Allow me to begin this post by asserting that I am not a medical professional whatsoever. I’m not here to tell anyone what to do with their own body and/or health, and I certainly don’t wish to share false information with anyone on the matter of health, seeing as it is a rather significant concept … More Trying to dodge cold and flu season? Get yourself some oregano oil
Anyone who has the (debatable) privilege of knowing me on a personal level is well aware of my love for both onions and pasta. Any dish that combines both of these things is a guaranteed hit in the opinion of my tastebuds, and I know I am not isolated in these preferences – onions and … More How about some One-Pot French Onion Pasta for dinner tonight?
Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray has me feeling a wee bit befuddled, to be completely honest. I still don’t know how to feel about it, despite finishing it a few weeks ago, and I’m frustrated with myself that my brain can’t determine whether or not I truly enjoyed it, although I do wonder … More Read or rid: ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ by Oscar Wilde
If you’re a reader of any sort, and especially if you’re a fan of the fantasy genre, there is a strong probability that you have heard of a book titled Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. To be honest, there is a good chance you have caught wind of it even if you don’t consider yourself … More What has happened to genuine human goodness?
I would argue that mashed potatoes are a dish that just about any sane person savours and enjoys. It is often present at holiday gatherings and is considered to be a staple on tables when celebrating events like Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas, and I have yet to meet a soul who does not enjoy them. … More How about some Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole for dinner tonight?
As I sat down to compose the third installment in this winterization of your home series, I did consider the possibility of people reading these posts and deeming this knowledge to be common sense. If this is the case, I applaud you for being well-versed in this information, but I figure there has to be … More Is your house ready for winter? (part three)
Yesterday’s post offered some important information regarding how to go about preparing your home for the approaching Winter months. I stated yesterday that if you happen to reside in a climate that is warm year-round, this information won’t be terribly applicable to you and your living situation. However, it doesn’t hurt to educate ourselves about … More Is your house ready for winter? (part two)
This post will not be applicable to everyone who reads it, but for those of us who live in a climate where Winter is very much a thing, I figure these posts will be helpful in terms of preparing your humble abode for the approaching frigid weather. Obviously, if you live in a climate that … More Is your house ready for winter? (part one)
I’ve made mention of the fact that joining a book club has significantly broadened my reading choices and genre preferences, and I am not mad about it by any means. For years, I essentially only read fantasy, and when some of my closest friends introduced me to Kristin Hannah’s The Nightingale, I haven’t looked back … More Read or rid: ‘When the World Fell Silent’ by Donna Jones Alward
I will be entirely transparent and admit that I arguably do not wash my hair as often as I should, especially since I live and work on a farm. I’m not a foul, uncleansed beast by any means, but because my hair is rather long, washing it is a bit of an ordeal I would … More Yay or nay: Cake Beauty’s Do Gooder Volumizing & Style Extending Dry Shampoo
A few days ago, our family and workers came together to engage in our annual harvest party to celebrate the end of our tobacco harvest. This has been a tradition on our farm for as long as I can recall, and it is an evening we all look forward to. In the past, my mom … More Let’s make Chinese Beef and Broccoli
My husband and I don’t get a ton of opportunities to watch an entire film together because of our work schedules. Any time we have an evening during which we are both home and not occupied, we try to make the most of it and watch something together, and such an occasion occurred a few … More Here’s why The Blair Witch Project is the GOAT of horror movies
My husband and I came to the jarring realization a few months ago that despite being together for 13 years, we have not once gone to the theatre to see a movie together. I’m not proud of this observation, nor am I asking for anyone’s judgment on the matter. Rather, when Blaine and I acknowledged … More If you own a dog, you need to see ‘Heart of the Beast’
I have been with my husband for roughly 13 years – we have been married for four, and together for 13. When my husband informed me a few months ago that he couldn’t recall the last time he had his eyes checked out, I deemed it more than necessary that he make an appointment sooner … More Here’s your reminder to go get your eyes checked
Each and every time I hear the word “Guinness,” a large component of my rugby team comes to mind. Beer tends to be a common association with the sport, especially since after games, both teams come together for what is often called a “beer-up,” during which players socialize, chat and drink, despite beating the ever-loving … More How about some Guinness Beef Stew for supper tonight?
