I’ve made mention of the fact I dabble in some English tutoring here and there; I’ve been tutoring for roughly two years now, if I remember correctly, and I can ultimately thank my husband, Blaine, for inspiring me to do so as I believe it was his idea originally. I’ve worked with a variety of … More Writing exercises: kid edition
Easter is just around the corner, and whether or not you celebrate this holiday, I think it is fair to say that the food associated with Easter is worth savouring regardless. Perhaps you have an entire spread planned, or maybe you’re going with something lighter, like finger foods; whatever your plans are, however, you might … More Wake up to some Easter Breakfast Casserole with this recipe
As I explained in yesterday’s post, Keurig and I share a long, complicated history. I’ve been through a few, to say the least, and after the last one crashed and burned, I knew it was time to move on from Keurig and spread my wings in the coffee maker realm. My sister, bless her, was … More Move over, Keurig: This should be your next coffee maker
I have no shame in admitting I may or may not have a slight addiction to coffee. No one believes me when I tell them this, but, believe it or not, I do not, and never have, consumed coffee for its energy-giving abilities; I quite literally drink a coffee every evening around 10pm. As much … More Calling all coffee lovers
When it comes to dessert, chocolate is just about always my preference. I’ve loved chocolate my entire life, and I doubt that my fixation will alter anytime soon; I’m rather rigid in my love and dedication for chocolate, and nothing can take the special place it holds in my heart. I was raised on authentic … More Let’s make Skillet Apple Cake
A child’s imagination really is a thing of wonder. I like to believe that the reason children are able to construct such wild and creative creations in their minds is because they haven’t grown up and therefore haven’t had their minds corrupted by the plethora of unfortunate happenings in this world. I’m not alone in … More The importance of supporting imagination in children
I haven’t discussed anything related to the paranormal realm for quite some time now, and for this reason, allow me to state that I am not a supernatural professional. I’m not a ghost hunter, nor am I a paranormal investigator, a sensitive or a psychic; I just happen to be fascinated by the supernatural world … More Recognizing the severity of the supernatural
I recently came to the troubling realization that the majority of recipes I share here on my blog are food dishes as opposed to dessert recipes. Is this acknowledgement a riveting one in its nature? Absolutely not. But, I certainly don’t want to give anyone the impression that I’m not a fan of dessert, because … More Read this for some Easter dessert inspiration
I feel as though the term ‘casserole’ has a bit of stigma attached to it. I realize that is a slightly dramatic statement, but hear me out; plenty of people pull their noses up at the idea of casseroles and write them off as being disgusting, and I’ve honestly never understood this judgment. I suppose … More Let’s make Cheeseburger Casserole
Most of us are familiar with the ideology that because the past is, quite literally, in the past, it isn’t something we should affix a tremendous amount of our efforts or attention to. In a general sense, this mindset makes sense – what occurred in the past is done, and it cannot be changed no … More Is leaving the past in the past always a good thing?
Quite a while ago, I wrote a post discussing how I had gotten into the habit of brushing one of our cats, Lionel, daily. I unintentionally got into this habit by, one day, randomly trying out my own hairbrush on Lionel to see how he would react; he absolutely loved it, much to my surprise, … More If you own a cat, read this
I’ve dabbled in using apple cider vinegar for a variety of reasons here and there over the past few years. At one point, I was drinking it diluted in water, and now, I’m actually using it as a skin toner; I’ve used it to tackle dandruff before, and I still do occasionally if I need … More Apple cider vinegar: what can’t it do?
