As bizarre as the title of today’s post is, I implore you to hear me out and stick around for some context. I was researching some creative dessert recipes to share with all of you, and when I came across a recipe for a Fruit Pizza from ourbestbites.com, I was more than curious, to say … More Let’s make a fruit pizza
Anyone who experiences anxiety to any degree is arguably familiar with catastrophizing, myself included. The term is a bit of a mouthful, but, defined in my own words, it involves someone allowing their thoughts to lead them to the absolute worst possible outcome of any given scenario, with absolutely no hope for an alternative. In … More Stop catastrophizing with this one simple trick
I have been consuming copious volumes of fruit for as long as I can remember. Fruit is almost always my go-to choice for a snack, and because I eat so damn much, I try to snack on fruit as often as possible in hopes of not rivalling the circumference of a killer whale. At this … More Fruit snacks: which brand reigns supreme?
When our book club came together for our last meeting, I was pleased to be elected as the person responsible for choosing the next book we read. We choose at random, taking turns, and when my name was selected, I was more than happy to suggest Theo of Golden by Allen Levi because I had … More Read or rid: ‘Theo of Golden’ by Allen Levi
Rice pudding, for bizarre reasons unknown to me, seems to be the recipient of a lot of criticism in the dessert world. From my own observations, folks seem to either love it or despise it, with absolutely zero middle ground, and as someone who has always tremendously enjoyed it, I can not fathom why so … More Let’s make homemade rice pudding
In the unlikely instance you have been dwelling beneath a rock for a considerable duration of time, it is highly probable that you, like me, have noticed a dramatic uptick in people making their own bread from the comfort of their homes. By no means do I consider this an issue; I figure people are … More Here’s how to make a sourdough starter
In case anyone is curious, I have decided that it is a personal goal of mine to read all of Kristin Hannah’s works at some point or another. I’ve made mention of wanting to do this in previous posts, but now that I have actually decided, I feel obliged to share the news with all … More Read of rid: ‘Between Sisters’ by Kristin Hannah
For the sake of keeping the peace amongst my readers here on my blog, I don’t often write about religion. I figure there is more than enough divide in the world right now without adding religion into the mix, although sometimes I do yearn to write more about faith and religion. I am a practicing … More How do you pray?
In yesterday’s post, I stated how, recently, my husband and I went out for dinner together, which is something we do not do as often as we might like. We decided to go to our local Boston Pizza since neither of us had been there in a while, and when offered dining room or barside … More Have we really fallen so far?
A few evenings ago, Blaine and I ventured out of our humble abode to go for dinner together. It is something we don’t do nearly as often as we should, but we try our best. Conversation with Blaine is rarely boring, and somehow, we ended up on the topic of Ireland and what sorts of … More Let’s make Irish stew
Before we delve into today’s topic, allow me to stipulate that when I say toilet stains, I am not referring to actual shit stains. Rather, I am referencing stains that occur as a result of minerals, limescale, and hard water. By no means am I attempting to suggest that human shit can’t cake itself onto … More Tired of toilet stains? Read this
I am slightly embarrassed to admit that it took me this long to read what is widely considered to be a literary classic because of my English background, but I’m only human. To be entirely transparent, I had chosen not to read it up until now because I figured I wouldn’t enjoy it, and I … More Read or rid: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen
I, much like most women, I would imagine, have dabbled in a variety of hair products over the years, and I have yet to find one I can say I truly and undoubtedly love, aside from Moroccanoil’s Treatment Hair Oil. I’ve been using said hair oil for probably at least 15 years, and it is … More MONDAY Hair care: save your money
I realize that cookies are not exactly a recommended food to consume at breakfast, the start of your day, but, honestly, I don’t see why not. Cookies are intended to be enjoyed at any given point in a day, mornings included. Furthermore, because the recipe I am sharing with you today is for Blueberry Muffin … More How about some Blueberry Muffin Cookies for a breakfast switch-up?
Anytime I think of oatmeal, I can’t help but recall an episode of Brooklyn Nine Nine during which Captain Holt is tasked with officiating a wedding. He is struggling to come up with material for his speech, and in a desperate attempt to deliver a somewhat poetic line about marriage, he offers: “Love is like … More Protein oatmeal: yay or nay?
