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How To Prepare For Christmas!

Few weeks from now is Christmas! Yaas!!! I am so excited and yet to decorate my house. I have been so busy with studies and school examinations. I am so thrilled. Most shops in The Netherlands and in United kingdom has amazing presents for Christmas, I usually buy my presents from Media art in Holland, Bol.com, Sephora, River island, H&M, Douglas, Ici Parijs, Omoda and Open32 shop in Goes The Netherlands. My favourite food for Christmas is rice, chicken or turkey. Christmas is an amazing time to spend quality time and sharing presents with your loved ones. I am so excited for wonderful December, my second son had his birthday this month and also a good friend of mine. Happy birthday to you all celebrating this month. Make sure you take good care of yourself this wonderful time of the year! Christmas period is not only the time to merry, but also time to hit the gym and eat a little healthier.

This post was suggested by a friend of mine, thank you so much! I do love to hear from you your favourite activities during the Christmas period!]

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December 17, 2017 by Ekene Patience

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Top 5 Energy Suppliers In The Netherlands!

Hi angels, I hope you all are doing great. Have you been wondering which energy supplier you need for your home that is very affordable and reliable with great customer service, I have great news for you. These are my best top 5 Energy supplier in Holland. This blog post is especially for internationals living in the Netherlands and not so familiar with all the awesome energy suppliers in Holland.

Eneco is very famous in The Netherlands especially in Rotterdam. While I was studying at In Holland university, during my second year, I wrote a project with my team members, we had to compare and contrast the energy suppliers in Holland. Eneco is very famous nd most preferred in Rotterdam. Majority of the rotterdamers use Eneco. There is as gadget Eneco gives out for free to their cusyomers woth over two hubdred euros called Toon. Eneco offers the gadget for free.

Eneco has a top notch customer service and make use of wind energy. In The Netherlands wind energy is more famous. In Nigeria, many homes use fuel, diesel and gas as energy supply commonly used for generators which does pollute the air. Wind energy does not cause air pollution. Other great energy supplier in Holland are Nuon, Delta, Essent, Eon and ene- gie.

I hope you are inspired. I do love to learn from you which energy supplier you use for your gas, electricity and water and the reason behind your choice.

Stay fabulous.
I love you.
Xoxo

Ekene Patience

December 16, 2017 by Ekene Patience

BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

Work Wear!

HELLLLO 🙂 I hope everyone had a great week!!Since the weather has been much colder this year, and I can no longer rock my favourite summer outfits, which is more comfortable and practical. I love putting fun, uniqueness to my winter outfits when I have time, but I also love having a staple look each season that I can rely on when I don’t have the time to get creative.

Most of my friends in Nigeria has been asking me to buy items from Europe such as clothes, shoes. Perfumes, makeup and supply, If I had the money, I would love to start merchandising immediately! I guess I have to start saving seriously! There is high demand for European fashion in Africa. Recently, I discovered a site in The UK called everything5pounds and wish, it’s amazing! The web shop has male and female items

I hope you’re all having a great day!

Thank you so much for reading!

Xoxo

Ekene Patience

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December 13, 2017 by Ekene Patience

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Fun Tips!!!

Hello my amazing friends! I hope you all are doing well. Please make sure you dress up properly before leaving your home so that you can avoid freezing, it is absolutely cold these days. Today, am so thrilled to share with you amazing tips on how to feel better, less lonely especially if you are living alone. During my studies at Rotterdam University, I learnt from my colleague whom was writing a thesis on Loneliness experienced by the elderly and it’s management. Well I learnt a lot from him, because he shared his thesis work with me.

See below some cool tips on how you can feel less lonely, especially if you are single, in school far away from your friends and family or an elderly. Here we go!!

Read a lot, books helps you to keep your mind occupied, read awesome novels, books etc
Watch Nollywood movies ( Nigerian movies) or Hollywood movies, there are a lot of movies these days on YouTube. You would love them.
If you are an elderly, call your family often or have them call you. You can video call on WhatsApp or skype.
Go for a walk!
Indulge in a hobby such as cooking writing, jogging, photography singing, makeup
Develop good relationship with your neighbours and make new friends, so you can visit them and chat.
Adopt a child or a pet.
Travel! Rent a hotel or Airbnb room somewhere in the world, hop in the plane and fly away!!!

I hope these tips where helpful! Please do share with me how you manage loneliness, I do love to hear from you. Please do share this article to inspire others too!

I love you so much.

Xoxo

Ekene Patience

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December 11, 2017 by Ekene Patience

LIFESTYLE

Pros And Cons Of Living In The Netherlands and Nigeria!

Hello sugar! Compliment of the season, I hope you all are doing fantastic!

Well , am so pleased to share with you the pros and cons of living in The Netherlands and in Nigeria. Here they are:

Pros of Living in The Netherlands

1. The Netherlands is an European country with great health care system.

2. The Netherlands, with capital Amsterdam is very famous, a great destination for many, worldwide for holidays.

3. The people are friendly.

4. There are so many varieties of delicious cheese.

5. I love riding bike, the people in Holland does too.

6. Access to the canals!

7. The economy in The Netherlands is booming and growing, due to brexit, a lot of companies are making their head office to be in The Netherlands in cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam etc….

8. Access to quality education.

Cons

1. The weather is sometimes so cold!

2. The mother language is Dutch, and not everyone can speak Dutch language. I love the Dutch language but a lot of foreigners do not have a befitting job due to the fact that they do not speak Dutch

Pros of Living in Nigeria

1. Friendly people

2. Rich in oil and culture

3. Easy access to other African countries especially the (ECOWAS) economic of the west African states

4. Access to great education, you get English as a basic language.

Cons

1. The health care is not as advanced compared to other African countries, access to healthy food such as fruits and vegetables in Europe is quite challenging. Although super market such as ShopRite in Nigeria is doing a great job.

