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When it comes to French fries, I imagine a lot of people would argue that homemade is the best kind. And, understandably so; a lot of foods are often the best tasting when they’re made by our hands as opposed to a machine in a factory, and many of us tend to appreciate food to … More French Fry showdown: which brand reigns supreme?
Turf burn is a miserable injury, and anyone who has experienced it to any degree can attest to how painful and irritating it can be. Turf burn is caused by friction between the skin and artificial turf or grass, and it happens if you fall hard, slide or get dragged along either. It is a … More If you have turf burn, read this
I broke my nose upon receiving a sucker punch directly to the face during a rugby game this past weekend. It isn’t exactly a recommended experience, and it happened quite quickly; the last thing I saw was a fist flying at my face, and the next thing I saw was a lot of blood. There … More Broken nose? Here’s what to do
I would wager that one in every three women could read the title of today’s post and think to themselves, Yup, sounds about right, without even needing to read the content. That isn’t to say that men might not also think the same thing upon reading today’s title; however, speaking realistically, women are mistreated and … More Recognizing hypocrisy in the mental health realm
Alas, I continue to contradict myself with what has almost become a miniseries of posts regarding Canada and some interesting information about it. Originally, I planned to write one post about Canada because we recently celebrated Canada Day here; however, upon finding some rather intriguing details on this great land, I realized I shouldn’t do … More How much do you know about Canada, eh? (part three)
The initial inspiration behind the topic of today’s and yesterday’s posts was Canada Day. When I started writing yesterday’s post, I was not planning on beginning a second one on the same topic; however, upon further contemplation, I realized that perhaps the vast majority of people are not terribly familiar with everything our beautiful land … More How much do you know about Canada, eh? (part two)
I realize this post is a few days delayed in regard to Canada Day, but that’s okay. I thought it might have been a little too predictable to write a post about Canada on Canada Day, and because I like to keep things lively, I decided to push it by a few days. I’m a … More How much do you know about Canada, eh? (part one)
As much as most people love consuming barbecued food, I have come to realize that many people do not enjoy the actual task of barbecuing. I don’t think it’s a matter of not wanting to do the actual task of grilling, but rather, a fear of the barbecue itself. I should add that a lot … More Don’t fear the barbecue
Anyone who has difficulty with falling or staying asleep can arguably attest to how damn miserable the experience is. You’re lying in bed, exhausted, and all you yearn for is sleep; however, your brain decides to launch into hyperactivity mode and start planning your schedule for the next three consecutive years. If you are someone … More Can’t sleep? Try this trick
Every once in a while, I come across a post via Instagram that is actually worth reading. So much of the material circulating on social media platforms these days is useless and incredibly negative, so when an inspirational story pops up in my feed, I normally pause to read it. Posted by @no.fucksgiiven (please disregard … More Are you familiar with Jeffrey Katzenberg’s incredible story?
I’m a sucker for bowls, and I’m a sucker for anything cheeseburger-flavoured. So, when I spotted a recipe for Cheeseburger Bowls from thepioneerwoman.com, I knew I had to share. My husband brought to my attention how I often create bowls out of whatever we are having for dinner on a particular evening; I didn’t even … More Hopw about some Cheeseburger Bowls for dinner tonight?
For anyone unfamiliar with the term ‘doom scroll,’ or ‘doom scrolling,’ it refers to when someone is mindlessly scrolling through apps or a specific app on their phone, oftentimes social media. In fact, I’m not entirely sure if there are other apps in which one can doom scroll, aside from social media platforms; I think … More If you’re going to doom scroll, at least make it advantageous
Salads have earned themselves a somewhat shitty reputation in the culinary world, and the general lack of appreciation towards them angers me a wee bit, as preposterous as that sounds. I think most people, when they hear the word ‘salad,’ automatically think of lettuce and some shit dressing. If that is the sort of salad … More How about some Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad for your next potluck?
If you’re a resident of Southern Ontario, you are well aware of the hellish temperatures that have bestowed themselves upon us over the past few days. We are experiencing a heat wave, and while the worst of it has passed by this point, there are still several days in the upcoming forecast that will reach … More Heatstroke: do you know the signs?
