Today we are all about baking and sharing our favourite hacks with you.
Use spice to elevate your baked dishes: This goes without saying, spice adds lots and lots of flavour to savoury dishes. Spices like cinnamon and ginger, for instance elevate sweet dishes to another level. The trick is to add 1 tablespoon of spice per kg of cake.
Use a sieve to sift flour: This not only incorporates air into your flour but helps prevent the formation of lumps. A metal sieve is ideal and will last long.
Use your grater for all things sweet and savoury: The grater is one of our best friends in the kitchen. Not only is it great for grating carrots, tomatoes and ginger, it is also perfect for making chocolate shavings for finishing a chocolate cake.
Add baking powder to all-purpose flour instead of using self-raising: Cakes rise evenly when you do this.
Read through your recipe before you begin baking: This may sound obvious but it is very helpful to do this, so that you enjoy the process even more. Preparing your ingredients before you begin baking helps a big deal.
We are all about fragrance today. Smelling good is essential and also lifts our spirits. Here are five ways to make the most of your perfume.
Apply perfume directly on the skin: After taking a bath and moisturizing, it is important to apply perfume immediately when the skin is still moist. Your scent will last longer when you do this.
Apply perfume on the most warm and moist parts of your body: Inside the elbow, back of knees, chest and sides of the neck are the best places to apply your fragrance. Your body heat will diffuse the scent.
Layer your scents: Do not be afraid to layer scents if you so wish. You can layer complimentary fragrances. It is advisable to do this with subtle fragrances. However, do not layer big scents as they could be overwhelming and could give you a headache.
Do not rub fragrance into skin: Doing so will cause the scent to fade and evaporate. Fragrance should mix with your natural oils, undisturbed.
Apply fragrance on your clothes: The secret to this is to ensure that the outfit is not going to be stained by the perfume and that you can wash it.
Happy new week! We hope your Monday is going on well and you are looking forward to a productive week ahead. Today we share some tips for maximum productivity.
Think through how you are currently spending your time: To make the most of it, you need to figure out where your time is going. This will help you determine how many activities you can realistically carry out within the day. Carry out activities that are most productive and identify those that waste your time.
Avoid the urge to multitask: It is important to carry out one activity at a time for maximum productivity. Multitasking makes you lose time as you switch from one task to another.
Learn to say no: You can’t say yes to everything and learning to say no, will help a big deal in getting productive. You know what and how much you can do, so don’t feel guilty to decline a request if need be.
Have a daily to-do list: Whether it is detailed with time slots or a brief list of tasks to be accomplished during the day, it is important to organize your activities. Tick the list as you go and not only will you be productive at the end of the day, you will feel satisfied.
Eliminate distractions: There is so much distraction during the day. It is important to be intentional about avoiding these distractions. You can for instance, decide to switch off mobile data and switch it on during breaks, make phone calls during lunch time etc.
Today we are all about fashion. Here are some popping colours to try out in 2022.
Earth tones: We are loving our browns, oranges, maroons and olive greens this 2022. These are beautiful colours especially if you do not want to draw too much attention to yourself and can be mixed and matched beautifully.
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Greys and greens: Grey and green are two beautiful natural colours on their own. You can wear them together for a sophisticated look. You can do an outfit in grey and green floral prints for instance or rock separates, say a grey skirt and green blouse.
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Monochromes: These are different shades of your favourite colour. A monochrome print dress or monochrome separates look very classy.
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Neutrals: Beige, cream, brown, white. These are beautiful colours to rock in 2022. You can mix and match them eg a cream blouse and brown pants or rock an all-white ensemble.
1. Moisturize and hydrate: It is important that your skin remains hydrated. It is advisable to apply your moisturizer right after bathing. This seals in moisture and helps keep your skin supple. Also, drink water as it is essential for the overall health of your skin.
2. Exercise: It is important to stay active as this keeps your body healthy. Going to the gym, walking and even doing exercise at home helps increase blood flow throughout the body. This allows oxygen, nutrients and minerals to be well-distributed to the skin.
3. Use sunscreen: You should apply sunscreen on your face daily. This is because it protects your skin from harsh UV rays. You can buy sunscreen lotion on its own or buy a face cream that has the sunscreen incorporated in it.
4. Eat foods rich in antioxidants: Fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants which are good for your skin.
5. Get enough sleep: It is important to prioritize your sleep. Poor sleeping habits stress the skin and contributes to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Happy Saturday! Glad that the weekend is here with us and we get to sleep in a little more and relax. Today, we are all about taking it a day at a time. How can we effectively do this?
Accept and appreciate the day for what it is: It is important to fully live in the moments that make each day. Be present in each moment and take it in. Accept what is happening in that moment, even if it’s not very pleasant and do the best you can each day.
Live life, a step at a time: If you look further ahead into life you will not be able to enjoy it as you can’t even control its happenings. Take it an hour at a time and you will realize how conscious you will be of your time. This will ultimately increase your productivity and joy.