If you happened to read the title of today’s entry and found yourself a wee bit perplexed, I really can’t say I blame you. Allow me to state that the title is intended to be a bit ominous, and my hope is that the vagueness of it will be enough of a hook to draw … More Recognizing the potential of a garden shed
I have been seeing quite a bit of material via social media platforms as of late regarding the Harry Potter series remake. When I first caught wind of this revival, I wasn’t entirely sure what to think, aside from the fact that I didn’t believe the movies needed to be remade in the first place. … More Remakes: yay or nay?
In the unlikely instance you are not familiar with the term ‘bucket list,’ allow me to inform you: a bucket list is a term used to reference a list of things we would like to do in our lives before we die. It is a composition of, usually, activities and experiences of some sort, although … More What’s on your bucket list?
I am slightly ashamed that it took me 30 years to try a McDonald’s McGriddle, but here we are. I should arguably note that while my sister and I were growing up, McDonald’s was not something we ate. Ever. My mom tried her best to keep us away from fast food whenever possible, and as … More Are you a McGriddle fan?
Cookies are, and arguably will remain to be, one of my favourite desserts. I won’t delve into the specifics of my flavour preferences for the sake of time, but some of my favourites include the classic chocolate chip, sugar cookies, and white chocolate macadamia nut. I wrote a post a little while ago about birthday … More Apple pie … cookies?
When I caught wind that our book club’s chosen book for this month was The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri, my interest was immediately piqued. I had not heard of this book, but upon reading the synopsis and learning that it tells a story of two heroes working in secret throughout the duration of the … More Read or rid: ‘The Sunflower House’ by Adriana Allegri
Today’s post is a continuation of yesterday’s topic regarding how to keep one’s home smelling clean and fresh with the presence of indoor critters. By critters, I mean pets, for anyone curious. If you have critters in your home that you fail to consider pets that are emitting odours, however, perhaps you should consider seeking … More Here’s how to avoid a smelly house with indoor pets (part two)
My family did not have ‘indoor’ pets when I was growing up. We always had a dog on the farm, but they lived outdoors and would sleep in our garage, and I don’t think we welcomed our cat Lionel into the house until I was well into my teenage years. Due to the lack of … More Here’s how to avoid a smelly house with indoor pets (part one)
I doubt there will ever be a point in my life during which the thought of carrot cake fails to bring my mom to mind. My mom loves, and has always loved, carrot cake, and it is arguably her favourite dessert. She is, however, quite picky about what a proper carrot cake should consist of, … More Let’s make some carrot cake
With so much doom and gloom forcing itself down our throats at any given moment on any given day, thanks to the current state of the world, I thought it might be nice to write a purely positive post in hopes of triggering some honest joy in someone. I don’t think it’s ever been more … More What brings you joy?
If you happened to read the title of today’s post and were forced to do a double take, I can’t say I blame you. A fish doorbell is not exactly a commonality, nor is it something most people would believe exists, but I am here to tell you it does, and, yes, it is precisely … More Feeling bored? Try visiting the fish doorbell website
I have conflicting feelings about artistic expression when it comes to me, personally. By no means do I consider myself an artistic person, and yet, I dabble in and enjoy writing and even a little bit of painting here and there. I can sew, although not well (my lines could rival those of a sewer … More Wanting to learn embroidery? Don’t buy this kit
I am, and arguably always will be, a sucker for fragrance. One of my favourite scents of all time happens to be vanilla, which my mother conveniently despises, so, naturally, when I was still living at home, I had to barricade myself and my scents to my own secluded corner in my bedroom in hopes … More Looking for something lighter than perfume? Read this
When I sat down to write today’s post and was met with nothing more than my blinking cursor on a blank screen as a form of inspiration, I turned to Blaine, my husband, and requested some help with selecting a topic. He panicked a wee bit, so I asked him to fire off a random … More Cake mix … cookies?
If you follow my blog to any extent, it is highly probable that you have read about Kristin Hannah and the tremendous respect I have for her as an author and a storyteller. In yesterday’s post, I mentioned how Hannah’s works are the reason I have broadened my reading genre preferences, and I have yet … More Read or rid: ‘Home Front’ by Kristin Hannah
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