.
5. Don’t waste time being shy. Shyness is the belief that your emotions should be the arbitrators of your decision making process when the opposite is actually true.
6. If you feel weird about something during a relationship, that’s usually what you end up breaking up over.
7. Have as much contact as possible with older people. Personally, I met people at Podcamps. My friend Greg, at the age of 13, met his first future employer sitting next to him on a plane. The reason this is so valuable is because people your age don’t usually have the decision-making ability to help you very much. Also they know almost everything you will learn later, so ask them.
8. Find people that are cooler than you and hang out with them too. This and the corollary are both important: “don’t attempt to be average inside your group. Continuously attempt to be cooler than them (by doing cooler things, being more laid back, accepting, ambitious, etc.).”
9. You will become more conservative over time. This is just a fact. Those you surround yourself with create a kind of “bubble” that pushes you to support the status quo. For this reason, you need to do your craziest stuff NOW. Later on, you’ll become too afraid. Trust me.
10. Reduce all expenses as much as possible. I mean it. This creates a safety net that will allow you to do the crazier shit I mentioned above.
11. Instead of getting status through objects (which provide only temporary boosts), do it through experiences. In other words, a trip to Paris is a better choice than a new wardrobe. Studies show this also boosts happiness.

10 Ways To Kill Headaches Without Any Medicine


#1. Use a cold compress
This could be the first and most simple thing to do to ease some of the pain caused by a headache. A soft and cool washcloth placed over your forehead helps the blood vessels constrict. Refresh it frequently with cold water.
If you prefer a long lasting compress put the wet washcloth in a resealable plastic bag and into the freezer for 30 minutes and then use it. If you have ice or a bag of frozen vegetables in the freezer, wrap it up in a towel and use that.
#2. Soak your feet in hot water
This is unexpected, but it seems a hot water footbath helps your head feel better as it eases pressure on the blood vessels in your head. A bit of mustard powder added to the water is even more effective if the headache is really bad.

How to Get Makeup Stains Out of Practically Any Surface



Source: google
 You may know the baby-oil trick to remove product when you make a makeup misstep. But what do you do if your spill has gotten on your clothes, the carpet, or the bathroom tiles? Get the solutions for reversing a variety of makeup messes  including lipstick-stained collars and self-tanners gone awry.

1. Lipstick: Spritz your kiss imprint with hair spray and let sit for 10 minutes. Then, dab with a sponge, and throw in the wash. If your clothing is dry-clean only, try using a piece of tape to transfer the stain away. You can also use baby powder, chalk, or baking soda to remove oil- and wax-based lipsticks.

2. Eyeliner: Did someone leave a note on your mirror in eyeliner? Reach for salt to remove the marks before using standard cleaner (this trick also works for lipstick stains on wine glasses).

3. Waterproof mascara: For long-lasting makeup formulations, try blotting the stain with makeup remover .Check the label to ensure the formula you're using is oil-free, though, or you'll end up with an even bigger mess.

4. Foundation: Pretreat powder and liquid-foundation spills with a clarifying product like shaving cream or shampoo. Both of these toiletries have cleaning agents that should break through the stain before you wash.

5. Self-tanner: To reverse self-tanner stains left on sheets or clothing, first rinse the affected area under cold water. Then use a sponge and dish detergent, working on the spot from the outside in, to cut the oil in the tanning formula. You can even use hydrogen peroxide to remove the orange tones from the fabric (but make sure to spot-check first to ensure the fabric's color won't lift). You can also use glycerin as a final resort.

Note: All of these suggestions are for treating stains immediately. In addition, be careful not to dry fabrics until the blotch is removed because heat can set the stain.

Source: bellasugar.com

AN INVITATION TO RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE

 Hi Fam,
How are you feeling today??
It's a new day the beginning  of a new month, have you committed your days into the hands of the one who knows the end from the beginning???? if you have not please take some time NOW and do it..*closes eyes in prayers*........IN JESUS NAME AMEN*opens eye*.

HAPPY NEW MONTH DEAR READER!!
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Let me use this opportunity to invite you to a banquet with God:

Are You Living or Lurking?

We are guilty of this everyday but we can find strength and turn our minds to what is truly important.
thewhatevergirlsKimKardashian recently tried salsa verde on her burrito and hated it. Jennifer Aniston walked her pet parakeet to the coffee shop on Sunday morning. Lindsey Lohan paid her water bill alongside Lady Gaga who barked at customers while wearing florescent green scuba gear.
Who cares?

OOTD: ANKARA

Hello, Lovely friends
I Wore this ankara Jacket to a traditional marriage a month ago and i love it...plus my mum made it(my coat of many colors....hehe)

This is how i wore it to work:
Enjoy!

 Loving the Makeup???

MY GIVEAWAY WIN (TOUNAJ)

Hi,
i hope am not alone in this room*eyes all over the room*

Okay!
I know am not alone, cause your reading this post.....

Well i won a giveaway from TOUNAJ  weeks ago,she was celebrating her one year blogiversay and hosted a giveaway......and yours truly got something....
I made someone collect it and send it to me...

HAIR CARE

Hi Beauties, hope your enjoying your day......

Got this little haul fromNatural Nigerian months ago and i'm loving every product.....
Am relaxed but i still use/try products made for natural hair (ESP the new growth)......my new growth is tightly coiled and it's so difficult to manage without proper TLC.

So i got the following hair product and i love using them:
Continue>>>>

FOTD


Isaiah 60:16- Powerful Kings and mighty Nations shall provide you with the choicest  of their goods to satisfy your every need, and you will know at last and really understand that the Lord, am your Savior and Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel.
More Pics after the cut>>>

MAKEUP ALERT

I Finally got my ELF brushes delivered to my doorstep today, excited and thrilled i got to work...........Using my colleagues as models  my itchy-gifted hands gave them a total new look....Enjoy.......
Remember



SNAP OUT OF IT



Hi Beauty,
am addressing just one person in this post,and that is YOU. Thanks for stopping by and reading this note/diary......

