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All things Green - Money  Been thinking about money lately and the life of an entrepreneur.  I have been conducting a lot of research and realize I created a business where there is low demand.  Zestee Treats is a small business I kick started back in 2017 while on maternity leave. I created this to incorporate healthy meals into events, by providing fruit platters, fruit carvings and fruit desserts as part of the catering service.  Zestee treats is based in UK, where the weather is cold 80% of the time, fruits tend to be more expensive in the winter, and people tend to opt for indoor or small-scale parties.  I came upon this great movie on Netflix titled - 'She Did That ' and it’s a documentary about female entrepreneurs around the world and how they have managed to create  multi-million dollar business with little or no much support from the banks. This reignited the spark within me and I cannot wait to see how my future  business venture would grow and insp

All things Virus ( Coronavirus and your health) Fighting all kinds of Virus including COVID-19 aka Coronavirus. Everyone is buying hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial hand-wash to help compact the growing spread of COVID-19. Here is some simple tips on how we can all reduce the spread of this virus. TIP #1 - When you sneeze, lift your elbow and sneeze into your cloth , if you are not fast enough to get a tissue. avoid spreading droplets to others around you and do not sneeze into your palms. TIP#2 - Make your own  hand sanitizer , all you need is an empty clear container, Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)70% or more and 100% aloe Vera gel, you can also opt for raw aloe Vera . TIP #3  - Wash your hands at least 4 times a day, before a meal , after a meal and ofcourse after each bathroom run. Use anti bacterial hand wash for 20 seconds, wash in between your fingers and the back. TIP #4- Everyone is advising to avoid touching your face but as humans this is an almost i

How are you feeling today ? Happy, sad, angry, fearful, tired, bored, calm, hyped, or just a mix.  Whatever you are feeling at the moment is a phase. Remember, emotions and feelings are temporary. Research suggests doing the things we love, tends to change our emotional state. Pick up a musical instrument and play a random tune, read a book, sing a song, exercise, cook a new meal, visit a friend that makes you laugh, pray, meditate, dance to a fun music or challenge your mental skills with games and puzzles. There so many things to do and loads of information out there to provide support during an emotional roller coaster episode. Check out  Emotions  on healthline for additional information.  The key to managing our emotions is through self -control. For the christians, this is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and it is vital to help us navigate through difficult situations.  More information available on  Self-control  . Reach out to your local mental health services if you feel o

This poem by Maya Angelou puts it all in words- Happy ladies day and we should celebrate everyday.

Olympic gymnast Marjorie Carter still going strong at 84 AGILE: Marjorie says older people need to maintain mobility Marjorie Carter competed in the 1952 and 1960 Olympic Games as part of a team of eight females, and has now bagged the top prize in a nationwide Inspirational Generation competition. Age is certainly no barrier for Majorie, a member of the British gymnastics squad at the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, and the 1960 Olympics in Rome, Italy – just missing out on medals at both. The octogenarian, who has been doing gymnastics since the age of 10, went on to have an impressive coaching career, nurturing the next generation of gymnasts and still trains three times a week – hitting the gym at 6am . “You need to keep moving. It’s so important when you get older to maintain that independence and mobility. As they say, ‘use it or you lose it’ “, says Marjorie, who can still stand on her head, perform the splits, and cartwheel. Grandmother to five, Marjorie, who li

Science based benefits of Pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they're packed full of valuable nutrients. Eating only a small amount of them can provide you with a substantial quantity of healthy fats, magnesium and zinc. Because of this, pumpkin seeds have been associated with several health benefits. These include improved heart health, prostate health and protection against certain cancers. What's more, these seeds can be easily incorporated into your diet. Here are the top 11 health benefits of pumpkin seeds that are supported by science. 1. Full of Valuable Nutrients Pumpkin seeds are the edible seeds of a pumpkin. They are also known as "pepita" — a Mexican Spanish term. Unlike the hard white seeds from a carving pumpkin, most pumpkin seeds bought from the supermarket do not have a shell. These shell-free seeds are flat and oval in shape, and have a green color. There are roughly 151 calories in an ounce (28 grams) of shel