what Eekonomy thinks!

I run a pretty awesome company which makes homedecor & jewelry & hires widows and immigrants. Cooking, home decor, jewelry, travelling and my dog, Pipes! This is our story!

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Goodnight sleep well, love you! Today, an awesome friend gave me an apple tart in a container. After interruptions & distractions, the tart had crumbled. But it was still delicious! This makes me think about life! The tart is like life, random interruptions can change how it looks, but the shaking and interruptions do not change the taste! God is like the container, seems invisible, but no matter how much turbulence, and how many flakes fell off, my tart was still protected! Like the tart, we all have a sweet filling on the inside; our soul. My apple tart might have been more messed up than others, because of all the bumps, but if I had refused to eat it due to the way it looked on the outside, I would have missed out on its deliciousness! Your life might be a mess, your flakes might be crumbled, but your soul is still alive! Live your life to the fullest, you are in God's container! Share your sweetness!

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Goodnight sleep well love you! It's earth day today, which made me think about mountains! They are huge & scary, but that's only the view from the bottom. This makes me think about life! Just like mountains, there are certain problems in our lives which might be permanent. Maybe the mountains in our lives are actually meant to be overcome by climbing them, and finding paths to help others climb the same mountain. Maybe that's why you have your personal mountain (struggles), to help others get to the top. When you get to the top of your mountain, your view changes & you wish people could see the view. The mountains in life might be permanent: death of loved ones, depression, anxiety, sickness, but remember that, like mountains, your view depends on if you climb! Some countries are famous because of their mountains, so perhaps God might have given you your mountain to lead people to the top! Go climb! :-)

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Goodnight, sleep well love you! Lately, I've been vlogging about my cooking and home decor! Before I post, I edit and make them look amazing & perfect! This makes me think about life! Many of us see what people post online and envy what seems like a perfect life! But what you see is not necessarily reality! Stop comparing yourself to the facade of a life you see others living! The posts about their new house, baby, job, & amazing vacations are great, BUT, remember that it is also curated for the public! Comparing & putting yourself down is devaluing yourself & can lead you down a road which isn't what God has planned for you! Cherish the life God has given you! Remember, someone somewhere is also looking at your curated posts and wants what you have! :-)

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It's a new morning! Wake up and be amazing!

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Goodnight, sleep well, love you! The Judeo-Christian story about Abraham fascinates me. Him & his wife prayed for many years to have a child, and finally at the age of 100 he became a dad! This makes me think about life! When we want something, we try hard, pray and hope. Sometimes, God waits to bless us, not because he enjoys punishing us (although it may seem like it) , but because there are lessons to learn & other things we have to accomplish to make us ready, which we can't understand! While Abraham was waiting to be a father, he accomplished more amazing things which would probably not have been possible if he had gotten what he had been asking God for earlier! Don't give up in despair. Know that if it is, and when it is, it will come! :-)

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Our Lives Are Like Clay

Goodnight!

When I lived in Alabama, my friends and I used to go to a pottery barn and make objects with clay on Sunday evenings.Watching the clay on the spinning wheel as it molded and took on different forms always fascinated me! This makes me think about life! Our lives, like the clay, can change at any moment. One moment things are great, and the next, things seem to fall apart! But, like the clay, remember that God is constantly molding your life. It might seem like everything is taking a bad shape, but remember, like the clay, your life is in good hands! And Life, like the wheel, will always spin, so hold on! :-) Your life is in the potter's hands!

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How David really defeated Goliath.

We all know the biblical story of David, a shepherd boy, who defeats Goliath, a giant. This makes me think about life! I think there is another aspect we don't think of. David used a slingshot and a stone and hit Goliath in his head. Experts agree he must have been an expert at using slingshots, which means he must have been practicing and taking slingshot practice seriously, regardless of how useless most people would have thought it was! David recognized and cultivated his gifts which God gave him! How often do we dismiss the gifts God has given us to follow other people's gifts? Whatever your gift is, singing, dancing, writing, speaking, it is up to you to actually cultivate it! No gift is useless! Who would have guessed that being a skilled slingshot expert would have enabled a poor kid to become king? What if David joined the army like everyone else? Use your gifts! :-)

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How to make Cinnamon Crunch Caramelized peanuts at home.

This was actually super easy and takes less than twenty minutes to make!

1) Separate raw peanuts from their shells. (You can use peanuts from cans, but the raw type is better).

2) Measure 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of crushed Cinnamon Crunch cereal.

3) Measure 2 cups of water.

4) Bring everything to a boil in a frying pan and constantly stir until the water clears, there is a brown syrup and the peanuts are covered with the syrup, sugar flakes, and Cinnamon Crunch flakes.

