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The Best of 2009

The Best of 2009

As 2009 comes to an end, we would like to appreciate all the support we have received from our readers in terms of feedback and comments especially to the Ask Lily column. We have seen some good advice being dished out. The Lily Review is a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences and giving of advice. So next time you see a post you like, do leave a comment to add your voice. Many thanks to the following writers who have contributed the articles that have been posted on The Lily Review. Ann – Ann is… Continue reading →

Good Old Vaseline

Good Old Vaseline

Growing up, the only skin care regimen I knew was to cleanse with Imperial Leather soap and then slather on some Vaseline to moisturize my skin. I have since moved on to a more sophisticated skin care regimen but Vaseline still remains my number one choice when it come to taking care of dry skin issues especially my lips, hands, feet and elbows. There is always a tub of Vaseline petroleum jelly in my house and I’m sure it’s the same with many other households around the world. The great thing about this product is… Continue reading →

10 Financial Myths in Relationships

10 Financial Myths in Relationships

Myths exist in a given culture because they are necessary to veil the underlying truths that they pertain to. In order to deal with these myths in an effective way they must be confronted directly with a balanced mind and wise insight, disregarding the fear and rationalization that brought them into being in the first place.  Here are some myths that are still strongly embedded among many relationships and married couples, therefore as you read them try to scrutinize and determine if they have impacted some of your own attitudes. 1. Money is an important… Continue reading →

7 Major Relationship Issues & How to Resolve Them [Part 2]

Problem #4: Conflict Occasional conflict is an inevitable part of life, but if you and your partner feel like you are starring in your own nightmare version of the movie Groundhog Day, it’s time to break free of this toxic routine. Recognizing these simple truths will lessen anger and enable you to take a calm look at the underlying issue. Resolution strategies Conflict resolution skills can help you and your partner learn to argue in a more constructive manner, consider this advice:

7 Major Relationship Issues & How to Resolve Them [Part 1]

It’s the rare couple that doesn’t, sooner or later, run into a few bumps in the road. If you recognize ahead of time what those relationship issues can be, you’ll have a much better chance of weathering the storm. Ideally, there are certain basic issues a couple should discuss — such as money, sex, and kids — before they decide to start their life together. Of course, even when you do discuss these issues beforehand, marriage (or a long-term, live-in relationship) is nothing like you think it’s going to be. Despite the fact that every… Continue reading →

How to deal with unruly matatu touts

How to deal with unruly matatu touts

Okay, actually this happens to me nearly everyday. Here is the typical scenario: A woman is patiently and innocently waiting for a matatu. Out of the blue, five touts come rushing toward her, seemingly from nowhere. She has barely been watching her surroundings; so lost is she in her own little world. Suddenly she is grabbed by her arms, shoulders, hands, and even her poor tired legs. Her first thought: “Oh no! I’m being kidnapped! What was that I saw on CSI? Pepper spray…nope. Kick the attacker…” But alas! Her legs have been grabbed! Slowly… Continue reading →

Lawrence’s List Of Things Never To Say To A Man

Let’s start with the things you say. I have been with my fair share of women, probably other people’s fair share as well thanks to a few God given gifts. One of the biggest problems I have had are the things that come out of your vocal chords when either at the heat of the moment, in the face of competition, when your girlfriends insinuate that he doesn’t love you anymore and in many other such situations. So here is a simple list which any blonde should be able to grasp at a moment’s glance…. Continue reading →

41 ways how NOT to impress a lady

The following are the simple ways on how not to impress a lady…DISCALIMER-I GOT THIS FROM A GUY!!!! I had to convince my friends to give me tit bits on these issue and well we have 41 of those. 1) AVOIDING her lips and diving straight for the erogenous zones makes her feel like you’re paying by the hour and trying to get your money’s worth by cutting out nonessentials. A proper passionate kiss is the ultimate form of foreplay. 2) BLOWING TOO HARD IN HER EAR. Admit it, some kid at school told you… Continue reading →

8 tips on how to look slimmer

8 tips on how to look slimmer

The way you dress can help you I know many of us have had to ask some of the strangest questions, especially to men. Some go like this; how do I look with this dress? Does this pant make me look fat? The better majority of us try asking these questions to our reflections in the mirror. But I hate to believe that all of us women we tailored to be worried about the same thing, I mean there must be something we can for sure blame. Don’t you think some clothes actually make us… Continue reading →

How to keep it simply fresh

How to keep it simply fresh

“usually when two people are together for a long time things seem to change it’s been said that nothing good lasts forever but this love gets better every day we get all excited inside, every time that we get alone he’s still got love in his eyes, and I still have love in my soul” Relationships define a whole new way of living because we all know that they can be tough. To make it worse as time goes by things do not get any easier. It’s not like being a sales person where you… Continue reading →