Sip This – A Beginners Guide To Namikango Coffee
When it comes to beverages, you can always find me clutching a cup of tea. I have been known to drink tea with everything. From the sweet to the savory...
Melanonia – A Book Review
In August of 2018, I attended a women’s poetry workshop. Our teacher asked the class to mention female Malawian creative writers. We couldn’t because we didn’t know any. Over the...
Staycation – Amaryllis Hotel
As a working professional, it can be hard to set aside dedicated relaxation time. Whether I’m home or at one of my favorite restaurants, it’s too easy for work, friends,...
The Weight of Words
I have recently put on weight. I know this because I was there when the angry purple stretchmarks crept up on my waist. But for some reason everyone feels the...
My Birthday Getaway – Cape Maclear
So I turned 26 on March 4th to very little fanfare. I planned and tried to do the most but I failed spectacularly – which resulted in this vlog. I...
La’ Coffee – Blantyre’s Hidden Gem
La’ Coffee is a new tree house style café in Chimwankhunda, Blantyre. I had been seeing a few pictures of this space on WhatsApp but no one was forth coming...
The Single Woman’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Single on Valentine’s Day?? no problem. Really, don’t sweat it, it’s not that serious. Listen, before you dismiss me because I’m not single, know that I’ve been there, for years...
Going Green – Of Failed New Year Resolutions
“Twenty-five years ago people could be excused for not knowing much, or doing much, about climate change. Today we have no excuse.“ Desmond Tutu, Former Archbishop of Cape Town One of...
Life Update – 2021 Goals and Covid19
Hi my love, Happy new year. I was not planning on writing anything until march because honestly, I feel like I have nothing worth saying. But here I am unravelling...
Malawian Clothing Brands – Summer of Love
In the summer of 2020 a new clothing line took Malawi by storm. It was a tie dye collection which was inspired by the anime – Eureka Seven – in...
5 Things to Love about Sungeni Cottage
Mangochi has countless beach cottages. I have stayed at three but only one was worth writing home about. My stay at Sungeni Cottage was the most relaxing getaway for me...
My Skincare Journey – How I got Rid of my Acne
In february of 2020 I purchased a dubious cream and soap on facebook to “even out my skin tone”. The fact that the products came with the labels taken off...
Restoring Emotional Balance
Emotional balance has been defined as the ability of the mind and body to maintain equilibrium and flexibility in the face of challenge and change. This is only achieved when...
How to Weekend Getaway – Mulanje
One of the few reasons I tolerate living in Blantyre is that I am spoiled for choice when it comes to doing a day or weekend getaway. We have Majete,...
On Rejuvenation – Resting is Hard Work
As December approaches and I start reflecting on the year that has been, I keep thinking about how important intentional resting is. Not just as an act of self care...
My Top 4- Budget Accommodations in Cape Maclear
Hi guys, The festive season is almost upon us and it is time to start planning those end of year getaways. And while travel can be expensive, they are ways...
Kaso Mw – Thrift Meets Art
I love thrifting, I really do. But I am not a young woman anymore and I can no longer handle the fatigue and back pain that comes with thrifting at...
5 Amazing things I have Learnt at 25
It’s no secret that 25 has been the best year of my life. I wrote a book and my breasts doubled in size which has resulted in the most delicious...
Chinese Food – Where to eat it in Blantyre
Hey lovies, I am back with another listicle! this time around talking about my favorite cuisine of all time. Seriously I could eat Chinese everyday for a year and not...
My Favorite Instagram MW Girlies
I have a weird relationship with Instagram. I’ll be honest, I log out as soon as I post a picture but I also check the app more than anything else...
Coffee Culture
On Monday, The S/o and I were running errands in Maselema industrial area when I came across this menu. As you should know by now noodle stir fry is my...
5 Things I have Recently Learnt about Relationships
Hey girl hey, So I got into a relationship last year and it has not been at all what I am used to. I am learning a few things, unpacking...
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running
So I recently started running for the first time as an adult. I got tired of sitting around at home all day “working” and making frequent trips to the kitchen....
Cabbage Soup Diet – Is It For You?
In late 2018, I went to a women’s mixer. As with all events these days, professional photographers were hired to immortalize the whole affair. After a few days of waiting,...
The B&B Salad
If there is ever a day you do not feel like eating carbs,look no further than Elly B’s for a tasty and filling subsitute. While the diner is famous for...
How to Stay Sane During the Lockdown
I am worried. I have been trying to keep the panic at bay by keeping myself busy while working from home, but today I received news that most of my...
Why Having House Plants is Good for Your Mental Health
I grew up surrounded by plants. My grandmother’s crawled the walls of her living room, My mother had a garden and I had a succulent in a milk can. And...
Fine Dining In Blantyre
Eating out in Blantyre is not an easy task. There are only a handful of marvelous (read acceptable) establishments scattered across the city and even fewer fine dining restaurants –...
On turning 25
I always thought turning 25 would be a catastrophic life altering event I would never recover from. And I had every right to think so given my history of having...
Lunch On the Rooftop
I am not sure why it took me so long to go to Splash Restaurant but I suspect I was waiting for the hooblah and fanfare to die down. And...