(Optional: Add a pinch of salt)

5) Place the mixture on a separate plate to cool off.

6) Voila!

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DIY Wednesday! An old spray paint can is turned into an awesome side lamp!

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It's not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it! Stress less, live more!

Goodnight, sleep well, love you!

Many ancient tribes didn't have a word for "stress" in their native languages. This makes me think about life!

We live in a time where there is so much to be stressed about. It is easy to give into the stress, BUT remember that by doing so, you are harming your mental state and health! You only have one life, and it's a gift from God. God didn't bring you into this world for you to stress out 24/7! Make sure you remember to do things which help you to relax, stress can actually kill you! I'm not saying don't get your work done, work hard, but also remember that your health is your wealth! :-)

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It's a great day to drink Oreo hot chocolate!

You will need:

1) Oreos (or close substitute)

2) Whipped cream (if you want)

3) Milk

4) Hot Chocolate mix

Crush your oreos and add it to your mixture of milk and your cocoa.

Add whipped cream.

Add the oreo bits on top of the whipped cream!

ENJOY!

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Grilled cheese sandwich...with a twist!

Lunch! A twist on the traditional grilled cheese sandwich! I added homemade guacamole, cheddar cheese, cream cheese and ham! Added home cut fries, and of course, spinach! Yummy, yum, yum!

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Before you run, you first need to crawl! Suck it up and crawl!

Goodnight, sleep well, love you!

I was talking to my awesome friends about how much disdain I have for working on my thesis, because in my mind, I came to Canada to grow my awesome business! My main focus for school has always been about my business...BUT then my friends reminded me that I have to finish this now, in order to move on to bigger things! This makes me think about life. Many of us want to move on to bigger & better things, we think we are ready to grow and think what we are doing is minimal & dumb..but how can God give us all what he has in plan for us if we can't even concentrate and be grateful of what we have been given now! Think of it this way, before you learn to run, you first walk, before you walk, you must crawl! So suck it up and crawl! :-)

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Dinner is served, Nigerian Caribbean style!

After an awesome, yet long day, I finally get to cook dinner! An infusion of Nigerian/Caribbean cuisine! Fried Plantations (dodo in Nigeria), basmati rice, carrots, avocados, tuna, and stew! Yummy and healthy! :-)..while still rocking my awesome bracelets :-p 

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The real reason I avoided riding bikes for 11 years.

Good night, sleep well, love you!

When I was 8, I crashed my bike in our gate, and I sat down, cried, and sang to myself! For the next 11 years I never rode a bike! I avoided bikes like the plague! I had made myself a victim. With each disaster that comes, we can either be reactive and become a victim, or we can be proactive and become a conqueror! Life is beautiful, but sadness is inevitable. You have the choice to either be a victim or a conqueror! Victimization comes with anger, anxiety, and idleness, but being a conqueror comes with forgiveness, happiness, and being a mentor to others who are suffering. The good news is that you are already a conqueror...God made you one when you were born...it's now up to you believe it! The choice is yours!

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My dog loves chasing squirrels. It reminds me about distractions.

Goodnight, sleep well, love you!

Everyday I walk my dog, and sometimes, instead of using the bathroom, he sees a squirrel and tries to run after it! This makes me think about life! Do what you are called to do and meant to do! We all have squirrels in our lives, they are called distractions! Just like squirrels, distractions appear randomly, and if you chase after them, there is a very high chance that you will never grasp them! You might run after them for a long time and find that they lead to nowhere! I always hold my dog back with a leash! You need to develop your leash to remind you of your God given path! My leash is God, family, determination, and my small business! :-) The more determined and focused you are, the stronger your leash! :-)

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How to deep fry chocolate bars!

I miss Alabama and all things Southern USA inspired! This week, I decided to deep fry Baby Ruth chocolate candy bars, since everything in the south is pretty much fried! It was a fun process and the bars ended up tasting really good! Here is how to make them!

1) Freeze your candy bar for 4 hours.

I used Baby Ruth bars, but you can pretty much use any kind of chocolate bars.

2) The coating.

In a separate bowl, prepare your typical pancake mix, but make sure it is thicker than average.

TIP: I just thought of this after I was done. Freeze your candy bars AFTER you have coated them with pancake batter

3) FRY FRY BABY!

Fill a pot with oil, until mid level and keep it on high. The idea is for the bars to be totally submerged in the oil. Let them fry until the outside of the bars are golden and crispy! 

TIP: Use tongs to place them in and take them out. Let them cool off on a plate with paper towels below them to suck up all the oil. 

4) Enjoy!

PS: Yes, I am aware of how unhealthy this is potentially! But you live once, and make sure you exercise! :-p