Quick tip: how to remove sweet potato stickiness from your palms

PC: morningagclips.com

I have two very cute children (lol) who love eating sweet potato chips as a treat once in a while and as much as i like to oblige, i hate the way my palms feel sticky once i'm done cutting and slicing. One of their cousins came over tonight and as a treat, i decided to fry chips.

i tried everything to remove the stickiness; soap, salt, scrub...until i tries SHEA BUTTER!

i took a pea sized portion and rubbed it in my hand and viola! the stickiness was all gone.

another use of the amazing shea butter! pc: sheabutteruses.com

So next time yo are cooking or frying sweet potato, make sure you have your blob of shea butter at hand.
till next time,
stay beeyoutiful
xx

Makeup Artists Alert! Christmas beauty mingle by POPS concepts

Last year, i really wanted to attend the christmas beauty mingle but being a mama of two and having heard of the event late, a few days before the date, i was held back here in ibadan. this year however, barring any unforseen circumstances, i plan to be there and so should avery makeup artist. it's a good place to meet colleagues and mingle. many a friendship and business deals have been struck at such events as this. So dear MUAs, lagos based or not, here's another opportunity to mingle with me (tongue out) and others.

tickets are available at the following locations:

1. Giftys Daughter Beauty: FF3 , Valley View Mall, No 1 Niyi Okunubi, off durosinmi Etti drive, Lekki Phase1 
2. Nsure Beauty Studio: 23road N close House 9, Festac town Lagos. 08023623119
3. Taries Beauty Lounge: 5,Olufunmilola Okikiolu street, Off Toyin Street, Ikeja 07035249559
4. Giftys Daughter Studio: Nos 25 Toyin Street Ikeja,besides Mr Biggs
5. Niffy Signature: Suite A15 Solaron Plazza Egbeda 08129537079
6. BeautyCook Studio : No 5 Oweh Street Jibowu Yaba close to First Bank & Waec office)
7. Talking faces Concepts: No1 Salami street , Mende Maryland 07030832439
8. Sleek Studio Anthony: No 27 Saji Ayangade street Anthony Village opp Apostolic Faith church 08130447529
9. Glam O’ Sphere Beauty Studio: 13, Anuoluwapo street, Off Morocco road, by Alade Market, Shomolu 08029446936
10. Jaga Beauty: D3 Alhaji Masha road, Adeniran Ogunsanya Roundabout Surulere

Early Bird : N2,500 (Till 21st November).

1If you are IB based and need a ticket, you can let me know.

XX

Olubunmi!

Taries world makeup kit give away!

Its here: WIN BIG N100,000 worth of makeup kit. Taries Beauty Lounge Xmas GiveWay (Instagram Makeup Contest).,Open to all Makeup Lovers. All you have to do to enter is follow step 1,2,3,4,5 below ;

1) Replicate the makeup look on the attached flyer (DP),
2) Post on your Instagram Page,
3) Then tag us @tariesmakeup, Use Hashtag ‪#‎tariesgiveaway‬
4) We will repost your picture on our page
5) Invite your friends to follow & like your pictures on our page.

Its in Two stages, 10 Contestants with the Best Work and Most Likes will be selected and announced to move on to the next stage on the 14th of Nov. This stage entry and voting ends on the 13th of Nov,2014.
Pls ensure you follow the rules.

All the best y'all!

Do It Like A Pro/OOM

For about two weeks now, i'd been talking about hosting a free makeup and skincare training. well, it finally happened today. In attendance were beautiful ladies who were keen on learning how to take good care of their skin.we had a talk on skin science, skincare, had a practical demonstration using Oriflame products and a makeup demonstration. Couldn't take so many pictures, my assistant was awol! But i hope you enjoy these few.

Beauty industry news: Spectrum beauty academy training

SPECTRUM BEAUTY ACADEMY NIGERIA & THE LAB – ROMA ITALY PRESENTS: ADVANCED CERTIFICATE BEAUTY COURSE FOR HAIR STYLISTS & NAIL PROFESSIONALS Date: 18th – 23rd October, 2014 (Stream 1) 22nd – 27th November, 2014 (Stream 2) Time: 9am to 1pm (morning session) 2.00pm to 7.00pm (Evening Session) Venue: Spectrum Beauty Academy; 11 Oduduwa way Ikeja GRA Lagos Course Outline: The Fashion Hairstyling Course offers participants an intensive and practical training in Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology of Hair, using Perms & Relaxers for different hair types, Geometric Cutting Techniques, Colouring, etc. The Nail Art Course trains professionals on the most advanced techniques, use of innovative products and how to create exclusive nail decorations. The course also focuses on the Anatomy & Physiology of the Nails, Structure & Composition of the Nails, Correcting Abnormal Pigmentation, Fungal Infections, Nail Hygiene (Personal/Workplace), UV Gel Techniques, Nail Art, etc. Who: Open only to established Hair Stylists & Nail Technicians who have been in the business minimum 5years Course Registration Fee: N25, 000 per course (Fee is inclusive of training materials, light lunch & Certificate of Proficiency) Pre-Registration & Payment: Spectrum Beauty Academy Nigeria, Diamond Bank Plc. 0052906454 SMS your Names, Email, Address & Teller Number to 08091770582 Or Email your Name, Phone Number, Teller Number to: admin@spectrumbeauty-ng.com immediately to confirm your seats For more enquiries on Registration, please call: 08189277468, 014543114 or 08091770582

