Continuing our discussion from yesterday about grief, I wanted to extend the topic into another post because it is one that warrants attention and relevance. As awful and heartbreaking as grief is, it is something that affects most of us at some point in life, and because it can be such an overwhelming and confusing … More Navigating grief (part two)
I have always considered grief to be a fickle thing, and one that is unique to each person who experiences it. There is no clear manual on how to grieve, or what you’re supposed to feel, or not feel, for that matter, and considering grief is often the result of loss, it can make emotions … More Navigating grief (part one)
I try my best to practice kindness as often and as sincerely as I can. We live in a world in which kindness and common courtesy seem to be relics, or things that existed in prior generations but not current ones, and it is a very jarring observation. I’ve gotten involved in a few situations … More Be kind, but be wary
Most people don’t tend to associate lemons with soup, and understandably so; when we think of soup, we normally conjure images in our minds of certain types and flavours, some common ones being chicken noodle, potato leek and tomato. Lemons are not something that immediately comes to mind, to say the least. But, as odd … More Feeling chilly? Warm up with a bowl of Avgolemono
Despite feeling a twinge of guilt for extending this Halloween knowledge miniseries into three separate posts, I’m really not feeling too torn up, seeing as it is my favourite time of year, and I have been anything but subtle about my love for Halloween. There is a lot more information relevant to Halloween than I … More Test your spooky season knowledge with these Halloween facts (part three)
As promised in yesterday’s post, today’s will extend our discussion of all things Halloween. It isn’t too far away, and while some people are already anticipating Christmas, I’m more than happy to direct my own attention toward what I consider to be the best time of year without a doubt. I may be too old … More Test your spooky season knowledge with these Halloween facts (part two)
Halloween is, without a doubt, my absolute favourite time of year. This is arguably related to the fact that Fall is my favourite season, and I have absolutely no shame in admitting I prefer Halloween to Christmas (no insult intended, Jesus). I don’t exactly know why, but I have always loved Halloween; if I had … More Test your spooky season knowledge with these Halloween facts (part one)
In the context of dogs, it seems as though the majority of individuals, when looking to find a dog to join their family, tend to gravitate toward breeders as opposed to adoption or rescue facilities. To be honest, I completely understand why; when you purchase a dog when it is a puppy, you’re able to … More Stop shopping and start adopting
Sickness is not exactly something we wish to experience. No one particularly enjoys being ill for obvious reasons, so it makes sense that most of us try our best to keep our immune system defences up in hopes of warding off any harmful bacteria that yearns to make its way into our bodies. Unfortunately, though, … More Feeling a cold coming on? Stop it in its tracks with this
Allow me to be entirely transparent with you and admit that I am not a fan of pumpkin, nor am I a fan of cheesecake. You might be questioning why the hell I decided to share a recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars from goodhousekeeping.com if I don’t like either of the main components of this … More How about some Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars for your Thanksgiving spread?
While I am unable to recall the exact age I was when I got my ears pierced, I think I was somewhere around the age of ten. My mom took me to Claire’s (lol) in our local mall to get the job done, and I had a piercing in each ear for many years. When … More Pierce your ears at home with this neat little tool
When Netflix initially aired its first installment of its ‘Monster’ series, the monster in question was Jeffrey Dahmer. The second installment depicted the Menendez brothers as the monsters, and quite recently, the third installment premiered, with Ed Gein as the monster. If you’ve never watched the Monster series, allow me to fill you in; essentially, … More Netflix’s ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ is not for the faint of heart
I truly pity people with allergies and sensitivities to fragrance. I know a few people who are seriously affected by perfumes and body sprays; because I am someone who enjoys drowning myself in all things pleasant-smelling, I genuinely feel sorry for folks who aren’t able to dabble in the fragrance realm. They’re arguably better off … More Looking for a lighter signature scent? Look no further
I’ve been using Spotify for a few years now, and I’m quite liking it for the most part. I can’t say I appreciate how their prices continue to increase annually, but that’s everything, it seems, and I’m also not a huge fan of their limited audiobook access (you get so many hours of listening each … More Have you tried Spotify’s AI DJ?
