Linda Lanre-Odumesi

 Hello friends, compliment of the season. It's going to be a new year in three days and a lot of us cannot wait especially with a new year resolution. You do not have to wait till it's Jan 1st, 2021 to effect the change you want. You can make it happen now. You need to be intentional about living.  Just like an elastic band, it remains the same way until a force acts on it and it stretches. Be ready to push, except you take that extra step and put in your best you might not see the change you want. You can even document your daily activities to be more accountable. Let's be intentional about creating that atmosphere and environment we so desire to live in. Don't be too hard on yourself if you fail at it sometimes. There is always room for improvement. Don't just do it because you want to, leave your footprints on it. Try out new things, put in your best, and most importantly Do it without Fear. See you at the top. Linda 🤗

While we are happy to be gradually free from the clutches of the Pandemic. Seems like some will be having a Lockdown Christmas.  If using a nose mask and obeying the directives of curbing the Pandemic is important, I do not understand why some still act like it doesn't matter. It's just a day to Christmas and while we will be going out, that's if your state permits to celebrate, let's don't forget we have to be responsible for our actions.  I feel like I experienced the Christmas celebration at its peak in childhood. The atmosphere doesn't feel the same. The earth is so polluted with evil and to this day I no longer want to hear the news because of the strange things that are been reported. Try and feed your thoughts with only positive things, things that are soul, body, and spirit-lifting. Don't stop being you and be around the people you care about and who care about you too. I pray that this season of Christmas brings you joy, laughter, and all the happin

 I woke up at midnight pondering on a lot of things, Nigeria most especially. I am so happy for the Americans. They wanted change and they got it, thinking ours is still some years away.  Not 1, not 2, but 3 years. We are strong, there is so much happening. Inflation, rise in poverty, failed education system, poor infrastructure, no security for lives and property, no constant supply of electricity. The list is endless.  The lives of the youth and future leaders are at stake. The academic body of universities (ASUU) has been on strike for months now, the negotiation for a more convenient payment platform has been unending. It's so shameful. Every day in this country is taking a risk. I honestly wish for change now. It's sad to watch this never-ending movie Nigeria.  I also sincerely do not understand why a leader who once failed at his duty to lead is seeking an opportunity to lead again. Maybe I will have some relief,  don't know when or how it will happen but I am hopeful

Hello friends,  it's been a while here and it feels like I have been off for too long, My apologies.  A lot has happened in Nigeria and the world at large. Firstly the Pandemic and a day Nigerians will never forget, ' October 20th, 2020. #lekkimasaccre  That should be a day set aside to honour those we lost. The brave ones who stood their ground and would never shift fighting for a better Nigeria for those born and unborn. How would I speak of this day without talking about Dj switch. I am in awe of how brave she was. Even in the heat of the shootings and her own life at stake. She wouldn't bend and aired the whole event using her Instagram life. May the souls of all we lost rest in peace. Are you feeling the harmattan already? It's going to be my favorite time of the year soon. Who else is excited about Christmas? I will try to keep you updated and do a random post daily in December. Life has been happening and I have been so busy. I think the award of best mum should

 It's a new dawn. Another year of hope.  Another independence. It's Nigeria's 60th independence anniversary. We aren't close to where we want to be. We long for the day we will be there. Free from corruption and a failed system. We cannot pretend everything is fine when it's not. It might be for you but is it for Nigerians? There are issues that needs solutions. We can not continue to suffer and smile. Are we really independent after the independence. It seems like there are 2 kinds of people in this country. The independent and the dependent.The independent "those who are in power" the high and mighty. The dependent " the masses" the vulnerable. Today isn't a day worth celebrating as a country but as an individual celebrate because you are alive after so many hiccups especially killings of innocent lives. You are alive! If a man is 60 years old. He would probably have grand children and should at least have an inheritance for his children. I

