If you read the word ‘croptuck’ and thought to yourself, ‘What in the fuck is that?‘, please don’t be alarmed, because I had the same reaction when I first stumbled across the term. I wasn’t sure if it was a sort of industrial tool or something along those lines, so when I discovered that a … More Baggy sweater? Try a croptuck
Today’s post serves as an extension of yesterday’s – we are discussing beef and its many benefits, and while doing so, are hopefully manipulating enough people into consuming more of it. Manipulation has a negative connotation associated with it, but you know what I’m getting at. At least, I hope so. I can’t really fathom … More Here’s your sign to eat more beef (part two)
Anyone reading this post who knows me personally will likely think that today’s content is a wee bit biased, seeing as I married a beef farmer. This is true to an extent; I’m eating more beef since getting married than I ever did prior, and I’m certainly not mad about it. But, having a beef … More Here’s your sign to eat more beef (part one)
I would wager most of us, at this point in life, have heard of or are relatively familiar with the idea of tough love. In the unlikely instance you don’t know what tough love comprises, it’s the idea that sometimes we have to be brutally honest or harsh with someone we care deeply about, and … More The importance of tough love
My book club and I are meeting in a little over a week to discuss this month’s chosen text – Hounded by Kevin Hearne. I had never heard of this book prior to one of my friends naming it as her recommended choice, and upon hearing that this book is one of her personal favourites … More ‘Hounded’ by Kevin Hearne: read or rid?
I’ve had issues with iron in my body for most of my life. It’s always been on the lower end of the spectrum as opposed to the higher, and after getting some bloodwork done recently, I discovered that, currently, it’s lower than ever before. Rather than throwing back yet another drug, I wanted to see … More Trying to boost you iron levels? Read this first
I haven’t exactly hidden my love for romantasy books, specifically ones written by Sarah J. Maas, here on my blog, specifically her ACOTAR and TOG series. Her fantasy writing abilities remind me of the GOAT (greatest of all time, for anyone unfamiliar with the acronym) of fictitious description – J.K. Rowling – and her works … More Reading smut: yay or nay?
While it arguably isn’t something we seek out or enjoy, pain is often an inevitable component of life for the vast majority of us. Some of us, unfortunately, experience pain more intensely and more frequently than others, depending on the sorts of things we engage with at work or in our free time, but pain, … More The fascinating subjectivity of pain
Continuing our chat about how to stay warm when you’re outside in freezing temperatures, I sincerely hope this information is actually useful to anyone reading this post. Having to spend extended periods of time outdoors when it’s so cold that snot is freezing to your face as quickly as it seeps out of your nostrils … More Feeling chilly? Try these warmth hacks (part two)
While there are hacks in existence for just about each and every facet of life these days, I can’t help but question why I’ve never before thought to explore hacks for keeping warm in frigid temperatures. I’m almost always cold, unless it’s above 30 degrees Celsius outside, and therefore have come to appreciate any and … More Feeling chilly? Try these warmth hacks (part one)
I thought it might be somewhat interesting to share with all of you how my own Christmas celebrations went. Upon writing the previous sentence, however, I realize my own holiday activities are likely of interest to me and me only, so if you don’t give a flying fuck about how other people spent their holidays, … More How was your Christmas?
I could offer an apology for addressing yet another one of Kristin Hannah’s magical works in the unlikely scenario that I really am starting to annoy folks with this redundancy, but I don’t want to. I could kick myself for waiting until I was 30 to begin exploring the incredible storytelling that occurs within Hannah’s … More Kristin Hannah’s ‘Winter Garden’: read or rid?
Within the past few years, vaping, as a concept, has absolutely exploded in terms of its popularity amongst all sorts of folks and ages. Some people positively despise the idea of vaping, while others fully support it, but personally, I cannot comprehend the logic behind people choosing to vape who have never been smokers of … More Don’t smoke? Then don’t vape
I could honestly kick myself for failing to think to investigate the fascinating ways in which New Year’s is celebrated around the world sooner, but better late than never, I suppose. Without intending any disrespect, after reading about how this holiday is celebrated globally, I can’t help but come to the conclusion that the ways … More How do you celebrate the New Year? (part two)
New Year’s Eve, for many people, is an evening to be celebrated. It marks the conclusion of one year and the start of another, and plenty of us like to come together with friends, family and loved ones to celebrate, usually within the confines of some sort of party or get-together. I was contemplating whether … More How do you celebrate the New Year? (part one)
I think I started writing a New Year highlights post a few years ago, and I figure I may as well stick with it. I’m a creature of habit, through and through, and while continuing with this trend helps satiate my constant urge to abide by routine, it also serves as a solid reminder for … More What are your 2025 highlights?
