KEEP UP WITH BLOOM: HOLYHILL EDX VOLUNTEER TEACHERS TRAINING, EASTER SUNDAY

Happy Easter Everybody! How was your weekend? Mine was great and eventful...I would love to hear about your weekend, be sure to leave a comment below.

So about my weekend, It was great and I woke up this morning with a smile because today is a public holiday...somebody say Hallelujah!!!

On Friday,was glad it was a public holiday so I had time for my clients and I went to an Easter drama in my church called "The Twisted Rainbow"...It was great and it just reminded me of what matters most in life which is obedience to God.

On Saturday, I attended the Holyhill Edx Volunteer Teachers Training in Abuja and it was great! Have you heard about it? It is the brainchild of Holyhill Church Abuja, they are passionate about the younger generation getting quality education.
This was the second batch of the volunteer teachers training and it was great...This is an opportunity to give back to the community by improving public education in Nigeria. We are all busy, we all have a lot of things to do but very little time to do them but there are kids in public schools all over the nation who aren't  getting quality education, we can fold our hands and watch because our kids might never have to go to a public schools, we can even blame the government, or better still we can be the change we want to see and sacrifice our time and invest in the life of a child.
Save the Future, Teach a child today. Call 092909145 or send an email to edx.holyhill@gmail.com or follow on twitter @holyhilledx for all the details you need.
Here are some pictures from the event...Enjoy

Kayode Ajayi-Smith

Meeeee :)

Kemi Lot

See my head Lmaoo

What was I explaining ooo? hehehe

Pastor Sunday Ogidigbo (The Organizer)

The Team 

The signing in process

So thats what happened on saturday

On Sunday, I went to church and that was how my weekend ended, but my Easter continues today tho hehehe

What I wore on Sunday :)

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success 

- Joshua 1:8

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Hello Everyone, how are you guys doing today? And how are you prepping for the Easter? While we celebrate please lets not forget that Jesus is the reason for the season and that without him we would be long gone.
So, today I am gonna be bring to you guys a throwback...basically events that happened earlier this year
 and why it is so significant to me...Lets begin!

So far, 2014 has been filled with so much surprises and fun and I am grateful to God for his faithfulness...indeed he has been good to me, my family and everyone around me.

So I had my second BC (Big Chop) in January, the first was in Dec 2013...and so far I am having a good experience. It is growing fast too, I can braid and install weaves on it now yaaaay.
To me natural hair is fun because my hair is not coarse and it actually brings out an inner beauty tho.
I should do a post on my natural hair routine hmmm ok I would put that into consideration.

In February, I got engaged Yaaay, still can't get over my ring, It is beautiful.

It was a magical moment for me and I would never forget. You can read the full gist HERE

I use myself as a point of contact to reach anyone who desires a husband...May God grant you your heart desires and bless you with your own prince charming in Jesus name. AMEN!

March 5th was my birthday and it was wonderful, got loads of gifts and prayers from family and friends.

Please I would like to know your birthday so I can at least wish you happy birthday abi?

Just leave your comments below with your date and your email so I can reach you.

God has done so much more for me but these are what I would love to share on my blog and I am glad you are reading.

Has God been good to you? Please share your testimonies...I would love to rejoice with you.

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

Behold I send an angel before you to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place which I have prepared - Exodus 23:20

HOW TO: PAMPER YOUR ARMPITS

Hey sweeties, how are you guys doing today? I am so excited today...God has been good to me.
How is your going? Today is another HOW TO Wednesday and I am happy to bring to you guys HOW TO PAMPER YOUR ARMPITS!
A lot of people overlook this part of their body because it is usually under clothes but It is a important as every other part of your body and should be pampered as well.