For quite a while now, I’ve been trying to put into practice engaging in at least one good deed a day. This is far easier said than done, to be fair, and I think it is important to recognize that there will be days during which zero good deeds are accomplished. Life is unpredictable, so … More The power behind doing one good deed a day
As much as my husband and I enjoy The Keg, we try not to frequent it too often because it is on the pricier side. That being said, we promised each other back in May that we would go out for dinner to celebrate our birthdays – seeing as we are now almost entering July, … More What’s your go-to order from The Keg?
If you play contact sports or know someone who does, there is a strong probability you have heard of KT Tape. I know plenty of people who use it, two of my closest friends included, who are also my rugby teammates, and I have observed that folks who use KT Tape tend to stay loyal … More Is KT Tape worth the hype?
It is no secret to any reader who follows my blog to some degree that I play and love the game of rugby. I started in grade nine in high school, played a couple of seasons after I graduated, and stopped entirely, only to return to it again ten years later. To be entirely honest, … More Losing isn’t always a loss
If you don’t consider yourself a reader, I am sorry to inform you that this post is likely not going to tickle your fancy. So, if this is the case and you aren’t someone who enjoys reading, I bid you a good day and ask that you return tomorrow. For those of us still here, … More The beauty of disassociation through books
I’ve come to realize that, in the past, I have written a post addressing a movie or television series I’ve recently started, in which I state I will come back in the future and provide you with an update. There have been a number of instances in which I have failed to circle back. If … More An honest update of “What We Do in the Shadows”
Yesterday’s post discussing The Westdale Theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, serves as a more than adequate segue to introduce today’s post; my parents and I went to the Westdale to see Bullitt because my dad is a fan, and today, we will be talking about the movie in question. I had never heard of this film … More Have you seen “Bullitt”?
To celebrate my dad this past Father’s Day, my mom came up with a brilliant idea for a gift for him; she saw online that there was a screening of the 1958 film Bullitt playing at a theatre in Hamilton called The Westdale, and purchased tickets for her, me, and my dad. My dad is … More This is your sign to visit Westdale Theatre in Hamilton
As stated at the conclusion of yesterday’s post, today’s will be a continuation of absolutely arbitrary facts. I’ve always found random facts to be interesting to read, and considering how they’re simultaneously educational and entertaining, I figure there are worse things I could be occupying my free time with. Sometimes I will research specific facts, … More Facts for fun (part two)
I had a recent conversation with my mom during which she and I chatted about my blog. She reads it daily, and I admitted to her that there are times I simply cannot conjure an ounce of inspiration for a post idea and resort to what I call cheater posts. When I am in the … More Facts for fun (part one)
I absolutely love cats, and I always have. Despite the fact that I had a rather harrowing ordeal as a child with a cat involving me attempting to pet it and it, in turn, taking a chunk out of my hand, I was not deterred by these majestic beasts, and I imagine they will be … More Cats are smarter than you think
If I were to survey a group of people and ask them if they think it is harder than ever before to truly gain, and furthermore, hold, someone else’s attention, I suspect the majority would say yes. I’m not an expert, but I think the lack of presence amongst people nowadays can be blamed on … More The importance of being present
I would wager that most happy couples openly communicate with each other. Communication is a tremendous cxomponent of everyday life, and to an even further degree in the context of relationships; without it, shit can go sideways extremely quickly. With it, conflict has a much smaller window of opportunity to present itself in. It could … More The importance of communication in relationships
When I wrote yesterday’s post, I truly was not anticipating a secondary post on the same topic. But, as it turns out, deer are a lot more interesting than I initially thought, hence why we are here on a part-two post. I feel as though deer have earned a rather poor reputation in the animal … More How much do you know about deer? (part two)
I’ve seen a handful of deer over the past few days while out and about, and seeing them encouraged today’s topic. Deer are very common throughout the area my family and I reside in, but despite their notable presence in my life since I’ve been a kid, I realized I don’t really know a whole … More How much do you know about deer? (part one)
While it is hard to believe, this June my husband and I will celebrate our third wedding anniversary. I met Blaine when I was 19 and he 20, and we have been together now for over 11 years. When I had my bridal shower a few years back, my mom, sister and I agreed that … More Let’s hear it for progressive wedding traditions
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