If you are someone who ensures you are up to speed in regards to the cosmetic industry’s latest trends and fads, it should come as no surprise to you that 2016 is the year of the highlight. With top cosmetic brands such as Becca, Anastasia, Hourglass, Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown all promoting their own versions … More Product Review: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips All-in-1 Custom Nude Palette for Face & Eyes

As I lay here in my bed, as I have been throughout the duration of the day because of a horrible illness called Strep Throat, I figured I may as well blog about it. I woke up two days ago with a pretty sore throat, though I did not think anything of it. I simply presumed … More Strep Throat

Rape culture in today’s society fails to be a recently unveiled occurrence. Rape culture, which is the normalization of rape and sexual assault/violence due to societal perceptions of gender and sexuality, has been a prevalent issue for far too long. Some examples of rape culture would be common phrases such as ‘she was asking for … More The Societal Appropriation of Rape Culture

While oregano as a spice is a tasty addition to various culinary dishes, consuming oregano oil is an entirely different story. Oregano oil is approximately one million times stronger in taste than the traditional spice, in my opinion, and it leaves a rather foul aftertaste in your mouth. However, despite the unappealing taste of oregano … More Oregano Oil: Your Immune System’s Best Friend

I feel as though the importance of volunteers and volunteer work is consistently overlooked. Often times, the hard work executed by individuals who volunteer their time to provide aid to an organization or company is misinterpreted as work done by individuals who actually work for such organization or company. I believe this misperception is a result … More Volunteer Work

Being an English Major, I have written my fair share of essays over the years. Granted, essay writing is a given in any humanities-based study, though I believe it is arguable that English is a degree of study that requires the most essay writing. A lot of the time, when I tell people I am … More How to Write A Formal Essay

I have always been interested in Aboriginal culture. I gained some knowledge about the culture when I was in high school, but the knowledge I gained throughout university has been tremendous. A lot of the Women and Gender studies I have taken over my past three years at Brock have discussed the role of Aboriginal … More Recognizing Indigenous Culture in Canada

Over these past couple of weeks, I have rekindled with some friends that I have not seen for an extended period of time. With all of us maturing, working, and studying at various schools, it has become quite difficult to see each other as consistently as we did in high school. I have also been … More The Importance (and Rarity) of Genuine Friendship

Weight is something many persons struggle with. A person can be overweight or underweight, and while both are detrimental to an individuals’ health, it is essential to keep in mind that the number that a scale reads does not necessarily dictate whether or not you are overweight. According to medical standards, a persons’ ideal or ‘healthy’ body … More Seeing Past Body Shape

If you’re an active person on Facebook, the ‘trending’ column on the right side of the screen should not be foreign to you. Sometimes, there are news worthy topics trending and being discussed, but I have noticed that a majority of what is trending is unfortunately celebrity news and/or gossip. This is bothersome to me. … More What’s ‘Trending’ On Facebook

When most persons hear the term ‘germ’, they tend to cringe, or automatically think negative of it without any hesitation. This is understandable, considering germs have a poor reputation, but it is essential to acknowledge that germs are not necessarily always a bad thing. As society continue to progress, more and more individuals are becoming … More Why Germs Are Underrated

I believe it is fair to argue that most persons have been associated with someone or something in their life that leaves a lingering presence of toxic energy. By toxic energy, I am referring to a person or thing that has a constant negative energy affiliated with them. When you are in contact with such … More Toxic Energy

For the longest time, I have been a committed user of OGX shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments. I have tried numerous versions of their products, and while I certainly do not have anything negative to say about the brand, I found my hair was simply getting tired of the same product. I decided to switch … More Product Review: Marc Anthony Deep Repair Aloe Vera Jasmine Hair Care

Spinach is such a versatile vegetable. When consumed raw, it fails to have a strong taste, meaning it is easy to mix it into other foods for an extra health boost without altering the overall taste of whatever you are adding it to. It is great in smoothies, pastas, casseroles, and of course simply tossed … More 3 Reasons Why You Need More Spinach In Your Diet

Job interviews have always seemed so daunting to me, and I believe a lot of persons feels the same way about them as I do. They are intimidating because they are an assessment of you as an individual in regards to a specific position or occupation at a place of work, and being interviewed by … More How to Prepare For A Job Interview

