I have had long hair for a few years now, and when I say long, I mean it hits just about halfway down my ass. It’s long enough that it gets caught in my pants when I pull them up after relieving myself, and as much as I appreciate and enjoy having long hair, there … More Long hair? Try these styles to keep it out of your face
If you were to tell me ten years ago that I would be reading for roughly 40 minutes each evening before going to bed, I would arguably laugh it off and deem it entirely untrue. To be fair, I should probably provide you with some context; I studied English in university and was expected to … More The beauty of broadening a personal preference
When it comes to animals, most folks tend to associate ‘playing’ with dogs, but anyone out there who is the proud owner of a cat can attest to the fact that cats, much like dogs, enjoy playing. I suppose I would say that dogs perhaps tend to play more often than cats do in a … More Trying to entertain your cat? Read this
My older sister, Danielle, is my best friend. She always has been, and I anticipate she always will be, assuming one of us doesn’t piss the other off beyond hope of reconciliation. A lot of people have voiced to us how different we are, and we are inclined to agree. Danielle is more reserved and … More Being overweight doesn’t always mean being unhealthy
Continuing the conversation we started yesterday, today’s post will be an extension of our chat about self-care and how to go about saving some money while still taking care of ourselves. As I said in yesterday’s post, self-care is of tremendous importance; however, many of us refrain from partaking in it because of the cost … More Here’s how to practice affordable self-care (part two)
While I’m not certain, I suspect the term ‘self-care’ would sound like a foreign concept if you could go back in time about fifty years and ask any random individual about it on the street. I would wager that any generations succeeding the baby boomers would not be familiar with this term, arguably because self-care … More Here’s how to practice affordable self-care (part one)
For most of us, when we hear the term ‘crock-pot,’ our minds arguably tend to visualize some sort of roast or stew, seeing as these sorts of dishes are what crock-pots are most often used to create. Crock-pots are fantastic options for individuals who yearn to cook a hearty, homemade meal but don’t necessarily have … More Hot chocolate … in a crock-pot?
These days, the idea of standing up for what we believe in seems to be a bit risky, to put it mildly. I say this because we are living in a world in which we are constantly on guard, and on edge, concerned about saying something offensive to the wrong person; it’s to the point … More The significance of standing up for what you believe in
Blaine and I adopted our rescue dog, Lenny, roughly three years ago now. She originally came from North Carolina, although she ended up in the care of the wonderful folks at the Brantford SPCA, which is where we were able to adopt her from. We positively adore her, as does anyone who meets her, and … More Consider these dog treat alternatives for your pup
My mom and I have had numerous conversations about how, since the pandemic, the majority of people seem to be bloody miserable. I will argue until I’m blue in the face that the COVID-19 pandemic did little more than encourage us to become the most selfish and entitled version of ourselves possible, stemming originally from … More Here’s why you need to hold others accountable
I recently had a good friend of mine ask me to write her a reference letter. I was more than willing to do so; however, because it has been a hot minute since I’ve written one, I did have to give myself a brief refresher course with the assistance of Google. Seeing as reference letters … More Here’s how to write a reference letter
While I might not be the most skilled with it, I’ve always enjoyed dabbling in art in its many forms. When I was younger, I tried my hand at some drawing, and in my adulthood, I’ve come to realize I rather enjoy painting. I’ve purchased a couple of paint-by-number kits to try my hand at, … More Feeling creative? Try a Social Bee Paint Party
If you’re Canadian, there is a strong probability that you have at least some familiarity with PC Optimum Points. I almost consider Optimum points to be a rite of passage for Canadians, since they are rather unique to us, and I have fond memories as a child being sent through the checkout at Shoppers Drugmart, … More If you don’t collect Optimum Points, you really should
Anytime I stumble across a unique recipe of some sort, I try my best to share it with all of you. It isn’t too often you discover a recipe for something you have never heard of, let alone contemplated, so when this rarity occurs, I figure it’s good karma to refrain from gatekeeping and share … More How about some Amish Vanilla Pie for dessert tonight?