 Zee World This is Fate 2 October Teasers 2020 Thursday 1 October 2020 Episode 119 Monu and his friends devise a plan to loot the hall. On Karan’s insistence, Preeta accompanies him during the pre-wedding rituals. Rishabh tries to call the police but the goons see him. Prithvi flees to find a hideout for himself. Friday 2 October 2020 Episode 120 Prithvi wears the robber’s mask and the other robbers mistake him for their leader.  The robbers break into Mahira’s room and drag her, Dadi and Rakhi out. The real leader of the robbers somehow manages to escape. Saturday 3 October 2020 Episode 121 Janki fails at her attempt to save the guests from the robbers. One of the thieves comes says that he has seen the love Karan and Preeta have for each other. Later, the police reaches the hall. Sunday 4 October 2020 Episode 122 Rakhi later apologises to Preeta for being unable to help her get justice. Mahira feels hurt listening to this conversation. A furious Sherlyn spills oil on the floor to tak

Hello friends, hope you are doing great? Today I will be sharing my puff puff recipe with you.  After about 2 failed puff puff recipe, I finally got it. Making puff-puff of one of the sweetest things. It's a great snack and a little dough when put into oil puffs up. I guess that's where the name came from. There isn't a complete party without small chops and what's small chops without puff puff?  For this recipe you will need: 1 1/2 cup of flour 1/4 cup milk 1 cup of warm water 1 tbsp instant yeast 4 tbsp sugar. Procedure: * Add the flour into a mixing bowl *  the milk, yeast, and sugar into the same mixing bowl. * Mix using a whisk to properly combine all ingredients together. * Add the warm water and mix till it's well combined. * Cover using a cling film and set aside in a warm place till the dough doubles in size. * After about an hour, remove the cling film and mix using a wooden ladle.  * Put a pot on heat and add the vegetable oil. * When hot, scoop the dough

Hello friends, It's been a while and a lot has been going on. I have missed being here and I am so happy that you take out time to read my post. I have wanted to share this Recipe with you for a while now, but I am so happy it is finally here . The love for Banana Bread in my house is huge I am sure you would love it too.  For this recipe, you will need: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 4  ripe Bananas 1 large egg 1/3 cup butter 1 tsp baking soda. The first thing to do is to mash the ripe bananas. Next, add butter to a mixing bowl and add 1/2 a cup of brown sugar to it. Mix till you have a smooth fluffy texture.  Add an egg and mix to ensure it combines properly. This can also be mixed by hand. Add milk and mix to combine evenly. I added the flour and baking powder using a sieve to the mixture. Mix to ensure it combines properly, and now the last part is to add the mashed bananas to the mixture and combine using a spatula. When this is done, pour batter into an already greased pan a

Hello friends, it's been a while here, and I decided to put up a random post. How have you all been dealing with the increase in the numbers of cases on a daily basis, scary right!  I saw a post yesterday on Instablog  and decided to put it up here. All you doubting the corona virus is real and it isn't a scam. Like seriously! would you get serious already. This thing is real.... As seen on instablog: It is important you know the virus is real and everyone should take precautions for your own good.      The last few days has been filled with a lot of tears and tributes. Former miss lux, who was married to the general overseer of Trinity House church " Pastor Ituah Ighodalo" passed unto glory. It was really a sad one. I  do not know her personally but she is someone I have admired from afar. She impacted so many and I truly pray God strengthens and comfort the family she left behind. The beautiful Mrs. Ighodalo was the reason so many homes are blessed with babies today

Gizdodo is an all-time favorite, this meal is so delicious and from the name, you already have a good guess that this delicacy is made up of two major ingredients Gizzard and Plantain. It is served as an appetizer in most parties or a side dish. It is easy to make. when I have this on the menu at home, the whole family is excited 😁. For this recipe, you will need Gizzard Plantain Green bell pepper Vegetable oil Red bell pepper Tomatoes Salt Spice Seasoning cubes The first thing to do is prep your ingredients. Prepping your ingredients is very important, this will help save time and avoid stress. Chopping vegetables is something that shouldn't be done in a hurry, that's if you want finely chopped vegetables. It's important to chop the green pepper, red bell pepper, onions, and pepper into medium dice. Also, cut the plantain into medium dice. Ensure you wash your gizzards and rinse, then put your pot on medium heat. Add the washed gizzard, add the seasoning, salt, and season

