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
Few things in life provide me with the exquisite happiness that reading does, assuming what I am reading is one hell of a book, and anyone who considers themselves a reader can arguably attest to my statement. Sure, television shows and films are also great, but I can’t seem to lose myself and disassociate while … More Don’t let yourself fall into a book rut
I’ve never really been someone who deals with drastically dry skin, thankfully, on any part of my body. Sure, my lips get chapped when it’s extremely cold outside, and sometimes my hands start to resemble a reptile, but for the most part, I’m relatively well moisturized without having to use moisturizer itself. My cuticles, on … More Dry, cracked cuticles? Read this
Rereading and rewatching are arguably two terms that could potentially define my entire personality in the context of entertainment materials. I am a serial television series rewatcher, with zero regrets about it, and while I wouldn’t say I reread to the same extent I rewatch, I have read a handful of books many times. When … More Appreciating the nostalgia of rereading books
Continuing our discussion of all things Easter, stemming from yesterday’s post, today will offer more interesting facts about this holiday that many of us celebrate. I occasionally contemplate how many of us are blindly celebrating, or participating in a holiday, that we are entirely ignorant of in the context of history and origins. I’m not … More How much do you know about Easter? (part two)
In yesterday’s post, I mentioned how Easter is my mom’s favourite holiday. It always has been, and I imagine it always will be, unless my mother undergoes some sort of drastic life transformation to curb her adoration for Easter decor. I don’t find it particularly difficult to understand why my mom enjoys Easter so much; … More How much do you know about Easter? (part one)
Whenever Spring decides to make an appearance, it usually brings Easter to mind, which then leads me to thoughts of my mom. My mom has always loved Easter, and I would say it is her favourite holiday. She has always been a sucker for Easter decor, and growing up, our home was always adorned with … More These Lavender Shortbread Wedges will be an Easter hit
My husband, Blaine, and I welcomed our sweet pupper, Lenny, into our family about three years ago now. I had actually inquired at our local animal shelter about a different dog, only to be told about Lenny and that she and I had the potential to be a great fit. Blaine and I went to … More A reactive dog doesn’t mean a bad dog
I, much like most people, I imagine, have conflicted feelings about crying. I’m not someone who cries often, and I very rarely cry because of pain or injury; rather, I tend to shed tears in an emotional sense, oftentimes when I’m feeling quite low, or even very angry. I’ve come to realize, though, that the … More Cry about it (seriously)
Here we are, yet again discussing a Kristin Hannah novel, and I am anything but sorry about it. Not to sound like a busted record, but if you’re a reader and have yet to explore any of Kristin Hannah’s works, allow me to make the subtle suggestion of reevaluating your life choices and doing so … More Read or rid: ‘The Things We Do for Love’ by Kristin Hannah
If presented with the choice of comfort or discomfort, human instinct suggests that our response would be comfort, and understandably so; we human beings possess reason, thus it makes sense that we would opt for comfort over discomfort on any random day of the week. As logical as it is to prefer one over the … More Here’s why you shouldn’t let yourself get too comfortable
I have a somewhat love-hate relationship with lip balm. I like it just as much as the next person, especially considering what it aims to do for dry, chapped lips; my issue with lip balm is that so many of them that I have tried over the years have caused significant acne breakouts around my … More Dry, chapped lips? Read this
I am extremely fortunate in the sense that upon getting married and leaving home, I really didn’t get too far; my husband and I moved into a house next door to the one I was raised in, and because we are so close, I go to my parents every day for lunch. My parents and … More Have we lost the ability to think critically?
While the book we will be focusing our discussion on today isn’t one that was read by my book club, it was recommended to me by one of my good friends who happens to be in our book club. She and I have similar tastes in what we enjoy reading, and she loaned me her … More Read or rid: ‘You’ve Reached Sam’ by Dustin Thao
I could be wrong in saying this, but my understanding of hot cross buns is that they’re a highly controversial topic. People either love them or despise them, based on my own observations and conversations with individuals, and while I’ve never had one myself, they do look and sound appealing. Hot cross buns tend to … More How about some hot cross buns for Easter celebrations this year?
In yesterday’s post about the relation that exists between neurodivergency and sport, we approached the topic with a positive lens, as one should. I explained how many of us associate neurodivergency with negativity due to a lack of understanding regarding what exactly encompasses neurodivergence (your brain processes information differently than the average person), but being … More Neurodivergency and sports: what is the connection? (part two)
Neurodivergency is a concept that has been increasingly appearing in medical terminology over the past few years. For anyone unfamiliar with the term, and in my own words, it refers to someone who thinks and processes information differently than someone who is neurotypical, or, for lack of better terminology, ‘normal.’ Individuals who are neurodivergent are … More Neurodivergency and sports: what is the connection? (part one)
In this life, love is one of many things to experience, but perhaps it is arguably the most significant feat to attain. It is something we all crave and yearn for, yet, sadly, not something we are all privileged to experience. Love can exist in various forms. We love our parents and siblings in a … More Never take love for granted
This month’s selected text for the book club I am involved with is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. My dear friend, Jheri, recommended this book for us to read this time around, and I was quite inspired by Jheri’s reasoning; she explained to our group that while we have covered some historical fiction, we haven’t … More Read or rid: ‘Pachinko’ by Min Jin Lee
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