If you have oily skin, you may be inclined to believe that your skin doesn’t require any additional moisture. The idea makes sense, really; if your skin already resembles the bottom of a pan after cooking bacon, you’re probably not thinking about when to reapply said grease. While this belief makes sense in principle, it … More Looking for a reliable face moisturizer? Look no further
Anyone who has the privilege of knowing me on a personal level is well aware that I swear, and furthermore, that I swear a lot. I just fucking love swearing, ya know? I find it quite cathartic. Believe it or not, I never used to swear when I was younger, and thanks to a heavy … More Try these creative insults out
In case you’re new to my blog, I have Lyme disease. I realize that sentence is rather blunt, but I tell it like it is, my friends. If you’ve been following my blog to any extent, regardless of consistency, you’re probably aware I have Lyme disease because I write about it here and there. You … More Lyme flare-ups: a how-to guide
I consider myself to be a lot of different things, but a chef is not one of them. I enjoy cooking, for the most part, and I take pride in preparing food for myself and Blaine, meaning I don’t half-ass things when it comes to cooking, for the most part. We all have our days, … More Make this for dinner tonight
As of late, I have seriously contemplated the probability of anxiety and just how many of us experience it. I figure more people than ever are affected by this type of mental illness, arguably as a result of the pandemic, and I truly wonder sometimes if more of us suffer from anxiety than not, which … More Getting through rough anxiety days
Food, and most things associated with it, have earned a special place in my heart. I love to eat, as do most folks, I imagine, and I enjoy cooking as well, although I absolutely prefer consumption over preparation. Does anyone else find it positively enraging to consider how long it can take to create a … More A moment of appreciation for these food hacks
Earlier this week, Blaine and I were trying to figure out what to watch together. We agreed to take a small break from The Walking Dead as well as Beef, two series we have been watching somewhat consistently, and decided on a new addition to Netflix – a film titled The Immaculate Room starring Emile … More Consider this a sign to not watch The Immaculate Room
I will begin this post with utmost transparency and admit that I am not someone who uses milk thistle. The reason I picked milk thistle as a topic for today’s post is because my mom recently started using it at the recommendation of her naturopath, and because I’m not terribly well-versed in all things milk … More Should you be using milk thistle?
A couple of days ago, my mom, sister and I found ourselves engaged in a rather intense conversation regarding how some folks tend to get a wee bit violent toward inanimate objects when they’re extremely angry. My mom and I have this in common, as much as I hate to admit it, while my sister, … More Understanding violent rage toward inanimate objects: a how-to guide
Lemongrass restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario, should be on your list of restaurants to visit if you’re a fan of Asian fusion cuisine. My mom and I started going to this place while my Oma and Opa were still here with us, as they lived in a retirement home about 10 minutes away from Lemongrass, and … More Here’s how to make authentic peanut sauce
While I sadly cannot recall where exactly I read it, I often think about a quote I came across a while ago from someone commenting on the millennial generation as a whole. The message was implying that millennials, collectively, are a generation of people built on the foundation of pleasing others before themselves because of … More People pleasing: know when to quit
Blaine and I have been parents to our pup, Lenny, for a little less than two months now. She has certainly shown her true colours in the last while, to say the least, and while Blaine and I are thrilled she has become comfortable with us, we aren’t the biggest fans of her chewing tendencies … More Is your dog a chewer? Read this
I wrote a post a couple of days ago discussing a newly released television series titled Beef. When I was researching the show to determine the names of the actors and actresses that portray the show’s characters, I skimmed through some reviews, and one caught my attention as a result of its wording. As I … More Why have we become so reactive?
When I sat down to write today’s post, I hit the wall hard when it came time to come up with a topic to discuss. I eventually decided on a recipe of some sort, but because I couldn’t think of one in particular to share, I thought I would ask Blaine to see if he … More Here’s how to make the absolute best peanut butter cookies
I’ve mentioned already that Blaine and I are making our way through The Walking Dead television series on Netflix. The duration of this show is rather extensive; I believe there are 11 seasons total, and while we are nearing the conclusion of the ninth season, from time to time, we like to watch something different … More Have you seen ‘Beef’?
