Melody Jacob

Save the Children and Atlantic Records are proud to announce a very special Livestream event for the whole family celebrating the new children's album  At home with the kids  - for which 100% of the net proceeds benefit Save the Children. The event will air live on Thursday, October 1st at 6:30PM ET/3:30PM PT. Highlights of the event include musical performances, readings, and much more from celebrated artists Matt Maeson, Anderson East & Aaron Raitiere, Midland, gnash, Kyle among others! At home with the kids, as been met by critical acclaim from outlets such as  Rolling Stone, Billboard,  and  SPIN,  with PARADE declaring the album " a fun mix of groovy funk, silly pop and soothing sleepy lullabies... Perfect for your child's nap time and silly dance parties. At home with the kids   is a fun addition to children's music with a great cause to boot."   The album features 23 classic songs, lullabies, and original family favorites ...

I am super excited to share my interview with Swarnaz. Answering those questions reminded me of a lot and I want you all to please go check it out. Let me know if you share similar experiences in fashion and blogging in general. To read please click here: Interview with Swarnaz . Get involved in the fall fashion 2020 which involves covering and layering depending on the temperature of the day. Bomber jackets are fall essentials that can be layered in winter. Here are 5 different ways to wear a bomber jacket with a skirt. Bomber Jackets and Mini Skirts. The embroidered Chinese bomber jacket was one of the hottest street style trends back in 2016. Thanks to its timeless fashion design. White mini skirt, blue embroidered bomber jacket, and Adidas sneakers. Get the full look here : EMBROIDERED JAPANESE SOUVENIR BOMBER JACKETS . Two-color bomber jacket and skirt . This is a stylish way to style a bomber jacket. Checkered skirt, two-color tone bomber jacket...

Ending a relationship can be easy or hard depending on the situation surrounding your breakup. Sometimes people get emotional while others get hostile which can lead to different outbursts. Trying to prevent this would be the best option. In today's mental health question and answer session, share your opinion in the comment session below. How best can a person end a relationship  with a violent, controlling, and obsessive partner ?

Relationships nowadays are like clothes people change everyday and it has become a norm in recent times. There is the freedom to love and move on if things are not working out but how do you ensure that in your next relationship you do not get your time wasted again. I have put together tips that can help you understand a person before starting a relationship with him/her. 1. Understand yourself. When you know yourself, you understand what motivates you to resist bad habits and develop good ones. You'll have the insight to know which values and goals activate your willpower, tolerance, and understanding of others. Your awareness of your own foibles and struggles can help you empathize with others. (Ref: psychology today). 2. Never accept or give excuses for things you did not accept in your previous relationship because at the end of the day those things will end up ending the relationship in the long run. 3. Be you. Being another person is more taxing. Be y...

All my life I saw my mum used the native red oil to make meals such as soup, stew, etc. Red oil also known as palm oil has a unique taste, especially when the oil is freshly extracted from palm nuts. It tastes great and gives your food a nice appetizing aroma. If you are familiar with the red oil but do not know the health benefits, here are the health benefits of using palm oil to cook. Brain Health Palm oil is an excellent source of tocotrienols, a form of vitamin E with strong antioxidant properties that may support brain health. Palm oil may help protect brain function, reduce heart disease risk factors and increase vitamin A levels in certain people Improved Vitamin A Status Palm oil can help improve vitamin A status in people who are deficient or at risk of deficiency. Studies in pregnant women in developing countries have shown that consuming red palm oil increases vitamin A levels in their blood, as well as in their breastfed infants ...

Summer is officially gone. Summer was fun, went by so fast. It's already getting really cold and I can't help but acknowledge the fact that summer is over tho one of the best parts for me, was going out in the evenings and summer afternoons wearing a beautiful dress and looking all fly. On Saturday, I actually wanted to go out by 4:30 pm. I dressed up, had my face touched up, looking all good and I wore this dress. The weather wasn't exactly friendly but it wasn't so cold when I left the house. I wanted to take photos of this dress so I wore a jacket to cover my upper body but my legs were exposed. I went to a restaurant to have lunch, I had a burger which wasn't the best burger, it was just an overpriced tasteless meal, you can hardly find a good restaurant in this modern time. After eating I left the restaurant. I took a walk to where I wanted to take the photos. I got there the sun was still shining which helped me stay warm even when I to...

Wearing rings has become part of fashion. Rings are no longer just for engagements and wedding ceremonies; they are now statement pieces. People use rings on certain fingers to work with a certain type of energy. Most ancient texts and cultures advocate the wearing of rings on particular fingers to induce a mood. For example, wear a ring on your thumb if you need to express your individuality. Irish Claddagh Ring The Claddagh is an Irish ring that features two hands holding a heart and is surrounded by a crown. The design is said to represent the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The Irish Claddagh Ring features gothic-style hands, and the heart is made of a cubic zirconia crystal. It is absolutely a great gift to express your love for your girlfriend, fiancée, or wife! Florentine Ring This beautiful Florentine Ring features a classy-looking florentine finish, which is typically seen on rings made of prec...

