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Women and their wants

So I am in the salon, having my nails done, when Shola, my friend hits me up with this gist about a date she had with a guy. As usual she’s in front of the mirror for over an hour. What would he like? Red lips, perhaps a mini skirt or fitted gown, should she pack her hair? How much make up would he like? Etc.

Anyways, after all the preparation, Shola ends up getting to the eatery where they planned to meet up, late. She enters the eatery, sees him and apologizes profusely. Initially, after the whole awkward silence of “you made me wait and all” my friend was expecting some nice comment like” you really look nice and all”, but the guy doesn’t say a word. Okay, no problem, maybe he is just not the expressive one…

It turns out that our beloved guy is far from being unexpressive. My friend, after sometime calls a waiter to order French fries, when the guy says “Are you sure you want to order that? Shola says “Why not? And then he replies “Well, I don’t think you want that, considering your size”.
At this point I can’t hide my laughter. Apart from the fact that shola we are talking about is UK size 10, I am like, are you trying to say she doesn’t know what she wants? Like seriously? So I tell Shola “Don’t mind him, he probably didn’t have money”.

Let’s forget Shola’s guy for a moment. The truth is, a lot of times, other people, most especially men think they know what we want. Who would blame them? When women are asked what they really want, they stall.

I, as a woman would not claim to know what another woman wants, being that our wants vary, just like no two women are the same. Nonetheless, we all have a common ground, something that’s general to every woman. It’s the foundation of all our wants, however long the list is -we want to feel good.

We can’t feel good if we are not healthy. By healthy, I mean, good health and state of mind and this starts with consciously eating and living right.

Yes we can indulge ourselves with a plate of chips once in a while, but it’s essential that we identify what we want at any given point and not let someone else dictate for us. If I was shola, I would say to the guy “I am living healthy, and indulging in a plate of chips today, won’t kill me”. That would be easy for me to say because I consciously stay healthy, knowing fully well that everything else that I want, love, money, a great career etc., depends on it.

Don’t be surprised if you see me gulping down Three Crowns milk like no man’s business at work. I figured its low in cholesterol, great tasting and affordable too and as a brand, it helps me in consciously staying healthy. (It even has a 30 days quarterly fitness challenge programme, so I am like, no excuses right?) That being said, I will love our men to tender their opinions on this one.

What do you think women really want? What do you think about Shola’s guy going all in her face? Do you think women really know what they want?  Drop your comments below and let’s have a healthy chat.

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Three Crowns Milk response to COVID-19

Three Crowns Milk response to COVID-19: A Privilege to Support our Communities with relief packages for over 11,000 families

Nigeria’s leading low cholesterol milk brand, Three Crowns milk has partnered four Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to give relief packages of quality dairy nutrition to 11,000 families in Lagos, Ibadan and Ekiti in supporting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

In Lagos, Three Crowns partnered with Lagos Food Bank to cater to 3,944 families, and Tahara Collective to cater to 1,000 families. In Ibadan, Oyo state, the brand partnered with Made Great by God Foundation to cater to 3,717 families. In Ekiti State, Bayo Omoboriowo Foundation is Three Crowns’ partner and it catered to 2,490 families with the brand’s nourishing items.

Speaking on this charity gesture, the Marketing Manager, Three Crowns, Omolara Banjoko, said that the brand was moved to ease the nutrition challenges of the most vulnerable in these communities, which the COVID-19 global pandemic has thrown at them.

She said, “Three Crowns strongly believes that eating right, feeding well and living healthy is a vital start in the fight against the pandemic.”

Three Crowns fitness campaign also helped Nigerians to keep fit during the lock down, through a weekly live fitness and cardio session on the brand’s Instagram handle @3crownsMilk. This was hosted by a renowned fitness coach, Shedams.

The live interactive sessions on Instagram address challenges on fitness, diet, mental health and it offers tips on how to make money during the lock down and afterwards.

Three Crowns milk is a leading Nigerian brand from the stable of FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Nigeria’s largest dairy company for more than 60 years. The Company believes that milk is an essential nutrient for every individual. As Nigeria’s leading low cholesterol milk brand, Three Crowns has nourished mothers and their families for more than 30 years with essential vitamins and minerals that support their well-being.

Three Crowns is the first milk brand to show care for mothers and acknowledge the important role they play in the family. The brand recognizes that when mothers as primary care givers are themselves taken care of, this directly and positively impacts the care they give to their families. The brand has thus given itself the patriotic task of encouraging women to eat and live healthy, thereby making the family happy.

On the corporate social responsibility landscape in Nigeria, the brand has carved an enviable niche for itself through numerous programmes and initiatives which have consistently strengthened the bond between the brand and consumers across all demographics and across Nigeria. Its COVID-19 donations form the latest intervention by Three Crowns milk in conjunction with highly reputable foundations.

