Amanda's blog

The more I scroll through social media the crazier the ideas I have. I’ve been stalking some cosmetic surgeons and celebrity trainers. I wish I could just go and hand over myself to them really.

Wouldn’t you love to spend the next week at a luxurious spa to shed those extra kilograms and lose those labs? Impractical? Okay, here is a DIY approach to getting back in shape. Let us try these more practical steps. These steps are also very effective if you are trying to get your revenge body after a break up.

When people think about France they usually think about the city of love, Paris. But as a single girl the French Riviera is paradise. Cote d’Azur its original name before renamed by the English.

For a Nigerian visiting The French Riviera you would need a Schengen visa & this is what you’ll need;

1. Passport (with a validity with more than 6 months)

2. 1 Visa application form

3. 1 Photo (3.5x4.5, taken recently, against a white background)

Your baby has grown, your Maternity Leave is up, and now it's time to go back to work or study. Are you ready? And is your family ready?

After I saw a close friend experience separation anxiety resuming work and leaving her child to the care of others, I saw this as a needful article.

Family life can get more complicated with parents working or studying. There are care arrangements to organise, logistics to plan, and conflicting emotions to process.

So what can help ease the transition for both you and your child?

Here are some tips;

I have been influenced by my colleague to try on this hairstyle. I have always secretly admired people bold enough to have dreads but I can’t imagine having one hairstyle for the rest of my life or till I cut my hair.

Another reason I avoid the natural dreads is that when it comes to keeping and maintaining dreadlocks, there is a lot of work to be done. Maintenance requires a lot of products and this could cause build up in your hair. There are two things you need to note when it comes to maintaining dreadlocks.

When I think of the off-shoulder trend, I remember my beautiful friend Ngozi. The off shoulder trend started last year and does not look like it is going anywhere. My friend was so obsessed with this trend that all her asoebi styles were off shoulder till she picked an off shoulder wedding dress. She looked gorgeous by the way.

I just realized a blunder I made. I wrote to you guys about how to apply foundation like a pro. I missed out a few cardinal details. No matter how great your application technique is, it is all in vain if you are using the wrong product. I have very oily combination skin so the journey of finding the right foundation has been an ultimate search and I want to spare you the chore. I am awesome like that.

I know a lot of people have had periods of introspection in recent times, what do I do to maximize my efforts? Increase my earnings? Make money work for me? Etc. I have suggested some business ideas in past articles but this came to me recently. We all spend so much time on the internet these days and own some web or online real estate with blogs, websites and our social media platforms. Why not let that real estate work for you through affiliate marketing, I mean you are already putting in the time. Why not become an affiliate marketer?

Let’s discuss.

Zanzibar is one of the most beautiful island destinations in Africa. The destination is amazingly beautiful, full of scenic beaches and luxury resorts. Visitors get to experience the rich culture and heritage of the island. It offers a wide variety of adventure and exciting activities. For those who want to enjoy their holiday in natural scenery of forests and beautiful coastline, Zanzibar is the perfect destination for you. Nigerians can visit Zanzibar for 90 days; visa can be acquired on arrival at the point of entry. Not stressful at all!

I really enjoy doing these book reviews(Americanah). I know a lot of Nigerians are not bookworms but I am in love with the idea that someone would pick up a book because of what I have written. I also try not to give negative reviews because people translate things differently. I mean it took me a while to read this book because of all the negative reviews I read and I ended up enjoying it thoroughly.

If you have lived outside the country at some point in your life this book would be very relatable.

The skill and precision required to get the perfect cat eye phew! I used to leave this to the professionals but like with everything, practice makes perfect.