Birth control, for many women, is an active component of their daily lives. Whether it is used as a contraceptive or as a means to address other bodily issues (for example skin conditions), it can be difficult to determine which type of birth control is best for you and your body. Always consult with your … More Birth Control: Which Type is Right for You?
My mom was kind enough to bring me home some chocolate chip cookies the other day that I can actually consume without having my head in the toilet. Although I most certainly am not a vegan, foods that are free of gluten, dairy and egg are typically categorized as vegan because they do not contain … More Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
So often whilst scrolling through various social media feeds I come across a fabricated situation in which a girlfriend or wife becomes angry with their partner because he/she did not text them back in a timely manner. Despite being fabricated and aiming to be perceived as humorous, these situations do, in fact, occur regularly in … More How Social Media and Technology are Ruining Intimate Relationships
A while back I created a post outlining some examples of ‘human’ foods cats should refrain from investing. I thought I would do a similar post outlining human foods that are dangerous for dogs, and the following information is derived from WebMD. Xylitol: This form of sweetener is used in some baked goods, candies and … More Can My Dog Eat That?
I have been watching a select few individuals on Youtube for several years now. Whether it be lifestyle or beauty blogging, I truly enjoy observing the persons I am subscribed to on Youtube, some examples of my favourites being Lustrelux, Desi Perkins and Samantha Ravndahl. As of late, Samantha Ravndhal has taken it upon herself … More Advertisement Disclosure Amongst Youtubers
I unearthed another one of my papers from university the other evening and the subject matter of said paper really encouraged me to examine the consequences of inaccurate depictions of women in media. The portrayal of female stereotypes in popular culture can be considerably detrimental to the public perception of women. The ways in which … More The Portrayal of Female Stereotypes in Popular Culture
I am relatively open in regards to sharing my experience with my former eating disorder. I refrain from keeping my past illness to myself in hopes of educating and aiding others who may be dealing with an eating disorder personally or who know someone else who is, and I strongly believe education is the most … More The Long-Term Implications of Eating Disorders
I have composed several posts addressing the many uses and benefits of essential oils, so I thought I would do a similar post on natural oils. Natural oils differ from essential oils in the sense that they are often derived from foods or plants and are pressed into an oil formula, and their benefits are … More Natural Oils and How to Use Them
From my own understanding, succulents are undoubtedly on the rise in regards to their popularity amongst people who enjoy owning plants. We have a couple of succulents in my house, and I wanted to provide some insight addressing how to maintain these little gems to demonstrate how they are a great option for persons who … More Succulents: The Fool Proof Plant
Violence against women is a prevalent theme in numerous works of literature, therefore an understanding of what this type of violence consists of is needed to determine the implications it proposes. In their article “Prevalence of Violence against Immigrant Women: A Systematic Review of the Literature”, Gonçalves and Matos, two Latin American Feminist scholars, offer … More The Depiction of Violence Against Women in Early London Literature
I am going to initiate this blog by acknowledging the fact that travelling, for many persons, is simply not possible due to financial responsibilities and commitments. As alluring and enticing as travelling the world may seem, it is considered by a majority of individuals to be a luxury and is simply not possible for some … More The Benefits of Travelling
In case you’re unaware, the month of June has been recognized as Pride month. June was selected out of all months within the calendar year to celebrate individualistic pride to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that occurred at the conclusion of June in 1969. Throughout Pride month, many events and celebrations are held to acknowledge sexual … More The Disproportionate Perception of Pride Month
Nails seem like a rather insignificant component of the human body. They can be tedious to maintain and often come in handy as an effective itch-reliever, but it is arguable that their importance in regards to an individual’s overall health is often overlooked. I have heard that nails often act as a reflection of a … More Why Your Nails Are More Important Than You Think
This past Friday I attended the convocation ceremony at Brock University for students receiving a Bachelor of Arts. Being a Humanities student, I graduated on Friday, but convocation ceremonies occurred throughout the duration of the week, Friday being the concluding day of graduation. The ceremony itself was pleasant and the day overall was truly wonderful … More Brock University’s 2017 Convocation
I wrote a paper in my second year of university about the influence of Puritanism in the Salem Witch Trials. I was re-reading this essay the other day and thought I might share it with you. It’s a bit of a lengthy read, but I hope you’re able to get through it! The seventeenth century … More The Involvement of Puritanism in the Salem, Massachusetts Witch Trials
There are several terms and concepts I have been introduced to as a result of my English Language and Literature education, and I thought I would share some of them with you to provide some insight in regards to common literary terminology and techniques. These are not necessarily terms you would use in everyday conversation, … More Literary Terminology
I was going through some of the academic assignments I completed throughout my duration of studies at Brock, and discovered an assignment I composed in my second year for an online media/communication course I was enrolled in. It regards the concept of New Media Landscape, a term coined by Henry Jenkins, and in the assignment … More New Media Landscape: What Is It?
