Yesterday’s post truly reminded me of just how much I miss having horses in my life. That isn’t to say I’m going to go out and buy myself a horse, because your girl isn’t exactly swimming in money, but perhaps way down the line one day Blaine and I could have a few of these … More … and some more horse knowledge
Horses are animals I have always had a deep level of respect and admiration for. My appreciation for these beasts arguably stems from my familiarity with them; both my sister and I rode horses competitively when we were younger. My sister rode for about 15 years and showed Western, whereas I rode for I think … More How well do you know horses?
I’ve never really been one to wear shoes indoors. I don’t have anything against folks who do wear shoes inside their home, but because I grew up in an impeccably clean home, I simply didn’t need to don shoes. Ya know? That isn’t to say if you wear shoes inside that your house isn’t clean. … More Looking for some comfy slides? Read this
As stated in yesterday’s post, today’s is a continuation of the discussion we were having regarding beauty myths and facts, and, more importantly, which is which. The beauty realm is a big one, and it’s easy enough to get confused with products, regiments and knowledge on a general basis, let alone when you throw misconceptions … More Myth versus fact; beauty edition, part two
We have all been at the receiving end of some rather interesting beauty tips and tricks, some of which may have some sustenance, and others, not so much. Passed down through generations, we are often told concepts and ideologies from a young age that, as we grow, we begin to perceive as truth. When we’re … More Myth versus fact; beauty edition
If you haven’t heard of Andrew Tate, consider yourself fortunate, in a sense. Simply put, he’s a misogynistic piece of shit who dedicates his social media platforms and influence to perpetuating messages that condone violence against and the hatred of women. As terrifying as his content is, what is even more terrifying is just how … More Beware of Andrew Tate
Cooking, as a concept, can be relatively challenging in itself. It requires time, effort, creativity and skill, to an extent; throw kiddos, school, after-school activities and work into the mix, and making a weeknight meal is less enticing than wrestling with a grizzly bear. I don’t have children myself, but this is what I have … More Read this for some weeknight meal inspiration
I happen to love burritos. I’ve enjoyed them for as long as I can remember, although my passion for these delightful things arguably peaked when I was studying at Brock University – in Brock’s Marketplace, which is basically a huge dining hall with all sorts of yummy options, they had a burrito station, and I … More Here’s how to make some mean burritos
I didn’t think I would ever get to a point in my life in which I’m writing blog posts about dish soap, but here we are. I’ve mentioned how much of a struggle it can be to come up with ideas for blog posts every day, so when I was wracking my brains, trying to … More Is Dawn Ultra Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray worth buying?
When I was in university, I endured a phase during which I would get my nails professionally done every few weeks or so for roughly two years. When I say I would get my nails done, I’m not talking about a basic manicure; I would get bio gel nails. For anyone unfamiliar with bio gel … More Bio gel nails: yes or no?
A few days ago, I slept in. This happens to the best of us, but because I could literally sleep through a bloody hurricane, it tends to happen to me more often than I would like it to. One of my responsibilities with the farm is work affiliated with our poultry barn, which includes walking … More The consequences of projecting
Beavers have been in my life ever since I was a child. Perhaps I should stipulate that, for the sake of this post, when I say beaver, I’m making reference to the animal. Not the other version of a beaver. Moving on. Our irrigation ponds on the farm are home to beavers, some more than … More Let’s hear it for beavers
As I sat down to write this post, I asked Blaine for some inspiration. First, he suggested writing a post about cats, but because I’ve dedicated a handful of posts to these majestic creatures already, I asked him for another suggestion. Here we are. Penguins, ladies and gentlemen. I fucking love penguins. I can’t say … More Read this to learn more about penguins
It isn’t a secret that I have bowels that would challenge the likes of nuclear weaponry. My digestive tract is absolutely fucked, and this isn’t an exaggeration; since I have recovered from my eating disorder, I’ve had more than my share of stomach-related issues, and years later, they’re still with me, making their presence quite … More Natural remedies for a gut on the warpath
I feel like a lot of us have misconceptions about salads. When we hear the word ‘salad’, we arguably visualize leafy greens with some sort of dressing, probably oil and vinegar if I had to guess. This form of salad, in my own humble opinion, is a wee bit bland and boring. Well, actually, not … More Check out this epic summer salad
