Hi friends! 👋

 

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Golden Star Restaurant on Banda Street, Opposite Nation Centre, and let me tell you, it was an unforgettable culinary experience!!! The highlight of my meal was undoubtedly the delectable Butter Chicken (pictured) paired with perfectly baked Naan bread.

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FOOD

The Butter Chicken at Golden Star Restaurant was simply divine. The succulent pieces of chicken were swimming in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy that was bursting with flavors. Every bite was a delightful explosion of spices and aromas that left my taste buds dancing with joy. The chicken was tender and juicy, perfectly cooked to perfection. It was truly a heavenly treat for my senses.

The Naan bread was hands down the best I have ever tasted. Freshly baked and wonderfully soft, it was the perfect accompaniment to the flavorful Butter Chicken. From its fluffy texture to the subtle yet satisfying taste, every bite of the Naan was an absolute delight.

Below I've included more pictures of what my friends ordered:-

AMBIANCE 

The ambiance at Golden Star Restaurant was pleasant and inviting. The warm and cozy setting created a relaxed atmosphere that enhanced my dining experience. The attentive and friendly staff contributed to the overall positive vibe, making me feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout my visit.

CUSTOMER SERVICE 

The customer service was exceptional. The dedicated staff went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of amazing. They were attentive to my needs, provided prompt service, and had excellent knowledge about the menu. Their friendly demeanor and willingness to offer recommendations made me feel like a valued guest.

PRICES

What I had:-

- Butter Chicken - Ksh. 700

- Naan - Ksh. 150

Not only did Golden Star Restaurant exceed my expectations in terms of quality and taste, but it also offered affordable prices. The value for money I received was outstanding, considering the generous portions and the top-notch culinary experience that I enjoyed.

Overall I highly recommend visiting Golden Star Restaurant for a truly memorable dining experience. Their food and drinks will leave you craving for more. With its inviting ambiance, exceptional customer service, and affordable prices, this hidden gem is surely worth a visit. Trust me, you won't regret it!

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I bought a portable blender  a few months ago and since then I have become a huge fan of smoothies! 

Today I want to share with you one of my go to smoothies, it's super easy to make, healthy and so delicious.

If you're looking for post-workout smoothie ideas or you want to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet, this one is for you.

Ingredients

- One mango 🥭

- Half a medium size avocado 🥑

- 250ml of water (you can use milk if you prefer, personally I'm trying to take less dairy products)

- A handful of Spinach 🥬 (optional)

- Banana 🍌 (optional)

- Half an apple 🍎 (optional)

- A tablespoon of honey 🍯 (optional)

Directions

Slice the mango and avocado into small cubes, put it in your blender, pour 250ml of water/milk and blend till it's all smooth.

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I didn't add any sweetener because there's honestly no reason to, the smoothie is very tasty on it's own, also, it's natural sugars, apart from making the smoothie yummy, boost's energy levels!!!

Let me know if you plan to make this and please tag me if you'll share a picture on Instagram.

Enjoy the rest of your week! ♥️

Hi there! It's Fashion Friday!

Let's talk about fashion trends that we'll see everywhere this year and that you should definitely incorporate into your style.

In 2023, fashion trends will be all about comfort and sustainability. Sustainable materials such as hemp, bamboo, and organic cotton will be more in demand than ever before, as fashion lovers become increasingly conscious of the need to reduce their environmental footprint.

Activewear will also be a major trend, with many people opting for comfortable clothing that they can wear both to the gym and around the house. Athleisure will be elevated to an entire lifestyle, with more designers creating stylish pieces that are designed for movement and breathability.

The trend toward minimalism will also continue to influence fashion decisions in 2023. Clean lines, muted colors, and sleek silhouettes will be popular for both men and women. Accessories such as statement jewelry and handbags will still be in style, but the focus will be on quality pieces with timeless designs.

The last major trend to watch in 2023 is the use of technology in fashion. Designers are now incorporating LED lights, projection mapping, and other innovative technologies into their designs. Smart clothing that can track vital signs and monitor activity levels is also becoming more common. As technology continues to improve, expect to see even more creative uses of tech in fashion coming onto the scene.

