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?
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)
I’ve been seeing a fair amount of material via Instagram as of late regarding how beneficial cloves can be when it comes to dental issues. Yes, I realize this knowledge came from social media, and yes, I am aware that one should not believe everything they see online. Now that we have gotten the disclaimer … More Sore tooth? Clove could help (part one)
French onion soup positively slaps, and I will die on this hill. I realize that’s a rather assertive way to begin a post, but I’m a blunt person, and I’m not here to waste anyone’s time. I suppose if you despise onions, you arguably wouldn’t be a tremendous fan of French onion soup. I positively … More Let’s make French Onion soup
I had my annual eye exam a few days ago. It was a routine imaging appointment, although I should mention I get a little more imaging done than the average person as a result of having Lyme disease and the severe concussions I sustained last year playing rugby. I have a plethora of floaters in … More Trouble with goopy eyes? The reason might surprise you
I have had a borderline obsession with hoodies since I was a child, and you can check with my mom if you don’t believe me. It got to a point that the closet in the office in my childhood home became the designated hoodie closet, and my mom would force me to go through them … More Drowning in sweaters? Get yourself a ‘Hoodie Hanger’
I could keep this post incredibly short and simply write ‘yes’ in response to the question posed in the title, but that would not be fair to you, my wonderful readers. If you happen to be in a hurry, though, and only have time for a sentence or two, now you know. My love for … More ‘The Women’ by Kristin Hannah: Read or rid?
My dad has worn sunglasses for as long as I can remember. I should stipulate, however, that I am not referring to your typical, general sunglasses style. Rather, being a farmer, he has always worn sunglasses that double as safety glasses, hence why they’re always on his head. Always. A few years ago now, my … More Trouble with driving at night? Try yellow lens glasses
Continuing our conversation from yesterday regarding makeup hacks, I wanted to extend this topic over two posts because makeup, for a lot of people, is an avenue for numerous things: creativity, confidence, artistry and joy. Some folks, myself included, might not feel the same way, but I certainly feel better about myself when I’m wearing … More What’s your favourite makeup hack? (part two)
I will be honest and admit that while I used to be someone who wore makeup religiously, I no longer am that person. For context, I used to work as a journalist and was expected to appear professional and put together while working. Upon leaving this job to return home to the family farm, I … More What’s your favourite makeup hack? (part one)
With my tutoring business, I’ve worked with folks of, quite literally, all ages. The youngest person I have worked with was seven, and the oldest, believe it or not, was in his mid-60s. Generally speaking, though, I work with students, and most of the ones I assist are in university. As of late, however, I … More Working with kids? Read this
I haven’t exactly kept my love for Kristin Hannah as an author as of late. The first book I ever read by her was The Nightingale, which will arguably remain one of the most powerful texts I have ever laid eyes on for the remainder of my life. That might sound dramatic to some, but … More The subjectivity of writing
Stew and I have a somewhat tumultuous past. When I was younger, my mom often made her own version of stew during the winter months, and I positively hated it. I couldn’t even tell you what, exactly, I despised so much about my mother’s stew, and I honestly think I have convinced myself not to … More How about some Country Chicken Stew for dinner tonight?
My husband and I have been together for almost 12 years, and next June, we will celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary. I met Blaine when I was 19, hence why we have been together for as long as we have, and since we were young and weren’t in any rush to get married, we dated … More Understanding the importance of healthy, clear communication in a relationship
In yesterday’s post discussing earwax and what to do if you find yourself in the midst of a buildup, I mentioned that I recently purchased an earwax-cleaning device via Amazon. It arrived, and now that I’ve had a chance to test it out, I figured I would share my findings with all of you. The … More Do ear scope cleaners actually work?
Earwax isn’t exactly something most of us have a strong yearning to chat about, and understandably so. It’s a wee bit gross, despite all of us having it, and while it is a very natural thing to occur within an ear, it can become problematic if a buildup occurs and it begins to block the … More Having trouble hearing? It could be a wax buildup
I’ve never been entirely sure how to feel about Black Friday. On a surface level, it seems great; incredible deals and savings are enticing as hell, and it makes sense that people yearn to purchase products when they’re significantly reduced in cost. I’m no stranger to Black Friday, and I have certainly made purchases on … More The contradictory timing of Black Friday
I should have known when I read The Nighingale that my love for Kristin Hannah as an author was only going to intensify after finishing it. She is an exceptional writer who has the ability to deeply move readers with her emotional depictions of incredible characters, oftentimes women, and to date, I’ve read The Nightingale, … More Kristin Hannah’s The Four Winds: read or rid?
I would argue that we are living in a world that has never before been so heavily inundated with dieting messaging. Diets have been in existence for a hot minute, but their prevalence has absolutely skyrocketed over the past few centuries; you can bet your ass ancient civilizations were not counting calories in their day. … More Do yourself a favour and stop trying fad diets
While I don’t want to wrongly assume, I think that hair flyaways are an issue that is more relevant to women than they are to men. That is not to say that men can’t get frustrated with flyaway hairs surrounding their face, because I’m sure it’s happened to some poor bloke out there; generally speaking, … More Tired of unruly flyaways? Read this
Anytime I dedicate a blog post to a recipe, you can count on two things: the first being that I wasn’t able to come up with a somewhat interesting topic to write about, so I therefore resorted to sharing a recipe; the second being that I try my best to at least share recipes that … More How about some Skier’s Skillet for breakfast?
Anyone who works in agriculture can arguably attest to the fact that there is a high probability of having to work alongside family, specifically if you’re working on a farm. Many farms are operated by a variety of family members, and my own family and our farm are no exception to this likelihood. I started … More The reality of working with family
While I haven’t yet had the chance to venture out into public and survey a random group of individuals, I would wager that if I did, and in this survey asked folks their opinion of tribute bands, the general consensus would be ‘nay.’ It pains me to consider this, although I can understand the reluctance … More Tribute bands: yay or nay?
I’ve been working as an English tutor for a few years now. I can thank my husband for encouraging me to post a tutoring ad on Kijiji many moons ago to begin the process of acquiring clients, and without his idea, I’m not entirely sure where I could be with my tutoring business. I’ve worked … More Interested in becoming a tutor? Read this
I think just about everyone can say that they have felt as though they’re going through the motions, or stuck in a rut, at some point in life. As humans, many of us crave and prefer routine and structure, but the irony of this preference is that, oftentimes, after an extended period of time, routine … More Stuck in a rut? A simple refresh might help
Kristin Hannah’s The Great Alone happens to be the book my book club and I decided we would read together, and now that I am just about finished it, I wanted to share my honest thoughts. Prior to reading this novel, the only other text by Hannah I have read is The Nightingale. I like … More Read or rid: ‘The Great Alone’ by Kristen Hannah
When I was a child, I was very much under the impression that eating pasta for three meals daily was more than reasonable, arguably because I had an obsession with pasta that could rival the most patriotic of Italians. For context, I’m Hungarian, Dutch and Irish, so I’m not entirely sure where my love for … More Looking to add more fibre to your diet? Consider this pasta
Without trying to sound ignorant or insensitive, Memoirs of a Geisha, while a relatively common and well-known book, is not one I ever felt a strong desire to read. I ignorantly deemed it to be material I would not enjoy, and I could kick my past self for falling victim to this ludicrous idea. One … More Here’s why you should read ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’
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