Being bloated sucks. One minute you’re comfortable and exuding confidence, and the next you’re in pain and uncomfortable because of something you ingested. You may be asking yourself, “What the hell is bloating, anyways? And what causes it?” Me too, girl, me too. According to an article by Brandi Black on Paleohacks, bloating occurs when … More 10 Foods to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Get Bloated
I came across an interesting article a couple of days ago discussing some potentially unknown facts about the Harry Potter series. I personally consider myself a Potterhead, but there were some items discussed in the article I was unaware of. Harry and J.K. Rowling share the same birthday (June 31) Rowling developed the names of the four Hogwarts houses … More Think You Know Everything About Harry Potter?
I was conversing with my dad the other day about Area 51 and the number of conspiracy theories that surround its existence. I have seen movies speculating the containment and research of aliens at the facility, and have read many perspectives suggesting the same idea. I thought I would do some research to see if … More Area 51
I am a huge fan of Kip Moore and his music, and after recently downloading his newest album, Slowheart, I am completely obsessed. I have never been so satisfied with an entire album and each and every song, and I am actually going to see Kip Moore on March 31 in London, ON. Slowheart was … More Slowheart by Kip Moore
For Christmas, I received the LUSH Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub. I am not one to make frequent use of any type of facial scrub, although I probably could, so after receiving one for a gift, I decided I would stick with it and use it weekly. According to its description on LUSH.com, this … More LUSH: Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub
For a school assignment, my colleague and I were asked to compose a presentation regarding Pericope and what it consists of. According to Wikipedia, Periscope is a live streaming App designed for Android and iOS smartphone devices. It was developed by Kayvon Beykpour and Joe Bernstein in 2014 and was originally named Bounty. It was … More What Is Periscope?
For the past couple of nights, I have been waking up throughout the night absolutely drenched in sweat. Gross, I know. I have limited knowledge regarding night sweats and what causes them, but my experiences these past few evenings has prompted me to want to know more and research the topic. According to MedecineNet.com, night sweats are essentially … More What Are Night Sweats?
Earlier this week my boyfriend and I celebrated our fourth anniversary. I realize four years really is nothing overly significant in comparison to couples who have been married for forty years or higher, but for Blaine and I, four years is worth celebrating. I was up in Niagara for school and Blaine was back home … More The Importance of Effort in Long-Term Relationships
I recently watched The Ritual by myself in an empty house, and I can say it was not the most intelligent decision on my behalf. This movie scared the wits out of me, hence why I wanted to blog about it, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys being thoroughly terrified. This movie, … More Film Review: The Ritual
Movies, for me, are a tricky topic. I definitely enjoy movies, but I tend to gravitate more towards television series when I am looking for something to watch. I do have movies I favour over others, though, so without further ado, here are some of my favourite flicks. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Make … More My Favourite Movies
Fitness can be tricky enough without added myths or fabricated ideas. According to an article by health.com, the following are some of the most common fitness myths in existence. Myth #1: Crunches are the most effective exercise in terms of developing abs Fact: While crunches certainly are a great exercise to aid in toning the abdominal … More Fitness Myths
I thought it might be fun to dedicate a post to discussing things I would have a very hard time living without. Some of these are materialistic, some are not, but these things are ones that bring me joy and happiness, and further that are of significance to me, personally. I would not be able … More Things I Can’t Live Without
On Wednesday, February 14th, a 19-year-old man identified as Nikolas Cruz killed 17 students and adults in a school shooting. Cruz, who committed this horrific act of violence, used an AR-15 and had multiple magazines. I viewed some of the footage from the scene, some footage being recorded by students while the shooting was happening, … More The Florida High School Shooting
I am not one for games on my phone, but sometimes, I explore the App store to see what is new and exciting. Roughly two months ago I came across an App called Design Home, and figuring I would give it a chance, I downloaded it and began to play. Design Home is an interior design … More Design Home
On February 12, my boyfriend and I traveled to Toronto to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs play Tampa Bay Lightning at the Air Canada Centre. This particular game was my second NHL experience, and although my seats were better for the first game I attended, the game itself on Monday was riveting. The game was … More The Toronto Maple Leafs Vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game