Have you ever been confused or depressed??
Are there times you wished "it didnt happen"

Life is very beautiful *according to LG*
LIFE IS ALSO VERY SWEET DEPENDING ON THE CUTLERY YOU USE.
Understand that things come and things go and that nothing is forever just as nothing is new under the Sun...

Whenever your tempted to brood and worry remember you'll be left with one or two lines on your face (am sure you wont want that).


 
Let Happiness and Joy be a choice, make effort to always smile.
Remember that your situation is far better than someone else's.
Pray and Trust: believe that what you've asked for will definitely come to pass.
 

Spend some time alone and make your self happy, Don't expect people to make things work for you. WAKE UP and DO WHAT YOU WANT.
Love, Love and Love!!!!!




Psalms 118:15
"The voice of rejoicing and salvation Is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly."

Psalms 4:7
"You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased."

Psalms 89:15,16
"Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance. In Your name they rejoice all day long, And in Your righteousness they are exalted."

Psalms 97:11,12
"Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name."

Job 22:26
"For then you will have your delight in the Almighty, And lift up your face to God."

John 15:11
"These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full."

Habakkuk 3:18
"Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation."

Isaiah 51:11
"So the ransomed of the Lord shall return, And come to Zion with singing, With everlasting joy on their heads. They shall obtain joy and gladness; Sorrow and sighing shall flee away."

Psalms 33:21
"For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name."

1 Peter 1:8
"whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory"

 Hugs and Kisses
Ugomma 
 photo credit: google

KITCHEN TIPS

 To those of us that love to eat we know how important a kitchen is, we know that keeping it clean always is necessary.
Here are some tips to make things smooth for us when we decide to do some *Magic* for ourselves and families.
  • When in doubt of an egg, make a test: add 2 teaspoons of salt to a cup of water and put the egg in it. A fresh egg will sink, a doubtful egg will float.
  • Lemons will stay fresh longer if you store them in a bowl of cold water in the fridge; they will keep up to 3 months this way.
  • Keep boiled  eggs in cold water for 5 minutes; this will make removal of the shell easier.
  • While cooking smelly foods soak a cloth towel and let it dry in the cooking area. It will absorb the smell of cooking and keep the room fresh.
  • Cut the top of carrot (head) and store in air tight bag. This will keep it fresh for a longer period.
  • Reduce the burning sensation after cutting chilli peppers by keeping the fingers in a bowl of cold milk added with some sugar.
  • To thin a small portion of peanut butter, use orange juice. It makes it spread much easier and adds taste appeal.
  • Sprinkle pantry (storeroom) shelves,window sills and door sills with a mixture of red pepper to rid them of ants.
  • To clean wooden chopping board, counter or rolling pins sprinkle table salt on these surfaces when they are wet and scrub dry.
Culled from:
The Nation Newspaper


WEDDING DECOR:UNIQUE FLORAL CENTER

Weddings Weddings.Oh how we love weddings, the flowers, food, merriment, friends we get to meet, styles we love to see, Makeup, decorations....etc.
Every Bride wants the perfect dress,food,venue,weather and decorations.....Let us inspire with beautiful decorations that will  make you want the ring ASAP or start your planning with capable hands.
Today our Feature will be UNIQUE FLORAL CENTRE
 Email: info@uniquefloralghana.com, 
Visit their website www.uniquefloralghana.com 
or call on +233204341025/48/18.
We love every piece and how they bring this pieces together to create beautiful decor..........
I hope you'll enjoy this and start booking.

 Email: info@uniquefloralghana.com, 
Visit their website www.uniquefloralghana.com 
or call on +233204341025/48/18.
See more pics after the cut>>

LIMEY LIME

Source: Google





For anorexia, abdominal distension and pain, extract two tablespoons of the juice of a ripe lime and drink after adding salt. For abdominal pain and vomiting due to worms, grind nutmeg with lime juice and administer.

For common cold, steam a lime, extract two tablespoons of the juice, add two teaspoons of bee’s honey and drink at the outset of the ailment.  this remedy was also effective treatment for indigestion and diarrhoea.

Also for indigestion, take lime juice with sugar and salt to taste and for diarrhoea, take a glass of water, add two teaspoons of sugar, salt to taste and drink after stirring in one teaspoon of lime juice.

For immediate relief from diarrhoea, take lime and tea.


To kill smell, e.g Armpit odor: cut the lime into half  scrub skin and leave for 10 minutes and rinse out....Do this more than once.......

To combat acne/pimple: Scrub face gently with half part of the fruit. Leave for few minutes, you'll notice some itches/sensation on your face,allow to dry then rinse off.......

Result: Oil-free and brighter skin.

Stay Healthy with Nature.


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BLOG LOVIN

Hi friends,
hw's your day so far????ope no trouble! if there is just holla me,The Super Woman and i come to your rescue but i wont come alone oh.........i'll come with Three Able Bodied Men.....*hehehe*...

This post is actually to claim my blog on Bloglovin.....so if your there please connect with me so we can build a strong connection of highly influential people......(smiles).....


Do takia and Be happy.
Smiles
Ugomma

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HEALTH:SLIMMING TEA

 Hello there dear Reader,
are you a freak for staying healthy?????????? of course i am but how extreme do we take this quest!
i read on LIB about a guy who died from drinking slimming tea...see here
Out of fear i decided to see what i can get on this slimming tea thing.......Read it below