Clever Girl Finance Review

I found out about Clever Girl Finance a couple of years ago - maybe three actually. I was pleasantly surprised to find a website/blog run by a Nigerian lady just like me, breaking down personal finance topics in ways that were easy, manageable and fun to read. I started sharing some of her posts in my Lovely Links, as I wanted to share the wealth (pun intended).

My Two Dream Summer Destinations

Hey y'all,

It's been a while. So much has happened but I haven't forgotten you guys, and I still owe you the final parts of my Traveling with A Baby series (Part 1, Part 2). I will get to them, I promise! Speaking of Travel, I'd like to share my Dream Summer Destinations with you. I was chatting with an old friend yesterday, who's currently visiting a city that's on my Travel Bucket List - Rome! As a matter of fact,  my dream Summer Destinations are in Europe!

Summer's a great time to travel to Europe, mostly because that's when the weather is most friendly - that's very important to me. Of course, it might be tough to find cheap flights during the summer, but it certainly isn't impossible. We've been able to travel in the past while randomly browsing for summer sales, like when we visited England and Scotland two years ago.

Italy
I've been to Italy once before. But I was a little infant, so of course, I don't remember anything about it. But there's just something that fascinates me about Italy. Did you know I studied Italian for a year in college? Unfortunately, the language didn't stick, but I still know a few phrases here and there. Rome is one of the biggest draws for tourists in Italy. I certainly want to visit some day, and take in all the beautiful sights and architecture, like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But what I'd really like to do when I visit Italy, is go to a smaller city, like Bergamo or Veneto, that still hold all the charm of Italy, but with much fewer tourists.

Spain
Spain is yet another country that I visited with my parents as a baby, and would like to see today with my own baby. Speaking of Cocoa, she just turned 1 a couple of weeks ago! Anyways, Spanish is another language I am fascinated by, and I also took a year of Spanish too. And nope, I can't speak it either. I need to relearn all these languages. If I'm being honest, one of the reasons why Spain is attractive to me is their music, Paso Doble dance, and Antonio Banderas!!! Speaking of Antonio, I watched him portray Pablo Picasso in the National Geographic series, Genius. Again, I'd really like to see the stunning architecture - very popular with tourists is the Sagrada Familia.

So these are my dream vacays for any summer. Of course, yours may be different. You can always do the usual thing and find cheap flights from Lagos to London, or hop on a flight from Lagos to Dubai like Cakes and I did in 2014 (see part 1, part 2 and part 3 here).

What's your one dream destination for the summer?

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So In Love With JORD!

About 3 years ago, I put up a post on the 5 Love Languages. Cakes and I, in preparation for our upcoming marriage, took the assessment separately. The first time I took the assessment (4 years ago), my primary love language was Physical Touch, with Quality Time and Receiving Gifts close behind. Since then, I've taken the assessment twice, and both times, Receiving Gifts has been my primary love language, with Quality Time and Physical Touch tied in second place. When I really think about it, I particularly enjoy when Cakes gives me well thought-out gifts, and spends time with me, even if we're just lying in bed, legs intertwined and doing nothing in particular.

Learn How To Sew And Start A Profitable Side Hustle

Have you ever thought about taking up sewing for yourself? Maybe you've been burned badly by tailors, like I certainly have.  Or maybe you're tired of spending a lot of money. You might even have design ideas in your head, but don't know how to turn them into reality. Or you're looking for an extra source of income but don't have time to take sewing classes?

If any of the above resonates with you, then we have the best solution for YOU.

ONLINE SEWING COURSES. That's right.

Moby Impressionz Makeup Studio NOW OPEN

Moby Impressionz make-up studio is now open and running!  Everything make-up is available just for you and to your taste.

Our services include;

• Bridal/Bridal Party Make-up
• Instant Makeovers
• Regular/Daily Natural Make-up
• Gele Tying
• Traditional Make-up
• Movie/Cinema Make-up

We also have regular classes and training in make-up artistry, helping interested persons become professional make-up artists.

Visit us at No. 1 Fadeyi Street (beside Holy Trinity Hospital), off Awolowo road, Ikeja.

For enquiries: Call +234-8087646638 or +234-7011209592. You can also email moby.amusu@gmail.com or follow on Instagram @mz_moby

Nigerian and Natural Tag

I ran across another tag on Youtube, called the Nigerian and Natural tag. It was created by Nappyfu and Klassy Kinks.

The tag contains the following questions:

1. What is your full Nigerian name?
2. When was your first relaxer?
3. How did you wear your hair in elementary school?
4. When did you go natural and why?
5. What were your parents' reactions when you went natural?
6. Which 1 product would you bring if you were to spend 1 month in Nigeria?
7. Palm oil or Coconut oil?
8. Do you use any products from Nigeria?
9. Food favorites: egusi vs. okra soup, rice and stew vs jollof rice, puff puff vs chin chin, suya vs stockfish?
10. What's the state of natural hair amongst Nigerians?

SPONSORED POST: Learn Personal Makeup and Gele Skills with CHLOE'S MAKEOVER

Hey hey hey! I've got a great deal for makeup enthusiasts, and people like me who wish to UP (or should I say start) their makeup game. Like someone commented on my IG page a few weeks ago, these days, people are more willing to take you seriously when you look well put-together - and yup, that includes makeup. Makeup should ENHANCE our look, and I'm glad Chloe includes Everyday Makeup vs. Party Makeup tutorials in her class. So, take a look at this amazing deal, book a spot, and come and show off your skills to me :D

Hi Dolls,

Back by Popular Demand!!!!