Creative writing, for anyone unfamiliar with the premise, suggests its purpose directly within its title; it is the act of writing creatively, meaning there isn’t a right or wrong way to do it, and further, the writing itself can occur in a variety of forms. For one person, creative writing might resemble a short story, … More Let’s talk about creative writing prompts
Despite working at a golf course for a couple of years, I am by no means a golfer. I do understand the game of golf, to almost an entire extent, but I’m not super savvy with all things golf, and I’m absolute shit when it comes to playing the game. For Easter this year, my … More This is your sign to have brunch at MontHill Golf and Country Club
For anyone who read the title of this post and thought of something inappropriate, get your damn mind out of the gutter. Noodles, for the sake of this post, refer to nothing more than types of pasta, and certainly are not making reference to a specific male appendage. If your mind did wander somewhere a … More What’s your noodle preference?
Essential oils have arguably exploded in popularity over the last few years. When I was a kid, I don’t think I had ever even heard of essential oils – nowadays, everyone and their mother seems to use them. I realize that is a stark generalization, but I’m hoping you get my point. The increase in … More Use these essential oils in your diffuser
A couple of nights ago, Blaine and I somehow ended up conversing about dinosaurs. I cannot recall what exactly prompted this topic of conversation, but before we knew it, we were hitting up Google to figure out some of the different types, and further, what they were capable of. We are all relatively familiar with … More A moment of appreciation for the dinosaurs
Considering I recently composed a post addressing things that annoy the hell out of me, I figured it would be appropriate to compose a post addressing things that do not annoy the hell out of me, but rather, bring me joy. This world seems a little too miserable as of late, so I figure spreading … More These are a few of my favourite things
When I was still living with my parents, I often heard my mom express her frustration when it came to thinking of new things to cook for dinner. She would tell me that it is far too easy to get into a cooking rut when it comes to preparing meals for yourself and family, and … More Make this for dinner tonight
I am quite literally writing this post doubled over in pain at my kitchen counter thanks to a lovely condition myself and a fuck ton of other women suffer from known as PCOS, which is short for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The condition involves the development, growth, and occasional or frequent bursting of cysts on your … More The sad reality of women’s health
I wouldn’t say I’ve kept my love for the band Queen and Freddie Mercury a secret. I’ve been a tremendous fan of this group since I was in the seventh grade, and while Freddie is sadly no longer with us, his legacy and Queen’s music continue to be celebrated and loved by many. Adam Lambert, … More What the heck, Queen and Adam Lambert
I try my best to keep the tone here on my blog as light and optimistic as possible, but, I’m a realist, and life ain’t always sunshine and puppies. The world would be a far better place if each day consisted of interaction with sunshine and puppies, I think, but sadly, this is not the … More What do you find annoying?
When I was younger, I firmly believed that washing my hair daily was irrefutably necessary. I’m not exactly sure if I was specifically told this by someone with influence, or if I somehow managed to convince myself of this without any direct interference, but either way, I used to wash my hair far more often … More No, you really shouldn’t wash your hair every day
There is a chance you read the title of today’s post and thought to yourself, who in the hell would want to make their own laundry detergent if you can just buy it? A valid argument undoubtedly, and I can’t really say much to sway your opinion toward having an interest in how to go … More This is how to make laundry detergent from scratch
When I sat down to write this post, I knew I wanted to share a recipe with all of you, but I was struggling to designate what specific dish I wanted to find a recipe for. I started brainstorming some popular foods that many of us consider comfort food, and I came to the sudden … More Read this to learn how to make some wicked lasagna
By absolutely no means do I consider myself a doctor, nor a healthcare expert for that matter. I firmly believe, though, that a hell of a lot more of us would benefit from learning some basics regarding medicine, healthcare and naturopathy, hence why I often write about topics related to these concepts. In regard to … More Should you be taking magnesium?
Anyone who has the (hopefully) pleasure of knowing me is certainly familiar with my snacking antics. I eat a lot, I eat regularly, and I love fruit, therefore a common snack food I enjoy is 100 per cent fruit bars that don’t contain any additional sugar. I have never been able to comprehend why the … More SunRype versus That’s It: a fruit bar showdown
