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7 Ways To Keep Your Feet Warm During The Cold Season
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7 Ways To Keep Your Feet Warm During The Cold Season

Your feet can get painfully cold during the cold season and keeping them warm might not be as simple as wearing socks. During these extreme temperatures, you need to take extra steps to stay warm in order to avoid discomfort or illnesses.…

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Ways In Which Self-Love Can Influence Success In Your Career
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Ways In Which Self-Love Can Influence Success In Your Career

Self-love is a term used by many to indicate the ability to recognize when to put the self above every other need hence appreciating oneself more. Some people equate it to being selfish, arrogant, or egocentric. However, self-love is…

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The Thief Who Became My Husband
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The Thief Who Became My Husband

It is 4 O’clock in the morning. One hour before my friends and I left: 1824. It is evident my friends do not want to leave because of how occupied they seem. The two Nigerian guys they’ve been vibing with since we entered this club also…

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Beauty: 8 Things To Know About Human Hair Wigs
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Beauty: 8 Things To Know About Human Hair Wigs

The craze for wearing wigs is at an all-time high as more people opt to wear wigs rather than get their hair done. Their reasons for choosing the wig life vary from a busy lifestyle to wanting variety. Whatever the reasons, wigs are a…

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Health & Fitness: Protein Shakes – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
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Health & Fitness: Protein Shakes – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Protein shakes are like cheat codes to ensure you reach your daily protein intake target. It’s not easy (or cheap) to get the recommended amount of protein from food, especially for bodybuilders who have to take an unusual amount of…

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Mental Health: Lessons Learnt From Michael Oyier About Depression
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Mental Health: Lessons Learnt From Michael Oyier About Depression

A while ago, Kenya was ranked sixth in a report compiled by The World Health Organization detailing cases of depression. Many people are struggling with depression with a majority unaware of their plight. While there have been great steps…

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Fitness: Top 10 Workout Mistakes And How You Can Avoid Them!
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Fitness: Top 10 Workout Mistakes And How You Can Avoid Them!

Working out is a healthy way to keep your body fit and strong. Before thinking of starting workouts, you need to set your goals right and know what you wish to achieve at the end. A number of individuals spend hours at the gym or out in…

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5 Relationship Stages All Long-Term Couples Go Through
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5 Relationship Stages All Long-Term Couples Go Through

When you decide to fall in love, there are five key stages that you will definitely go through. Since not all relationships are the same, not all couples will undergo the five stages. However, for a long-term relationship, these are the…

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Finances: Why It Is Important For Kids To Have A Savings Account
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Finances: Why It Is Important For Kids To Have A Savings Account

If you’ve read Rich Dad Poor Dad you probably learnt that introducing kids to the reality of how money works, earliest possible, proves beneficial not only to them but also to you as a parent. You rest assured that your child is not…

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Technology: How To Save A Phone That Has Fallen In Water
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Technology: How To Save A Phone That Has Fallen In Water

Ever wondered what is the most effective way to save a phone that has fallen in the water? You probably know about the rice method, or is it the rice joke? They say once you drop your phone in water put it in a bowl of rice, and the…

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Beauty: How To Prevent Dark Spots On Your Legs After Shaving
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Beauty: How To Prevent Dark Spots On Your Legs After Shaving

While hairy legs may keep you warm, they are not the perfect match for a skirt or a short dress. Sometimes shaving your legs can leave you disappointed when, after a few days, you start to notice dark spots on your legs. These dark spots,…

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I Finally Came Out Of The Closet
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I Finally Came Out Of The Closet

My search history tabs were always cleared without fail. I would literally jump out of bed in the middle of the night when my anxiety reminded me that someone might snoop around and meet the ghosts that haunted me. I was always on my toes,…

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Business: 8 Ways To Overcome Entrepreneurial Anxiety
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Business: 8 Ways To Overcome Entrepreneurial Anxiety

Entrepreneurial anxiety is one of the many challenges people in business face. You might think they have it all together but that’s not always the case. It takes a lot to own and manage a business which in turn, takes a toll on your…

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Business: How to Leverage Trends to Boost Your Marketing Efforts
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Business: How to Leverage Trends to Boost Your Marketing Efforts

We’d all like to say that we make all our choices without influence from anyone else. Even if it’s true for something, most of us can find something about us that’s a direct impact of a trend. Trends have a lot of control over our lives.…

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Learn To Say NO Without Feeling Guilty With These Simple Steps
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Learn To Say NO Without Feeling Guilty With These Simple Steps

Society grooms us to be accessible, likeable, selfless and agreeable. While these qualities are commendable, sometimes the lines blur between self-sabotage and helping others. Learning to say no without feeling guilty doesn’t come easy…

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Lifestyle: 10 Things No One Will Tell You After You Graduate
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Lifestyle: 10 Things No One Will Tell You After You Graduate

While it’s a no-brainer that after high school people decide to pursue further education or work, these days after graduating the future is as uncertain as rain in ukambani. Before, if I was to state my goals in my language, the steps in…

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How To Find The Right Regimen For 4C Hair
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How To Find The Right Regimen For 4C Hair

There are different products in the hair market and sometimes it can get overwhelming for a naturalista. The key to analyzing what will suit your 4C hair or even getting close to figuring out a regimen is looking at the following factors.…

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Why You Need Extra Virgin Olive Oil In Your 4C Hair Regimen
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Why You Need Extra Virgin Olive Oil In Your 4C Hair Regimen

Extra virgin oil is the highest grade of olive oil with polyunsaturated fats such as omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. It is rich in vitamin E and vitamin K, which prevent hair loss in 4c naturals. Due to Oleic acid and…

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Entertainment: 8 Benefits Of Playing Chess
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Entertainment: 8 Benefits Of Playing Chess

Over the years, Chess has evolved from being a pastime activity to being a competitive sport globally. People from all over the world and from all age groups play this game. There are now world-class players and every year, they…

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LIfestyle: 7 Kitchen Tips Every Foodie Must Know
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LIfestyle: 7 Kitchen Tips Every Foodie Must Know

The kitchen can be a crazy and chaotic place if you don’t know how to handle the equipment and yourself in there. Every foodie should have a few kitchen tips and tricks up the sleeves that will save them time and make their kitchen…

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Parenting: 6 Sleep Hacks For Children
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Parenting: 6 Sleep Hacks For Children

When your children don’t sleep well, this could rob both of you of a good parent-child bond. They either keep you up all night or will be cranky the next morning. Additionally, lack of adequate sleep could have a serious impact on your…

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