Lagos Food Bank as an NGO is committed to fighting malnutrition and hunger with a focus on pregnant women, infants, and students in under-served communities. Tahara Collective focuses on the community, economic empowerment, religious education, social support and advocacy.

Made Great by God Foundation and the Bayo Omoboriowo Foundation are propelled by an unwavering desire to continually seek improvements in the well-being of their immediate environments and the society at large.

Ore Famurewa
Executive Director, Corporate Affairs
May 25, 2020

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How To Look Good In A Mini Dress

The mini dress is an ultimate classic that can give a woman casual, chic, sexy or elegant look depending on how the mini dress is worn. Mini dresses, unfortunately, can also have a bad reputation for being too revealing if worn improperly. The truth is beautiful as the mini dress may be, it is not fit for every body type. You need to possess a fit/toned body to be able to slay in the mini dress. It is not one of those dresses that is a ‘must have’ in every woman’s wardrobe.

The mini dress is not for the people who are uncomfortable with their body or think they need to tone up their legs or are ashamed of some of their body part. The mini dress makes you very conscious of your body and shows a lot of skin. If you are not scared to show some skin and have a toned, sculpted body with a daring attitude and you need some tips on how to wear the mini dress and look great in it, this is for you.

How to look great in Mini Dress

You should wear them carefully, choose a dress that suits your body type, and then choose the right make-up and accessories to complement the style.

  • If you have broad stay away from halters as they make your shoulders look even.
  • If your tummy is your problem area, opt for a mini dress that does not fall too close to the silhouette, pick one that falls like a baby doll dress.
  • If you have baby fat on your choose a dress with sleeves.
  • If leg fat is your trouble area, choose a mini dress that covers your thighs.
  • If you have small busts, wear a heart shaped neckline to accentuate your cleavage and for a fuller figure.
  • If you have big busts big, round necks, that enhances your assets and still do not reveal a cleavage and make the dress look trashy.
  • The length you should wear depends primarily on your age, your personal style and how much would you want to reveal.
  • Keep your age in mind. You shouldn’t a teenager in you mid 40’s. Grace is a crucial part of overall beauty. Let the hemlines grow with your age too.
  • You can either wear your dress with flats or with heels.
  • For a casual feel and a more toned down look that does not demand extra attention wear flat sandals or pumps. not call for and still makes the wearer look chic and comfortable.
  • If you want to turn the attention ten notches up, then go for heels or wedge sandals.
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The Right Bra Size for the Different Female Body Types

Wearing the right bra for your body shape is very important. Choose a well-fitting one that will complement your figure and body shape and will affect how good you look once you are dressed as well as give you a great foundation.
What you wear underneath your well-chosen clothes will make a big difference to the way you feel. Women have different body shapes, and these body shapes need different types of undergarment.

Bra for Apple Shaped Women

If you have an apple-shaped body, you have a larger bust, broader shoulders, narrower hips, and a less defined waist. Because you tend to have larger breasts, it is essential to choose a well-fitting one that provides the correct lift and support you need.
Wearing the right fitting bra completes the enhancement and should also be comfortable to wear. If you have larger breasts, it’s also a good idea to go for a professional measurement from time to time.  Incorrect fitting bras can cause puckering, rubbing and even back pain, not to mention the obvious spilling out of bigger bosoms.

Bra for Pear Shaped Women

If you are pear-shaped, you have wider hips and thighs, narrower shoulders, wider bottom, smaller bust. You have smaller breasts, so it is quite easy to compensate and give yourself a boost in this area with the help of a push-up bra or a Wonderbra.
Padded bras will make you feel more blessed along the chest area, and it will also help to create the look of having a more defined waist.

Bra for Hourglass Shaped Women

If you have hourglass shaped body, your bust and hips are nearly the same size, and you have a well-defined waist. You may have a tendency to want to cover up your ample chest area as they feel they are too large at the top, some hourglass shaped women try to squeeze into bras with a smaller cup size as a hope to reduce the emphasis on the bust.
The classic underwired bra is perfect in that department!

Bra for Boyish Shaped Women

If your body is boyish shaped, you have an undefined waist, narrower hips, and a small bust. The boyish shaped woman usually has very little in the breast area; you can compensate yourself by giving yourself a boost with the help of the right bra.
In that case, go for a sensual push-up! Try one of the push-up styles out there. There a variety of them for every breast type. You can go for removable pads or a bra with gradual thickening of the foam in the cups. You can even have cleavage too!

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What to Do When You Are Suffering From Postpartum Depression

The period after you have put to bed may be filled with many emotions. You may feel everything from joy to fear to sadness. If you feel sad and it starts to become severe and starts to interfere with your everyday life, you may be experiencing postpartum depression (PPD).

Symptoms of PPD usually start within a few weeks of delivery, though they may develop up to six months afterwards. These symptoms may include mood swings, trouble bonding with your baby, and difficulty thinking or making decisions.

