Enduring a headache is, in my opinion, one of the shittier experiences in life. I find headaches to be brutal in the sense they’re a bloody nuisance; it is quite difficult to go about your daily tasks and duties when every movement you make causes pain in your head. I am fortunate in the sense … More Headaches: how much do you know?
If I were to conduct a survey asking people to answer whether or not they enjoy being overlooked in any context or situation, I think I would successfully hypothesize, well in advance, that the overwhelming majority of people would answer no. I guess I could be wrong, but I really don’t think I am. Being … More Feeling overlooked? Make them notice you
Technology, as a concept, is a grand one, to say the least. These days, it almost feels as though it is nearly impossible to keep up with technological advancements and the newest, neatest devices, and this makes sense if we consider the advancements that have been made within the realm. It’s a bit ironic to … More Looking to grow a business? Consider using tech
I’ve come to realize that I thoroughly enjoy mixing food items together. I understand that sentence may sound a bit stupid without any context, so hear me out. I know several folks who cannot stomach (no pun intended) the idea of separate food items touching or mixing, to the point their different types of foods, … More Croissants + beef + nachos = dinner tonight
In the rare case I haven’t yet mentioned this here on my blog, I will now, and proudly so; Blaine, my husband, is a beef farmer, and a damn great one at that. I thought I would use this post as an opportunity to discuss how phenomenal he is with raising beef cattle for consumption, … More Perks of being married to a cattle farmer
Comfort is something, I would wager, that most of us human beings long for and enjoy. We certainly prefer comfort to discomfort, in a general sense, and naturally, we gravitate toward situations, people, animals, environments, etc., that provide us with comfort as opposed to discomfort. Anxiety and discomfort are two things that arguably go hand-in-hand. … More Being comfortable with being uncomfortable
Fragrance is something I’ve always been an avid fan of. If I recall correctly, I believe I started wearing perfume when I was in the seventh grade; I received a bottle of Juicy Couture perfume as a gift from a lovely young man, and ever since, perfume and fragrance are things I always have on … More This is your sign to get yourself a candle warmer
I’ve said it before and I shall say it again – casseroles have certainly garnered a rather shitty reputation in the culinary world, and I cannot understand why. I could understand someone pulling their nose up at a casserole if they, in the past, had a poor experience with one; however, most folks I meet … More Burrito casserole? Yes, please
When my sister and I were a lot younger, we would often visit medieval and Renaissance fairs courtesy of my mom and our aunt. My mom’s sister and her kids (my cousins) would usually accompany us, and we had a hell of a time. If I had to guess, we probably visited one every summer … More Have you been to Wentworth Medieval Faire?
I occasionally get asked how long I have been blogging for now, and every time I do, I experience a fleeting moment of internal panic because I’m not entirely sure how long I’ve been blogging. I know I started back in university, perhaps in my second year, and have continued writing daily blog entries up … More Looking to broaden your blog? Read this
The concept of asking for help is one I would wager the majority of us struggle with. Many of us associate asking for help with weakness, or insecurity, and it isn’t difficult to figure out why; social constructions have enabled us to confuse our perception of asking for assistance as pleading for help, and these … More Don’t be afraid to ask for help
I think it would be safe to say that most people are in collective agreement that canine instincts are some of the best in existence when it comes to animals. Dogs tend to sense, feel and detect things we as humans often miss or overlook, and sometimes, the accuracy of canine instincts is astounding. My … More The marvel of canine instincts
Beer is not exactly the initial thought that comes to mind when I contemplate bread, but hey, I firmly believe in abstaining from knocking on something until you’ve tried it. You never know what you could be missing out on by pulling your nose up toward something foreign. I was scrolling through some recipes via … More Let’s make some … beer bread?
My mom, sister and I recently had a conversation about water. Riveting stuff, I know. My sister, me, and my dad all drink ridiculous volumes of water. I probably drink two to three gallons a day, my sister more, and my dad is usually about level with my consumption. My mom, on the other hand, … More Bored of water? Try these tricks to jazz it up
I’m a little ashamed to admit that I was quite late getting around to engaging in the General Tso’s Chicken game in the context of Western Chinese food up until quite recently. I’ve always had my favourites when it comes to Western versions of Chinese food; chicken balls, chow mein, almond soo guy and egg … More Homemade General Tso’s Chicken: a must-try
I don’t mind donuts, but they’ve never been a personal favourite. I much prefer other sorts of pastries to donuts, for example, cookies or cupcakes, to name a couple, and while I have sampled some over the years that were decent, I’m just not a huge donut gal. My sister would throat-punch me if she … More President’s Choice Flake Outs croissant donuts: are they worth buying?