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Getting back in shape after delivery

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Hello
I realized it's been a while since i last did a fitness post and i decided to treat this topic. Recently, after my weight loss (I weighed 83kg after the delivery of my son and now i fluctuate between 69 and 71kg, i'm quite tall.) I've been getting a lot of oooohs and aaaaahs when i tell people i have two children and i'm in my thirties (early though, i'm not that "Methuselah"lol). though it's not easy peasy, it's absolutely possible to shed the baby weight and trust me it's much better when you start immediately after delivery so that it's a gradual process and not a crash course.
These few tips should help you do just that:

1. Breastfeed:  Researches in a study published in the April 1993 Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that breastfeeding moms lose more weight, more quickly than moms who formula feed. Breastfeeding calls on your body to burn additional calories as it creates and replenishes your milk supply.

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2. walk the Talk: many of us brag during pregnancy that once the baby drops, we are going to drop the weight as well. Good for you! But now that the baby is here, is the story still the same? Yes you're having sleepless nights but if you are really serious about shedding the weight the time to start is now.
Take leisure walks in the evenings, work up a sweat and then take a cool bath. the alternation of temperatures also help you to burn some more calories even after the walk is over.


3. Take several deep breathes during the day, tighten and strengthen your abdominal muscles by placing a pillow or your hands on your stomach or incision points (if you had a C section) and take deep breaths inhaling as much air as you can and slowly letting out.

source:http://www.mirror.co.uk/

4. Start a simple exercise routine: Ask your doctor on your post natal visit if your are ok enough to begin exercising. simple cardiovascular exercises such as fast walking, stepping, running might do just right for a start.
Here's a sample routine you can folow:

Do this interval power walking routine while pushing the stroller — it's one of the best ways to burn more fat in less time, says Mallett. If you're just starting out, stick to flatter surfaces for the first two weeks, then gradually change your course to incorporate some hills. Follow your rate of perceived exertion (RPE), or how hard you're working on a scale of 1 to 10.

Warm up by marching or walking easy — RPE 2 (5 minutes)

Increase the pace — RPE 3-4 (5 minutes)

Take bigger and faster strides — RPE 4-5 (3 minutes)

Slow down slightly — RPE 3-4 (5 minutes)

Increase pace again, taking bigger and faster strides — RPE 4-5 (3 minutes)

Slow down slightly — RPE 3-4 (5 minutes)

Speed up as fast as you can — RPE 6-7 (1 minute)

Cool down by walking at an easy pace — (3 minutes)

Total time: 30 minutes

Calories burned: 160

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, August 2007.

5. Diet: If you are breastfeeding, you need to ave balanced diets so as to supply your baby with all the nutritional requirements. However you also need to control your portions,and ratios. You are typically not eating for two as you've probably been told. Eat more of complex carbohydates (whole grains and fibre) and proteins and less of fat (fried food, butter, margarine...), sugar and salt. Your body should be given the chance to convert some of the stored up fat to enegry for your use, while it converts the nutrients from your diet for your child and you.websites like MyFitnessPal, www.9jafoodie.com http://zonefitness.com.ng/and apps like noom coach are an excellent (and free) ways to track your food intake, get ideas about meal planning and more. You can use this calculator to get a general idea of how many calories you need while nursing.

6. Lastly try to get a lot of rest. Rest while your baby is sleeping!
Hope these tips help.

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Till next time
stay beeyoutiful!
xx Olubunmi

Skincare and makeup training at Oriflame Nigeria

Yup! thats me. So someone was surprised i have two children, said she thought i was "one of those Unilag babes brought to oppress them!" ROTFL

I had so much fun today talking to women and men! about taking good care of their skin and also did a really light, fast and easy daytime look on a model using all oriflame products.
you can buy your oriflame makeup, skincare, baby care and fragrance products from me via http://ng.oriflame.com/products/catalogue-viewer.jhtml?per=201401
or just drop a comment below to start a chat with me.
here are a few pictures from the event which kicked off with an opportunity meeting by Hannah, the country manager.

cross section of attendees

Hannah, the country manager at Oriflame cosmetics nigeria telling us about the numerous oppotunities that abound for oriflame consultants

the class was full, spill over. Met this beauty MUA too.

some folks actually made a documentary. lol

and this man? He asked sooo many questions about makeup! chae...lol

Memunat, in charge of product marketing shedding more light on the products. Fabulous skincare range i must say!

finishing up on Franca, its a simple, no fuss fast and easy look for the average woman.

my model Franca, and I

So i'm wondering why this ball was making a video of the whole process. hmnnnn....

Hope you enjoyed viewing as much as i enjoyed teaching. if you're in Ibadan, be sure to register for the free training coming up on Saturday, 1st November, by 11am. it's going to be absolutely fun!
till then, keep being Beeyoutiful!
xx Olubunmi.

Oriflame Nigeria OOM training

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