Finally, retro and vintage fashion styles will remain popular in 2023. Clothing from the 70s, 80s, and 90s will continue to be seen on the streets and in stores. From chunky platforms to jean jackets, fashion from past decades has already made a huge comeback in recent years and will continue to influence modern style. Retro and vintage styles are a great way to make a statement and add personality to any outfit.

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Hi beautiful people!

My brilliant daughter turns 5 today!!!

It's crazy that Zain is 5 already! It feels to me like it has happen in the blink of an eye, I know, cliche! I guess only parents will understand.

She celebrated her special day at school with her friends and classmates.

Looking back, carrying Zain for 9 months in my belly was pretty easy, I didn't suffer from the nasty experiences that come with pregnancy, I had no morning sickness for one!!! Yeah!

My birth experience was good, I was scared as hell but it was good, looking back now, it went so smoothly, I didn't push much and there she was, out! Alive and healthy! 

Today I celebrate Zain, a very precious gift in my life, a precious gift that keeps on giving.

True to the meaning of her name: Godly light, she is a light that draws so many, a friend to all and with a drive for life that inspires me everyday. 

She is a fast learner, a natural storyteller and artist(her drawings are pretty good for her age), a team player and kind friend. I love her sense of humor, her contagious laugh! Her laugh is always funnier than the joke! Hahaha!

With her little hands, she loves to help around with chores, she really enjoys being useful at home and I can count on her to drop what she’s doing and help me at any given moment, from rinsing cups to "sweeping," washing her handkerchief to "helping cook" chapatis lol! She always wants/demands to help!

I feel so blessed to have a daughter with such a beautiful soul.

I know my friends and family will agree that we are all so lucky to know Zain. 

Zain, thank you for the light and love you have brought into our world since the very beginning. You are an absolute gift and we love you more than you’ll ever know.

I pray that God gives you a great, healthy and long life! 

Happy birthday Zain!

Love, mama.

♡

 Hi! Hope you are doing great!

I thought I would share my skincare routine today.

My skin type is combination, some parts are oily, some parts are normal and I suffer from hyperpigmentation.

Hopefully the tips i'll drop will assist someone out there.

I follow 5 simple steps in the morning:-

• Cleanse
• Exfoliate
• Tone
• Serum
• Moisturize

1. Cleanse

I use a very gentle cleanser; Medimix Ayurvedic Anti-pimple Facewash

It contains neem, aloe vera, turmeric and some other Indian herbs that are good for the health and complexion of the skin.

I use a silicone facial cleansing brush to assist in cleansing my face, that blue scrubby thingy you see pictured!

I prefer the silicone bristle brush because unlike brushes with nylon bristles, it is non-porous, meaning it's resistant to bacterial buildup and thus more hygienic.

It built with three different structure of bristles to ensure a gentle but deep skin and pore cleanse.

2. Exfoliate

It's not advisable to exfoliate daily, but the face scrub I use is super gentle, barely abrasive, so it can be used daily.

It's from Medimix as well, I just love Medimix products!!!

3. Tone

I use a hyaluronic acid toner. Hyaluronic Acid is crucial to the moisture and elasticity of our skin and as I get older I notice I'm obsessed with products that have HA... Hey! We all want to age gracefully, no one wants saggy skin.

Hyaluronic acid also smoothes the texture of the skin, I suffer from textured skin, but this toner has been helping me combat that, every time I use it I can see and feel a difference.

4. Serum

I use a Vitamin C serum. I believe any serum that is high in antioxidants is great if you suffer from hyperpigmentation, it will help brighten your skin,

5. Moisturize

After applying my serum I go in with my moisturizer. The moisturizer I use is by Clear Essence, it is meant for people of color, corrects dark spots, acne scars and sun damage. It helps a lot if you suffer from hyperpigmentation as well

I also remember my lips, the lip-balm I am currently using is a mint flavored one by Malibu Lipcare.

