Action movies are, for my personally, a hit-or-miss film genre. I find that they are either executed very well or very poorly, with no in between area, and therefore are not something I typically gravitate towards when selecting a film to watch. My boyfriend loves action movies, so when it was his turn to choose … More Film Review: Lone Survivor
Although Mother’s Day is not for another month or so, I thought I would offer some unique and creative DIY gift ideas ahead of time. Mother’s Day gifts are always tricky. It is difficult to determine what to give the woman who has given you so much, therefore I think personalized or homemade gifts are … More DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
Honey, for some individuals, is an essential dietary staple. It is a healthier alternative to standardized sugar in terms of serving as a sweetener and can be used in a variety of culinary dishes to present a unique and delightful flavour. In addition to being a tasty ingredient, honey offers a multitude of health benefits … More Manuka Honey
Last weekend my mom and I watched a documentary on Netflix titled Farmland. It features several different farmers and the particular sector of agriculture they associate themselves and their farms with, and it inspired me to discuss the disconnect that exists between rural and urban environments. One of the main themes of the film is … More The Disconnect Between Rural and Urban Environments
I received a sample of the Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon with one of the last online Sephora orders I placed. I am a sucker for free samples, therefore when a high end or highly reputable product is offered as a free sample with a purchase through Sephora, I take utmost advantage. Despite this … More Product Review: Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon
There are more and more sugar substitutes and alternatives being developed in contemporary society. Sugar is an integral component of the foods we consume on a daily basis, therefore it is important to be aware of what sort of sweetener is being used in the foods we are eating. Aspartame is arguably the most popular … More What is Aspartame?
I was fortunate enough to discover the brand Glutino a couple of weeks ago while grocery shopping for school. I was scrounging the gluten free frozen food section, attempting to locate a specific type of wrap I have been enjoying as of late, and instead came across Glutino’s white sandwich loaf. Gluten free bread is a hit … More Product Review: Glutino Bread
Okay, perhaps you looked at the title of this post and thought to yourself, “Man, she must be struggling to come up with blog post ideas”. Perhaps this is true, however I try my absolute hardest to compose posts on versatile and new material, and because I have not yet dedicated a post to rice … More The Versatility of Rice
I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of thirty-one year-old Amy Bleuel, a mental health advocate and the founder of the Project Semicolon. Project Semicolon was created by Bleuel in 2013 when she encouraged persons impacted by mental illness to draw a semicolon on their wrist and post a photo of the drawing … More Amy Bleuel and Project Semicolon
So often I stumble across articles on my social media feeds that are structured as letters by the author to the author in a future tense, therefore a letter to oneself. I think this concept is unique and furthermore fascinating, and my roommate actually encouraged me to compose one of my own (thanks Mckenna!). There … More A Letter to my Future Self
Face wash is, for me personally, a crucial component of my daily skin cleansing routine. I wash my skin every morning and evening and am very selective about the products I use, making sure to follow a careful cleansing process that involves a cleanser, a toner, a moisturizer and a serum. I am sure to … More Product Review: Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Foaming Gel
A few years ago I purchased myself a Himalayan salt lamp. I think I used it for a month or two before I retired it to a lonely cupboard in my bedroom dresser, however after reading about the many positives this item offers I may have to consider bringing it out of hiding. Many persons … More The Benefits of Owning a Himalayan Salt Lamp
Agriculture and farming is perceived to be a male dominated industry. It has been associated with masculinity throughout history and such association still exists in contemporary society, making it difficult for women in the field to challenge this stereotypical interpretation of the industry. I recently read an article on CBC.ca by Courtney Markewich discussing the … More The Underrepresentation of Women in Agriculture
We’ve all been there. You’re conversing with someone and you catch a whiff of your own breath and have to suppress the urge to gag because the scent is so foul. While bad breath can and typically is rather embarrassing, it certainly is not abnormal nor is it impossible to prevent or manage. The following … More How to Combat Bad Breath
Relationships are a fickle thing. It is difficult to determine a specific set of characteristics of requirements that should exist between two persons in a relationship because relationships are entirely subjective – they vary and range for each and every person and cannot be characterized or generalized because of the individuality they possess. Because they … More Relationships: When Are They ‘Over’ ?