As promised, here is the second component of the types of coffee in all its glory post. After I wrote yesterday’s post, I realized that a lot of you might think I’m slightly deranged, not only because of who I am as a person, but also because I stated that I only drink black coffee. … More How well do you know your coffee? (part two)
Coffee is arguably one of those things in life that a lot of us refuse to go without. For some of us, coffee is the sole means of finding the motivation to roll out of bed in the morning and start the day off, so to ask someone to give up this delightful bean juice … More How well do you know your coffee? (part one)
A few nights ago, I was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook videos when I came across one that seriously pissed me off. The video in question depicted Natalia Dyer, an actress arguably best known for her role in the television series titled Stranger Things, and how she apparently has a progressive form of Anorexia. I don’t … More The danger of assuming eating disorders
Blaine has a profound love for chocolate pie. He always has, and arguably always will, although I should make mention of the fact that the version of chocolate pie Blaine would arguably kill for is his late grandmother’s recipe. Blaine’s mom hasn’t yet given me the recipe, but one day, I would like to take … More Here’s how to make chocolate pie
I will be honest in admitting that the sole reason I purchased my first diffuser approximately five years ago was that I thought they were cool. No word of a lie, I went out and bought one of these fuckers because I found the combination of the vapour they release and the changing colour features … More Should you be using a diffuser?
After reading the title of this post, I figured I should probably stipulate that when I say contractions, I am referring to the grammatical kind, not the pains that are experienced once a woman is in labour. Had I not stipulated which version of the word contraction I am discussing in this post, I may … More Understanding contractions
So far, this year has not been one for the books in terms of farming. It’s been shit, to put it plainly, and looking at the long-term forecast, things aren’t improving anytime soon. Depending on crops, growing seasons and periods differ for farmers here in Ontario, as well as everywhere else in the world. Some … More Enjoy eating? Read this
I got my ears pierced, to the best of my recollection, when I was about 10-12 years of age. I can’t remember exactly how old I was, but I do remember going to Claire’s in the Brantford mall with my mom to get them pierced. I cried like a little bitch, but it was worth … More Getting your helix pierced? Read this
While I don’t wear makeup nearly as much as I used to, I can still appreciate some time-saving, effective hacks when it comes to the beauty realm. From hair to makeup to skincare and more, hacks are always appreciated, and because I personally benefit from reading up on and putting hacks into practice, I figured … More Check out these beauty tips
For many of us, Chinese food is our go-to hangover food. Personally, I enjoy eating Chinese food regardless if I am hung over or not. Still, there is something to be said pertaining to the satisfaction earned munching on some chicken balls and egg rolls when your liver could rival that of formaldehyde in terms … More Read this to learn how to make Cantonese Chow Mein from scratch
I’ll be honest in admitting that prior to living in my own house, I kind of underestimated vinegar in terms of its cleaning abilities. I was fully aware that vinegar is essentially a powerhouse in terms of what it can do for a variety of things while living with my mom and dad, but because … More Let’s hear it for vinegar
I’ve pretty well always been someone who saves my money. There was a period while I was in school during which, out of boredom, I would visit the Pen Centre in St. Catharines once a week and aimlessly shop to pass the time. During this period I was also extremely self-conscious about my acne, meaning … More Tips for saving money
My mom, bless her heart and good intentions, raised my sister and I in a rather healthy household. She refused to buy junk food for us when we were kids, and so I was forced to resort to trying to trade off my apple slices for Dunkaroos at recess which, rather obviously, didn’t work out … More Read this to learn how to make homemade pizza pockets
In lieu of yesterday’s post, one might think I’m on a bit of a cleaning kick as of late. For anyone thinking this, you’re absolutely right. Now that Blaine and I are living in our own space, I’m having to do a significant amount more cleaning than I did when I was still living with … More Swiffer Wet Jet: hit or miss?
As I have mentioned here on my blog before, I’ve been dabbling in English tutoring, part-time, for a few months now. So far, I’ve really been enjoying it; I have a handful of clients, varying in age and skill level, and while I very much am a person of routine, I’ve been enjoying the unpredictability … More Gaining knowledge through new opportunities
