My husband and I celebrated our four-year wedding anniversary a few days ago, and my parents were kind and generous enough to gift us with a gift card to go out for dinner somewhere. They got us one of those gift cards with a few dining choices available to pick from, and seeing as Blaine … More Let’s make “Kapow! Popcorn Shrimp (a Montana’s copycat)”
If you happen to reside within Brant or Norfolk County, here in Ontario, Canada, there is a strong probability that you have heard of Kai Cafe. Located at Sam’s Place Farm Market in Scotland, Ontario, Kai Cafe is serving up Hawaiian-inspired coffee and other drinks and goodies, and if you haven’t yet been, consider this … More Have you been to Kai Cafe?
I’ve never been a tremendous fan of rhubarb, but I know plenty of people who love and enjoy it, my family included. Last year, my dad and sister decided to try growing some ourselves, and we now have a dedicated rhubarb patch on the farm where it is thriving. My dad has always been a … More Let’s make Rhubarb Berry Upside-Down Cake
Few things piss me off on this Earth more than when technological devices fail to perform their duties. I acknowledge it is not entirely sensible to rage toward an inanimate object, but sometimes it’s necessary. Blaine and I have been living together in our home now for roughly four years, meaning our appliances are only … More Dirty dishes coming out of the dishwasher? Read this
Hairbrushes, while rather important, are not something I dedicate a tremendous amount of thought towards. I’ve been using the same Wet Brush for probably about ten years now, and I wasn’t really anticipating an upgrade anytime soon. I’ve mentioned before that I occasionally dabble in Buzzfeed articles that list products available on a variety of … More What’s so special about a KITSCH brush?
Anyone who has spent any amount of time in a medical setting can arguably attest to the fact that doctors are some of the worst people who dabble in the God-complex, meaning they are under the impression that they’re superior to the rest of us. Are doctors tremendously important? Absolutely. Does their regard need to … More Can we start holding doctors accountable?
I’ve been quite loyal to my current eyebrow products for some time. The Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade has been a favourite of mine for years now, but because I don’t wear makeup nearly as often as I once did, I’ve discovered that most of my products are now expired and require replacing. I read about … More Sparse eyebrows? Try this product
My sister truly treated my dad to a Father’s Day feast this year. She decided to make a spread of a few of his different favourites for him to savour and enjoy, and one dish included in the lineup was macaroni and cheese. Blaine and I have very high standards when it comes to macaroni … More Let’s make homemade macaroni and cheese
Without sounding like a withering simp, allow me to assert that by now, I strongly support the idea that a better construction of crutches could have been engineered. Crutches are positively miserable, and anyone who has had to spend a considerable amount of time using them can attest to the truth of their misery. The … More Why do crutches have to be such a pain?
While I still don’t know what exactly I’ve done to my knee in terms of injury, I have received some information over the past few days regarding what it is I am dealing with. Miraculously, nothing is torn in my knee, and I am so incredibly grateful for this. I did, apparently, rupture bursa sacs … More Knee pain? Read this
When I decided that today’s post would share a recipe, I wasn’t entirely certain of what sort of recipe I wanted to feature. I try to reference recipes that I figure appeal to the masses, are relatively straightforward, and don’t cost a fortune to prepare; when I came across one for Taco Lasagna, I decided … More Let’s make Taco Lasagna
Injuries of any sort fail to be terribly enjoyable, but I would argue that they’re usually worse when you’re an athletic person, or, worse again, if the injury occurred while doing physical activity we love and appreciate. Rugby is an escape for me, much like any sport is an escape for any athlete who plays … More Recognizing the mental impact of a physical injury
For someone who possesses a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature, I’m a little ashamed of myself that it took me this long to delve into one of John Steinbeck’s works. The man is renowned as an author, with several incredibly successful publications, and while I might be lagging in getting around to reading … More Read or rid: ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ by John Steinbeck
I am someone who does their damn diligence to get every morsel of use out of something. I will willingly cut the tops off of conditioner and hand lotion bottles to get every last drop out, long after the pump stops pulling product up, and I figure I may as well get as much use … More Why are we so quick to replace things?