One of the courses I was enrolled in during the final semester of my university education was titled Latin American Women’s Perspectives. The course aimed to educate persons about feminism and how it is perpetuated in Latin American culture, and it was a very interesting and informative course. One of the readings we were assigned … More Latin American Feminist Literature: Deborah Castillo’s “Talking Back”
It was recently announced that Kathleen Wynne, the current Premier of Ontario, plans to heighten Ontario’s minimum wage amount to $15.00 by the year 2019. The current minimum wage amount is $11.40, therefore increasing the amount to fifteen dollars is a rather significant jump. This wage escalation has sparked a lot of discussion across Ontario … More Minimum Wage Increase in Ontario: What Does it Mean?
Hamburgers have become a bit of a challenge for me in regards to my diet. I love hamburgers, don’t get me wrong, however unless I am eating homemade beef burgers I can never be entirely sure that I am eating a gluten-free patty. For this reason, I typically consume turkey or chicken burgers, but poultry … More Bison Meat: The New Ground Beef
Decorating any space can present a multitude of challenges, cost being one of them. For many persons, decorating fails to be something they are able to afford as a result of other life expenses, however decorating does not have to be a pricey ordeal. I thought I would propose some inexpensive DIY decor ideas that … More Inexpensive Decor Ideas
With summer comes the pressure to achieve a so-called “beach body”, and while I am not particularly a fan of this societal expectation and feel as though individuals should embrace their bodies in every season, a lot of persons are attempting to get into shape before their first trip to the beach. For that reason, … More The 5 Best Exercises for Glutes
It is safe to say that we currently live in a society that is entirely dependent on technology when it comes to communication. So often we rely on mobile devices and computers to text, email and call persons regarding work, school, even details of our personal lives, and it is arguably difficult for some individuals … More Where Did the Words Go?
I have been asked different times by friends and family about what exactly is involved with or required for an individual to start their own blog. I try to give them the best information I can, but I though composing an entire post regarding the subject may be beneficial for any other persons wondering as … More How to Start a Blog
John Deere is arguably one of the largest and most successful agricultural corporations in history. The company manufactures and produces not only agricultural equipment, but furthermore construction machinery, forestry equipment, diesel engines, drivetrains including axles, transmissions and gearboxes used in heavy machinery, and lawn care and maintenance equipment. As of 2016, it ranked #97 within … More John Deere
A couple of days ago my boyfriend and I watched the film Deepwater Horizon. It depicts the true story of the oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico resulting from the oil rig Deepwater Horizon, and because I found the film to be so enthralling I thought I would do some research and … More Deepwater Horizon
This past semester I was enrolled in a fourth year English course titled London: Monster City. Within the course I was asked to read and analyze a variety of texts composed by or about early London, England, and the course content was absolutely fascinating. For one of the final assignments I had to analyze several … More Mudlarking
Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, or CIAW, is an annual occurrence intended to generate a better understand of the struggles and frustrations associated with infertility amongst couples and single individuals. This year, CIAW runs from May 7th to the 13th, and I thought I would compose a post addressing the topic of infertility to acknowledge the men and women … More Canadian Infertility Awareness Week
Although I have now completed the course, I was enrolled in a fourth year English class this past semester at Brock titled King Arthur in Young People’s Literature. The course was taught by professor Ann Howey who specializes in children’s literature at Brock, therefore the course and her teachings were incredibly insightful and allowed me … More The Negative Depiction of Female Characters in Young Children’s Literature
I have always found it rather bothersome that farmers seem to be forgotten when it comes to appreciating specific occupations in contemporary society. There are particular careers that undoubtably receive more recognition than others, for example doctors, police officers and teachers, and as much as I, too, appreciate these occupations, I definitely think farmers should … More The Lack of Appreciation Regarding Farmers in Contemporary Society