So lets begin...
1. CLEANSE DAILY AND EXFOLIATE REGULARLY
Lather on body wash and massage into your armpits using a wash cloth, then rinse thoroughly. The goal is to
gently get rid of any dried sweat or debris buildup. If you have super-sensitive skin, you can use a gentle facial cleanser or look for a body wash formulated for sensitive skin. It is also very important to use an exfoliating scrub under your arms at least twice a week, always exfoliate before shaving and don't over do it. If you start to see irritation, you are either scrubbing too hard or shaving with the wrong products.

2. SHAVE MINDFULLY
A study shows that 36% of what you actually remove when you shave is skin. This process can be rough on armpits, often sapping skin of about half of its moisture. To help counteract the dehydrating effect and avoid cuts, be sure to replace your shaving blade as often as possible and when it comes  to protection, shave gels are a better choice than soap or body-wash because they are formulated with glycerin. This ingredient helps skin absorb and retain moisture and keeps the product in place when you shave, creating a smooth surface for the razor to gently glide across.
Dry shaving is never a good idea, but you may find yourself in a situation where you have no other option. If this happens, use a moisturizer before and immediately after shaving to help avoid irritation.

3. ALWAYS TOWEL OFF
It is important to dry the underarms thoroughly after showering. If you do not not pat skin dry,you risk trapping moisture in the area which may lead to dryness and flakiness.

4. MOISTURIZE OFTEN
Most of us moisturize our legs, arms, hands and feet and diligently use creams on our face and neck leaving our underarms out...(guilty as charged). But moisturizing the underarm at least twice a week will help combat parched skin and ingrown hairs. Those with coarse and thick hair should moisturize more often because they are more prone to ingrown hairs.

5.PICK THE RIGHT DEODORANT
Choose a deodorant that is filled with nourishing ingredients and moisturizers. Look out for deodorants that contain sunflower seed oil, which helps retain moisture and calendula (marigold), known to heal dry, damaged and patched skin.

Prevention is better than cure, but If you already have dark underarms there is hope...Here are 10 Ways to get rid of dark underarms by Miss Glam.

I hope this post was helpful, if you know any other way to pamper the armpits please leave a comment below, I would love to hear from you.

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down without walls

-Proverbs 25:28

Credit; Miss Glam www.myglamosphere.com

KEEP UP WITH BLOOM: WED EXPO, LEATHER AND ANIMAL PRINT.

Hey beautiful people, how was your weekend? Mine? It was great. Before I start the gist lemme say that It is so sad to know that this country is not safe anymore...when I heard about the bomb blast in Nyanya Abuja this morning I was sober, may God comfort the families of those who lost a loved one and may God continue to protect us and cause the enemies of this nation to suffer.

On Friday, I was indoors through out and it was just a ME time and I enjoyed it...so nothing special happened.
On Saturday I attended the Abuja Wed Expo like I said I would, It was great. I checked out all the booths and I had a great time, I was there for like 2hours I think and It was worth it...I got lots of goodies too hehehe
On Sunday after church, I went for the day2 of Wed Expo, and it was another fun filled day, some booths caught my attention and some vendors were super nice. I think Wed Expo is a good idea both for the vendors and the attendees.
Below are some pictures from the event and the vendors that caught my attention, I would also leave their details below...just incase.

One more thing, I tried something new yesterday and I loved it...I paired a black leather dress and animal print blazer, It looked great. You should try it, I would leave pictures below so you could tell me what you think.

See pics below and enjoy...
DAY 1

BOOTHS THAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION!!!

Awelewa Makeovers: Very pleasant people and I had a good time at their booth...their handmade beads are so beautiful.
Services they offer; Bridal & Beauty makeup, Brow Shaping and Sculpting, Gele and Turban tying, Beads and training.
Contact: 08187135972, 08052049516
Email: awelewamo@yahoo.com
Facebook: Awelewa Makeovers
Instagram: Awelewamakeovers

 Wakanow.com : They are a travel and event agency, and their packages are great...you should check them out. For your honeymoon plans or if you want to get married outside the country, you should reach out to them.
0700 9252669
016329250
012773010
email: holidays@wakanow.com, info@wakanow.com

 Emerald (of Wakanow.com) and I

5d Imagery: These guys are so funny,they can talk you into sitting at their booth all day, I almost fell for that LOL...They were very friendly and welcoming and I saw some of their products and it is just amazing. So they are into Photography and Videography, they are currently running an amazing promo that would last till 20th of April 2014 so you should really check them out now. If you do contact them...please mention that you got their contact from this blog...Use Rume as referral name.