2. Too many wild animals.

3. In some cities, its quite dangerous to walk on the street at night

Please do share with me your thought in regards to this topic.

Do enjoy the pctures below I took in Nigeria and The Netherlands

Xoxo

Ekene Patience

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December 8, 2017 by Ekene Patience

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My New Favourite Looks 2017!

Hello lovelies, I feel like like sharing with you my usual everyday outfits i wore this year, although I also wore african outfits during my photo sessions or just indoors.(Say goodbye to constant floordrobe and torturous screams of ‘I have nothing to wear!’) I like to have about four staple everyday looks each season, so I can change my outfit depending on how I’m feeling and what I’m doing that day. I think it’s important to have different go-to looks as I change quite dramatically from day to day how I want to show myself to the world. That’s the reason I love fashion. Fashion is a great way to express your self, taste, sense of style. – that’s the fun of it!

Anyway, I wanted to share with you one of my new staple looks. I buy most of my outits online from shops such as Zalando, Zara, Topshop, Asos, Nelly, Only, Mango, The Bijenorf, Next, designual.

I hope you guys are having a great day and please let me know what your go-to outfits are!

I love you.

Xoxo

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December 7, 2017 by Ekene Patience

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My Top 5 Favourite European Countries For Shopping, Studies and Holidays!

Hello beautiful! I hope you all are doing great. Listed below are my five top favourite countries in Europe! I feel so blessed to have seen beautiful countries in europe such as The Netherlands, Scotland, Spain,Greece, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Turkey, London. These countries are fabulous, but see below my top favouries.

The Netherlands is a perfect holiday destination. The people speak dutch and are very friendly.

Spain is a great for holidays too. I have been to Mallorca, it’s so beautiful there, the country has fine food and wine.

Italy is great for shopping , cities such as Milan is terrific for spending that big bucks for cloths. I have also been to Modena where Ferrari cars are made.

Germany is a very beautiful city, the people are well disciplined and correct, Always straight to the point.

Scotland especially Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow is terrific. London city is also very beautiful! Scotland also has great universities for studies.

In a nutshell, Europe is a great country! Filled with excitement and lovely cities. Visiting new cities, countries is a great way to learn new cultures, make nwe friends, become more versatile and international!

Please enjoy the pictures below of me during my trips to some of these countries mentioned above. Few years ago, I was a photo model, so I visited alot of fun places too when i had to travel for photosessions.

Thank you so much for reading.

I hope you are inspired.

xoxo

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Mallorca Spain

Utrecht Holland

Greece, Creta

Brussels, Belgium

Antwerpen, Belgium

December 6, 2017 by Ekene Patience

LIFESTYLE

5 Tips On How To Loss Weight And Avoid Weight Gain, Diabetes etc

Hello lovelies, I hope you all are well. Here are some cool tips on how to loss weight fast, reduce the chances of suffering from diabetes and obesity.

1. Stop ingesting/eating to many sweets such as snoops, sugar

2. Drink a lot of water and healthy shake ( the Peter Lamas protein shake is absolutely fabulous) you may also want to take Multi- vitamins especially vitamin D from sho nutrition (nutrients to balance you diet)

3. Avoid eating food with high oil (unsaturated fat) content, rather use coconut oil, olive oil during your cooking.

4. Cook your meal from the scratch. Use fresh vegetables as well

5.Exercise on daily basis by jogging, sit up, long/short walk.

In a nutshell, low calorie diet and healthy lifestyle would help you feel and become healthier! Practising a healthier lifestyle would help you improve your performance at work, school or in other extr curricular activities.

p.s. Christmas is coming soon, a period whereby we eat a lot, be watchful of your food intake. Do enjoy my fabulous pictures during my family visit in Nigeria below.

I hope you are inspired.

Thank you so much for reading!

I love you

Xoxo

Ekene Patience

Top – Only

Jeans – Opus

Bag – Longchamp

Hat – Only

Fried Rice, Turkey and Plaintain

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Peter Lamas Protein Shake (Benevita)

December 5, 2017 by Ekene Patience

LIFESTYLE

Happy Birthday Son!

Happy birthday my adorable loving son! You have been a great blessing to our family, I love you. You have been an amazing kid, Always so happy, kind, selfless and healthy son. I love you and your brother from the bottom of heart. I give God the glory for your life.

Both of you boys have been amazing blessed and intelligent kids!

I just want to use this opportunity to thank all my amazing friends and family members for all your love and support. I do appreciate all your support towards us.

thank you!

Gefeliciteerd lieve Timo!

Ik hou van je!

xoxo

Mama

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December 3, 2017 by Ekene Patience

BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

How To Look More Stylish And Fashionable!

Hello muffins! I hope you all are doing great.

I was inspired by my very stylish and fashionable friends to write this blog post. My friends gave me ideas to share with you all on how to look very stylish on budget. One of my very stylish girl friend i know over a decade mentioned that you do not have to have alot of money to look stylish, you just have to know how to combine the write outfits. I totally agree with her. Passion for fashion is the key and essential in order to look great. I do admire some top fashionable personalities such as Tyra banks, Naomi Campbell, Victoria Beckham. I do read some great blogger’s post such as In The frow, and beauty by Carli bel, beauty by jj .

You may search on YouTube, vogue magazine , attend fashion shows for fashion inspirations and style.

Most of all, believe in your self and know that you are unique!

I hope you are inspired.

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