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CREATE YOUR DREAM BEACH WEDDING WITH THESE TIPS

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Ask nearly any little girl to teenager, and she’s very likely to have an idealized fantasy of what her wedding will be like. Sure, she may tell you about the dress, how many layers, how much embellishment; she also will tell you about whether she’s planning on wearing a tiara (or simply, “a crown”) in addition to or a beautiful veil.
She may even tell you if her veil will be shoulder length, chapel or cathedral length. Depending on who is in her favour, she’ll also be able to give you a list of her bridal party, who’ll be maid of honour and bridesmaids and flower girls. Of course, she’ll also be able to tell you about the themed colour or colours. Read More »

TIPS ON HOW TO SAVE MONEY DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Though the long holiday in Nigeria is almost over, but with the hype that holidays usually brings, people always have the tendency to buy more and spend more without taking into account the consequences of what their actions can bring.
Hence, it does not necessarily mean that because it is the holidays you have all the reason in this world to buy whatever you want and spend how much you want. Read More »

HOW TO KNOW WHEN YOU FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH!

Love is such a wonderful thing that when shared by two people, the feelings becomes mutual and the gratifications achieved. All of these are established during dating.
Dating becomes the primary selection ground for people who wish to end up with somebody they can grow old with. It provides them with the means to find the right person whom they can share their sentiments, their feelings, problems, etc.

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NIGERIAN AFANG SOUP RECIPE

The Nigerian Afang Soup is a native food for the Efik people of Akwa Ibom and Cross River states of Nigeria but enjoyed by all Nigerians. It is also very nutritious as the soup consists mainly of vegetables. Afang Soup is prepared with a generous quantity of Water leaves and the wild herbal Okazi leaves.
Afang soup is fast climbing the top of the list of popular Nigerian soup. If you are interested in exploring Nigerian foods, this delicious soup would definitely spur your interest in Nigerian foods.When I had my last child, I had this good friend of mine from Akwa Ibom that always comes to play with my children, she taught me how they prepare this soup and since then it’s been Afang soup back to back for hubby, he loves the soup like its going outta fashion..na wa o.Lol

So let’s make a delicious pot of afang soup, the list of ingredients below would make enough soup that would serve about 8 persons.

Ingredients for Cooking Afang Soup
 

400g sliced Okazi/Afang leaves

250g Water leaves

1-2KG of any meat of choice.( I used beef)

20 to 25 cl red palm oil

Beef, Kanda and Dry fish,Smoked fish(Titus),stockfish

2 tablespoons ground crayfish

Pepper and salt (to taste)

2 Knorr cubes

Fresh red/yellow Bell Pepper

 1 medium sized Onions
 
 Preparation
 

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HOW TO HELP A FAMILY MEMBER START A NEW LIFE AFTER DRUG REHABILITATION

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Rehabilitation is a necessary place for those recovering from addiction but it doesn’t mean it’s an easy one. After the main process is over, it doesn’t mean you can relax and pray that no issues resurface. The truth is, there is a longer term recovery to attend to and as a close family member, and you have a vital role to play in that.

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