For plenty of people, the Holidays are the most wonderful time of year, as the song suggests. Christmas is a magical time for many of us, especially children, and some of my fondest memories with my parents and my sister include the anticipation of Christmas Eve and the joy of Christmas morning. As joyful as … More The importance of practicing mindfulness during the Holidays
I’ve never been an avid fan of New Year’s resolutions. I’ve tried my hand at them a few different times, sometimes proving to be successful with my set resolution, and sometimes proving to be a dramatic failure. New Year’s resolutions are, for a lot of people, an important symbol for the start of a new … More Consider solutions instead of resolutions for the New Year
If you, like me, have encountered individuals who claim they despise soup, it is highly plausible that you, like me, decided in that moment to remove said individuals from your life. That might be perceived as a rather drastic choice, but personally, I’m not saving space for any soup haters in my own circle. Life … More How about a bowl of Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup for supper tonight?
While I realize Christmas, technically, was yesterday, today is Boxing Day, and if there was ever a day to continue a post about Christmas, it’s today. Unless you’re one hell of a Scrooge, I can’t really see this being a pressing issue for anyone reading. It still blows my mind, 30 years into life, that … More How much do you know about Christmas? (part two)
Today is December 25, otherwise commonly referred to as Christmas, and whether or not you choose to celebrate, I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a grand start to 2026. For many people, Christmas is perceived as the biggest holiday of the year. I enjoy the holiday as much as the next … More How much do you know about Christmas? (part one)
If you’re a reader who enjoys the romantasy genre, you’re arguably familiar with two of the biggest series to ever grace the genre category – Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, as well as her Throne of Glass (TOG) series. I’ve read and then reread all five of the ACOTAR … More ‘Throne of Glass’ versus ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’: which reigns supreme?
I would wager that just about every woman on the planet, at some point or another, has faced the predicament of needing to clean their hair, but not wanting to do a full-out shampoo and conditioner. I say women because we tend to be a little more conscious of how our hair appears in a … More Use this instead of dry shampoo
My family and I befriended an individual from our church many years ago. He was the organist of our parish for years, and when my sister began singing in the church choir, our friendship with him grew, and today I see him as a sort of grandfather figure to me – I consider him family, … More Recognizing the rarity of meaningful conversations
In the unlikely instance you haven’t picked up on it yet, allow me to inform you that Kristin Hannah is quickly becoming one of my favourite writers. After reading The Nightingale, I knew I needed more, and from there I’ve been working my way through a number of her works, with some honourable mentions including … More ‘True Colours’ by Kristin Hannah: read or rid?
I would wager most of us have heard the phrase “forgive and forget” at some point or another in life. It’s a well-known expression, and one that is used by many people in all sorts of contexts. I’ve never really known how to feel about this saying. Forgiveness is one thing, and forgetting is another, … More The freedom in forgiveness
Every now and then, I suddenly remember food aversions I had as a child, only to kick myself in the shins for being such a dumbass. I realize that might sound a bit extreme, and one might not condone using such language when referring to a child, but seeing as I’m talking about my former … More Cinnamon roll … cookies?
If you follow my blog to any extent, you’re arguably aware of the fact that I play rugby because I’m not exactly shy about it. I struggle to encapsulate in words what the game means to me and what it has done for me in my life, and anyone who also plays can attest to … More Thank you, Norfolk Harvesters
Audiobooks and I have come a long way in terms of how we perceive one another. Or, at least, in terms of how I perceive audiobooks. I used to pull my nose up at them because I don’t consider listening to an audiobook to be the same as reading, but now that I’ve come to … More Running out of audiobook listening hours? Try YouTube
Today’s post is an extension of the conversation we started yesterday about cloves and the wonders they work for teeth and oral hygiene. Enough of us have issues with our teeth, so I figure it’s a topic with widespread relevance. I’m not an expert, and I don’t recommend diving into anything without doing some research … More Sore tooth? Clove could help (part two)
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