Earlier this week my mom and I took my grandparents out for dinner to Lemongrass restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario. Lemongrass offers Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, and this occasion was my second time eating at the restaurant. I wanted to dedicate a post to Lemongrass because it really is a fantastic restaurant. The restaurant in Hamilton … More Lemongrass Restaurant
After sampling some of Newton’s No Gluten products, specifically their brownies and their chocolate cupcakes, I wanted to give their baking mixes a try. I picked up their sugar cookie mix from my local Sobey’s store and was pleased to learn that the mix only requires a couple of different ingredients; coconut milk, shortening, lemon … More Newton’s No Gluten Sugar Cookie Mix
I used some of my Sephora membership points with my last online order to snag a mini-sized version of the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. I had heard fantastic reviews regarding this product, so I figured I would seize the opportunity to try it out for myself. The full-size version of this product retails … More Product Review: Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
My mom and dad recently returned home from their vacation to North Carolina. They drove down, therefore they made several stops in small farm towns, and they spent a majority of their time in Raleigh and Durham. Regarding Durham in particular, my parents were astounded with the tobacco heritage that continues to exist there current … More The Lack of Appreciation for Tobacco in Ontario
As of late, I have been trying to get into the habit of not washing my hair as frequently as I have in the past. I used to wash my hair daily, however, this is not an ideal practice when considering how it impacts the overall health and quality of your hair. So, I decided … More Product Review: Herbal Essences Naked Dry Shampoo
My college Public Relations course has allowed me to acknowledge how important networking is in the realm of Public Relations. Networking is one of the most effective ways to reach out to and connect with potential future employers, and further to familiarize oneself with potential future co-workers. Through my program’s emphasis upon networking, I have come … More LinkedIn
As I was listening to Shawn Mendes’ Mercy the other day, I realized that my knowledge regarding who the fine lad is as a person is lacking. I decided to do some research on Mr. Mendes, and I hope you enjoy reading about him. Shawn was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Karen and Manuel Mendes. His mother is … More Profile: Shawn Mendes
As I have previously mentioned here on my blog, shortly before Christmas I underwent surgery to repair damaged ligaments in my foot, and further to have bone fragments removed from within the foot. I figured I could dedicate a post to what ligament reconstruction in the foot entails to not only better educate myself on the … More Reconstructive Surgery of Foot Ligaments
Better Farming is the biggest and best magazine for Ontario’s business farmers, according to their website. It was launched by AgMedia in 1999 and continues the proud tradition of editorial excellence of its predecessor, Farm & Country. Better Farming‘s professional approach to ag journalism sets them apart from other agricultural media outlets and defines their service … More Better Farming Magazine
I am beyond thrilled that I have been able to compose two posts as of late discussing some tasty treats I can consume with my food allergies. The first was my post regarding Newton’s No Gluten products, and today’s post regards Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookies. My sister picked up these cookies … More Galt Juice Bakery’s Quinoa Puff Chocolate Chip Cookie
The surgery I had to repair ligaments in my foot and further remove bone fragments has made it impossible for me to drive for the past six weeks. Thankfully, a lovely friend has been driving me to and from my classes at Niagara College, and my family has been driving me down to Thorold and … More Uber
January 31st marked the annual #BellLetsTalk day, a movement to advocate for mental health awareness and to communicate the concept of inclusion towards those impacted by mental illness of any type. The hashtag #BellLetsTalk was used throughout the day on January 31st over 133 million times in Canada, breaking all pre-existing records regarding interactions with the … More #BellLetsTalk
This past Wednesday my Public Relations class and I were fortunate enough to travel to Toronto to visit the Google location in the city. My professor for my Social Media Strategies arranged the trip, and it was incredibly interesting and further beneficial. The Google Headquarters in Toronto is absolutely fantastic. The facility is so diverse … More Google Headquarters: Toronto
One of my Public Relations courses for this semester is Event Planning, a large component affiliated with Public Relations. We recently learned about the main components of Event Planning, and I thought I would reference my notes to share this beneficial information. I credit these notes to my professor, Carly Root, and Niagara College. Event … More The Top Components of Event Planning
On Sunday evening my roommates and I came together to view the 2018 Grammys awards show in Madison Square Garden, New York City. I had never watched an entire Grammys award show prior to this occasion, and despite the ceremony being rather long (7:30-11 p.m.), I actually genuinely enjoyed it. The ceremony was packed with … More The 2018 Grammy’s
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