I am reluctant to admit that, as of late, I haven’t been reading nearly as much as I would like to, and further should be. I was an avid reader a few years ago, beginning another book the moment I concluded one prior, but ever since I majored in English Language and Literature and was … More You need to read ‘The Last House on Needless Street”
We have three dogs on our family farm. During the day, they’re out and about, roaming with someone in my family or they’re in their kennel. In the evenings, we bring them inside our garage where they sleep. We never used to lock our critters inside in the evenings, but ever since our beloved dog … More Does Febreze AIR stand up to stink?
If I really wanted, I could keep this post quite short and simply state that being a woman in the agricultural industry isn’t ideal. I could even be so bold to say, with complete honesty, it sucks. But, that would be a very generalizing description, and I think it may be more beneficial if I … More The reality of being a woman in the agricultural industry
If I ever encountered a situation in which I was forced to name my favourite desserts, cookies would, without a doubt, be mentioned. They’re pretty fucking great, and I like to think of them as something more than a small dessert square but something less than a piece of cake. They’re the perfect buffer in … More Here’s how to make some homemade white chocolate macadamia nut cookies
Chances are, at one point or another, you’ve heard the phrase ‘you can’t please everyone,’ or something similar. It’s a simple saying, yet one that contains tremendous truth in its limited words, and I think it is one a lot of us could benefit from in terms of its honesty. When I was in my … More Understanding the improbability of pleasing everyone
Small acts of kindness are suitable at any given point in time, but perhaps their effect is more pronounced when delivered in the midst of the holiday season. Christmas signifies a multitude of joyous emotions, thus it makes sense that small acts of kindness tend to occur more predominately during this time of year. Small … More Read this for some small acts of kindness inspiration
Anxiety, unfortunately, is something that has relevance to a lot of us. I would wager that more of us in today’s world have anxiety than not, and while this realization is disturbing to some extent, it’s also logical; it makes sense so many of us are dealing with this specific form of mental illness considering … More Navigating how to challenge anxiety
I am, and have been a member of the itty bitty titty committee since I hit puberty. It’s a genetic thing courtesy of my mom and her family, and while for a long time when I was a teenager I was extremely self-conscious of my lacking chest, I have come to the realization that small … More Shein bras: hit or miss?
I was scrolling through my social media feeds today and came across a reel via Instagram that a beautician composed. The reel began with a caption she wrote which read something along the lines of, “As a beautician, never use the following shampoo and conditioner brands.” The reel then depicted brief flashes of photos of … More Do you know what’s in your shampoo and conditioner?
I feel like a lot of folks are going to read the title of this post and relate to and further agree with it. Which is the exact reason as to why I am writing this post, because it is simultaneously alarming and comforting to acknowledge more and more of us are feeling this way … More Why has Christmas become so stressful?
Compromise and sacrifice are two rather different concepts. One involves meeting someone halfway as a means to cooperate and make a situation more feasible to ourselves and someone else, while the other requires giving up something, typically done to achieve a common good or goal. Despite the difference in meaning when comparing these words, a … More Understanding the difference between compromise and sacrifice
Breakfast foods, without a doubt, are among my dad’s favourite things to eat, and with his birthday quickly approaching, he told our family he wanted to go out for breakfast. His choice of restaurant was Dixieland Grill, formerly known as Two Arrows Restaurant, located on Chiefswood Road in Hagersville, Ontario. My dad had been to … More Have you been to Dixieland Grill?
My mom and I, a couple of evenings ago, ventured to our local movie theatre to see ‘House of Gucci’. We both agreed we would go and view it together when we first saw the trailer for the film, and so we did just that and had ourselves a lovely mother-daughter date. I was a … More Ignore the critics and go see ‘House of Gucci’
I’ve seen my share of fighter/boxing/mixed martial arts (MMA)/ultimate fighting championship (UFC) movies. Typically, these sorts of movies are produced and executed well, as they often follow a protagonist with a harrowing backstory that overcomes significant obstacles to get where they are in their career. I’m sure some of us find these consistent tropes in … More Here’s why you need to watch ‘Bruised’
Sleep is something that has tremendous importance and value to me, personally. I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed sleeping, and to be quite honest, I don’t think I could ever really get enough of it. I’m not exaggerating when I say I think I could sleep for a solid 24 hours. When it comes to sleeping, for … More Sleeping masks: beneficial or a waste of money?