In case you are in Kenya, and need to purchase any of the products mentioned, below are links to shop online:-

- Face Wash

- Scrub

- Hyaluronic Acid Toner

- Silicone Facial Scrubber

- Serum

- Moisturizer

Thank you for reading! If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer.

If you have a comment, leave them down below, I appreciate engaging with all my readers.

Love & Light

Xx

Goodbye March! :-)

It excites me when days come and go, because I can't wait to celebrate my daughter's first birthday, which will be on June the 23rd! Aah! I know by then she'll be walking too. If you have any awesome 1st birthday ideas please share them with me or if you know someone who makes great cake, please hit me up (Email: yvonnewaluvengo@gmail.com) . I'll organize the birthday on my own, haven't settled on Zain's birthday theme yet though, hope I'll have figured out what I need to by June.

My personal life aside, let's talk blogging. In terms of blogging 2017 is a year of experimenting; with new topics, designs, social platforms, companies and everything in between. You notice that I've changed my blog's header and theme, the whole purpose behind tweaking stuff here and there is to alllow my blog to grow with me and make it easier to branch out into new blogging territory.

Since the beginning of the year and now I've learnt a number of thing, the first lesson being that not having a super focused niche is totally okay! I blog about everything from beauty to fashion to motherhood to travel to random thoughts (Bloom Notes) and surprisingly, people who want to read about each topic seem to find them just fine without getting turned away by the other posts.

Second thing I've learnt is that most times you have to take the initiative of approaching companies for blog collaborations, marketing of products or giveaways. I have sent proposals to quite a number of companies, I'm happy with the feedback and looking forward to working with them.

Finally, I have learnt that taking blogging breaks is absolutely okay and even beneficial for my blog. You all know I can go for daaaays without posting, but when I finally have time to write, I am so much more motivated and inspired to create good content. I keep a master list of post ideas, so during these breaks I just fill that list up with ideas I want to try but too occupied or lazy to write at the time. Almost all of my popular posts come right after these long breaks, so I really need to stop feeling guilty when I haven’t had a post up in a while.

Trying to build a successful blog is both a nerve-wracking and exciting experience, I’m so thankful for all my readers that support me, I'm so grateful, you are appreciated.

Among my blogging goals in 2017 is to be more open and connected with my readers, so if you're interested in connecting, you should definitely hit me up or just follow along on any of these platforms (link attached) :-

~ Facebook

~ Twitter

~ Instagram

Thanks a lot for stopping by! I wish you lots of blessings as we start a new month.

Love & Light! ❤

Don't you love how lip gloss works wonderfully by giving an attractive pampered look to your lips? Especially when you properly use it on a lipstick or directly on lips?

For about a month now I have been using Pauline Cosmetics lip glosses which I received from the company as a Valentine's Day gift. To say the least, I'm impressed! I always have one of the glosses in my handbag.

My sister and I went picnicking last Sunday. It was nice for a change because we mostly end up watching movies or TV shows when we spend time together.


She threw together a quick lunch of potato wedges and peanut butter sandwiches. The potato wedges were really yummy and surprisingly filling, I'll share a recipe on how to make them soon, I know they look like french fries, but Dorothy used a totally different method to prepare them.

With all necessities, important accessories and food packed, we set out to find a picturesque spot where we could enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. My sister lives in a suburban area, it wasn't much of a task to find a decent picnic location, I didn't like the first spot we found  though, so we walked some more and eventually found a better spot within a stone's throw of a pretty little waterfall.

I spread out our Maasai shuka and set what we had brought along.

We really had a nice afternoon, in fact it was one of the nicest afternoon's I've had in a long time, it was made extra special by being spent with my beloved sister and daughter. We ate, drank, played scrabble and took lots of pictures. It was a fun afternoon.


Picnic lunches can be one of life's simplest pleasures. It's a great way to enjoy a beautiful day even if your budget is tight. Have you got any picnics planned? I'm always on the look out for new picnic spots, so I wouldn't  mind an invite!

Hope you had a beautiful weekend! As always, thanks for reading and see you in the next post!

Xx