When one of the lovely women in our book club suggested The Names by Florence Knapp, I was completely and utterly unaware of what sort of book I was about to start reading. When I select a book to read for personal interest, I always do a bit of background checking to determine what the … More ‘The Names’ by Florence Knapp: read or rid?
It isn’t too often that I manage to compose a personal recipe, but every now and then I surprise myself and do just that. Are my recipes of the same quality as those you might find on a food blog online? No, but that’s okay with me, seeing as I am not here trying to … More Make this for a quick and simple dinner tonight
If you were to ask any random child how they felt about the idea of having, or needing, a tutor, chances are they would likely say they aren’t entirely enthusiastic about the idea. Understandably so; when I was in elementary school, I needed a math tutor because I was really struggling, and I can recall … More The beauty of tutoring
As much as my family and I anticipate Winter and the slower pace it presents here on our farm, we simultaneously dread it in the sense that we are aware that the time is approaching during which we must say our goodbyes to our migrant workers. Some people might read that sentence and find it … More Adios Amigos
Two of my good friends recently endured a very hard loss. They found out that one of their beloved dogs was riddled with cancer, and they decided to end his suffering out of respect for him and the love and joy he brought their family. Both of my friends are taking the loss extremely hard, … More Understanding the grief of losing a pet
While Blaine and I still haven’t finished watching the entirety of Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story, we are slowly working our way through the episodes. We have a handful left to complete, but part of the reason it’s taking us a little while to finish it is because it really is so damn dark … More Monster: The Ed Gein Story – real or romanticized?
The idea of feeling unsafe near and around men is arguably something all women can say they relate to. Perhaps in varying degrees of severity, but regardless of the extent to which a woman can relate to this fear, the relevance is staggering. I do not hate men, nor do I believe them all to … More It isn’t all men, but …
Depending on how you answer the question posed in today’s title, this post may be deemed a wee bit controversial. For whatever reason, most people have rooted strong and intense feelings in their perception of respect, and I’ve come to learn that if you don’t happen to agree with their own personal answer, it is … More Respect: given or earned?
As someone who lives with a few different chronic illnesses, inflammation is not a new concept to me. Having Lyme disease means I often have inflammation in my body, and while I do a few things to keep the levels at bay, I recently found out my body is beyond inflamed, which is not exactly … More Inflammation in the body? Read this
It saddens me to acknowledge that despite my love for spicy foods, I am at a point in my life where eating hot foods is rather difficult. To spare you all from some unnecessarily vivid details, allow me to say that while my taste buds still absolutely appreciate spice, my digestive system does not, and … More Jalapeño popper … soup?
Allow me to begin this post by asserting my absolute and utmost respect for anyone trying to learn the English language, because it is hard as hell. I can’t personally say I know this through experience because English is my first language, but I have worked with enough individuals through tutoring who are attempting to … More Trying to learn English? Read this
I am a firm believer in accountability, which is why I am going to be completely transparent with you and admit that I am eating humble pie when it comes to audiobooks. For a long while now, I have scorned the idea of audiobooks because I take issue with people who claim to ‘read’ books, … More Audiobooks: yay or nay?
I’ve mentioned before here on my blog how I took a rather lengthy hiatus from reading on a regular basis. When I finally smartened up and decided to get back into the swing of things, one of the first books I read was A Court of Thorns and Roses, and, naturally, the entire series after … More Do yourself a favour and read ‘Fourth Wing’
Allow me to acknowledge that the topic of today’s post arguably seems a wee bit random; my mom and I recently had a conversation about gender reveal parties, despite not attending one as of late, and while I have no clue what originally prompted this topic of conversation between us, we ended up having a … More Gender reveal parties: yay or nay?
While the concept of me sharing recipes with all of you here on my blog is certainly not new, I did recently realize that the majority of the recipes I have been sharing have mainly been entrees and appetizers. My sweet tooth could rival Willy Wonka’s, so you can arguably imagine my dismay when I … More How about some Toasted Marshmallow Caramel Rice Krispie Treats for dessert tonight?
Oatmeal is arguably something most people have sampled at some point or another in life, or at least have heard of it before. On its own, I find it to be a little bland, but there are all sorts of things you can add to it to enhance its flavour and make it a little … More How do you eat your oatmeal?
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