If you use Netflix, or the internet, for that matter, there is a strong chance you’ve either seen or heard of a movie titled ‘Red Notice.’ It’s somewhat taken Netflix by storm, and as of now, it is the most viewed Netflix movie of all time. Not bad bragging rights for anyone involved in the … More Have you seen ‘Red Notice’?
Oily skin, speaking from experience, is a bit of a blessing and a curse. Oily skin is beneficial in the sense that ageing and wrinkles, down the road, are diminished if one has oily skin because the skin is typically quite hydrated. Oily skin can be a real pain in the ass in the sense … More If you have oily skin, read this
I would wager that just about all of us, at one point or another, have experienced a situation we have been left out from. Whether it be a conversation, an event, an activity or something else, feeling left out, and further acknowledging when we have been left out from something is a shitty comprehension, and … More Being mindful of inclusivity
By no means am I trying to come across as Scrooge here, but I’ve got some opinions to share regarding Christmas. There a few things associated with Christmas that we perceive to be traditions, and personally, I really don’t understand why. I was thinking about this the other day, and I was thinking about how … More Switch things up this Christmas season
It’s known as the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is a time for us to engage in festive celebrations and activities, spend time with friends, family and loves ones, and slow down the chaotic pace of life to take some time to enjoy the holiday season. Unfortunately, for some of us, Christmas does … More Read this before you start your Christmas shopping
I have come to the conclusion that my fiancé, Blaine, has a man-crush on Mark Wahlberg. I can’t say I blame him, really, considering the man is a rather fine specimen, and the reason I say Blaine has a crush on Marky-Mark is that whenever we are searching for a movie to watch on Netflix, … More Have you seen ‘Pain & Gain’?
As much as I would like to think I am a crafty person, I’m really not. Sure, I’ve dabbled in some crafts and creations over the years, and while some have turned out relatively decent, the majority have not. It’s quite possible my creations don’t turn out as they please due to my lack of … More Read this for some DIY Christmas gift inspiration
It is a situation we arguably, unfortunately, are all familiar with; there is a certain individual with who we share a workplace that makes the work itself rather unpleasant, simply because of their presence. I, too, have familiarity with this situation, and in different jobs over the years. I can’t say I have a guaranteed … More Dealing with difficult people in the workplace
I’ve mentioned before in some of my blog posts that finding and further sustaining friendships in early adult years can be tricky. For a lot of us, once we enter our 20s and 30s, the friends we made when we were younger, for example, friends from high school, slowly begin to trickle off of the … More A moment of appreciation for timeless friendships
This past weekend, Blaine and I ventured out to Moore’s in Brantford to pick out what he and his groomsmen will be sporting for our wedding. I told Blaine I was more than willing to provide input and my opinion in terms of what he and his guys are wearing for our wedding, but I … More Planning a wedding? Check out Moore’s in Brantford for your wedding party
As of late, I’ve come to a startling realization regarding certain things in my life. To be more specific, I’ve been fortunate enough to acknowledge the happiness that can present itself when we let go of or remove negative influences and forces in our lives, and I wanted to discuss this epiphany with all of … More Finding happiness in letting go
I feel like taco salad is something that one either loves or hates. And, unfortunately, I would wager that there are more of us who dislike the stuff compared to those of us who actually enjoy it, arguably because it is difficult to come across a taco salad that tastes how it should; fresh, savoury, … More Here’s how to make homemade taco salad
I recently started watching the series Vikings once again. I think this is my fourth time rewatching the series, and as mundane as that may sound, I find the show to be bloody brilliant, and I’m pretty sure I could watch it on repeat for the remainder of my life without growing tired of it. … More Read this to learn about Norse mythology
Unless you are just emerging from the darkest, furthest corner of an abandoned cave, it is highly probable that you are familiar with Amazon. In case you are just emerging from such a cave, Amazon is an online shopping platform that carries just about anything you could possibly think of for quite reasonable prices and … More Recognizing the dangerous convenience of Amazon
Emotions are, in my opinion, a blessing and a curse at times. They undeniably serve a purpose, and a rather important one; they’re a means to express and communicate how we are feeling about something to someone, and without them, life itself would arguably be a pretty confusing thing to navigate. Despite the significance of … More Here’s why you shouldn’t resist sharing how you’re feeling about something
