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In the early days of a relationship when there’s a lot of excitement and enthusiasm, it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of it all. There is no right answer about how fast a relationship should progress, but there are dangers in…
Tummy time is a euphemism for the time spent by a baby lying on their stomach while awake and supervised. It’s also referred to as being prone or the prone position. It is one of the baby’s first exercises and the most important. Here’s…
So much about our dreams remains a mystery. However, it turns out, there are ways to hack your dreams, in part. Here are some things that can surprisingly affect your dreams. Sleeping on your stomach As it turns out, people who sleep on…
Back in 2018, my mother gave me ten thousand shillings and sent me to the Nakuru Huduma centre. There I stood in line (or sat in my case) for three hours, waiting to register Strong Spine as a foundation. “If you are going to do this, then…
“I have never felt the need to blend in because for me, standing out is always going to be inevitable.” – Jackie Jackline Ndungwa Waiharo describes herself as a proactive, self-motivated, responsible, creative, team leader/player, good…
Hair gel is a necessity if you want to create a sleek hairstyle or revitalize an old hairstyle. Depending on the gel, a hairstyle can go for days without becoming undone. Additionally, there are a variety of great hairstyles that are quick…
The state of your tongue from colour to bumps and spots can be harmless, or it can give you clues about what may be going on in you. Your tongue’s state can point to a variety of conditions including infections, stress, ageing, and more.…
Thinking of starting a podcast? Join the club. Podcasting is the latest buzz in the social media world and many content creators are rushing to start one. If we’re being honest, there can never be too many podcasts so if you want to start…
Character development describes the process writers form the characters in their writing. However, in Nairobi, character development has a completely different meaning. It’s a common slang used to describe a change in attitude or mentality…
Parents are under so much pressure. There are so many rules and truths about parenting accompanied by endless do’s and don’ts. Here are some harmful parenting myths that have been circulated too long and make parents feel needlessly…
While it’s often romanticized as overwhelmingly joyful, parenting can be stressful and is often difficult. Parenting burnout is the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that one feels during the chronic stress of parenting. Burnout…
What stands out the most about Abel (no pun intended) is the contradiction between how he sounds and how he looks. He has a heavy, rusty voice that you would ideally imagine belonged to a hefty, bulky dude who’s a gym instructor and likes…
When he opened the door and saw his sister standing on the other side, he knew something terrible had happened. He let her in without saying a word to her and fixed her a cup of tea to calm her down. She sipped the soothing chamomile tea…
I met Michael through a mutual friend who insisted that I should date his friend. Normally, I avoid blind dates but I had been single for months with no luck in finding the right guy. So, I figured one date wouldn’t hurt. I didn’t know…
There are two things guaranteed in this life. One is that we’ll all go through ups and downs. Secondly, we can bounce back from almost anything even an economic downturn. It helps to be prepared – to read the signs so that you can start…
I had a crush on a guy who was in our friend group but I was too scared to tell him. So, instead of making a move, I started making jokes that we were dating. At first, he was into it and even played along but things got a little too…
You’ve spent an awfully long part of your life hoping – Hoping that once you finish high school, you’ll get into a relationship and be able to do whatever you want. Hoping that once you graduate from the university, you’ll get a good job.…
Buying an older home comes with its fair share of challenges that, if you’re not keen on, may end up costing you a lot in renovations. It’s no secret that older homes need a little fixup. Whether you want to make it more modern or simply…
An air fryer is the latest kitchen appliance that promises to transform the way you cook. It’s able to brown foods such as French fries and chicken using 70% to 80% less oil than a deep fryer. Since it uses hot air instead of oil to fry…
Breakups are painful, and the bitter reality is that most relationships end in destruction, so most of us will witness actual heartbreak at some point. While wisdom may suggest that it is best for both parties to move on after a breakup,…
Technology has been a great thing for our beauty industry. People are now, more than ever, able to enhance the way that they look and fix certain conditions. Take laser hair removal, for example, which is used to remove unwanted hair. The…
I never realized how words moved fast in our office until I made the mistake of dating a workmate. There was nothing wrong with dating a workmate. In fact, there was a couple that met in the office and later got married. However, the…
Proposing to my girlfriend was one of the best moments of my life. I whisked her away to a luxurious resort where we spent a romantic weekend together before I got on my knees during a private dinner. It was an outstanding night that lives…
“One day, we’re going to be rich,” Wanga said to his friend. “We’re going to drive a big car like that one.” he pointed as a white Prado drove passed them. The two grew up as orphans in a children’s home until they reached 16 when they…