In every challenge, there lies a golden opportunity. The question now is how do l unlock an opportunity in the midst of a challenge. Problems are inevitable, be it a loss of job, sickness, or what have you, but instead of dwelling on the negativity think of opportunities. Rather than see problems as burdensome see them as opportunities, this will open you up to endless possibilities. The following tips will enable you to reframe challenges into opportunities. Problems are inevitable: As long as you live, there will be issues. A good example is the Pandemic, no one thought 2020 would come with social distancing, so much death, nose masking, and the likes, It is what it is. The earlier you embrace problems as part of life, the better it is. Avoid reacting on impulse: If you must reframe challenges into opportunities you must avoid reactions on impulse. A good example of this is when you are going for a crucial meeting and suddenly develop a flat tire. Prevent yourself from forming immedi

Banana is a delicious fruit packed with fiber. Mango is also a fruit filled with so many amazing benefits. If you are trying to lose some weight and was wondering if having some mango is a good idea. I would advise you to take the bull by the horn. This recipe is exclusive to me and I am very happy to finally share this with you. Be reminded I recently started a YouTube channel and need your support. So if you haven't already subscribed to the channel please click on the link below to watch the video and please do not forget to click the subscribe button. https://youtu.be/EhD-cC9r6hI For this recipe you need: 6-7 Ripe Bananas 2-3 small mangoes Some tiger nut milk Unsweetened yogurt Vanilla essence  Ice cream toppings of your choice. 1. Chop the bananas and keep in an airtight container, allow this to sit in the freezer till it's very cold or frozen.  2. Also, wash the mangoes. Peel off mango coat and chop. Allow this to sit in the freezer till it's very cold or frozen. 3. I

Hello friends, today is a beautiful day, actually my birthday and I will be sharing a video of how to make crunchy Akara balls. Please subscribe if you aren't subscribed my channel and click the link to watch. https://youtu.be/03A6b8n8t88 Linda❤

Hello friends, trust you are good. Thinking about the perfect breakfast idea for the family. The Oat Coconut Banana Pancake is a healthy choice and also very tasty. I recently made this for my family, and they loved it. The recipe for this Oat Coconut Banana Pancake is affordable and easily accessible. The ingredients are: All-purpose flour (1 cup) Finely Blended Oat (1/2 cup) Coconut flour (1/4 cup) Baking powder (1/2 tbs) Sugar (1 tbs) Vegetable oil (1tbs) Eggs (2 eggs) Vanilla essence (1tsp) 4 ripe bananas A glass of milk  How is the Oat Coconut Banana Pancake made? Get a sieve and a bowl, add a cup of the all-purpose flour into the sieve, ensure it sifts through. This will ensure it evenly combines with other ingredients. Add 1/2 tbs of baking powder and allow it sifts through too. Add 1/2 cup of the finely Blended Oat and also 1/4 of the coconut flour into the bowl. Add a tbs of sugar Mix together using a whisk and set the dry ingredients aside. Using a fork or a masher, mash the

Hello friends, hope you are staying safe and ensuring safety measures.  I know you all are familiar with Fried Plantain and Egg sauce, but have you thought about adding some greens to your egg sauce. Well, If you haven’t, let me introduce you to my latest addiction.  Whenever I add some Ugwu (pumpkin leaves) to egg sauce, it makes it taste even better. So today I will be sharing this recipe with you.  From the name, you already know Plantains, Eggs and Ugwu are part of the ingredients. We will also need some vegetable oil, curry, thyme, seasoning cubes, salt to taste, some pepper, tomatoes and onions. To get a proper illustration of how this delicious meal was made. Kindly click on the link below. https://youtu.be/GsoKm4Od1w4 Linda❤️ Ps: Please subscribe to my YouTube channel 🙏

The Dalgona coffee originated from South Korea and India and it became a trend as a result of stay at home directives to curb the spread of Covid-19. I eventually decided to give it a try and I loved it. If you are a coffee lover, then there is no doubt you would love this too. It's easy to make and  taste so good. Ingredients needed for this are: Sugar Hot Water Black Coffee (Nescafe) A cup of warm/ cold milk Tools needed are: A whisk A measuring spoon A bowl The Dalgona coffee is made by adding an equal proportion of sugar, water and black coffee. Using a proportion of 4 tablespoon (tbs), I added 4 tbs of Sugar : 4 tbs of Hot water: 4 tbs of black coffee into a bowl. The next to do is to whisk. Using your whisk you mix all 3 ingredients till you get a fluffy thick mixture. Once this is achieved, you get a glass of cold/warm milk and using a spoon scoop out some of your coffee into the cup, and that it is. Enjoy your Dalgona coffee. I have a video up on my channel that illustrates