Contact: 75,Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos.
Ademola Adetokunbo, No 1, by Cutiala street, opposite H-medix, Wuse 2, Abuja.
Email: info@5dimagery.com
Website: http://www.5dimagery.com/
Twitter: @5dimagery
Instagram: @5dimagery
Facebook: www.facebook.com/5dimagery

Tomiwa, Richard (of 5dimagery) and I

Go Wedding Direct: Nigeria's First free wedding website and online gift list...When I got to their booth I was confused but when they were done explaining I went away smiling and I think would consider it for my wedding. Their website allows couples to interact with their guest in the run-up to their big day by letting them create their free wedding website and gift list. Visit their website for more information.



Contact: 08055599993, 07066313125
Website: http://www.goweddingdirect.com/
Email: info@goweddingdirect.com
Pin: 26E91A65
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GoWeddingDirect
Twitter: @GoWeddingDirect


DAY 2

And here is what I wore on Sunday...I paired a soft leather dress with an animal print blazer, Doesn't it look beautiful?

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

In all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your path

- Proverbs 3: 6

FOOD FRIDAY: HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEANS

Yo Yo Yo Its friday *now moonwalking* lol...How are guys doing? and what have you got planned for the weekend? As for me I plan to attend the Abuja Wed Expo tomorrow and Sunday yaaaay! since I missed the lagos edition, I am seriously looking forward to this one.
Sooooo today is food friday and I would be telling some health benefits of  BEANS!!!! Yea beans...right some of you are already thinking gas right? Relax its not that bad.



Ok lets dive into this...Beans (also known as legumes or pulses) belong to an extremely large category of vegetables (Did you know that?) and they have a lot of health benefits.
They....

• lower cholesterol levels
• improve diabetics' blood glucose control
• reduce risk of many cancers
• lower blood pressure
• regulate functions of the colon
• prevent and cure constipation
• prevent piles and other bowel problems

And they are a rich source of fibre, so beans don't only make you fart they also help in other ways too.

I love the normal beans with palm oil and lots of crayfish, served with dodo and I also love baked beans. Whats your favorite beans meal?

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

Death and Life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit

 -Proverbs 18:21

KEEP UP WITH BLOOM: NO LIGHT, LOVE

My lovely readers, how are you guys doing today? Happy new week and how was your weekend? Mine was cool, I was basically lounging...I would love to hear about your weekend , please leave a comment below.

On Friday, I was basically lounging...It was a good day and I had a great evening with the fiance...though the traffic was crazy but we didn't let that put us down.

On Saturday, I had some running around to do, a meeting to attend and shopping to do...Biko what is going on with the light in this country? This light issue don tire me o, having to run generator every day is not cheap either *whew*...The heat is terrible too, abi the ozone layer don finish? We need answers o

On Sunday, I went to church and I had an awesome time in the presence of God and the Pastor talked about LOVE: It is the ultimate, we all know we are meant to love neighbors as ourselves but the truth is that some of our neighbors no even want make we love them sef, so what do we do? Anyway, the problem with this nation is Love because if we can just love ourselves and love this country a little bit more things would be better...after church, I downloaded asun and small chops with ice water, then I face my bed for my sunday nap (best nap ever). That was how my weekend finished o and I am looking forward to an amazing week ahead.

I wish you guys all the best this week and I pray that God grants you all your heart desires.