If you own a cat, or have at some point in your life, you’re arguably aware of the fact that some of them could play for hours on end and still wish to frolic more, whereas others are content to relax and not do a whole lot of moving. In our home, we have two … More Busy cat? Read this
Continuing our conversation regarding fear, allow me to fill you in on an experience I recently had that genuinely scared the absolute shit out of me. During our last game, I went to tackle a player on the opposing team, and something went rather wrong. I’m still not entirely certain as to what specifically happened … More The fickleness of fear (part two)
Fear is a wildly fascinating concept. It is entirely subjective, meaning its essence varies from person to person, and it can occur from both experience and lack of experience. For example, say you’re terrified of heights because you had a poor experience at one time, such as falling from an elevated platform; in this scenario, … More The fickleness of fear (part one)
When I sat down to write today’s post, entirely uninspired, I remembered my unintentional animal series I started a little while ago, and suddenly thought about giraffes. Giraffes are one of those animals most people are familiar with in terms of existence, but I suspect most of us don’t know too much about them and … More How much do you know about giraffes?
While I don’t believe I have ever met anyone who claims they are not a fan of nachos, allow me to assert that unless you have had some sort of terrible experience with this dish, I genuinely cannot think of a single, viable reason as to why someone wouldn’t like them. You almost can’t go … More Waffle … nachos?
I would wager that just about each and every single one of us experiences a lack of fulfillment in our daily lives. By that, I am making reference to the fact that while we may be productive and accomplish our usual responsibilities, we don’t necessarily feel fulfilled despite our productivity. Daily responsibilities and tasks aren’t … More Recognizing the difference between feeling productive and fulfilled
When I joined the Norfolk Harvesters Rugby Football Club three years ago, I can recall feeling a bit perplexed at the sight of a bizarre-looking camera at our first game. It was bright green and attached to the top of a rather long pole; I was entirely ignorant of the fact that it was a … More If you’re on a sports team, consider getting a Veo camera
I think it would be relatively safe to wager that the combination of chronic illness and contact sports isn’t exactly a great one. Anytime I tell people that I play rugby and have Lyme disease, they’re usually horrified, and I can’t really say I blame them or find their reaction to be out of line. … More You know your body best
When my husband and I adopted our rescue dog, Lenny, about three years ago, we were relatively certain of two things early on: she is an extremely happy, loving pup, but she isn’t necessarily the brightest, as mean as that sounds. Lenny is quite literally always in a great mood, and she is always game … More How smart is your pup?
I have felt, for a rather long time, actually, that McDonald’s McDouble hamburgers are seriously slept on, meaning they don’t receive the recognition they deserve. I’ve tried most of the burgers from McDonald’s, and the McDouble is, hands-down, my preference. It’s simple, it’s delicious, and it gets the job done. I was contemplating attempting to … More Let’s make homemade McDoubles
I’m not sure if I am alone in this observation, but I truly doubt that I am; is it just me, or does it seem as though each and every time you venture out of your home onto the roadways, you see or experience absolute moronic behaviour coming from other drivers on the road? Anytime … More Road rage: the new normal
When I was a child, I can now assume, rather accurately, that each and every time I heard the phrase Time is everything, I was not able to comprehend the truth of this statement. Blame it on an absence of maturity, or the lack of development of my frontal lobe, but regardless of the cause, … More Time really is everything
In the unlikely instance you’ve found yourself questioning why I haven’t addressed a book club book pick as of late (I assume you have better things to do with your time), allow me to explain. I unwillingly had to skip out on the last chosen book, but I am pleased to report that I’m back … More ‘Yesteryear’ by Caro Claire Burke: read or rid?
While temperatures here in Southern Ontario still aren’t exactly where they should be in terms of warmth, we are slowly getting there. Soon enough, we will find ourselves proclaiming that it is simply too hot to cook, and when this occurs, I figure I’ll ensure we all have a few recipes in our arsenal to … More How about some Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce for dinner tonight?
Before anyone jumps down my throat in an attempt to berate me about eating chocolate bars, which, as most of us are aware, contain a plethora of shit that should arguably not be classified as food, allow me to state that balance is key. A heavily processed chocolate bar here and there is a chance … More Chocolate bars: which one reigns supreme?
While I can’t specifically pinpoint when a BarBurrito establishment graced us Brant County residents with its presence, I know it’s been a few years. I recall first spotting a BarBurrito in my end of town and feeling rather excited at the prospect of a new ‘fast food’ establishment that didn’t solely serve hamburgers and fries … More What’s your go-to at BarBurrito?
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