Chloe's Makeover Presents A 1- Day Intensive Training on Makeup and Gele Tying.

Have you ever wondered how to apply flawless makeup like a pro? Do you still struggle with your gele? Not sure what makeup products to keep or bin? Don't worry anymore! Register for our hands-on training and acquire all the skills you need to know about personal makeup application and gele tying. All classes are privately taught with not more than 2 students in each class to guarantee maximum focus and learning. Our classes now include Saturdays to cater for those who have very busy weekday schedules.

What you will learn:

• Skin Prepping
• Everyday Makeup
• Party Makeup
• Fixing Lashes
• Eyebrow Grooming
• Tools & Products for Makeup
• Gele Tying Techniques

Please note: This training is strictly for personal use. 

FEE: ONLY N10,000

Classes have already started and will end Friday, 26th July 2015

Training starts each day at 10AM prompt at Chloe's Makeover Studio, in Surulere, Lagos.

You get to choose any day which is most suitable for you, but spaces would be confirmed when payment is made. To book a space or for more information please call 08085966225 or send an email to chloesmakeover@gmail.com

Students are expected to come along with their makeup and at least 1 gele to practice with, but will have access to more products to use in the studio. And every participant goes home with a free makeup product!!!

So what are you waiting for? Register now as it promises to be fun and worth your while.

I can't wait to meet you all...

xoxo
Chloe.

GIVEAWAY - Nuella Michaels

I've been promising a Giveaway for about a week now, and it's FINALLY HERE! Not only is it here, but I shall be giving away 4 (FOUR) ITEMS!!!! This giveaway comes courtesy of Nuella Michaels, which is an online jewelry, accessories and beauty store. I was actually contacted by them, and they said they wanted to send me a gift. Well, not only was I sent a few gift items, they also sent gift packages to give to my followers!!! I really wasn't expecting much, so I have to say a huge THANK YOU to them.

They didn't even ask for any terms for the giveaway, so I've decided to choose 1 winner each on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and here. Rules will be given below the photos of what was sent to me.

Nuella Michaels stocks costume jewelry, skincare, beauty products, and more. They are really affordable, with prices starting from just N600!!! They are currently having a promo where if you order before February 28th, you'll get a free gift with your order (terms and conditions apply). You can visit their website, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; or call them at +2348026260999.

BLACK & GOLD EVENTS: COUPLES WEEKEND ESCAPE

Hiya!

If you don't know that Valentine's Day is around the corner, then you must be living under a rock. A very big one. Not the diamond kind of rock either - although now's a good time for diamonds :p If you've been reading this blog for a little while, it shouldn't be a surprise to you that Valentine's Day is one of my favorite "holidays." In fact, left to me, it should be an actual holiday. But it's on a Saturday this year, thankfully, and BLACK & GOLD EVENTS is offering several packages to couples every single weekend in February and March.

Their romantic weekend getaway packages include stays in Lagos or Calabar; African escapes to Accra, Zanzibar or Cape Town (which are on my Travel List); or intercontinental rendezvous in London or Dubai!

Picture this: you, your lover, champagne, massages, gifts, romantic dinners, cooped up in a luxurious hotel room/resort for the weekend. You can even go on a mini tour of whichever city you choose - or decide not to leave your hotel room, for erm, BAKING delights *wink*

If you haven't made plans for Valentine's Day, this is a quick and easy solution to get your romance on! Check out one of their many sample packages below...

*SAMPLE PLATINUM PACKAGE*

     Executive Chauffeur Pick up and Drop off in Airport.

     Trip to exclusive resort in Dubai, Zanzibar, Cape Town OR London, UK. 

     Champagne, Chocolates & Bouquet of Roses on arrival.

     Luxury Valentine’s gift hamper for couple.

     Invigorating Spa Session for two.

     Manicure & Pedicure session for two.

     Makeover session for the lady.

     Romantic dinner for two.

     Exclusive tour of the city.

     BONUS: Free Proposal Consulting & Management

Oooh, and guess what? The first 3 couples that make a reservation will get a COMPLIMENTARY BOUDOIR photo shoot with BLACK & GOLD BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY. Doing a tasteful, sultry photo shoot is something that I put on my 30 List - don't worry, after I lose this weight, Cakes might be getting a sexy present (hides face).

Anyways, if you and your honey have a free weekend between now and the end of March, contact BLACK & GOLD EVENTS for more information at:

PHONE: 08034804955, 09095610617
EMAIL: cweonline2015@gmail.com, blackandgoldonline@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Couplesweekendescape
TWITTER: @cweonline

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Nigeria's premiere online company review website, ReviewNaija (RN), is back with their annual giveaway. The rules are simple. Like their page on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and send in a review of any Nigerian organization of your choice. Ten reviews would be chosen by the RN team, and then readers would get to pick the top 5 reviews via an online voting system.

The author(s) of the 5 reviews with the highest votes win data ranging from 2-10GB on ANY network in Nigeria!

Pretty easy right? Continue to read more

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