May, 2020 – Thriving SuperMama

Loving your postpartum body fiercely

May 31, 2020 3 Mins Read

The postpartum body is a work of art, like a warrior from battle and should be adorned with medals. Thriving Supermama You see yourself daily, being too hard on yourself and desiring to be like the girls on the gym adverts. Indeed, this is admirable, but not so when you just gave birth months ago. According to a random questioning of women, many feel the pressure to get back in shape as near as three months post delivery. Does this deep desire to lose weight really make sense and is it actually fair to you?Being that you have a newborn in your arms, you should realize that you gained weight, commonly known as baby fat. Your body took to a…

Mama+Baby Stories Rachel Murugi

How I dealt with my sons watching Porn

May 31, 2020 6 Mins Read

Have you ever felt like the world should open up its grounds and swallow you? That’s exactly what happened to me, June, a mother of three sons aged fifteen, thirteen and nine nearly a decade ago. I had spent my life as a single mother, having been widowed five years into my marriage and left with young ones. Raising sons reminded me of everything my late husband was. Loving, protective, tall and handsome. I loved those boys and would defend them to the grave. However, the challenge of disciplining them was actually real. My sons were a shadow, representative of my late husband. You see, as a woman, and growing up without brothers, all I knew was about girl stuff.…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Must have spices in your pantry

May 31, 2020 2 Mins Read

Read also: Sandwich me baby! Food without spices is like Life without Fresh air! Kay’s Food Delights Cumin is a popular spice. It can be used both as the whole seed or ground. It is mostly paired with meats, beans, lentils, potatoes, rice. Cinnamon is an aromatic condiment. It is mostly used in curry recipes and can be paired with meats, pastry, rice and even beverages such as tea and coffee.Chilli powder is mostly used in meat marinades. It is also used to add flavour to curries, soups and stews.Curry powder is mostly used in curry and stew recipes to add flavour and colour.. It is a great flavour addition to meat marinades. Just a pinch of Cayenne pepper add…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Sandwich me baby!

May 27, 2020 1 Min Read

What do you do when you have items that would rather taste better when eaten together? You put them in a sandwich and Viola! Something tasty in one. Try this sandwich recipe, filled with lots of lettuce. On the bright side, you can always cheat and customize these ingredients to your liking. More veges? Add them on! More meaty ingredients in the sandwich? Try it too. On the bright side, it’s a smart way to get the family eating veges and things you want hidden, because that’s the sandwich concept! Read also: Carrot cake goodness https://www.instagram.com/p/B9BwX97BfNy/?igshid=2donmsq6sizs

Womanly Sylvia Omondi

Gender Based Violence in COVID-19 season

May 27, 2020 5 Mins Read

Woman showing the STOP sign: Pexels According to Sida, gender-based violence is any harm or suffering that is perpetrated against a woman or girl, man or boy and that has negative impact on the physical, sexual or psychological health, development or identity of the person. The cause of the violence founded in gender-based inequities and discrimination. In her speech, listed as number 35 in American Rhetoric’s Top 100 Speeches of the 20th Century, she said, ‘If there is one message that echoes forth from this conference, let it be that human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights, once and for all.’ At a time, she was facing both internal administration pressure and external Chinese pressure to…

Womanly Sylvia Omondi

Supporting Mothers on the Frontline

May 26, 2020 5 Mins Read

We applaud every woman and mother on the frontline, because over and above their Womanly role being risky, they’ve sacrificed the most by being on the frontline of COVID-19. Sylvia Omondi While the rest of the world is fighting the global pandemic COVID-19 by staying at home, the essential work force is doing it from the frontline. Millions of women worldwide are of essential services doubling up as mothers and health workers, food production and transport. the majority of health workers are women who take up positions such as nurses, patient attendants and caregivers. due to the big bulk of women at the frontline, they are at a higher risk of getting infected. READ ALSO: Remembering those who help us…

Self Love + Wellness Monica Mbogo

DIY hairstyles for mums

May 24, 2020 5 Mins Read

Yes, mums tend to get so busy that they forget to even have or maintain good hair days. The following are some easy do-it-yourself hairstyles that you can look glam in and quickly do at the comfort of you homes so as to kick right back to their tight schedules. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzX5gR2FTDW/?igshid=pnai4ling435 Cornrows/Flat twists This hairstyle is not only timeless but also a good option if you’re looking to cut back on your hairstyling and maintenance period. When looking to promote hair growth and correct hair damage, cornrows should be your go-to style. They are so easy to do and anyone can really get creative with them. First, decide if you’ll do it with your hair alone or will add braids…

Self Love + Wellness Monica Mbogo

Fun activity ideas with the family

May 18, 2020 3 Mins Read

With the current pandemic, families are advised to stay at home to help curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. To minimise the tension, families can engage in the following activities to help them retain a positive head space and in the process even strengthen their bond as a unit. Cook togetherSettle on a meal and make it together. The beauty of cooking is starting from scratch and enjoying the fruits of your results. To minimise any ruffles in the kitchen delegate the activities. For example in a family of five people, the husband and one of the kids can do the meal prep and the chopping and slicing of the ingredients. The mum on the other hand can…

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Oh Yes Omelette!

May 15, 2020 1 Min Read

Are you craving an under 5 minutes meal that makes you remain full for hours? A cheesy omelette is here for exactly that. When you’re tired of eating your eggs scrambled, fried or with the sunny side up, this recipe can get you appreciating the magic of eggs to a whole new level. The vegetables used make the omlette pop with a bright color which you can always get creative with regards your preferences. Here’s the old school omelette, the yummy way. Read also: Shake it like Shakshuka https://www.instagram.com/p/B9_dKFzAuSs/?igshid=1ngr9paul4wpj

Food+Travel Karen K Dempsey

Shake it like Shakshuka?

May 15, 2020 1 Min Read

If you’re the type who loves playing adventure cooking games using eggs, then this egg dish will definitely stand out for you. Shakshuka is an amazing dish that will be loved by the little ones who often get easily bored by other plainly done eggs like scrambled or hard boiled. The beauty is that you can reduce on the spices especially if you love your food mildly spicy. This variation includes some cayenne, promising to take you to a whole new culinary world. Read also: Original Beef Pilau https://www.instagram.com/p/CAMyPr2AINV/

May 2020

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