You can try again tomorrow: If things never went as planned and you feel as if you let yourself down, pat yourself on the back. Forgive and be kind to yourself. You are human, it’s okay to make mistakes. You can do it again, tomorrow.
Exercise self-care: This might be as simple as going to bed and getting a good night’s sleep. It is very important to take good care of ourselves; you can’t pour from an empty cup.
Stop worrying about the future: It’s normal for us to be concerned about the future but worrying won’t change anything. If anything, worrying drains our energy and steals from the joy of today. “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Matthew 6:27.
We are back to work; we’ve hopefully got into the rythym of the work-week. Today we are all about officewear we are rocking in 2022. Let’s dive into it.
1. Colour: Embrace colourful work outfits this year. Colour is a form of self-expression; why not rock your reds, oranges, greens and printed fabrics boldly?
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2. Classic pieces: Your staple work shirts and blazers can be styled in numerous ways. Mix and match them creatively to make the most out of them.
3. Tailored outfits: You can have pieces tailored to your style for that personalized touch. Anything from coats, pants, dresses, have some pieces made-to-measure and express yourself in style.
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4. Belt-it-up: Belts are statement accessories; anything from slim ones to exaggerated chunky ones. If you have an over-sized dress, for instance, a belt will help you feel more put together.
5. Dazzle with denim: Elevate your denim trousers, with a bomb coat ie ankara and heels.
“I am a worship leader, songwriter and an award-winning Kenyan Gospel artist famed for hit songs such as “Wanajua” ft. Pitson, Chovya, Kielelezo, Hapa ft. Ann Lusanji, Zaidi ft. Kay Kagiri, Umenitoshelesha and Nakupenda,” says Michael Gitari aka Mwenyehaki. Mwenyehaki was brought up in Nyandarua county and was orphaned at an early age. He is a husband, a father and a mentor.
Mwenyehaki leading worship
Through his music, he has had the chance of ministering in various parts of the world including France, Switzerland, Poland, Germany, Netherlands and Belgium, Uganda and Tanzania. He has dedicated his life to pursuing his music career and businesses; Mwenyehaki Lyrics Hub, Boundless Global Empire and Mwenyehaki Live. These are platforms set to raise young fresh gifts as well as expand the kingdom of God. His story is one of hoping against hope and trusting in God to fulfill his God-given visions and dreams. His motto is ‘Restoring sanity’.
Mwenyehaki performing at a wedding
Mwenyehaki Lyrics Hub
This is an idea that started growing in the recent past. This company is meant to supply content to the entire industry. It is open for partnership with other mainstream international companies. This is a space for artists in songwriting, spoken word, poetry, talk shows and scriptwriting. It consists of digital recording studios, a live sessions studio, visuals studio, songwriting den and a fashion design hub. Mwenyehaki Lyrics Hub offers branding and image consultancy as well. The company also does advertisements and jingles.
Boundless Global Empire (B.G.E)
This initially started in 2013 as Limitless Media. The team has grown over time and has been able to reach out to several high schools and universities such as Mt Kinangop Girls, St George’s Girls, Jamhuri High School, Daystar, St Paul’s, Nazarene among others. “The vision is to make this a Christian-based organization and a foundation to empower young upcoming talents. We are hoping to eventually begin Hope Centres for the vulnerable. The artists mentored in Mwenyehaki Lyrics Hub will be the main key players in establishing this. Touring the world and establishing long-term partnerships is part of the plan,” says Mwenyehaki.
Mwenyehaki Live
This is a live concert concept that is set to reach the young generation in various campuses and high schools in Kenya. It is a platform for young gifts and talents to thrive and reach their dreams earlier. It invites collaborations with other artists and bands and stakeholders.
Having come from a humble background, Mwenyehaki’s goal is to make this world a better place through art and music. His passion to mentor young gifts is indescribable. He has risen to serve God since his youthful years.
Words of advice, “I encourage the young generation to be aggressive in chasing their dreams irrespective of their backgrounds. Each and every person has an assignment and a purpose to fulfill on earth. Always step up to the task and dream more for the latter days are greater.”
Today we are all about the eyes and excited about it. Here is some beauty inspiration for 2022.
Eyeshadow in jewel tones: Rock your fave eyeshadow in cobalt blue, emerald green, copper brown etc. These shades of colour add such an elegant touch to your makeup.
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2. Neon eyeliner: Go bold and colourful with your favourite neon pigment. The great thing about this is that you can rock it on its own and it stands out so beautifully!
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3. Blurred eyeliner: We absolutely love the crisp eyeliner, but how about we embrace the soft and subtle blurred eyeliner. This is easy to create as all you need is your eyeshadow brush and your favourite colour.
4. Bushy eyebrows: When it comes to eyebrows, more is more in 2022. Add volume to your eyebrows for a fluffy look.
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