The most effective way to diagnose and treat PPD is by visiting your doctor. Your doctor can evaluate your symptoms and devise the best treatment plan for you. You may benefit from psychotherapy, antidepressants, or some combination of both.

There are also things you can do at home to help cope with everyday life.

How to Deal With Postpartum Depression

Try these lifestyle changes to help you cope with postpartum depression.

Create time for yourself

You are probably feeling stuck on the couch breastfeeding (How to get a Flat Stomach after Birth), or maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by work, household responsibilities, or your older children. Instead of dealing with these stresses alone, reach out for help. Take up your mother or mother-in-law on her offer of free babysitting. Let your partner or another trusted adult take the baby for an hour or two. If you can only get out of the house between nursing sessions, you can use this time to decompress. Try to take a stroll, take a nap, go to a movie, or do some yoga and meditation.

Exercise when you can

In a study published in Mental Health and Physical Activity, walking was found to be a statistically significant way to ease depression. If you can’t fit in a long exercise session, try working out for 10 minutes a few times during the day.

Get enough rest

Women who get the least sleep experience depression. In the early days, they may not sleep through the night. You may find it helpful to take naps or go to bed early. If you’re breastfeeding, try pumping a bottle so your partner can take care of an overnight feeding or two.

Maintain a healthy diet

This alone won’t cure postpartum depression but getting into the habit of eating nutritious foods can help you feel better and give your body the nutrients you need. Eat whole foods, such as chopped carrots and cubed cheese or apple slices and peanut butter that are easy to grab on the go.

Focus on fish oils

This is a very good time to beef up your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, like DHA. According to an article published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, women who have low levels of DHA have higher rates of postpartum depression.
Seafood is an excellent dietary source of DHA, and If you’re a vegetarian, flaxseed oil is another great source. You can also find fish oil supplements at your local grocery store.

Don’t isolate yourself

The days may blend, making you feel isolated at times. Researchers discovered that new mothers had lower levels of depression after regularly talking with experienced mothers who had previously experienced PPD.
Try your best to get out or at least chat with other adults and mums for support (Postpartum Recovery: Healing after childbirth).

When to see your doctor

Although a lot of women experience postpartum depression in the first several weeks following delivery, PPD is marked by deeper and longer-lasting feelings of sadness and agitation. These feelings can get worse and become chronic depression without medical help.
It is advised that you make an appointment with your doctor if you notice feelings of depression after birth, especially if they don’t go away after a couple of weeks or get worse with time. Your doctor can point you in the right direction to get the support you need.

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World Milk Day: Three Crowns Milk showed care for Mothers Heart with free Milk-based breakfast

Three Crowns Milk, one of Nigeria’s leading dairy brands, provided low cholesterol milk-based breakfast to over 8,000 consumers, especially mothers, across various locations to care for their hearts and physical well-being.

Endorsed by the Nigerian Heart Foundation as the nation’s only heart-friendly milk low in cholesterol, Three Crowns made by Friesland Campina WAMCO tagged its innovative experiential campaign: “Breakfast for a healthy heart” as part of the 2019 World Milk Day dairy awareness drive.

Three Crowns took the campaign to various locations in Lagos and Ibadan, stressing the importance of eating healthy breakfast meals to the wellbeing of consumers, especially mothers who often times under value their own needs for a great heart health while prioritizing everyone else in the family.

According to the Marketing Manager of Three Crowns milk, Omolara Banjoko, the initiative is to enlighten Nigerians on the need to add a healthy choice of milk to their diet daily.

“The ‘Breakfast for a healthy heart’ campaign reinforces Three Crowns’ commitment to helping mothers stay healthy. We recognize how healthy milk-based breakfasts provide essential nourishment to the body. This is even more important for mothers who want to look good and be healthy” Banjoko said.

Reacting after having a special Three Crowns milk breakfast, a consumer Abosede  Jimoh commended the brand for “making our day very special and memorable plus the free health checks we all got.”

Friesland Campina WAMCO, makers of Three Crowns Milk has been leading Nigerians to celebrate World Milk Day every June 1st by raising awareness on the goodness of milk as an important part of everyday diet.

The World Milk Day provides an opportunity to focus global attention on milk, healthy diets and the entire value chain from grass to glass.

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Nigerian Heart Foundation endorses Three Crowns milk as the heart friendly milk

In January 2018, Nigeria Heart Foundation (NHF) endorsed Three Crowns milk as the heart friendly milk because it is low in cholesterol.

This partnership seeks to help mitigate the danger of heart related issues by providing Nigerians with milk low in cholesterol since breakfast plays an important role in keeping the heart healthy.

Three Crowns is committed to promoting a healthy breakfast eating habit and request that consumers pay more attention to the health of their hearts because we understand the close link between diet and health. It is available in evaporated and powdered milk formats in local stores and shops.