Quite a while ago now, I wrote a post about oil pulling. If you aren’t familiar with the practice, feel free to read that post, which I tagged. But, in essence, it involves putting coconut oil in your mouth for about 20 minutes daily, with the oil ‘pulling’ out toxins, bacteria, staining, etc. In retrospect, … More Does oil pulling actually work? Yes, it does
Eggs are, in my own humble opinion, a vastly underappreciated food. Not only are they considered staple ingredients in all sorts of baked goods and dishes, but there are a hell of a lot of different ways you can eat a plain egg. Whether your preference is scrambled, over-easy, poached or hard/soft boiled, eggs are … More Hungry? Some Folded Breakfast Enchiladas might help
Blaine and I had the privilege of attending my childhood best friend’s wedding this past weekend. She and her now husband make for a truly beautiful couple, and their wedding was nothing short of stunning. The day was extremely warm, but seeing as the temperature reached 37C on our own wedding day, we knew we … More Have you visited Roseville Estate?
I suppose I should stipulate that I’m rather passionate about the issue we will be discussing in this post because of my educational background. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Honours English as well as a post-graduate certification in public relations; if you aren’t able to deduce what I’m hinting at with my background, … More Do your brain a favour and stop using ChatGBT
I think we can all say that at some point or another, we have come into contact with someone who is completely ignorant of the concept of accountability. They know everything about anything, they can do no wrong, and they’re more than happy to criticize others for their failings but balk if anyone happens to … More The importance of holding ourselves accountable
A lot of people pull their noses up towards the idea of consuming a hot dog, and while I can understand why, to some extent, I can’t say I comprehend their leeriness entirely. Sure, if you happen to watch a video about how hot dogs are made, or perhaps do an extensive look at the … More Move over, hot dogs; Pretzel Dogs are here to stay
My husband and I had a conversation a few days ago that inspired today’s post. We were chatting about how if either of us found ourselves out of work (which we both sincerely hope does not come to fruition), we would use the free time to learn something new, for example, a skill. We both … More Learning: an infinite and incredible thing
When it comes to French fries, I imagine a lot of people would argue that homemade is the best kind. And, understandably so; a lot of foods are often the best tasting when they’re made by our hands as opposed to a machine in a factory, and many of us tend to appreciate food to … More French Fry showdown: which brand reigns supreme?
Turf burn is a miserable injury, and anyone who has experienced it to any degree can attest to how painful and irritating it can be. Turf burn is caused by friction between the skin and artificial turf or grass, and it happens if you fall hard, slide or get dragged along either. It is a … More If you have turf burn, read this
I broke my nose upon receiving a sucker punch directly to the face during a rugby game this past weekend. It isn’t exactly a recommended experience, and it happened quite quickly; the last thing I saw was a fist flying at my face, and the next thing I saw was a lot of blood. There … More Broken nose? Here’s what to do
I would wager that one in every three women could read the title of today’s post and think to themselves, Yup, sounds about right, without even needing to read the content. That isn’t to say that men might not also think the same thing upon reading today’s title; however, speaking realistically, women are mistreated and … More Recognizing hypocrisy in the mental health realm
Alas, I continue to contradict myself with what has almost become a miniseries of posts regarding Canada and some interesting information about it. Originally, I planned to write one post about Canada because we recently celebrated Canada Day here; however, upon finding some rather intriguing details on this great land, I realized I shouldn’t do … More How much do you know about Canada, eh? (part three)
The initial inspiration behind the topic of today’s and yesterday’s posts was Canada Day. When I started writing yesterday’s post, I was not planning on beginning a second one on the same topic; however, upon further contemplation, I realized that perhaps the vast majority of people are not terribly familiar with everything our beautiful land … More How much do you know about Canada, eh? (part two)
I realize this post is a few days delayed in regard to Canada Day, but that’s okay. I thought it might have been a little too predictable to write a post about Canada on Canada Day, and because I like to keep things lively, I decided to push it by a few days. I’m a … More How much do you know about Canada, eh? (part one)
As much as most people love consuming barbecued food, I have come to realize that many people do not enjoy the actual task of barbecuing. I don’t think it’s a matter of not wanting to do the actual task of grilling, but rather, a fear of the barbecue itself. I should add that a lot … More Don’t fear the barbecue
Anyone who has difficulty with falling or staying asleep can arguably attest to how damn miserable the experience is. You’re lying in bed, exhausted, and all you yearn for is sleep; however, your brain decides to launch into hyperactivity mode and start planning your schedule for the next three consecutive years. If you are someone … More Can’t sleep? Try this trick
Every once in a while, I come across a post via Instagram that is actually worth reading. So much of the material circulating on social media platforms these days is useless and incredibly negative, so when an inspirational story pops up in my feed, I normally pause to read it. Posted by @no.fucksgiiven (please disregard … More Are you familiar with Jeffrey Katzenberg’s incredible story?
