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?

The Widow by Fiona Barton is a fictional text I picked up several weeks ago in the Limeridge Mall. I have been searching for a good read since completing the school year, and it is exciting to be able to select a novel of my own choosing to read as opposed to an assigned course … More Book Review: The Widow

Cosmetic products are a wonderful thing. They present ample opportunity for self expression, art, boosting ones confidence, and are furthermore an enjoyable thing to experiment with, in my own opinion. Something I have learned over time with my own use of cosmetics is that a lot of products contain ingredients that are unsafe, harmful, and … More What’s Really in your Makeup?

Mother’s Day is a celebration that, in my personal opinion, should be recognized and celebrated more than one day of the calendar year. Father’s Day as well, actually. I understand that the point of Mother’s Day is to acknowledge all of the things our mothers do for us, but I think it goes a lot … More Mother’s Day

Assertiveness may be recognized as the personality characteristic of being self-confident or assured in oneself. On the surface, it may seem as though being assertive is a positive trait to possess. However, it can also be recognized as being aggressive, or even as being a bully. Being assertive is a valuable trait to possess in various environments, … More Assertive Women in the Workplace

Yesterday evening, I was conversing with a good family friend. Him and I both deal with anxiety, meaning when we discuss the topic, we are able to relate to one another and make sense of some of the things we encounter in terms of anxious thoughts throughout any given day. Mike, our good family friend, … More Anti-Anxiety Technique

I get it. Summer is approaching, and the temptation to sport a golden brown skin tone is strong. Having a tan is a wonderful thing, and don’t get me wrong, I myself tan tremendously in the summer from working outside in the sun throughout the day, and yes, I do wear sunscreen. However, tanning beds … More The Dangers of Tanning Beds

I’m not one to beat a dead horse, and if you follow my blog, you are aware that on numerous occasions I have discussed the importance of wearing a primer under makeup. I will refrain from getting into the details of that again to spare you an eye roll, but I have discovered a new … More Product Review: Physicians Formula Argan Wear 2-in-1 Argan Oil & Coconut Water Primer

Today after coming in from working outside and helping my mom prepare dinner, I began to brainstorm an example of a quick and simple dinner that anyone could make on the average weekday. Simple and quick does not always have to be something to fear in regards to a meal. I feel as though a … More Simple and Quick Weekday Dinner

The title of this post is going to contradict my post from two days ago titled ‘Controversy in Country Music’, but that’s what writing is about – challenging opinions and perceptions in order to unveil new perspectives. It is always beneficial to challenge your own beliefs of something in order to gain progression and insight about … More A Change for the Better in Country Music

I was reading an article in the latest Macleans magazine by Michael Friscolanti. The article is titled “A Temporary Fix”, and it brings attention to the mistreatment of migrant workers in Canada on behalf of the Temporary Foreign Worker’s Program (TFWP). This article is essential in terms of bringing awareness to Canadian companies that fail to treat … More Migrant Workers in Canada

I was listening to the radio in my truck a few days ago, and the broadcaster was discussing the controversy that occurred when Garth Brooks released the music video for his song ‘The Thunder Rolls’ in 1991. The video was named the Country Music Association’s Music Video of the Year, but despite its success, Brooks encountered … More Controversy in Country Music

With the summer months approaching (though rather slowly here in Canada, might I add), I figured it would be appropriate to write a post about 3 simple and beautiful braided hairstyles for all us gals this summer. Nothing is worse than having sticky, sweaty hair plastered to your face/back when it is 30 degrees outside, and … More 3 Easy Braided Hairstyles for Summer

Yesterday evening at dinner, my mom showed me an article she read in the Hamilton Spectator. I am not going to state who the author of the article is, nor am I going to state the name of the article itself, because I do not want to publicly criticize this certain individual in regards to … More The Lack of Sophistication in Formal Writing

I am a definite fan of Physician Formula cosmetic products, so as soon as I began hearing positive reviews about their new Murumuru butter bronzer, I knew I had to give it a try myself to review. Beauty YouTubers such as Kathleen Lights, Tati Westbrook and Jaclyn Hill have all reviewed this bronzer, and not … More Product Review: Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Bronzer

A trending article on my Facebook newsfeed caught my eye last night. The article was written in regards to the hugely problematic amount of women in Japan suffering from various eating disorders, and their inability to locate and access aid. The article briefly touched upon how many women with eating disorders in Japan are shunned … More The Epidemic of Eating Disorders in Japan

When it comes to gluten free snacks, pickings can be slim. I have discovered this quickly since I learned that I am intolerant to wheat and yeast, and although the grocery store does offer some pretty tasty snacks, they can become boring fairly quickly because choice is so limited. So, I began to brainstorm some … More Gluten Free Snack Ideas

I cannot really claim to be in touch with the latest trends of the fashion industry, but I do like to keep familiar with new and upcoming styles. Hence why when brainstorming of ideas to blog about today, I thought of checking out the upcoming fashion trends for Spring of this year. I checked out … More Spring 2016 Trends

There are few things that I dislike more than constant negativity. I genuinely believe when you are frequently in the presence of someone who exudes constant negativity, it begins to  wear off on you, and it becomes easier to be a negative person yourself. The society we live in today is brimming with negativity and … More Negativity

I have always been searching for a face mask that produces results I can see and feel in regards to my skin. I have tried my fair share, and have sort of settled with whatever I think seems to be meeting my expectations. This all changed, however, when I received a sample of the LUSH … More Product Review: LUSH Mask of Magnaminty

I have mentioned my infatuation with Charlie Hunnam here On The Edge Of Everything before, so it should come as no surprise that I am choosing to dedicate an entire post to him. This handsome lad was born in Newcastle, England on April 10th, 1980. I know, it’s hard to believe the guy is 36. … More Profile: Charlie Hunnam

I have noticed that since being back to work on my parents’ farm, I am significantly more tired at the end of the day than I was throughout the school year. I am waking up much earlier, though still getting to bed around the same time I did when I was in school, and I think it … More The Importance of Sleep

Being a young woman in today’s society, I often find myself falling victim to the temptation of negative thoughts. It is so easy to get trapped in your own mind and self-doubt sometimes, which is why it is essential to exercise self love and appreciation. It might sound cheesy, but it is so crucial to … More Practicing Self Love

With summer fast approaching, I am confident when I state that a lot of women are likely currently scrambling to determine a solution for their dry Winter hair. I certainly am. Cold and harsh climates do a lot more damage to hair then a lot of individuals realize, with such damage typically being the result of little … More At Home Hair Treatments

Having been involved in athletics throughout my high school years, gender inequality in the realm of sports fails to be a foreign concept to me personally. I played volleyball, rugby and participated in track and field when I was in high school, though rugby was where I encountered by far the most gender inequality in … More Gender Inequality in Sports