As useless as doomscrolling Instagram reels can be, every now and then, the practice does seem to pay off by unveiling some genuinely useful information you arguably would not have been familiar with otherwise. I recently had such an experience, and I would like to share my findings with all of you, because they’re rather … More Have you heard of ‘Be My Eyes’?
YouTube has become quite a close friend of mine as of late. I use Spotify mainly for music purposes, but the platform does offer, depending on what plan you opt for, an allotted amount of audiobook hours every month. I’m quite pleased with the audiobook options that are available to listen to via Spotify, but … More Read or rid: ‘Agnes Grey’ by Anne Brontë
Anyone who knows me on a personal level is more than aware of my opinion towards adult acne. For context, I’ve had acne since I was a teenager, and to be honest, there are many days during my current adult years when I find my skin is worse now than it was when I was … More Read this if you have acne-prone skin
One goal that has been present in my life for quite a long while now is to, one day, write a book. Plenty of people have this same goal, and while I’m sure there are people out there who claim they desire to do so but don’t actually plan to commit to the idea, I … More Trying to write a book? Read this first
I’ll begin this post by stating that I had high hopes for Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck after reading The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden, and was left feeling rather disappointed upon the completion of Of Mice and Men because of how thoroughly I enjoyed the other two. Out of all … More Read or rid: ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck
While I am not a tremendous fan of pumpkin in any sense of the word, I do acknowledge that Fall is here, and with it comes an uptick in cooking and baking with this particular type of squash. I suppose I should assert that I absolutely appreciate pumpkins in a carving sense, but that’s about … More Pumpkin … penne?
I know, I know. Five days of one consecutive topic is a wee bit redundant, but after today, we will chat about something else. I figure at least the material I am sharing is educational, even if it is repetitive, and, honestly, there are far worse subjects to beat senselessly. I’ve genuinely gained some interesting … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part five)
I can’t exactly provide a solid explanation or the reasoning behind it, but now that I am in my 30s, my appreciation and interest in history have positively skyrocketed when I consider how I felt about the topic in high school. I can recall complaining to my parents that history was the dullest subject I … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part four)
As much as I would enjoy extending the topic of random facts from history across as many as ten different posts, I will digress. I don’t want to confuse anyone or give the impression that my blog is becoming one that solely discusses history, although that really wouldn’t be such a terrible thing. While I … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part three)
I stated that my having ADHD is likely the reason behind my questionably odd fascination with random facts of any sort in yesterday’s post, and I stand by that assertion. Upon further thought about what inspired me to share some random facts from history, specifically, I do think some of the credit is owed to … More Let’s read some random facts from history (part two)
I’m not entirely sure whether or not having ADHD is the culprit behind my bizarre fascination with random facts, but here we are, and I’m not upset about it. I figure it’s at least beneficial to read about educational facts, regardless of the subject matter, and my random-ass thought process has paid off in this … More Let’s read some random facts from history
I’ve mentioned a few times now here on my blog that I’m in the process of trying to read more literary classics as opposed to strictly fiction, and thus far, I’m quite enjoying the experience. I figure it’s only appropriate to read classics, seeing as I majored in English Language and Literature, and actively choosing … More Read or rid: ‘Little Women’ by Louisa May Alcott
I really don’t mind cleaning, but there are certainly times when I can’t help but contemplate that the time required to maintain a clean home could be put to better use. That is not to suggest that cleaning isn’t important, because it certainly is, and seeing as I was raised by a Dutch mother, my … More Read this to make cleaning easier
If the title of today’s post seems a bit harsh, you’re probably not going to enjoy reading more about my own thoughts on the concept of self-pity, and that is okay. Feel free to spot the ‘x’ in the top corner of your chosen browser and continue on with your day. There is a reasonable … More Self-pity: a suck’s crutch
Casseroles, as a topic of conversation, seem to be a rather controversial one. People either love or despise casseroles, and there is absolutely no middle ground to be found, based on my own observations and interactions. Weirdly, I’ve learned to love casseroles in my adult years. As a child, the concept of them abhorred me, … More Chicken noodle … casserole?
