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 Agriculture › Re: The Hibiscus Flower Society: Calling All Gardeners, Flower Lovers Etc by Onegai(op): 2:59pm On Jul 22, 2016 |
cococandy:Correct! |
| Family › Re: Pls I Need Help On Herbal Plant by Onegai(f): 10:11am On Jul 22, 2016 |
Try asking the mods to move this to Health section. Also, I believe there are schools which have published papers on this subject (I've seen them but cannot remember which schools). You will have to check online for them. HTH |
| Agriculture › Re: The Hibiscus Flower Society: Calling All Gardeners, Flower Lovers Etc by Onegai(op): 10:09am On Jul 22, 2016 |
cococandy:Well done! As per the Jade plant, it's a succulent so it doesn't require much humidity. So put it in an open terrarium and don't water too much. I should do a post on succulents o. We have Jade plant in Nigeria even. |
| Agriculture › Re: The Hibiscus Flower Society: Calling All Gardeners, Flower Lovers Etc by Onegai(op): 10:05am On Jul 22, 2016 |
stonecoldcafe:They have them abundantly in Lagos. There is somewhere in Ikoyi close to Falomo (right on the road) that sells pots and almost all the professional gardeners sell hanging baskets. I read up online that the brown straw in the hanging basket is actually coconut coir (the outer part of coconut). But it is cheaper to buy the small pots from Poundland (because they sell them for silly prices in Lagos). The bigger flower pots are made in Nigeria so they are cheaper. I started the thread so we could all help with supplies and stuff and ideas too. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Family › Re: Alarming Trend I Observed In Kid Channels by Onegai(f): 7:42am On Jul 22, 2016 |
Ishilove:Anytime you feel like. I think I started from 5 months, when we could sit down. You can start languages even earlier. I've even seen language books with CDs for Yoruba and Igbo for young children, which is good, but I would like to see the minor languages like Tiv, Urhobo, Itsekiri, Ibibio etc. Those are the ones disappearing. I've had to ask relatives for help to make up games using my language for Baby E and I've only being able to do my version of "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" in my language properly. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Family › Re: Alarming Trend I Observed In Kid Channels by Onegai(f): 4:00am On Jul 22, 2016 |
Rhukie:They have different titles, it doesn't quite matter. What is important is how the book is made: baby books are board books, their pages are made out of hard cardboard. So they can't be torn easily by tiny hands. I've seen them sold at SPAR (cheapest option was below N1000) and Mega Plaza and online (last option is the most expensive) but I'm going to check CMS and see if I can get some.
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| Family › Re: Alarming Trend I Observed In Kid Channels by Onegai(f): 8:04pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
An0nimus:All those cartoons you mentioned are not for under-14s. Except for Korra and a lot of people outside the U.S. complained about the ending. 1 Like |
| Family › Re: Alarming Trend I Observed In Kid Channels by Onegai(f): 8:02pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
Ishilove:If you don't force yourself to relax, if you have a heart attack and you're recovering in the hospital, you will see a news flash that Buhari has flown abroad for check up and a rest. You better stop worrying about things you cannot change and live your life.  2 Likes |
| Family › Re: Am I A Bad Person? by Onegai(f): 7:40pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
shrtermjbseeker:I think you're just a bit overwhelmed right now. You need a break. I'd make a bet that before the 3 years is up, you'll be wanting another bebe. 1 Like |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 7:24pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
rofemiguwa:Cool Down For Jesus.  5 Likes |
| Family › Re: Alarming Trend I Observed In Kid Channels by Onegai(f): 5:55pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
Ishilove:Too much t.v. is actually not good for them. I honestly don't know what happened to all the libraries around when we were growing up. There is only one left, ZODML on Awolowo road in Ikoyi (and they are very good about Children Literacy programs and organise book readings by authors, for free. They also try and start libraries in lower income areas). Buy a few books and start reading them early to your kids. Baby E's favourite book is "Peekabo Jungle" and "Rumpelstiltskin". And she's just 13 months but will flip books open and stare at it because she's used to it. It will be nice to organise a Reading/Storytime group, somewhere like Freedom Park or Muri Okunola park Just a group of parents, some books, blankets and everyone brings snacks and drinks to share. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
| Family › Re: Am I A Bad Person? by Onegai(f): 1:15pm On Jul 21, 2016*. Modified: 1:31pm On Jul 21, 2016 |