Last week, I went to my dentist for my annual checkup. I was hoping I wouldn’t have any cavities that needed attention, and, thankfully, I didn’t; I was a little surprised, however, to hear from both the hygienist and the dentist that I have a lot of staining on my teeth, but not necessarily where … More Yes, flossing really does make a difference
When it comes to dinner prep in our home, I could certainly improve. I try my best to give some thought well in advance to what I will be making for dinner on a given evening, and although I’ve compiled a series of notes in my head, I often forget to actually follow-up on these … More Cheesin’ for chilli cheese fries
Once again, when I sat down to write today’s post, I found myself absolutely hitting a wall, and a firm one at that, in the context of trying to determine a topic to write about. Some days, an idea comes to mind before I even sit down to write a post; other days, I will … More Let’s challenge our creativity
DIY crafts have always intrigued me. I guess I would consider myself a relatively artistic person, although that answer would arguably differ depending on who you ask, and as much as I enjoy being creative and dabbling in crafts, I often just assume I don’t have the time and therefore write the concept of DIY … More Here’s how to make your own Easter fireplace mantle
I’m not sure if I am alone in this, but when I was a kid, I was absolutely under the impression that a meatball from Subway was the equivalent of a ticket to heaven’s gate. My God, Subway’s meatball subs had a grasp on me stronger than gorilla glue on that woman’s scalp, and you … More Let’s make meatball subs
I’m putting my foot in my mouth to a moderate extent in the context of reality television and my thoughts about it; I wrote a post a little while ago depicting my honest thoughts about a reality television series titled Love is Blind, and in that post, I made mention of how I’m not an … More Love on the Spectrum: a must watch
I haven’t exactly kept the fact that I have Lyme disease a secret here on my blog, but in case you’re new or unfamiliar with me, I have Lyme disease. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s proceed, shall we? I was diagnosed with Lyme disease in the Spring of 2021. It’s … More Let’s talk Lyme logic
My nails and I have come a long way over the years in terms of the quality of our relationship. When I was younger, I had a nasty habit of biting and chewing my nails, in addition to the skin alongside them. Most of my nails were bloodied stumps more often than not, and because … More Dry, cracked nails? Read this
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post about red light therapy, today’s will be a continuation of a discussion on the topic. In yesterday’s post, I provided you with some generic information about red light therapy and what its intended use is; the majority of research done in the red light therapy realm has focused on … More Red light therapy: more than just for skin
I would wager that anyone who considers themselves remotely savvy in the health and wellness realm is familiar with, or has at least heard of, to some capacity, red light therapy. I feel as though I’ve been seeing the term more and more frequently just this year, and witnessing an uptick in knowledge pertaining to … More Should you consider red light therapy?
I realize the title of today’s post might seem a bit condescending in the sense that washing one’s hair isn’t exactly a difficult concept. It requires hair, water, some shampoo and conditioner, and it would be fair to assume there really isn’t much more to it. I recently watched a video posted to Instagram by … More Are you washing your hair correctly?
Lasagna, understandably, is a fan-favourite in the food realm. It is commonly acknowledged as a comfort food, and for good reason; layers of cheesy noodles filled with beef and smothered in a savoury tomato sauce? Yes, please. A few days ago, I threw a frozen lasagna I grabbed at some unknown point in the oven … More Let’s make skillet lasagna
My nose and I encountered a rather rough force over the weekend. I was at our chicken barn unloading large plastic bins from the box of my truck; these bins have a lid that opens like a flap, and they were on their side lying in the back of my truck. I managed to get … More Know your nose
When it comes to chocolate bars, I certainly have my favourites. Reese’s peanut butter cups are probably my number one choice, but, more specifically, the mega cups with actual Reese’s Pieces on top; I’m also a tremendous fan of Hershey’s Cookies and Cream bars, and Kinder Bueno’s. Despite having my go-to’s, in the instance I … More Let’s try rare chocolate bar flavours
Acne, sadly, is one of those things that no one particularly wishes for, yet it seems to find its way into most of our lives regardless of how much we may try to resist its presence. It commonly begins in adolescence and throughout puberty, but for the most part, it is supposed to stop, or … More Know your pimples
I named this personal recipe on a bit of a whim simply to be able to insert a title for today’s post, but I do think my choice of ‘sausage sliders’ has a nice ring to it. Knowing my luck, sausage sliders are probably very much a thing already, and I’m here just perpetuating their … More Let’s make sausage sliders
I’ve dabbled in the mascara game over the years, and I like to think I’ve found one that trumps them all. Yes, I realize that is a subjective stance, because beauty is existential, but for me, personally, one mascara reigns supreme. As opposed to revealing this mascara in question right this instant, I thought I … More What is your mascara preference?
I don’t need to remind anyone who owns pets that the idea of having clean floors for an extended period of time is a distant, borderline unattainable one. When I say pets, I’m mainly referring to dogs, because I certainly feel as though dogs are a bit harder on flooring than cats are, especially in … More Mop and vacuum simultaneously with this genius tool