I have recently come to the harrowing realization that I am not someone who eats ample amounts of scones. It isn’t at all because I don’t like them, because I certainly do and always have; rather, I just don’t seem to consume them terribly often, so from here forward, I think I will try to … More Let’s make some Apple, Cheddar and Sage Scones
My husband and I have had a variety of robotic vacuums since moving into our home three years ago. Initially, we had a Roomba, and it worked fine. At least, it did prior to attempting to suck up a solid heap of dog shit, and while my husband dutifully tried to clean every last morsel … More Are Eufy robot vacuums worth the money?
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah was recommended to me by several gals in our book club. Both of these ladies told me this book is the best they have ever read, meaning my expectations were quite high prior to starting it, and I didn’t know much aside from the fact that the story takes place … More ‘The Nightingale’: the book that will change your life
Creatine is not new, but as of late, I’ve been seeing more and more material about it in my social media feeds. I don’t know much about it myself, but everything I have read about it seems to indicate it is quite beneficial to those who use it, so I wanted to educate myself more … More Curious about creatine? Read this
Now that I am, thankfully, fully back into the swing of reading on a daily basis, I’ve come to realize the struggle of trying to read, using minimal light, in an attempt to refrain from waking my husband up as he sleeps beside me. The man can sleep through just about anything, to be fair, … More Looking for a reading light? Look no further
My parents have abided by a consistent array of food selections for lunch for as long as I can remember. They always have a bowl of soup of some sort, followed by a sandwich of some variety, and conclude with a little sweet treat. My dad has always enjoyed desserts with a lot of fruit … More Let’s make some apple turnovers
I will be transparent and admit that when I posted part one of this haunted locations series, I expected it to end after part two. But, I don’t like to jam a shit load of content into posts and cause readers to feel overwhelmed, so I figured it made more sense to break the material … More Seeking out a spook? Consider visiting these locations (part three)
I do hope you followed up after the conclusion of yesterday’s post detailing some of the most haunted locations in the world; at the end of yesterday’s post, I stated that if you stayed tuned, today you would be rewarded with a part-two post. So, if you’re here, thank you, and great work. As thrilling … More Seeking out a spook? Consider visiting these locations (part two)
When it comes to spooky, the more the merrier, in my opinion, with the exception of demonic entities because I do not fuck with that shit. I’ve been fascinated by the supernatural realm for some time now, and while it scares the living shit out of me at times, I also respect it and understand … More Seeking out a spook? Consider visiting these locations (part one)
I’ve never been someone who drinks a lot of pop, despite trying my best to force the stuff down my throat. I’ve always had an issue with carbonated beverages of any sort, meaning whenever I drink them, I’m left dealing with the most astronomical burps known to mankind. It isn’t cute, and additionally, it gives … More Here’s how to make your own Sprite
The selected book for the book club I am involved with is one I am sorry to say I’m not particularly loving. From Blood and Ash is the first book in this series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, and honestly, I’m having a hell of a time getting through it. Ironically, I am the one who … More ‘From Blood and Ash’: Read or rid?
Sayings, or expressions, if you will, have always been a thing of interest for me, personally. I wouldn’t say I necessarily use a lot of them myself, but every now and then I’ll throw out one of my personal favourites and have everyone’s attention. It’s brilliant. Idioms can be great, but they can also be … More What are some of your favourite sayings?
In case you’re unaware and don’t follow the game of rugby too closely, the Women’s Rugby World Cup is currently underway, and it has been exciting to say the least. The best of the best are participating in this tournament, playing the best game in sports, in my own humble opinion. This past Friday, the … More Let’s hear it for Canadian women’s rugby
I’ve never really been someone who engages with meditation and/or mantras, but that does not mean that I don’t respect and have an interest in both. Despite what society has conditioned us to believe, just because you don’t particularly like or find allure in something someone else does not automatically equate to writing the thing … More What’s your mantra?
I could not tell you how long I have been blogging on a daily basis. I started a blog in what I think was my second year of university; the site I was using was not terribly user-friendly, so after using it for a few months, I scrapped that platform and then made the move … More Looking to improve your writing skills? Read this
While I positively and undoubtedly identify as a creature of habit, and not someone who enjoys spontaneity for the most part, I will say that I tend to get a little bored with my surroundings after an extended period of time. When I was a kid, I used to beg my mom to let me … More Is your home feeling a litte drab? Try this simple trick
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