If you have seen the movie The paramedic on Netflix you will understand why you should not give room for anyone to subdue you in any form. I am not trying to do the spoiler alert thing but I just want every lady to take time out to see this movie because this is our everyday life. We boost the illness of mentally sick people when we stay around them and give an excuse for why they treat us bad. In this Movie, Vane is the girlfriend of Angel a Sociopath. Just to make you understand better here is the difference between a sociopath and a psychopath. A sociopath typically has a conscience, but it’s weak. He may know that taking your money is wrong, and he might feel some guilt or remorse, but that won’t stop his behavior. A psychopath doesn’t have a conscience. If he lies to you so he can steal your money, he won’t feel any moral qualms, though he may pretend to. He may observe others and then act the way they do so he’s not “found out,” Tompkins says. Source. Angel in...

Sweatshirts are great fashion clothing that is not only stylish, comfy, and cool but also versatile pieces that can be styled in so many ways. The fall season is here and if you are wondering how to dress up your sweatshirt, then look no more. I have put together 5 stylish ways to dress up a sweatshirt to your office, formal events, etc. Here are 5 stylish ways to dress up a sweatshirt. Fishnet and long sleeve collar shirt CUTE WINTER OUTFIT FOR A WARM AND CHIC LOOK 3D TIGER PRINT SWEATER

Who else feels like a celebrity for a minute when you are well dressed and you are crossing the zebra crossing. When the cars stop and you use your side eyes to notice that they are all looking at how beautiful look. That feeling always gets me. I know it's so vain, but I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way sometimes. I am slowly missing summer already. It is getting colder and a pullover is now essential. Here are my outfit details. Overall: Zaful Tee shirt: Cropp Sunglasses: Giant Vintage Shoes: Jessica Buurman. Fanny pack

STYLING EMBROIDERED JEANS AND KNIT. Knit sweater   Gey heels Floral Embroidered Jessica Buurma RPGSHOW . HOW TO WEAR SKIRTS OVER PANTS This trend has been seen on so many runways and is perfect for those who loves layers. You will agree with me that it has a 90's touch. This  skirt over  pants totally attached to the Denim pant. DENIM ON DENIM Ripped Patched Hoodie Denim Jacket ,   Denim Lace-Up Wide Leg Jeans . Knit sweater by Zaful.   Chunky faux suede.

When the COVID-19 outbreak began most people were very conscious of the effect of the virus on human health and protecting themselves was the utmost priority. People have gotten so comfortable and they no longer care about wearing masks, some say it is a scam while some believe it is just a phase. Whichever one it falls on let's not be taken unaware. Always wear a mask. It won't hurt to wear a mask but will hurt to get infected and face the pain of it all. Wearing a mask is not comfortable for everyone but see your health as an asset and do the needful. If you are one of those people who stopped wearing mask please start today. The cold season is coming we all have to be careful. Why did you stop wearing a mask?

I have been stressed both emotionally and physically. My mum acted up but I Ignored and decided to face my work instead of letting that bother me. Yesterday, I took time out to hang out with friends and  I must say that after going out yesterday I feel much better. As usual, when I go out during the weekend I focus on having fun because all work and no play make Melody unhappy. Yesterday was fun-filled but something happened while I was sipping my chilled coco-cola by the bar. The Disk junkie (DJ) was a beautiful vibrant young lady. When I first walked to the bar to get a drink she immediately spotted me and winked at me. Cool lady with a good choice of music. There were several other people sitting at the bar. I noticed a lot of excited people but there was a young man that caught my attention. He sat with a lady who he came with I guess because they both sat so close and discussed while exchanging smiles a lot. The lady he sat with was focused on him but he could not t...

There are situations that occur in life that shape you into a different kind of person. Honestly, at this point, if I decide not to trust people, I am not in any way to be blamed.  Here's the story : A friend has asked me several times for my apartment in exchange for his, but I said no. Today, I got a message from my house owner saying: your friend wants your apartment but I told him you are not leaving yet. What should I do? Photo by Dids from Pexels

One of the difficult aspects of leaving a toxic relationship is for the individuals involved to come to the realization that they are in a toxic relationship. This can be excused for many other behaviors and also seen as love. As humans, we have a bit of toxicity in us. We do things that might not be acceptable at some point in life but when it is a constant habit the alarm should start ringing so loudly. When you can identify early signs of a toxic relationship you can be able to figure out ways to break out of it. I asked a question on Quora which I am also asking everyone reading this article.  How do you identify toxicity at the early stage of a relationship? 

A lot of people find it really difficult to leave a toxic relationship, this is very common because as humans we worry about what people say, how long we have been with that person and some even think they can not stop loving that person, might be true but no one should be comfortable in a toxic relationship. This is not an easy process. Honestly, let me not make it sound like an easy process because it is not in any way an easy process. It will take time, patience, understanding, observation, self-awareness, and self-realization. It is important to know that being in a toxic relationship can ruin you and put people who care about your well being in constant worry and fear. The process may be so difficult, shameful but you have to come to the self-realization that your mental health should be protected at all times because this can drive you crazy and make you do things you never thought of doing.  There are persons who need to draw strength from other people....

It has been a whole lot of craziness this week. I got news about the death of my friend's mum. He has been in tears and I can not help but just pray for him to have the divine strength to move on. Everything just feels tight and I really want you all to also pray for him. I remember him taking these photos of me wearing this  navy loungewear set from Femme luxe a week ago and I told him to be positive that his mum will be fine. I have been trying to meet with him but his energy is very low which is very understandable. We have been cool friends for years. I wish his family the strength to bear the loss and I pray that he will find happiness again. Amen.