Coconut oil Eyin temi, When I cut my hair April, 2016, I began to read hair blogs and watch YouTube videos on how to care for natural hair. I found an article on the benefit of coconut oil and I knew I had to have it. Here in Western Nigeria, coconut oil is sold in […]
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DIY: Peel off face mask
Eyin temi (my people) Hope your weekend is fun and laid back Today I’m here to share an easy and inexpensive DIY way to smooth and beautiful face. Is your face rough with lots of white ‘egusi’ like things on it? You should try this mask. All you need are items you’ll find in your kitchen. […]
My Haircare Routine during the Dry Season
Eyin temi, It’s the harmattan (dry season) here in Nigeria and this weather isn’t playing. I think it’s drier this season than it was in 2016. I find myself consuming more water and still feeling thirsty. The fog and dust that comes with dry season is also here, super annoying! Now this is the time […]
Unrealistic Expectation Regrowing Bald Edges
One of the reasons I cut my hair last year April was because my edges had gone bald and it was pretty bad. My picture was captured at a wedding and my bald edges were on display. I’m so embarrassed that that shot is going to be in their wedding album forever. Dec 2015 Anyway […]
Beauty Review: SAGE & SKIN SPA
Eyin temi, Hope you guys had a wonderful Easter celebration because I sure did. I live in Ibadan but travelled to Lagos for the Easter holiday so Good Friday was a good day to be good to myself (so much good in one sentence, lol). I pampered myself to a beauty session at a spa. […]
How I teach my children to Love
Eyin temi, Hope y’all are having a good week. Remember I told you I reached out to 2 of my friends to share love stories (click here if you missed the post), today’s post is a guest post by my friend, Zarah, who’s married with 2 beautiful children. I hope you enjoy it. Growing up […]
The Natural Beauty Tag
Eyin temi (my people), How’s August going for you guys? Hope you’re having fun and it isn’t too cold. So I found this amazing tag on Anna’s blog A Sparkle of Grace called ‘The Natural Beauty Tag’ and I love it. Anna and Kate (Beauty from Kate) created the tag and with Anna’s blessings, I’m […]
DIY: Whipped Shea Butter
DIY Whipped Shea Butter Eyin temi, Today I’m sharing an easy to do DIY. It’s the DIY Whipped Shea Butter for hair and skin. Last year, I big chopped my relaxed hair and currently I’m a natural hair girl. It’s been a rewarding and challenging experience which I talk about here. Shea butter is wonderful. […]
5 Plus Size Ladies who inspire me to love my body
I love my body. Every scar, bulge and birth mark tell a story. Like the scar that run down my tummy tells the tale of when I had to undergo surgery at age 12. I remember my mum told me if I ever got missing, she would easily identify me with the birth mark on […]
5 Quotes and Bible verses that uplift me when I'm feeling down
When I feel sad or blue, I read these quotes or bible verses to uplift my spirit and get encouragement to push on and never give up. I hope that they help you too. 1. ‘I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that […]
Marriage and New wine in new wineskin
‘And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the wine would burst the wineskin, and the wine and the skins would both be lost. New wine calls for new wineskins’ I want to get married. It is something I have wanted to do since I was a little girl. My daydreams were filled […]
The Evolving Woman 3.0 Conference with Profit with Doyin
Eyin temi, Welcome to a new week. How did your weekend go? Awesome? Splendid? Fun? Educational? Today I am going to chat about my weekend especially my Saturday. I attended The Evolving Woman 3.0 Conference, convened by Oladoyin Taiwo (@profitwithdoyin on Instagram). She is a personal branding strategist, business coach, writer, speaker and an amazing […]
Health and Career talk for Secondary School Girls
Eyin temi, March 28th, 2017 was a very good day for me and the girls of Community Grammar School, Mokola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Did you ask why? I organised a health and career talk for the girls of Community Grammar School, Mokola. Yay!!! MASTER GAVE ME A TALENT Last year, I got the idea […]
10 things blogging has taught me
Eyin temi, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Welcome to 2018. I’m super excited today because it’s the first day of a new year, I’m alive and healthy. I’m also excited today because my blog is ONE YEAR OLD. YAAAAAY!!!! 🎉🎉🎉. It has been one year of sharing with you my readers and also learning from you in […]