cococandy:I take cheques, tenkyiu verra mush OP, my cousin has only one child. He grew up in the village and swore that he was only having one child in his life. That child is now 33 years old. One of my exes was an only child, his father refused anymore. Heck, i met someone last year who is married and doesn't want any children at all. She has been married for 6 years now and is still confidently against having kids. All these people, they have money, not comfortable o, they have money. So lack of resources is not their issue. Don't let anyone tell you, you have a mental issue that needs help. Do you know if they are okay themselves  2 Likes |
| Family › Re: Am I A Bad Person? by Onegai(f): 10:38am On Jul 21, 2016 |
shrtermjbseeker:Awww. You know what you really need? A Mommy-and-me group. Somewhere where a few mums and their kids get together and just hang out and let their kids play and also get them off their hands for a bit. It's overwhelming having children. Emotionally and physically. Just this morning, Baby E walked into our balconey-garden, grabbed a sponge I use to clean dirt and started eating it happily. See me panicking about germs and toxicity and googling "baby ate garden soil", whilst shrieking. Then I told myself "I ate carpet grass (because my stvpid brothers threw me facedown in it) and I turned out okay". And calmed down. It's good that you're worried you're not going to be a good mum. That shows you are, because you understand the enormity of the situation, rather than being glib about it. Do you have someone who can watch your son for a bit? So you can at least sit down for one hour and have nothing to do with him. It helps. Feel free to dump him in your husband as well. Nothing bonds more than you and he doing a wailing competition about who hasn't slept because of the child. Seriously, Himself swiftly counters with "I didn't sleep well either" everytime I moan about lack of sleep. No matter if I swear I heard him snore that night Don't fret when mealtimes are a nightmare and bedtimes are war zones. You're learning valuable skills like Patience, Cunning and Intelligent Reasoning and Bargaining. All of which are excellent to use on adults Children don't need money to be happy, they need your love and support. They don't need to go to fancy creches but will love spending time reading their storybook with you. And yes they will learn. There are so many resources online to help you give your child the best. So what if they don't learn how to swim at Ikoyi club, there's a pool at Alaka and it is still the same swimming they will learn there. You dig? If you like, put up a flyer in your church and say you want to form a mummy and me group with 5 mums and you guys will meet up somewhere outside (Lagos is bereft of public spaces but there are some parks around. Where are you located?). So you guys can talk together and not feel so crazy and exhausted and no-one needs to cook and clean up after (that's why it's in public). And you truly feel afterwards that you still don't want kids, get off NAIRALAND and tell your husband gently. You two will work it out. Okay? You're going to be just fine! 6 Likes 1 Share |
| Agriculture › Re: The Hibiscus Flower Society: Calling All Gardeners, Flower Lovers Etc by Onegai(op): 9:28am On Jul 21, 2016 |
I totally forgot to update you guys about my Spring Onions: I transferred them to old empty cans (the bottles took up space I didn't have on my small balconey) and I've been harvesting them. Fresh grown Spring Onions from my balconey. They need sunlight but not directly so they don't scorch. I use them in sauces and eggs for Baby E. I replant the roots afterwards (put them to stand in a bowl of water for a few days so that the roots grow). I just grabbed a few this morning for lunch and dinner. I'm going to try a few more vegetables. Babythug, rhukie, Touchmeder 3 Likes
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| Family › Re: Alarming Trend I Observed In Kid Channels by Onegai(f): 9:03am On Jul 21, 2016 |
Ishilove:I refuse to click on those links, so thanks for taking one for the team  don't blame Nickolodeon, blame Africa and Nigeria for not producing their own Children's t.v. content or not insisting on telling MNET not to broadcast it. Nick doesn't try that in Saudi Arabia or any country who enforces their laws. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 10:15am On Jul 20, 2016 |
Zionx, so sorry for your loss. You have to be strong for your child but depend on every one around you and take comfort from them. Your husband is a hero. 1 Like |
| Education › Re: Unclad Gbagi Dance In A School Gives A Parent Concern by Onegai(f): 7:26pm On Jul 19, 2016 |
The only issue here is that the performance was for a school. Then the males could have worn shorts in the same colour as the loinclothe. Because of the schoolkids. But for any other venue, if it is culturally appropriate, then wear the loincloth. In other cultures, they respect the authenticity of the outfit over the appropriateness, though their outfits may not be as extreme as this. 1 Like |
| Food › Re: See What I Saw In A Tin Tomato! We Just Need To Be Careful by Onegai(f): 6:34pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