I’ve been hesitant to share this information with the public for different reasons, but the time has come to be transparent; after a ten-year hiatus, I’ve returned to the game I love to play the most – rugby. I started playing when I was in grade nine and played all throughout high school. Additionally, I … More Making comebacks in adulthood: challenging, but not impossible
I was first introduced to Lebanese cuisine when I wasn’t yet a teenager. The circumstances surrounding my introduction to this fabulous cuisine weren’t ideal; my mom was going for chemotherapy treatments and was continually encountering issues with parking at the hospital. One day, she went into a Lebanese restaurant that was within close vicinity of … More Here’s how to make a wicked Tabbouleh salad
Seeing as yesterday’s post involved a detailed discussion about foil packet meals, I deemed it only appropriate to share a recipe for a foil packet creation with all of you. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, the flavour combinations and possibilities are borderline endless when it comes to foil packet dinners, and they’re handy as … More Let’s make Potato-Sausage Foil Packs
When I was about 12, I entered my culinary era in life; I was captivated by food and cooking and was absolutely certain that I wanted to be a chef. Obviously, plans changed, but I am quite grateful that food became such an avid interest of mine at a young age. It proved to be … More In a pinch for dinner? Make some foil packets
I have my favourites in the realm of muscle rubs, much like anyone else, I would imagine. I prefer using muscle rubs and ointments as opposed to actual pain medication, for example, Advil or Tylenol, and normally speaking, ointments prove to be effective for me when it comes to muscle strains and tears. I’ve been … More Muscle rubs: what you should know
Coffee is one source of tremendous joy for me in my own life. I love the stuff, I drink far too much of it, and I have been for years now. Do I plan on changing my ways anytime soon? No, I do not. I was a little curious, however, when I heard something about … More Is your coffee causing you stress?
My husband and I are avid watchers of true crime documentaries. Blaine likes them slightly more than I do; he will quite literally put on a serial killer special right before bed to fall asleep. I’m not entirely sure if I should be concerned about his preferences, but so far I haven’t noticed any red … More Have you seen ‘Unlocked: A Jail Experiment’?
I feel as though I’ve been on a heck of a tear in regard to the subject matter for these last few posts; I am well aware that I’ve been discussing injuries, muscle soreness and pain relief for a few consecutive days, but hear me out. If you follow my blog to any extent you’re … More What’s your go-to muscle relief?
In accordance with my observations thus far, Chinese food is a cuisine that quite literally appeals to just about everyone. I should clarify that when I say Chinese food, I’m referring to the Northern American version of it as opposed to authentic Chinese food; whether it be chicken balls, fried rice, egg rolls, or chow … More How about some Steak Fried Rice for dinner tonight?
In the context of physical activity, pulled and sore muscles are almost inevitable. Perhaps we failed to warm up properly before going a little too hard in practice; maybe we added more weight to our deadlift. Regardless of the reasoning behind strained muscles, anyone who has experienced the discomfort can attest to how irritating it … More Sore muscles? Read this
Motivation is a bit of a fickle concept when you delve into its intricacies. It’s something we all understand to be positive, and certainly an advantageous trait to possess, and despite our best intention to keep the fire lit and maintain the motivation, slipping up and falling off the wagon is a lot easier than … More Finding Your Fire: A How-To Guide
Like I said in yesterday’s post, issues with ribs are anything but pleasant. The biggest issue with rib injuries and their associated pain is the fact that we use our ribs and their related muscles and tendons a hell of a lot more than we realize throughout a given day; once a rib, or several … More Slipped Rib Syndrome: what you should know
Anyone who has ever injured their ribs can attest to just how miserable rib injuries are. Whether you’ve broken them, cracked them, dislocated them or torn the cartilage around them, any rib-related injury is very painful, and there isn’t a whole lot you can do for these types of injuries, either. I’ve had issues with … More Are you familiar with Slipping Rib Syndrome?
To the best of my recollection, I’ve written a couple of posts already detailing the game known as This or That. In case you missed these past posts, This or That is a question game that provides players with two options regarding a certain matter, and they must pick one choice or the other. It … More Let’s play This or That