On Saturday evening a couple of my roommates and I went to theatres to view the 2017 film release of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The movie features Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast and is an adaptation of the 1991 original film. Let me start off by stating that I am by … More Film Review: Beauty and the Beast
Several days ago my roommate and I were discussing the societal attitude girls tend to have towards one another. We were sitting in our living room in our student home and a group of girls walked past our main window, and we were disgruntled because they gave us a rather nasty look and stared at … More Mean Girls
Calorie counting is a strategy recommended by several different diet plans and regimes. It involves recording and keeping track of the amount of calories you consume in a single day and determining an appropriate, or inappropriate amount of calories to ingest. In a broad perspective, calories counting likely seems like an effective means of regulating … More The Danger of Counting Calories
Despite what the title may suggest, I am not a vegan. I thoroughly enjoy consuming meat, however I have categorized this particular recipe as vegan because it coincidentally is free of meat and any animal by-products because of my food intolerances (gluten, dairy and egg). I created this recipe while cooking up at school this … More Guilt-Free Vegan Avocado Rice Bowl
Water is an incredibly beneficial beverage that contributes to elevated overall health. Drinking water has the potential to increase energy levels and combat fatigue, promote weight loss, rid the body of toxins, improve the complexion of skin, promote regular digestion and bowel movements, elevate the immune system, prevent and relieve headaches and aid in receiving … More 20 Ways to Spice Up Your Water
I recently wrote an article for Lug Nuts Magazine and have been waiting for its publication in order to share it with you – you can read the article on the Lug Nuts Magazine website here:  http://www.lugnutsmagazine.com/blog/2017/3/21/michael-morrison-mechanical-engineering-technologist “Mechanical engineering and mechanics saved my life. If it weren’t for those two things I would either be dead … More Michael Morrison: Mechanical Engineering Technologist
My dad has been struggling with Sciatic pain for a couple of weeks now, and seeing the destruction this type of pain has had on him prompted me to conduct some research and learn more about this nerve discomfort. I derived the following information from spine health.com. Sciatica refers to a variety of different pain … More Sciatica Nerve Pain
I watched a program on CBC with my mom and my grandparents the other evening regarding the existence of ADHD in adults. The program explained how despite ADHD being recognized as a disorder that traditionally occurs amongst children, it impacts adults to the same degree and is often times a disorder that develops in childhood … More ADHD in Adults
My sister informed me yesterday that she was recently involved in a verbal confrontation in a public environment with one other individual. The situation became rather intense and my sister acknowledged that it was best for her to simply walk away rather than continue to argue, and her behaviour prompted me to compose a post … More Verbal Confrontation
Yesterday while driving along the QEW I was struck by how tremendously warm the sun felt as it came through my truck window. I was directly in the sun’s rays and I became so hot I actually had to turn off the heat in my truck and roll the windows down. Keep in mind this … More The Rise of Global Warming
Sriracha sauce is arguably one of the most popular hot sauces sold and used within contemporary grocers and food chains/restaurants. Produced by Huy Fong Foods, this sauce was created in 1980 by the company’s Vietnamese founder David Tran and originated from Thailand. Sriracha is easily identifiable due to its simplistic packaging which features the image of … More The History of Sriracha
Prior to this year I had never really dedicated time to watching the Bachelor. I had seen the odd episode periodically but was never particularly interested in what the show involved. A couple of my roommates convinced me to watch a few episodes of the most recent season with them, and eventually all of my … More The Bachelor
Yesterday afternoon my dad phoned me and asked me to go on Facebook and view a page titled Thank a Farmer. The page had posted an image of recent wildfires that have plagued several Southern states – the statement is as follows: “Last week tragedy struck four states in our agricultural community but we have … More The Impact of Recent Wildfires on Agricultural Communities
Mental Illness has certainly made its presence known in contemporary society, and due to the encouragement to eradicate the stigma associated with it, more persons are being forward and honest about their struggles with this type of illness. Being an individual who has struggled with depression (and anxiety) for several years, I wanted to offer … More Natural Ways to Combat Depression
Last night while browsing through my Facebook newsfeed I came across an article posted on the CBC website. The article is by Nick Purdon and Leonardo Palleja and it is titled “‘The Millennial Side Hustle,’ Not Stable Jobs, Is the New Reality for University Grads”. It features interviews with several different individuals who have completed … More The Instability of a University Education Post-Graduation