Buy fresh. That money you think you are saving, you will pay for it later with your health. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 5:49pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
imurboss:Yes, Spar. At Mega Plaza, there is a grocery store attached to it and you will always have the soaps there. I usually get it in bulk so I don't have to go often. The body wash, I've bought it at Ebeano supermarket in Lekki 1. I don't know why it's not so easy to find. It may be in Balogun but I've never checked. HTH. |
| Family › Re: How Can I Help by Onegai(f): 10:00am On Jul 18, 2016 |
Adaobi12, firstly, welldone for everything you've done so far. It's very commendable and I wish Nigeria had more people like you. Now, this is a tricky case. What state are you in currently? Because Lagos state has the most active Welfare programs, maybe followed by Ogun state. Before you go to them, try and find out more about the Father. Can he afford to hire a maid? If he can, please call him and diplomatically bring up the fact that he's not doing a great job caring for the boys and it's affecting their schooling. Remember, you don't have the backing of the Headmistress, so this may not carry the same weight. If he challenges you, explain to him that you teach the boy and care for his welfare rather than someone who has to run a school at a profit and cannot know all the students (see how I didn't directly mention the HM but we know that you're speaking about her). Now, I don't know the human being that will keep me away from my child. Because I know my rights and I'm not afraid of a fight and I have a "squad". But however, several women don't have that luxury. The Mother doesn't realise she can take the Father to court and get custody if she can prove child neglect. The Mother doesn't realise at that age, short of being a drug addict, she's the better caregiver than the man. And her family doesn't care enough to come and battle this man, they have allowed him to kick her out and deny her access. And maybe she doesn't want to take things public. She may not have enough money to care for herself. I'm saying this because I want you to understand what her response to this story may be. Contact the Mother if speaking to the Father doesn't yield results in 2 weeks. Tell her what you have seen her children go through and tell her "do you know in Lagos state, the Welfare office and the Office of the Public Defender can help you get custody of your children back once you can prove you are legally married and the Mother of those children and it is not a costly thing to do?". Listen to her response. All you are doing is informing her that she can do something, rather than accept her lot in life and sit dumbly whilst the stvpidity of the Father allows him destroy the fruit of her womb (see how I used those last words there, use them. Nothing like Religious words to ginger a Naija person). Once you informed the Mother, sit back and watch to see if she takes any steps. This matter is now out of your hands. If neither parent can be responsible enough to do the right thing for the sake of their children, well, that is just Life. We cannot save everybody. All you can do is offer the kids a meal from time to time and be extra caring to them. A lot of children remember some teachers more fondly than their families. 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Health › Re: Little Ghanaian Girl With Blue Eyes - Photos by Onegai(f): 9:16am On Jul 17, 2016 |
nerilove:A little girl in my church has blue eyes. My former neighbours had red (as in wine-coloured) hair. It happens. I've even seen a Blondie-haired little boy. And hazel eyes is common (i knew igbo boys with hazel eyes). Genetics 2 Likes |
| Fashion › Re: Someone Teach Me How To Dance Please by Onegai(f): 10:42am On Jul 16, 2016 |
Are you in Lagos and haven't been to salsa social dancing before? |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 10:21am On Jul 16, 2016 |
For everyone asking for Dove Sensitive soap, go to Park n Shop in VI or ask someone to pick it up for you from there. That is the easiest place to get it. And it's cheaper than the N850 price that I saw in someone's picture here, it's N500 there for a double bar. |
| Family › Re: What Do You Think Of This Parenting Technique? by Onegai(f): 8:40pm On Jul 15, 2016 |
I saw this a while back. IT'S AWESOME! My kind of people. Never stop playing with your children and always give them a sense of wonder that the world can be an incredible place. Because if you don't fill those inquisitive minds with something good, someone else will do so. And you may not like the result. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Truck Attack In Nice, France On Bastille Day Kills Many by Onegai(f): 8:53am On Jul 15, 2016 |