What I wore on Sunday :)

Didn't find anyone to take me a full picture :(

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good 

-Proverbs 19:8 

RELATIONSHIP ETIQUETTE

Hey beautiful people, how your weekend going? Mine is going good but there is something I have been meaning to share with you guys for a long time...RELATIONSHIP ETIQUETTE! Yels you heard me right

Relationships are complex by nature because we are all very different. Courtesy and etiquette are absolute necessities when attempting to navigate them successfully. They say it's the little things that kill you, which is certainly true for relationships.
These seven etiquette tips will help any couple navigate bumps along the road.

Don't be demeaning
We all occasionally take each other for granted, but putting down your partner, ignoring them in favour of a smartphone or deliberately belittling their achievements is the kind of thing they'll remember for a long time.

Compromise
I believe some rules are meant to be broken, so be willing to take each situation as it comes and adjust appropriately. Successful couples end up resolving this type of thing by deferring to the partner to whom the issue matters more.

Don't play the blame game
Accepting your responsibility when things go bad isn't just smart, it's respectful, Don't hold your choices over someone else's head if it doesn't work out.

Schedule a date night
Whether it's a movie and popcorn at home or a stroll to your favorite kiosk to buy cabin biscuit, couples should work just as hard on their own relationship as they do at work.

Resolve in-law issues
You may not like your meddling mother-in-law, but you have to make an effort to find even a small patch of common ground. And no matter what, never criticize your partner's relatives.

Skip flirty fun with others
Flirting is a good idea when you are flirting WITH your partner, but when it is someone else, you should stay within acceptable limits and never say anything you'd be embarrassed to have your partner hear.

Remember the little things
If your partner makes your tea every morning, make sure you reciprocate with a small unlooked-for gesture. Like I said its the little things that kill you but its also the little things that make you strong.

Etiquette is really all about making people feel good. It's not about rules or telling people what to do, or not to do, it's about ensuring some basic social comforts and we all want our partner to be comfortable around us.

Do you know any other relationship etiquette? Please share...I would love to know

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith? 

-Mark 4:40

HOW TO: WEAR FLORAL PRINTS TO WORK

Hey Gorgeous people, hows your Wednesday going? Today I would be focusing on the ladies and I would be telling you how you can wear floral prints to work.
Floral prints never fail to stay on top of the fashion trend. Although, not every woman wants to wear floral print to work but if  you want to try it, here are a couple of ways you can wear it.
1. Floral trousers





Floral printed trouser are becoming acceptable at work now, simply pair your floral pant with a solid colour button down shirt or blouse. For a more professional touch wear a blazer.














2. Floral skirts:
Just like trousers, skirts are ok for work. Try a floral print A-line or pencil skirt or pleated or midi and pair it with a plain blouse of button down shirt.




3. Floral Blazers

Wear the floral blazer over a solid or printed dress or simply over your favorite pants.You can also pair it with your denim for casual Friday wear.

4. Floral blouses and button down


This is the easiest to wear and surely an investment piece for all season.
You can wear a silk, satin or even a chiffon floral top and pair it with dark washed denim or a dark coloured skirt or pant and you are good to go.







5. Floral dresses

If you feel confident enough to carry the dress without any additions, simply add a statement necklace and solid coloured accessories.
If you need to slightly tone it down, a sweater or blazer is your answer. Also don’t be afraid to belt it up if required.

6. Floral suits
If you are bold enough and your office environment is fashionably forward, then you can rock these.

When wearing this look, be careful to choose the dominant colour as the one that suits your skin tone and your inner wear should be a solid colour.

8. Floral accessories

If you are still not convinced and all the other options doesn’t work for you, you can go for floral accessories. When your outfit feels incomplete and you just want to add a neck piece or a floral scarf, go for it or It could be a floral moccasin or a floral cluth, it could even be a floral bangle…feel free to jazz up your outfit.

So if you have been thinking of wearing floral prints to work but didn’t know how, I hope these tips were helpful.
Any other ideas? Please let me know...Thanks for reading


Hugs & Kisses

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon

- Psalm 92:12