I’m a sucker for bowls, and I’m a sucker for anything cheeseburger-flavoured. So, when I spotted a recipe for Cheeseburger Bowls from thepioneerwoman.com, I knew I had to share. My husband brought to my attention how I often create bowls out of whatever we are having for dinner on a particular evening; I didn’t even … More Hopw about some Cheeseburger Bowls for dinner tonight?
For anyone unfamiliar with the term ‘doom scroll,’ or ‘doom scrolling,’ it refers to when someone is mindlessly scrolling through apps or a specific app on their phone, oftentimes social media. In fact, I’m not entirely sure if there are other apps in which one can doom scroll, aside from social media platforms; I think … More If you’re going to doom scroll, at least make it advantageous
Salads have earned themselves a somewhat shitty reputation in the culinary world, and the general lack of appreciation towards them angers me a wee bit, as preposterous as that sounds. I think most people, when they hear the word ‘salad,’ automatically think of lettuce and some shit dressing. If that is the sort of salad … More How about some Jalapeno Popper Corn Salad for your next potluck?
If you’re a resident of Southern Ontario, you are well aware of the hellish temperatures that have bestowed themselves upon us over the past few days. We are experiencing a heat wave, and while the worst of it has passed by this point, there are still several days in the upcoming forecast that will reach … More Heatstroke: do you know the signs?
For quite a while now, I’ve been trying to put into practice engaging in at least one good deed a day. This is far easier said than done, to be fair, and I think it is important to recognize that there will be days during which zero good deeds are accomplished. Life is unpredictable, so … More The power behind doing one good deed a day
As much as my husband and I enjoy The Keg, we try not to frequent it too often because it is on the pricier side. That being said, we promised each other back in May that we would go out for dinner to celebrate our birthdays – seeing as we are now almost entering July, … More What’s your go-to order from The Keg?
If you play contact sports or know someone who does, there is a strong probability you have heard of KT Tape. I know plenty of people who use it, two of my closest friends included, who are also my rugby teammates, and I have observed that folks who use KT Tape tend to stay loyal … More Is KT Tape worth the hype?
It is no secret to any reader who follows my blog to some degree that I play and love the game of rugby. I started in grade nine in high school, played a couple of seasons after I graduated, and stopped entirely, only to return to it again ten years later. To be entirely honest, … More Losing isn’t always a loss
If you don’t consider yourself a reader, I am sorry to inform you that this post is likely not going to tickle your fancy. So, if this is the case and you aren’t someone who enjoys reading, I bid you a good day and ask that you return tomorrow. For those of us still here, … More The beauty of disassociation through books
I’ve come to realize that, in the past, I have written a post addressing a movie or television series I’ve recently started, in which I state I will come back in the future and provide you with an update. There have been a number of instances in which I have failed to circle back. If … More An honest update of “What We Do in the Shadows”
Yesterday’s post discussing The Westdale Theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, serves as a more than adequate segue to introduce today’s post; my parents and I went to the Westdale to see Bullitt because my dad is a fan, and today, we will be talking about the movie in question. I had never heard of this film … More Have you seen “Bullitt”?
As stated at the conclusion of yesterday’s post, today’s will be a continuation of absolutely arbitrary facts. I’ve always found random facts to be interesting to read, and considering how they’re simultaneously educational and entertaining, I figure there are worse things I could be occupying my free time with. Sometimes I will research specific facts, … More Facts for fun (part two)
I had a recent conversation with my mom during which she and I chatted about my blog. She reads it daily, and I admitted to her that there are times I simply cannot conjure an ounce of inspiration for a post idea and resort to what I call cheater posts. When I am in the … More Facts for fun (part one)
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