x240:Yes I am. More than ready. France hasn't meddled as much as so many countries. ISIS is recruiting from people born in Western countries (so how were they affected by the conflicts abroad). When that Nigerian-born British guy beheaded the officer in the name of "hating the West for targeting Arab countries", were you not as mystified as I was as to why he felt that way?? This is not about France's foreign policy. This is about fighting for their selfish needs and feelings and calling it a global cause. I'm from the Niger Delta and when I see people supporting militants, I laugh. Those militants bb pipelines belonging to foreign countries in the name of "Marginalization and Fighting for our people" but the minute the govt gave them Amnesty and money, they took the money and lavished on cars, women and a flashy lifestyle. Not one single one of these "patriots" even built a clinic in the South. I knew a few of them so I'm sure of what I'm saying. The French terrorists are like this: born or relocated to France young, suffer marginalization and then start acting out and cloaking it under "the West attacked my people". If they were doing well, we wouldn't hear of them. And we don't owe them a living and you cannot expect people to be nice to you and offer welfare programs after you bomb and shoot them and run a truck over their children. Deport them. Saudi Arabia is there, Jordan is there. They cannot try this nonsense over there. Western counties erred, they took them in not realising that when you give handouts, the receiver is never satisfied. He wants more and if you don't give more, he gets angry. Do you know how many Afghans cried out that the U.S. ignored the Taliban for so long, before 9/11 happened? Same with Israel: the region was already fighting in 1966 but 1967 declared that the fight was caused by the creation of Israel. Human nature is greedy and selfish. These guys want help on their own terms and get angry if you don't give them. It is not about any noble cause, if they have a high-paying job, you won't get them to bomb jack. So, do you want France to now offer even more money, raise taxes, so to give even more welfare to immigrants? How has that worked for the US? Why not leave France and move to Saudi Arabia and Iran? Then we leave them in peace That is actually my solution: relocate a massive amount of people and build a huge walk around a large portion I the world. This type of relocation has happened several times in the past: Pakistan/India, European countries after WW2 etc. 6 Likes 4 Shares |
| Romance › Re: Blackandwhite Picture Challenge! by Onegai(mod): 8:41am On Jul 15, 2016 |
Dexema:Pronounced: O nay guy. Japanese word. I'm not pretty enough for me to upload picture here, amongst all these attractive youngsters |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Truck Attack In Nice, France On Bastille Day Kills Many by Onegai(f): 6:22am On Jul 15, 2016*. Modified: 6:51am On Jul 15, 2016 |
The attacker came out of the truck and started shooting. People thought it was fireworks (because of the celebrations) and didn't move quickly. The attacker was known to the police. http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/07/dozens-killed-when-truck-rams-into-crowd-in-nice.html http://www.nicematin.com/faits-divers/info-nice-matin-un-nicois-dorigine-tunisienne-au-volant-du-camion-64855 3 Likes |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Truck Attack In Nice, France On Bastille Day Kills Many by Onegai(f): 6:18am On Jul 15, 2016 |
Attacker was a Tunisian man, who had guns and explosives in the truck. I think France should start deporting people, even if They were born there. Because his parents are going to come out, sounding shocked and saying they didn't know their son was radicalized. Brexit is making even more sense and Trump is going to use this to his advantage. Even if Clinton wins, there is going to be pressure on her to be tough on Immigration from certain countries (Nigeria will be on that list). http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/07/dozens-killed-when-truck-rams-into-crowd-in-nice.html 9 Likes |
| Career › Re: Modern Day Slavery At GTB Contact Center by Onegai(f): 9:21pm On Jul 14, 2016*. Modified: 10:04pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
Original comment now modified by me. Hopefully the OP saw it and got ideas on how to proceed. Good luck |
| Health › Re: NEW BORN BABIES! Are U A New Mum? Then Lets Discuss Babies Here!!!!! by Onegai(f): 6:36pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
comtem2011:I didn't even think of this option at all. Hmm, maybe wait on the Milo till you have ensured baby likes water? I know some mums start with juice and wean to water. Save your money, babe, water is cheaper than Milo. |
| Agriculture › Re: The Hibiscus Flower Society: Calling All Gardeners, Flower Lovers Etc by Onegai(op): 3:10pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
Any type of plant for indoors works great for Kokedama. If you don't want to make it yourself, Taison Horticulture can make them for you.
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| Agriculture › Re: The Hibiscus Flower Society: Calling All Gardeners, Flower Lovers Etc by Onegai(op): 2:37pm On Jul 14, 2016 |
Kokedama continued To construct, you will need a soil that has clay-ey properties. It should be able to hold water. The moss or small grass, then a plant and twine or rope. That's all. Wet the soil and form the ball, then place the plant and wrap the moss around it and wrap the rope around the ball. 1 Share
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