Although it is probable you have heard it time and time again, I truly cannot stress the importance of family, and ensuring you maintain a healthy relationship with family members. Working with my sister this morning in her garden, on top of working alongside my dad and mom daily has allowed me to acknowledge just … More The Importance of Family

Before you read the title and swallow some of the throw up that may have made its way into your mouth, hear me out – chickpea cookies are the bomb. My incredibly thoughtful sister loves to bake, and it was upsetting her that I was unable to eat a majority of the sweets she made … More Chickpea Cookies

I think it is fair to state that the Kardashians are who truly got the trend of waist training to become acknowledgeable in society. Prior to them advocating its benefits and effectiveness, the only waist training I was familiar with were the corsets women wore centuries ago. Waist training, in my opinion, is such an intriguing … More Waist Training: Is It Worth It?

The Dixie Chicks are a female country music trio that have, and likely will always have, a special place in my heart. I have been listening to their music since I was a young girl, courtesy of my parents’ stellar taste in country music, and I can honestly say that I believe their music will … More The Dixie Chicks

Being an avid coffee drinker myself, I hear more often than not that I drink ‘too much coffee’. Hearing this multiple times prompted me to do some research on the topic to determine just how much coffee is truly too much, or if a maximum amount is even stated. I started drinking coffee when I … More How Much Coffee is too Much Coffee?

Earlier today, while eating lunch with my family, the topic of chivalry became the focus of our discussion. We were questioning whether or not the existence of chivalry in society today has died off, or if it still alive and well. We determined that it has not yet died, but that it is certainly less … More Is Chivalry Really Dead?

A couple of years ago, my older sister, Danielle, made it her goal to become the owner and operator of her own small business. Danielle has always been intrigued by the idea of being her own boss, which is likely why she decided to compose a business she could call her own. With all of … More Profile: Danielle Arva, Owner of Earthly Delights Business

With this past Sunday being my twenty-first birthday, I asked my parents well in advance for a gift I knew I would make frequent use of. I typically try to avoid requesting specific things for my parents to give to me as gifts, but my mom was pretty stumped in regards to what to get … More Product Review: Nicole Guerriero Gold Bellami Hot Tools Kit

I think it is arguable to state that most individuals have heard at some point in their existence that facial exfoliation is a necessary component of keeping skin clear, clean and healthy. Facial exfoliation is the act of using an exfoliant, or a scrub of some sort, to rid your face of excess dead skin … More Facial Exfoliation: Good or Bad?

Spinach, blueberries, acai, kale… it is probable that when these specific fruits and vegetables are acknowledged, we unconsciously identify them as Superfoods. A Superfood, in basic terms, is a food that contains numerous nutrients and vitamins that are positive contributors to a persons overall health. All Superfoods deserve ample recognition for the powerful benefits they … More Kefir: Not Your Average Superfood

Coming home from Toronto yesterday, my sister showed me an article on CNNPolitics.com all about Air Force General Lori Robinson. I made a mental note to read the entire article when I got home, because I figured it would be a great topic to write a blog post on. Gregg Birnbaum and Ryan Browne are … More Lori Robinson: America’s First Female Combatant Commander

My fantastic sister surprised me early this morning with two tickets of admission to the Generation Beauty/Ipsy Convention in Toronto. The tickets were an early birthday present, as my actual birthday is tomorrow, but I was so thrilled to receive such a wonderful gift. Danielle (my sister) and I took the train to Toronto, and … More Generation Beauty Toronto

As I have previously mentioned in numerous posts here On The Edge of Everything, being positive and having an optimistic attitude in regards to your life is key in order to be truly content. So often negativity lures us into its tempting hold, and it can be difficult to break free from a pessimistic perspective. … More 5 Things You Can Start Doing to Live A Happier Life

Few things are worse than when you wake up after a decent night’s sleep, peer into the mirror with groggy, goober-filled eyes, and see that you look as though you haven’t slept since the dinosaurs roamed the Earth. It happens to the best of us. It can be a huge inconvenience, however, when you are … More How to Appear More Awake in 3 Simple Steps

Bananas are a wonderful thing. I am not exaggerating when I say I eat 3-4 bananas a day, and while I am not suggesting that you do the same, I am suggesting that you open your minds to this wonderful fruit and embrace the many benefits it has to offer. According to the US Department … More Bananas: More than your Average Fruit?