It happened years ago. It was the most scary experience ever. Don't ever think God isn't present, He always is and there is no one who would understand you better than HE does, remember He is the omnipresent. I was just a young girl and seeking admission to the university, actually the university of Ibadan was my choice at the time. But I was offered another course instead. It wasn't one of my best days. I got to meet people that were suppose to be course mates, but thought of not being offered your choice course and having to wait an extra year wasn't the best feeling. Instead of sitting home and doing nothing, I decided to pursue a pre-degree in Lasu ( Lagos state university). I didn't like the Idea of having to go to the university from my home daily. I was bored with staying home. Don't blame me though, I haven't left my parents since I was a child, I just wanted an experience of being Independent. So, I got admitted into Lasu and started a predegree pro

The Nigerian fried rice recipe is a staple for most parties and it just makes you want to keep eating rice. With this recipe I ma about to share, be sure your fried rice won't the same way again. You will feel the crunchy veggies when eating this meal. Ingredients are: Rice vegetable oil Onions Spring onions Green pepper Pepper Carrot Sweet corn Green peas Green beans Sausage/liver ( this depends on which is available) Chicken stock Curry Thyme Seasoning cubes Preparation: Wash and Parboil the rice just for few minutes.  Drain the rice and add your chicken stock to the rice, spice your rice with your curry and thyme. The curry should be enough to bring out that color in your rice. Add salt, some seasoning cubes and water enough to cook rice. Allow Rice to cook till it's soft enough to eat. Keep aside. Wash and neatly chop your vegetables and keep aside too. Wash and boil your liver till it is well cooked.  Put your fry pan or none s

Getting enough water everyday is important for your health and well being. Drinking enough water can't be overemphasized especially because of its numerous health benefits. If you don't consume just enough water. The following health benefits will make you start drinking. 1. Water maintains healthy digestion: Water is a key component of digestion and ensures the proper absorption of nutrients. Water also keeps food moving through the intestines. If you don’t have enough water in your body, water is reabsorbed from the colon, leading to hard stools and constipation.  2. It aids weight loss: Drinking water is great for weight loss. It increases the number of calories you burn, which is known as resting energy expenditure. Water consumption also boosts metabolism. 3. It promotes proper kidney function. Water helps the kidney get rid of unwanted waste from the body. 4. It promotes healthy skin. It helps keep the skin hydrated and improve capillary blood flow

Although the lockdown will be relaxed in few days, the economy isn't fully operational yet. So what's next? A good question right! yes, it's for you reading. Yes, you! Now you no longer need someone to tell you to take all the necessary safety precautions. If you must work and beat the virus to it then you have to. So many people are so looking forward to may 4th, but the truth is so many people are asymptomatic and don't know if they have the virus. So no matter how close you are to someone you can only vouch for yourself because you can never tell all the places visited. Hence stay safe for yourself and your loved ones. For others who aren't sure when the economy will be fully operational, you can't just sit idle. That gadget(phone) which you use in being so active on social media is an amazing tool for learning. Tech has made learning so easy. Why don't you learn something new and become a pro while waiting? There is so much you can learn from Go

Hello friends, trust you are fine. I have a new video on my YouTube channel of how I make spaghetti, I call this my special spaghetti recipe. Of course I know you have been making spaghetti but this recipe will change your taste bud for spaghetti forever. https://youtu.be/NZx2MjHvNWA Please send a feedback after trying this out. Lest I forget, happy Sunday and enjoy the rest of the day. Linda❤

Hello friends, trust you are good. It's been a long stay at home period and just like a bird waiting to get it's freedom so as to explore,we are earnestly hoping and praying that this nightmare will come to an end soon. It's just the first quarter of the year and there is so much happening in the world already. With all of the stories and news about the pandemic COVID-19, so many people have fallen into depression. Thought of having to stay at home during this period without an Income has been the most challenging, others have been relieved of their jobs making the situation even more unbearable. Some others do not care about the existence of the virus and would rather go out in search of their daily bread than having to bother about the spread of the virus. The truth is inasmuch as we struggle to fathom how this virus has crippled the economy of a lot of nations, and the world's beginning to look like a shadow of itself. We should equally understand the importanc

So I woke up this morning wondering what to prepare for the family for breakfast, and I quickly came up with a beautiful idea to make this simple Veggie white rice with gizzard-snail sauce. Ingredients needed are: Rice Carrot Pumpkin leaves (Ugu) Tomatoes Habanero Pepper (Atarodo) Red bell pepper (tatashe) Onions Garlic Vegetable Oil Snails Gizzards Eggs Seasoning cubes Curry Thyme Coriander Spice Salt Cucumber Tools needed are: Hand blender Pots  Spoon Serving plate How to make Veggie White rice with gizzard-snail sauce: The first thing to do is finely chop your carrot and pumpkin leaves into tiny bits. Also, chop your onions and garlic and also set it aside. After doing that,  Use a hand blender to blend the tomatoes, pepper, and tatashe together to be set aside too. The next thing to do is to boil your eggs when ready, drain out hot water and pour room temperature water into a bowl with your eggs, hold on for few minutes before rem

Hello everyone, hope you all are safe? May God continue to protect us all and heal our land. Today I will be showing you how to make akara (Bean cake). From the name, you already know beans is a staple for making Akara, there are different methods for different people but with these steps that I will be showing you, you can never go wrong. Ingredients you need for making Akara: 1 cup of Brown Beans 1  big habanero pepper (atarodo) 1 medium onions Salt to taste Vegetable oil  Seasoning cubes  Kitchen tools/ things needed: : Electric Blender Bowl Spoon for stirring Frying spoon Fry pan Serving plateh What's the next step? The first thing to do is to pour the beans into a bowl, pour water into the bowl of beans and allow it soak a little, wait until you can easily remove the beans coat, then wash until you can peel all the beans coat and your brown beans becomes white. This means your beans is ready to be blended. The next thing to do is to put your

Hello everyone, How are you all holding up? My prayers are with everyone, especially those who have been troubled by robbery attacks in Lagos Mainland recently. May God continue to protect us. Amen Today is a recipe day and I will be sharing with you how I made this nutritious banana and grape Smoothie. The video is available below. Kindly subscribe and I would love to read your comments. Do stay safe Linda ❤

Hello, good to be here again, trust you all are adhering to the safety directives from the government. Below are E-learning sites that can help boost your child/children's intellectual skills while studying at home during the COVID-19 lockdown. http://www.bbcbitesize.co.uk Bbc bitesize is a site that enhances your child's reading, it also consists of comprehension passages from 1st grade to 6th grade. Hence, while staying home your child/children can also improve their reading skills. http://www.mathszone.co.uk In maths zone, there are so many interactive primary maths resources organized into topics. You can also access over 100 tablet-friendly maths exercises for primary education. http://www.khanacademy.com To enjoy free resources to keep every child learning, you should click on the link above. The thing about khan academy is that teachers can also be empowered to support the entire classroom. Learning is a continuous process and khan academy helps bui

This is yet another single from Abiola titled "Shetemi". Abiola is an RnB artist. If you love and appreciate good  music, then you will love this. Artist: Abiola Genre: RnB Produced by: Exceptional beats Kindly support by downloading and sharing good content with friends. For iPhone users here is a link to download this song:👇 https://abiola.fanlink.to/Shetemi For Androids users here is a link to download " Shetemi" below https://audiomack.com/song/abiola-298/shetemi Can't wait to hear what you think about this. Kindly drop your comment and please subscribe to the blog to be the first to get notified when there is a new blog post. Sending love to you. Stay calm, we will overcome. Linda❤

Hello beautiful people, just as I stated in my previous post there isn't any need to panic. All we need do is adhere to the safe measures in preventing the virus, which was stated in my previous post. If you are yet to see it please do. Here's the link below: https://lindaodumesi.blogspot.com/2020/03/covid-19-what-you-need-to-know-and-what.html amidst it all, we need to be productive. I know some organisations have resulted to working from home to contain the spread of the corona virus. Here's how we can still be productive amidst it all Its important you acknowledge God by saying your prayers once you are up. I know sometimes we can get too clingy to our phones but if you must be productive you can't sideline God you must consciously and genuinely include him in your plans. We all know that going to the gym is a no-no, right! But that shouldn't ruin your fitness plan. You can still exercise at home and burn some calories. Recently I started using this